Since 2017, the Finnish government has introduced tuition fees for students from non-EEC countries. Finnish universities complied, but today it is clear: they need students no less than money. While charging tuition fees with one hand, they offer scholarships with the other.
We stopped by the Study in Finland educational fair at the Consulate General of Finland to find out exactly how much you will have to pay for a Finnish diploma. The organizer of the fair is the state company CIMO, which oversees all issues related to the study of foreigners in Finland. What has changed in the admission rules over the past two years? We addressed this question to CIMO Senior Advisor Outi Jappinen.
The main news: from the beginning of 2017, for students from countries outside the European Union, studying at Finnish universities in programs not in Finnish or Swedish will be paid. There is an advantage for those who know Finnish: non-EU residents can study in Finland for free in Finnish-language programs.
Have the admission rules changed?
Nothing has changed in the admission rules. On the Studyinfinland.fi website you can get general information about studying in Finland and choose a program according to English language. Application for admission (online application) for all programs - in English, Finnish, Swedish - is submitted on the studyinfo.fi page.
The government has established that a year of study at a Finnish university cannot cost less than one and a half thousand euros. What is the upper limit?
Universities set the size independently, but, as is known, this moment it ranges from 3500 to 15 - 20 thousand euros. TO expensive universities include, firstly, universities in central region and universities that use a lot of high-tech equipment for teaching. For example, at the University of Helsinki, some programs cost up to 20 thousand euros per year, and at the Lappeenranta University of Technology (LUT) from 10 thousand euros per year. Business programs are much cheaper. Universities publish information about prices on their websites.
Will students who participate in an exchange program have to pay tuition?
No, they shouldn't. We have such a program FIRST - FinnishRussianStudent. This is a student exchange program similar to the Russian Erasmus. Students who come to us to study under this program do not have to pay tuition. But it must be said that exchange studies can last no more than 9 months.
IMPORTANT!
1 Application deadline for bachelor's programs– from 9 a.m. on January 10 to 4 p.m. on January 25, 2017. Do not forget that it will not be possible to submit an application after the established time.
2. For submitting an application, applicants who received their education in countries other than the EEC will be charged a fee of 100 euros. This amount pays for the possibility of simultaneously submitting 6 applications to different programs at different universities.
3. You must have a certain amount in your account (about 8 thousand euros) to confirm your creditworthiness.
4. An application for a scholarship must be submitted along with the application for admission. The decision to issue a scholarship is announced along with the admission results.
DON'T LOSE TALENTS
How much will scholarship programs reduce the financial burden for non-EEA students? To get an answer to this question, we turned to representatives of universities who came to the fair. There were twenty of them in total, and about 450 people came to the fair. And this means that not all applicants in St. Petersburg gave up their desire to study in Finland after the introduction of fees.
According to Outi Jappinen, the group of Russian-speaking students is the largest foreign group in Finnish universities. After the Russians come Chinese and Vietnamese students. It is not yet clear from what resources the scholarship programs will be financed. Many universities will use their funds. CIMO like government structure, does not have a foundation, but is now awaiting permission to create its own scholarship program, with which it will be possible to support talented students.
It would be very sad if we lose talented students due to the need to charge fees, says Outi Appinen.
The same idea was expressed by representatives of almost all universities with whom we were able to communicate at the fair. This is confirmed by the scholarships that universities are ready to offer to students from Russia. Let's look at examples. A year of study at Aalto University will cost 12 thousand euros. The university offers two types of scholarships: with a 100 percent discount and 50 percent, which are given for the entire period of study. The most popular faculties among Russian students are IT, business and economics, electrical engineering, and design.
How are things going in other regions? University applied sciences in Kayani trains specialists in international business, sports and leisure and tourism. In the first year, the tuition fee will be 6 thousand euros; if you study well in senior years, a 50 percent discount will follow. A student from this university assured that it is possible to find a job as a specialist in the field of sports or tourism in a country where there are 38 national parks and citizens love sports and travel.
Savonia University of Applied Sciences. The base price for a year of study is 5 thousand euros, but the university provides a discount. The first year you will have to pay 1500 euros, if for the next 3 years the student shows positive progress in learning, the price will be 2500 euros.
Let's see what's happening with our closest neighbors. The Karelian University of Applied Sciences has perhaps the largest Russian representation. But not only due to students from Petrozavodsk, Sortavala, Kostomuksha, St. Petersburg and Moscow. The children of those Russian-speaking migrants who moved to Karelia in previous years also study here. Many students come here to study as exchange students from the St. Petersburg Forestry Academy. Here, when passing exams, they don’t even require official language knowledge certificates. The applicant himself determines whether he knows the language well enough to enroll and study. The level of language proficiency is assessed during an interview and a written exam.
The usual tuition fee for Russian students at Karelian University is 5,500 euros per year. The student will have to pay this amount in the first year of study. If the results of your studies are positive, in the second and subsequent years the cost of training will be 2750 euros. Moreover, after graduating from university, the amount of 2,750 euros is returned.
Attractive financial conditions training is provided by the Saimaa University of Applied Sciences. There are bachelor's programs in mechanical engineering and technology, business administration, tourism and hotel management, as well as a master's program in international business management. The cost of studying for a bachelor's degree is 4300 euros, for a master's degree - 5100. A student can receive a scholarship that covers the cost of training in full or in part. The cost of tuition for first-year students is covered 100%; the scholarship amount for 2nd-4th year students is 50-100%.
Finally, Lappeenranta University of Technology – LUT. There are only master's programs in English, and tuition is expensive - 10 thousand euros. But three types of scholarships are provided: the first covers training and accommodation, the second - all training, the third - half, 5 thousand euros. The decision on the scholarship for the second year is made in accordance with the grades at the university.
The overall picture is this: many universities have not yet decided on the level of scholarships, but their representatives confidently said that they would be available. All of the above indicates that Finnish universities are interested in foreign students. Scholarships, of course, will not alleviate the situation of applicants, or rather their parents, completely; they will have to be nervous and empty their nest eggs, but, nevertheless, they will give a chance to ease the financial burden.
Obviously, in the next month universities will decide on scholarship programs, and it will be possible to choose a university not only in accordance with the desired program, but also the monetary discounts that the university gives to foreign students. You just have to remember that you need to study well for these concessions, otherwise you can lose them. From this point of view common sense in paid training there is.
The Finnish education system is rightly recognized as one of the best in the world. Six Finnish universities are in the top 400 according to recognized rankings QS (Quacquarelli Symonds) And TNE (Times Higher Education). And the University of Helsinki occupies a worthy place in the first hundred rankings.
In terms of the quality of teaching of individual disciplines, many Finnish educational establishments are even included in the world top 10.
The most important advantages of studying in this country are:
- Recognition of diplomas in most European countries;
- Large selection of English-language programs and courses;
- Free education in state languages;
- High practical value education.
If one of the goals of studying in Finland is to get a job and move to permanent place residence, it should be borne in mind that those who received education in English have little chance of employment in Suomi.
Almost all employers, in addition to an education diploma, require applicants to know Finnish language. But even if a non-resident graduate speaks the language well, his chances are not particularly great.
At the same time, diplomas obtained from universities and polytechnics in Finland are quite competitive when searching for a job in the participating countries Bologna system(and these are almost all countries of the European Union). Therefore, the chances of getting a job in Europe with a Finnish diploma are very high.
Admission to Finnish universities
Enrollments of applicants are carried out in autumn and spring. Spring applicants usually have the opportunity to choose from more curriculum options. You can apply for some destinations already in the middle of winter.
After finishing 9th grade you can only enter Finnish school or college. This will allow you to better learn the language and simplify your further studies at a university or polytechnic. In fact, such an applicant will be equal to a local applicant.
After completing 11 grades at a school in Russia or the CIS countries, you can apply for admission to Finnish universities. For this category, the application and admission procedure is the same as for all foreign applicants.
Depending on the type of educational institution, training in basic educational standards has the following deadlines:
With certain programs and standards of study in each educational institution in Finland, students are given a certain freedom of choice educational subjects and disciplines. As part of the program, each student can determine the intensity of classes that is comfortable for themselves and adjust their work plan. At the forefront is the self-motivation and responsibility of the students themselves for the quality of their education. Teachers only help with this. At Finnish universities, attendance is not strictly controlled: involvement in the process is a personal matter.
The educational program of each level at a particular university or institute contains a list of required disciplines. In addition, the student can add subjects to the individual curriculum at his own discretion. Thus, it is carried out individual development without compromising educational standards.
The goal of the Finnish education system is the right to individual development of everyone in the learning process. This approach is being introduced starting from the preschool level and is familiar to Finns. Points are just Feedback, an indicator of an individual's area of development and growth.
If there is a system for monitoring the level of knowledge in the form of reports, exams and tests, the attitude towards them is calm. Any low rating can be improved as you work. Therefore, such tricks and tricks as cheating and cheat sheets are not honored.
IN curriculum Part of the school time is officially allocated to self-education and homework. Much attention is paid to group and practical work– universities cooperate with many companies. This approach perfectly prepares students for future work and allows them to develop communication skills.
Great importance is given to the sphere practical application knowledge: many disciplines are read by practitioners - people working in Finnish and international companies. Students often undergo internships.
Types of educational programs
All Finnish higher education institutions provide education according to the following programs (standards):
Kandidaatin tutkinto - bachelor. The duration of the program depends on the type of educational institution:
- A regular university gives theoretical basis knowledge. The training program lasts 3 years. In such universities, a bachelor's degree is just the entry level. After receiving a bachelor's degree, most students continue their studies at a master's degree;
- The Applied University prepares bachelors for 4 years. After graduation, the graduate can start working, as he has a sufficient base of applied knowledge.
Maisterin tutkinto - master. Master's degree as higher educational level, guarantees a greater choice of work for graduates, which is why it is very popular. Depending on the direction of study this program can last from 1 to 2 years. For some specializations, professional practice is mandatory.
Tohtorin tutkinto - doctor. Doctoral programs last 4 years. A doctoral student receives a Ph.D. degree. and the right to teach.
Lisensiaatin tutkinto – licentiate. An alternative option to doctoral studies. The duration of the programs is 2 years. Mainly popular with working students. This program is of interest to those who want to improve their educational level and participate in scientific research.
There are two main types of higher education institutions in Finland:
- Classical universities (yliopisto) providing basic, fundamental education;
- Polytechnics (ammattikorkeakoulu) oriented towards applied disciplines.
Universities in Finland can award bachelor's and master's degrees, and here you can also take doctoral and licentiate courses if you wish. Polytechnics only recently began to award master's degrees.
Admission requirements
Today in Finland there are a large number of educational programs in English. These are both bachelor's and master's levels. But only educational programs in Finnish and Swedish are free.
The level of English according to the test for admission to a Finnish university must be from 6 for bachelors and from 6.5 for masters and doctors.
Conditions for admission in Finland:
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Separately, it is worth mentioning the entrance exams to Finnish higher education institutions. The approaches differ in many ways from those usual in Russia and the CIS countries.
The tasks in the entrance exams are intended, for the most part, not to test the applicant’s knowledge base, but to determine such categories as:
- Ability to study and analyze information;
- Teamwork skills;
- Creativity;
- Creativity.
Often real reports from Finnish companies are used in exams. A certain period before the start of testing, applicants must familiarize themselves with the material, and at the entrance test itself questions will be asked about it. practical tasks both individually and for group work.
Often, as tasks it is proposed to carry out SWOT-analysis of any object.
List of required documents
For a short stay in the country (less than 3 months), for example, to take language or other courses preparatory courses, it is enough to have a Schengen visa.
If you intend to stay for a longer period, you will have to apply for a so-called “permit to stay in the country.” Its validity period can be from 1 to 4 years, depending on the purpose of stay and the documents submitted for consideration.
This document is also called a “Student visa”. It is issued by the country's migration authorities approximately 2-3 weeks after submitting the application and the necessary papers. Failure rates are no more than 5%. When the document expires, it can be easily renewed within the country by submitting an application in an approved form to the police station.
For getting study visa You must submit documents to the Embassy according to the list below (in two copies - originals in Russian and translation into Finnish, Swedish or English - optional):
- An invitation from the educational institution (even a copy of a printed email with official information about admission is considered);
- A bank account statement confirming the availability of an amount of 6,720 euros per year of stay, which corresponds to the minimum subsistence level in the country;
- Completed application form in one of three languages – Finnish, Swedish or English, 2 pieces;
- International passport valid until graduation;
- Photos 47 X 36 mm, 2 pcs.;
- Education documents (certificate or diploma);
- An insurance policy with coverage for the entire period. Moreover, if the period is less than 2 years, then the amount of coverage is from 100 thousand euros. If more – from 30 thousand. Those living in the country for more than 2 years have benefits like all native Finns, so the amount of coverage may be less;
- Confirmation of payment of the registration fee in the amount of €330.
For minors permit Only an adult (one of the parents or guardians) can apply for departure.
It should be noted that Finnish embassies are very busy in summer and autumn, so it is better to apply for a visa immediately after receiving confirmation of admission.
Cost of education
Until 2016, both local and foreign students could receive free education in Finland. However, the country's government decided to take the path of monetizing education for visitors. This innovation affected bachelor's and master's programs in English.
Doctoral programs and studies in Swedish or Finnish are still free of charge.
Approximate tuition prices at some universities in Finland are shown in the table. It should be noted that applied polytechnic universities on average will cost less than classic ones. And those located in small towns are, accordingly, cheaper than in the capital and large cities.
Free education opportunities
All educational programs in Finnish and Swedish are free of charge. Therefore, a win-win option is knowledge of the language. There are not many opportunities for English-language education.
The most realistic chances of studying in Finland without large financial costs are provided by the programs of the Government of the Russian Federation. Talented children who have significant achievements in their arsenal (victories at All-Russian and international olympiads by subjects, research, publications, inventions) can receive government scholarship, which pays not only for studying abroad, but also for maintenance during your stay in the country.
Government grants and scholarships in Finland itself are mainly aimed at doctorate. They are awarded based on results scientific works, as well as the Finno-Ugric peoples of Russia to preserve national culture. The latter are provided in the field of ethnography, history, ethnic studies and other areas in the field of culture of the people.
Bachelor's and Master's programs taught in English, support Finnish government don't get it. Finnish university scholarships for English-language programs are rare, and only those who have already received a bachelor's degree can apply for them.
Exchange programs
There are student exchange programs in Russia. To become a participant, you must be a student at an educational institution that participates in the program international exchange(CIMO, Center of Interbational Mobility). It mainly affects the areas of economics, ecology, tourism and natural sciences.
Student Accommodation and Meal Options
The most realistic and relatively inexpensive accommodation and food options for visiting students in Finland are student dormitories and canteens. They are not provided for free, but some scholarships may cover such costs.
If you have the financial means, you can rent housing, but you must be prepared for the fact that it is very expensive. To rent a room in the outskirts costs from 300 euros per month. The price of a set lunch in an inexpensive cafe starts from 15 euros.
Having a fairly free study schedule, students can find part-time work without compromising their studies. This can be a good help while studying in northern country.
The most popular universities in the country
- University of Helsinki- . Finland's first university, founded in 1640. It is the oldest and most prestigious educational institution in the country, ranking high place in world rankings. The university is famous for its multidisciplinarity and scientific research (under its auspices the League of European Research Universities LERU was created). Philosophy and media studies are considered the strongest areas.
- University of Turku- . It ranks second in size in the country. Founded in the 20s of the last century. Its peculiarity is its versatility. The most powerful are considered to be medical and Faculty of Education s.
- Aalto University- . Quite young (about 20 years old), but already a well-established university. The level of training of architects and designers at this university is very high. The university is included in the top 20 world rankings in these areas.
- University of Oulu- . The strongest areas of this university are computer technology, medicine and environmental technology. Oulu is included in major world rankings thanks to active development and the great attention paid to scientific research.
- - . The University of Jyväskylä is famous postgraduate education. Master's and postgraduate programs are very popular. Actively participates in student exchange programs around the world. The strongest areas are psychology and pedagogy. When preparing teachers great attention is devoted to inclusive education.
From August 2017, foreigners who are not citizens of the European Union will not be able to study for free in Finland in English - a corresponding bill was passed by Parliament in 2016. Read below about the conditions under which Russians will now be able to enroll in Suomi.
How to enter a university in Finland? Photo: tekninen.fi
Price issue
The government has set a minimum payment for universities for the academic year of 1,500 euros. However, universities can determine the cost of education themselves, and most of them have prices several times higher than the threshold. Thus, studying at the University of Helsinki will cost 13,000-18,000 euros per year, at the University of Jyväskylä - 8,000-12,000 euros per year, at Aalto University - 12,000-15,000 euros per year, at the University of Eastern Finland - 8,000-15,000 euros per year. Some of the most democratic universities in Finland are Savonia University of Applied Sciences - 5000 euros per year, Turku University of Applied Sciences - 9000 euros per year and XAMK - 6000-7000 euros per year.
Choosing a university
So, you have decided to pay a hefty sum for a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Finland. The first step is choosing a university. In Finland they are divided into two types: classical and universities of applied sciences (in Russian - “polytechnics”). The former are focused on academic training, the latter on higher specialized education. To enter a master's program, you need a bachelor's degree, and for universities of applied sciences, three years of work experience in your specialty. The best educational institutions in Suomi are the University of Helsinki, the University of Eastern Finland, Aalto University, the University of Oulu and the University of Turku. Detailed information about the programs is available on the portal www.studyinfinland.fi.
Submitting documents and passing exams
Submission of documents to Finnish universities is carried out in January-February, entrance exams - in March-April (if there are any), and results - at the end of May-June (if there are no additional exams, then earlier). The university must provide a diploma translated into English and notarized, confirming graduation or a bachelor's degree, TOEFL or IELTS test results, and sometimes an essay or motivation letter. Documents are sent to the university electronically. In most cases, you must also pass an interview or pass additional exam.
If you have passed the competition, you will be invited by email. The final decision on whether you are accepted or not will also be sent to you by e-mail.
Obtaining a student visa
To obtain a student visa, you need a certificate of admission, a bank account certificate (at least 6,720 euros for a year of study in Finland), an electronic application form, an insurance policy, a certificate of previous education, a valid international passport, two identical photographs 47x26 mm. More detailed information You can find information about the visa on the website of the Embassy of Finland www.finland.org.ru.
Expense planning
A month of living in Finland, including rent, costs students on average 600-700 euros (the official minimum is 560 euros). Some universities provide scholarships that can partially or fully cover the cost of training, as well as compensate for renting an apartment. Such grants can be provided by the University of Helsinki, the University of Jyväskylä and many others.
Free education in Finland
In theory, foreign citizens can still study in Finland for free - to do this, they need to learn Finnish or Swedish at a sufficient level to master the university program.
On a note
Russians can receive free higher education in English at universities in Norway and Iceland.
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Universities in Finland
Russian applicants are offered a large list of higher educational institutions:
- Aalto University
- University of the Arts Helsinki (merged Sibelius Akatemia, Tetterikorkeakoulu and Kuvataideakatemia in 2013)
List of universities in Finland
Åbo University, Turku
Abo Akademi University
- biotechnology;
- computer science;
- organic chemistry;
- human rights;
- informational and structural biology;
- natural sciences and polymers;
- engineering sciences.
On English language 3 programs offered master's degree:
- laws international law;
- engineering chemistry;
- business through electronic and mobile communications.
University of Vaasa
Vaasan Yliopisto
University of Vaasa(west Finland, near the border with Sweden) was founded in 1968. Today it is studying 5,000 students, of which 400 are foreigners from 35 countries.
The university has 4 faculties:
- Faculty of Business;
- Faculty of Humanities;
- Faculty of Administration;
- Faculty of Technology.
On English language offered 5 programs master's degree:
- finance;
- international Business;
- intercultural communications and administration;
- telecommunications engineering;
- industrial management.
University of Lapland
Lapin Yliopisto
University of Lapland founded in 1979 in the city of Rovaniemi - the capital Lapland. This is the northernmost University Europe. Currently there are about 4,000 students, of which 150 are foreigners. University of Lapland cooperates with 260 universities around the world. A significant part University is Arctic Research Institute.
- right;
- natural Sciences;
- education;
- fine art and design.
Submission of documents – until April 25.
University of Oulu
Oulun Yliopisto
University of Oulu was founded in 1958 in North-west Finland. Currently studying there 15,000 students, of which about 500 are foreigners.
6 faculties form the basis educational And research programs:- Faculty of Humanities;
- Faculty of Education;
- Faculty of Natural Sciences;
- Faculty of Medicine;
- Faculty of Economics and Business;
- Faculty of Technology.
- finance and management;
- international Business;
- international education;
- education and globalization.
University of Tampere
Tampereen Yliopisto
University was founded in the southern part Finland V 1925. Today it is studying 18,000 students, of which about 800 are foreigners.
In the University 9 institutes And 6 faculties:
- Faculty of Education;
- Faculty of Humanities;
- Faculty of Information Sciences;
- Faculty of Medicine;
- Faculty of Social Sciences.
On English language University of Tampere offers 1 program baccalaureate (Social sciencies) And 5 programs master's degree:
- Informatics;
- Social sciencies;
- economics and administration;
- medicine;
- bioinformatics.
University of Turku
Turku Yliopisto
University was founded in 1920. Located in the southwest Finland. Today there are about 18,000 students, of which 1000 are foreigners. University of Turku is the second largest in the country, with 3,000 faculty and staff.
In the University 6 faculties:
- humanitarian;
- mathematics and natural sciences;
- medical;
- legal;
- social sciences;
- education.
On English language offered 8 master's programs:
- oriental studies;
- study of the Baltic region;
- bioinformatics;
- environment and ecology;
- European heritage and Information society;
- information Technology;
- Social sciencies;
- education.
University of Helsinki
Helsingin Yliopisto The University of Helsinki
The university was founded in 1640 in Turku, and in 1828 moved to Helsinki. To date University of Helsinki offers the largest selection of training programs (there are only business and technology programs), and is the largest in Finland. Today it is studying 40,000 students, of which 2,000 are foreigners.
Education in the fields of law, theology, medicine, humanities, sociology, natural and agricultural sciences, biosciences, veterinary medicine, pharmacology, forestry is considered one of the best in Europe.
The university is famous for its graduates– 7 out of 11 presidents Finland studied at University of Helsinki. University of Helsinki is full member League of European Research Universities and has branches and research centers in 17 cities Finland.
On English language only programs offered master's degree:
- atmospheric-biosphere phenomena;
- statistics and analysis;
- bioinformatics;
- biotechnology;
- food technology;
- forestry and business;
- ethnic relations, cultural diversity and inclusion;
- geoinformatics;
- space sciences;
- crop production
University of Jyväskylä
Jyväskulän Yliopisto
University founded in 1934 in the center of the southern part Finland. Currently there are about 15,000 students, of which almost 500 are foreigners. Last few years University of Jyväskylä was noted as the most popular among students.
For various research programs University cooperates with almost 900 universities peace. The University of Jyväskylä has 3 campuses. The main campus was designed by the famous Finnish architect Alvar Aalto; 2 new ones - built around the lake, in the center Jyvaskyla.
University offers 14 programs master's degree on English language:
- cultural diversity;
- music, consciousness and technology;
- biology and physical activity;
- corporate environmental management;
- family business;
- economics and finance;
- education;
- nanoscience;
- renewable energy sources;
- sports and physiology;
- information technology and business.
- sports management;
- intercultural communications;
- information Technology.
Lappeenranta University of Technology
Lappeenrannen Teknillinen Yliopisto
University founded in 1969 in the city Lappeenranta. Today it is studying 5000 students, of which about 200 are foreigners. Teaching and scientific activity carry out 900 teachers and employees.
Strength: proximity to Russia, which largely determines how curriculum , and areas of scientific and practical activity, especially in the field business And technologies.
University offers 6 programs master's degree on English language:
- engineering mechanics;
- information Technology;
- engineering chemical processes;
- bioenergy technologies;
- electromechanics;
- new packaging technologies.
Tampere University of Technology
Tampereen Teknillinen Yliopisto
University of Tampere was founded in 1965 as a new division Helsinki University of Technology, and in 1972 it separated and received the status of an independent university. Today it is studying 12,000 students, of which about 700 are foreigners.
University specializes in programs:
- bachelor's degree in the field of Architecture and Technology;
- master's degree in specialties: Technologies in Natural Sciences, Architecture;
- doctoral studies: Technology, Architecture, Philosophy.
On English language offered 7 master's programs:
- biomedical engineering;
- business and technology;
- information Technology;
- mechanical engineering;
- automation of mechanical engineering;
- radio electronics;
- natural sciences and bioengineering.
Hanken School of Economics
HANKEN School of Economics
Hanken School of Economics one of the leading economics universities in Scandinavia, with over 100 years of experience in teaching economics and management. The education received at the Hanken School of Economics is internationally recognized and valued throughout the world. For training, you can choose programs at any level - from bachelor's to doctoral studies, there is also the opportunity to take individual courses and subjects, as well as undergo training in the executive education program.
Hanken School of Economics is the only independent business university in Finland. The university buildings are located in Helsinki And Vaasa. The main campus of the university is located in Helsinki.
Thanks to international accreditation The EQUIS diploma from Hanken University is valued all over the world.
Hanken School of Economics offers programs Master's programs in English(duration 2 years) in specialties:
Business and Management
Corporate Governance
Finance and Accounting
Intellectual PropertyLaw
Traditionally, close contacts are maintained with business schools in Northern Europe.
Submitting applications– from January to early April.More and more young Russians are planning to enroll in European universities. At the same time, Finnish universities are a particularly attractive option for Russian youth and youth from the former CIS countries. Most important factor: Studying there is free. Foreign citizen does not pay tuition fees at any university in Finland. It is also important that Finnish universities are a guaranteed high level education. Training in any specialty involves a serious immersion in theory and full-fledged practice.
The University of Helsinki is the oldest and largest university in Finland
As a result, a university graduate becomes an excellent specialist who has a wide choice: stay in the country of study, look for work in Europe, where Finnish education rated extremely highly, or return home with a complete advantage over colleagues, with excellent career prospects. The choice of place to study is also influenced by the geographical proximity of Finland, mental similarity, loyal attitude towards Russian students and the already known positive experience of other Russians who received higher education in Finland.
Making your dream come true is quite possible
If such a dream has appeared and you decide to enroll in a Finnish university, then it makes sense to prepare in advance, study all the programs and universities offered, and think about a plan for admission and study. Although known happy occasions, when the idea of enrolling in a Finnish university came instantly and was implemented the next day: sometimes in Russian universities, especially in adjacent areas (Karelia, Leningrad region) an admissions committee comes from Finland and organizes direct admission to the university, usually for one program.
In Finland there are both multidisciplinary universities - there are 10 of them - and polytechnics. In addition, there are three arts academies and the Higher School of Economics. There is also the opportunity to study at polytechnic institutes, studies there last about three years and lead to a bachelor's degree or equivalent. Almost 15 thousand permanent students studying in Finland and 7 thousand those who come on short-term exchanges and projects are supervised by the CIMO organization (http://www.cimo.fi/)
Possible study options
So, let's look at all the possibilities for a Russian applicant to enroll in a Finnish university.
- Admission to study at the university immediately after school - first year, full training program.
- Admission to university after the second or third year Russian university- with the loss of a year or two, also for the first year, a full training program.
- Admission to a master's program is for those who have already received a bachelor's degree from any Russian or foreign university or have a master's degree in a similar profession.
- Study exchange trip: for several months, for a semester, for a year, until the end of study.
- Participation in student project. Receiving a grant. Study after university - PhD (like our graduate school).
The two most important criteria
In any of these cases, two points are mandatory: the availability of money to ensure residence in the country (except for the lucky option when the student receives a grant for study) and knowledge of the language, or even better, languages. It's about first of all about the English language, and about one of the state languages Finland - Finnish or Swedish. Is it possible to get by knowing only English? You can: there are enough programs in which training is conducted only in English. And yet, not knowing the main language of the country will greatly limit your opportunities to communicate, gain additional knowledge and, most importantly, the prospects of staying in the country after studying and getting a job. Not that this would completely stop this possibility, but it would reduce it. Is it possible to study in Finland knowing only Finnish? It is possible, but many courses even at a Finnish university in a Finnish-language program are taught in English, and students and teachers use original English-language textbooks.
Is English or Finnish required?
Do I need to have a special international language knowledge certificate? No. Or, more precisely, not always. Naturally, it will give you an extra advantage when applying, but there are universities where it will be enough to simply demonstrate knowledge of languages during an interview. There are also those in which you will be asked for a document about passing the TOEFL or IELTS. At some universities, if such a document is not available, the applicant will need to pass an additional exam in English or Finnish. Finnish language courses in the country are free, and they are available to students; you can learn Finnish along the way.
Submission of documents
When should I apply to study? Each university has its own deadlines. In addition, each higher education institution has its own entrance exam program. But the applicant has the opportunity to submit documents to several universities at once, and when entering the next university, use the exam results from the previous one. What turned out to be insufficient in one may well provide grounds for being enrolled to study at another university. These questions need to be clarified in advance by writing a request to the relevant university or studying its website.
As for the timing: the University of Jyväskylä, which grew out of a former pedagogical seminary, can be said to be starting the relay race; here the last day for accepting documents is in mid-January (except for some programs that are open until the end of February). The University of Helsinki is waiting for applications until January 31st. You can get to Turku before mid-March. Every year, the deadlines for submitting documents shift, so they need to be clarified further. In addition, there are separate deadlines for two-year master's programs. Some master's programs begin in the fall, some in the beginning calendar year. You can apply to several programs, but each time it must be a new application and a separate package of documents. A good helper For information on admission to master's programs, visit the website universityadmissions.fi.
Admission and studies
What specific steps do you need to take to become a Finnish student? Select a university and write a letter there to find out the deadlines and features of admission to this particular university, and find out exactly what documents are needed for this particular university. Send the documents and wait to be called to the exams, simultaneously submitting an application for a visa to the embassy. Having received an invitation to the exams, take them with good result and around the end of July (if it happens in the summer) wait for a positive answer. Apply to the embassy for a visa: admission to a Finnish institute is the basis for obtaining a visa. At the same time, you can apply for a hostel. However, you need to be prepared for the fact that the hostel will not be given right away and, perhaps, you will have to provide yourself with housing for several weeks or months.
Students of Finnish universities, including foreigners, have the right to take part in exchange programs and, thus, go to a third country for a certain period of study. The same applies to internship: it can be done in any other country, at home in Russia or Finland. Students determine the pace of their studies, the sequence of subjects, and even the study of some of them themselves. The training system is set up in such a way that it is impossible to study half-heartedly; it requires full dedication. Foreign students in Finland are allowed to work, not all the time, but several hours a week.
Popular Universities
There are quite a lot of students studying at each of the universities in Finland. foreign students. Approximately a third of the total number of foreign students in Finnish universities are Russians. Most foreigners study in Helsinki; at the Finnish Academy of Arts there are more than 29%. The second largest number of foreign students - in 2011 there were 28% of them - is the University of Technology in Lappereranta. New University Aalto is third on this list.
I would like to draw the attention of applicants specifically to Aalto University, named after the modern figure of European design Alvar Aalto. This university has three campuses: two are located in Helsinki and one in Espoo.www.aalto.fi. This is the most promising, interesting and multifaceted of universities, open to foreigners, combining long traditions And modern methods training. It was founded in 2010, but not from scratch, but through the merger of three prestigious metropolitan universities: the University of Technology, the School of Economics and the University of Arts and Design. Aalto has a lot master's programs in English - more than 50. Among them are industrial and graphic design, New Media, International Design Business Management and Creative Sustainability. For a bachelor's degree there is only one program in English at the Higher School of Economics in Mikkeli. This university has a Bootcamp Aalto Venture Garage program, which is designed to give a new impetus to entrepreneurship in the Baltic region and help interesting business ideas find investors.
One of the largest and most impressive universities in Finland is the University of Tampere. More than 15 thousand students study here at six faculties. Particularly popular is the well-equipped Faculty of Medicine, which houses one of the most advanced hospitals in Finland. Admission to this university usually takes place in early spring. Tampere also has University of Technology, it's a classic student town. Foreigners are welcomed here with pleasure: many students from Russia study here.
List of universities and other higher education institutions
There are 9 multidisciplinary universities in Finland.
Helsinki: humanitarian, pedagogical, medical, veterinary, faculty of natural sciences, law, faculty of forestry and Agriculture, theological, sociological
Turku: Humanities, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Medical, Legal, Sociological, Pedagogical
Jyvaskyla: Humanities, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Law, Pedagogy, Sociology, Economics, Faculty information technologies, faculty physical education and sports
Oulu: Humanities, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Medical, Pedagogical, Economics, Technical
Tampere: humanitarian, pedagogical, sociological, faculty of management and economics, medical, information technology
Kuopio: sociological, medical, pharmaceutical, faculty of information technology and economics, faculty of natural sciences and ecology
Joensuu: humanities, pedagogy, natural sciences, theology, sociology, forestry
Vaasa: humanitarian, economic, technical
Pedagogical, legal, sociological, faculty of arts
In addition, four universities study humanitarian sciences, art and music, these are: Art, Theater and Sibelius Academy of Music, University of Design and Art.
There are the Haaga-Helia Higher Trade School and the Hanken Higher Trade School, where teaching is conducted in Swedish, as well as the Swedish Åbo Academy and the Lappeenranta University of Technology.
Higher professional educational institutions, which are usually called universities of applied sciences, comprise largest group: Häme, Jyväskylä, Kaijani, Kemi-Tornio, Seinäjoki, Vaasa, Kymenlaakso, Oulu, Tampere, North Karelia, Lahti, Turku, Satakunta, Mikkeli, Satakunta, Laurea, Metropolia, Savonia, Saimaa University of Applied Sciences.