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Multi-faculty universities • Schools of Economics and Business Administration • Universities of Technology • Art academies

Universities in Finland

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Foreword

Finland values education and training. It is a society where culture and sciences are an integral part not only of economy but of everyday life and well-being. Our universities continue to make a crucial contribution to this vision of a good life.

Finland strives to grow as a knowledge society. We have substantially increased investment in research and development in recent years. In 2007, R&D expenditure amounted to 3.5 per cent of the GDP, which put Finland among the top OECD coun-tries. The Government aims to raise the share of R&D expenditure of the GDP to 4 per cent over the next few years.

The Finnish innovation system relies on the uni-versities’ basic research. This remit will be further enhanced in the university reform currently under way. The draft law will further extend the autono-my of universities by giving them an independent legal personality, either as public corporations or as foundations under private law. At the same time, the universities’ management and decision-making system will be reformed.

In the years to come, we will have fewer institutions of higher education with better resources to take charge of their education and research. New institu-tional structures will be in place by 2012.

But don’t wait until 2012 to make your way here. We have a lot to offer already, as you will find on the next pages.

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Aalto UniversityHelsinki School of Economics – HSE

Aalto University Helsinki University of Technology

Aalto University University of Art and Design TAIK

Åbo Akademi University

Finnish Academy of Fine Arts

Hanken School of Economics

Lappeenranta University of Technology

Tampere University of Technology

Theatre Academy Helsinki

Sibelius Academy

The University of Eastern FinlandUniversity of Joensuu

The University of Eastern Finland University of Kuopio

University of Helsinki

University of Jyväskylä

University of Lapland

University of Oulu

University of Tampere

University of Turku

University of Turku Turku School of Economics (TSE)

University of Vaasa

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Aalto University

Helsinki School of Economics HSELeading the way to sustainable future

The Helsinki School of Economics is the largest and leading business school in Finland and a globally ac-knowledged player in management education. We are recognised for our close ties with the business world, our high-quality research and an open, international atmosphere conducive to learning and personal development.

HSE has been accredited by all three international organisations that certify business schools: AACBS, AMBA and EQUIS. This Triple Crown accreditation elevates HSE into a category shared by only 30 other universities in the world.

HSE offers Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctoral degree programmes, as well as international MBA and Executive MBA programmes. Several programmes are conducted entirely in English. Each year, more than 600 new students enter one of HSE’s two campuses, the main one located in Helsinki and another in Mikkeli.

Thanks to high-quality research and close relations with the business community, we can offer our students an educational experience that blends theory with practice. Our curriculum is enriched by case studies, business projects and visiting faculty from all over the world.

Our international students are an integral and important part of the student body. Over the years, HSE has developed an extensive exchange network comprising over 100 partner universities around the world.

HSE is also an active member of CEMS, the Com-munity of European Management Schools, and PIM, Partnership in International Management. These networks provide an excellent platform to improve the quality of business education through joint pro-grammes and the benchmarking of best practices.

Fields of educationAccounting and FinanceBusiness TechnologyEconomicsLanguages and CommunicationMarketing and Management

Degree programmes taught in EnglishBachelor’s programmesBusiness TechnologyEconomics• Finance• International Business, BScBA (Mikkeli Campus)

Master’s programmesEconomicsEntrepreneurshipFinanceInformation and Service ManagementInternational BusinessInternational Business CommunicationLogistics and Service EconomicsMarketingIn addition, you may take part in CEMS Master’s in International Management (CEMS MIM), a European joint degree programme.

Facts and figures 2008Founded: 1911Units in Helsinki and MikkeliTotal number of students: 3 179International students: 313Degree students: 166Exchange students: 147Number of graduatesBachelor’s degrees: 663Master’s degrees: 1 002Doctoral degrees: 24Website: www.hse.fi

Aalto University combines technology, business, and art and design

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TKK – Freedom in Science, Art and Technology

The Helsinki University of Technology TKK is the leading university of technology in Finland. A pio-neer in the field, our education and research cover all areas of technology, including architecture, important to the Finnish economy. TKK is committed to build-ing a firm foundation of knowledge and expertise to enable the students’ continuous professional develop-ment and to ensure that they meet the requirements of an increasingly international working environ-ment. Our commitment has not gone unnoticed: we have been designated as a University of Excellence both in adult education and in research.

While we focus on technology and natural sciences, we keep a close eye on art and design, too; Finnish architectural traditions are maintained and reshaped in our renowned Department of Architecture.

TKK offers numerous opportunities for international students on Master’s and Doctoral levels. In addi-tion to degree students, TKK welcomes international exchange students and encourages Finnish students to study abroad through a wide international student exchange network. TKK also offers international joint and double degree opportunities in network programmes such as CLUSTER, Nordic Five Tech and T.I.M.E., and through Erasmus Mundus programmes. Approximately 1 200 international students study at the TKK campus with full access to international student services. As our student, you will also become a member of the best-known Finn-ish student organisation TKY, the Student Union of Helsinki University of Technology.

Fields of educationArchitectureEngineering

Degree programmes taught in EnglishMaster’s Programme in BioinformaticsMaster’s Programme in Communications EngineeringMaster’s Programme in Electrical EngineeringMaster’s Programme in Forest Products TechnologyMaster’s Programme in Foundations of Advanced ComputingMaster’s Programme in GeoinformaticsMaster’s Programme in Machine Learning and Data MiningMaster’s Programme in Micro- and NanotechnologyMaster’s Programme in Mobile Computing – Services and SecurityMaster’s Programme in Process Systems EngineeringMaster’s Programme in Real Estate Investment and FinanceMaster’s Programme in Service Management and EngineeringMaster’s Programme in Service Design and EngineeringJoint Degree Programmes (Erasmus Mundus):EMMEP – Erasmus Mundus Minerals and Environmental Programme NordSecMob – Master’s Degree Programme in Security and Mobile Computing Space Master – Master’s Degree Programme in Space Science and Technology Facts and figures 2008Founded in 1849, university status in 1908Units: TKK is located in Espoo, a city in the Helsinki metropolitan area, about 10 km from the Helsinki city centreTotal number of students: ca. 15 000International students: 1 155• Degree students: 829• Exchange students: 248• Visiting students: 78Number of graduates• Bachelor’s degrees: 137• Master’s degrees: 993 (92 intl)Website: www.tkk.fi/en/

Helsinki University of Technology TKK

Aalto University is created through a merger between the Helsinki School of Economics, the University of Art and Design Helsinki and the Helsinki University of Technology. Starting in January 2010, the Aalto University opens up a world of opportunity for multidisciplinary education and research. For more information, please see www.aaltouniversity.info.

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The University of Art and Design Helsinki TAIK draws on almost 140 years of history in leading art and design education. We are a unique meet-ing point for design, media and art, excelling in workshops theory and collaboration with diverse partners. Our more than 30 Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctoral programmes range from product and strategic design to fine arts, new media, and film and art education. This makes us one of the largest design universities in the world. An international spirit and the English language are part of our everyday life. Almost 19 per cent of our students come from abroad: TAIK is clearly Finland’s most international university.

Our leading position in art and design appeals to international researchers and doctoral students. Of our 220 PhD candidates, 18 per cent represent a nationality other than Finnish. Since 1991, over 70 students have gained their doctorates in Arts (DA).

Our research is highly versatile, relating to fields of design, art education, visual culture and audiovisual representation, and digital media.

We make a tangible contribution to many interna-tional networks such as CUMULUS, the Interna-tional Association of Universities and Colleges of Art, Design and Media. Co-ordinated by TAIK, this is the only global discussion forum for more than 140 universities of art, art education, design and new media. While it is an important player in modern art and design education, CUMULUS also provides an ideal environment for developing mod-els, methods and standards for doctoral education, research and further development.

We are also involved in the Nordplus network CIRRUS within the Nordic region and numerous bilateral collaboration agreements with universities all over the world. With 20 member universities, CIRRUS promotes student and teacher exchange as well as other forms of research and project collabo-ration.

International students have good reasons for choosing to study at Helsinki’s University of Art and Design: some seek an unforgettable cultural experience, and others are drawn by Finnish design and designers. Students are also attracted by the prospect of working in ambitious projects under tu-telage of top-notch professionals from leading Finn-ish and international companies. The work at TAIK is based on close collaboration with the world’s best universities, companies and cultural institutions.

Degree programmes taught in EnglishMaster of Arts Programme in Design for Theatre, Film and TelevisionMaster of Arts Programme in Environmental ArtMaster of Arts Programme in Epedagogy DesignMaster of Arts Programme in Fashion and Clothing DesignMaster of Arts Programme in Film and TelevisionMaster of Arts Programme in Furniture DesignMaster of Arts Programme in Graphic DesignMaster of Arts Programme in Industrial and Strategic DesignMaster of Arts Programme in New Media StudiesMaster of Arts Programme in PhotographyMaster of Arts Programme in Sound in New MediaMaster of Arts Programme in Spatial DesignMaster of Arts Programme in Textile Art and DesignDoctoral Studies in New Media

Facts and figures 2008Total number of students: 1 931 • Doctoral students: 201International students: 364• Degree students: 179• Exchange students: 185 Number of graduates • Master’s degrees: 195• Doctoral degrees: 9Website: www.taik.fi

University of Art and Design TAIK

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Inspiring – International – Individual

Åbo Akademi University, Finland’s only Swedish-language multifaculty university, has one of the most international student populations of all Finnish universities. The university is committed to research and research-based education of the highest quality. The university offers undergraduate and postgraduate studies to some 7 000 students on three campuses.

Åbo Akademi University continues to develop and strengthen its role as a research university. To this aim, there are four internal units of excellence, or strong areas of research, which are financed by the Åbo Akademi University Endowment. The universi-ty also has two centres of excellence selected by the Academy of Finland: the Åbo Akademi University Process Chemistry Group and the Center of Func-tional Materials. In addition, the Åbo Akademi University has an acknowledged position at the forefront of research in such areas as biotechnology, computer science, chemical combustion, democra-tization, human rights, informational and structural biology and psychology.

The university benefits from its small size, good student-teacher relations, and strong academic traditions and programmes. To enhance the uni-versity’s international profile, we have developed a number of international Master’s programmes within our key areas of expertise.

Åbo Akademi University welcomes students from all over the world through exchange programmes and several bilateral agreements. A working support system for incoming students is a given priority. Åbo Akademi University offers you a unique op-portunity to get to know a part of Swedish-speaking Finland.

Fields of educationChemical Engineering Economics and Business Administration Educational Sciences Health SciencesHumanitiesInformation TechnologiesLawNatural SciencesPharmacyPsychologySocial SciencesTheology

Degree programmes taught in English Master’s Degree Programme in International Human Rights LawMaster’s Degree Programme in Chemical EngineeringMaster’s Degree Programme in Electronic and Mobile CommerceMaster’s Degree Programme in Embedded Computing

Facts and figures 2008Founded: 1918Units in Åbo (Turku), Vasa (Vaasa) and Jakobstad (Pietarsaari) Total number of students: 6 844International students: 679• Degree students: 208 (Bachelor’s and Master’s level)• Exchange students: 290Number of graduates• Master’s degrees: 850• Doctoral degrees: 56Website: www.abo.fi

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aFinnish Academy of Fine Arts

Excellence in Fine Arts since 1848

Founded in 1848, the Finnish Academy of Fine Arts is the only institution in Finland providing university-level education in fine arts. It offers a Bachelor’s and a Master’s in Fine Arts as well as a Doctorate in Fine Arts. The aim is to provide broad theoretical and practical training for those wishing to become practising artists. We offer the following programmes: Moving Image, Painting, Printmak-ing, Photography, Sculpture, and Site and Situation Specific Arts.

The Academy seeks to combine tradition and new developments in contemporary art. Students develop their own work with tutorial and technical assistance according to their individual needs. The Academy boasts a unique line-up of teachers, most of whom are top-ranging artists of both Finnish and international origin. Foreign students comprise 17 per cent of the total number of students. Our recently refurbished premises provide excellent facilities, including an individual studio space.

The Academy’s three galleries enjoy a high reputa-tion within the fine art community in Finland and give students a chance to show work in a real gallery environment. A small but lively community, the Academy provides ample opportunities for national and international networking for the artists of tomorrow.

Fields of educationFine art Facts and figures 2008Founded: 1848Units in HelsinkiTotal number of students: 270International students: 43• Degree students: 33• Exchange students: 10Number of graduates: • Bachelor’s degrees: 53 • Master’s degrees: 70 • Doctoral degrees: 1 Website: www.kuva.fi

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100 years of future

For the last 100 years, the Hanken School of Economics has shaped the future of many success-ful leaders. It is one of the oldest leading business schools in the Nordic countries. The School has been awarded two of the most prestigious interna-tional accreditations, the EQUIS accreditation in 2000 and the AMBA accreditation in 2008. These are proof of Hanken’s high quality in teaching, research, internationalisation and corporate inter-action. The School excels in finance and statistics, intellectual property law, management and organi-sation, and service and relationship marketing.

Hanken has campuses in Helsinki and Vaasa, with some 2 300 Bachelor’s and Master’s degree students and 160 PhD students. The atmosphere at the School is international, already seen in the high number of international students. Another of Hanken’s hallmarks is the relationship between teaching and research: research is the founda-tion of all teaching at the Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctoral levels, as well as in Hanken’s executive education programmes. This provides the students with unique tools for taking on future challenges. Graduates from Hanken have excellent career pros-pects, and today Hanken alumni work in leading positions in more than 40 countries worldwide.

Hanken School of Economics

Fields of educationEconomics and Business Administration

Degree programmes taught in English

Master’s Degree Programme in Advanced Financial Information SystemsMaster’s Degree Programme in Computational FinanceMaster’s Degree Programme in Corporate GovernanceMaster’s Degree Programme in Intellectual Property LawMaster’s Degree Programme in International ManagementMaster’s Degree Programme in MarketingMaster’s Degree Programme in Real Estate Investment and FinanceMaster’s Degree Programme in Strategic Entrepreneurship and MarketingMaster’s Degree Studies in Economics

Doctoral degrees can be completed in English within all of Hanken’s major subjects.

Facts and figures 2008Founded: 1909Units in Helsinki and VaasaTotal number of students: 2 460International students: 300• Degree students: 190• Exchange students: 110 per yearNumber of graduates: 906• Master’s degrees: 850• Doctoral degrees: 56Website: www.hanken.fi

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Lappeenranta University of Technology

Diversity of expertise in technology and business

The Lappeenranta University of Technology LUT conducts scientific research and provides academic education. Our compact campus is located by Lake Saimaa and comprises the very best facilities and expertise that Finland has to offer.

In providing the latest information and knowledge, we lead the way with top research on technology, business and supporting academic fields.

For decades already, the Lappeenranta University of Technology has been ahead of its time, combining two complementary fields of science, technology and business studies. This approach is the fertile ground that produces the new and develops the old.

Our areas of strength include the energy, forest and metal cluster, expertise in Russian business and industry, information and communication techno-logy, scientific computing and modelling of indus-trial processes, strategic management of business and technology and the many other aspects of business studies – all fields of great importance in Finland.

The Lappeenranta University of Technology works in close co-operation with industry, catering to the needs of both students and business. From the early years of co-operation with the forest industry, our contacts have expanded to a number of diverse industries.

Fields of educationBusinessTechnology Technology Management

Degree programmes taught in EnglishMaster’s programmes

Bioenergy Technology • Business and Administration in International • Technology and Innovations Management MITIM, double degree Chemical and Process Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Information Technology • Mechanical Engineering • New Packaging Solutions • Technomathematics and Technical Physics •

Facts and figures 2008Founded: 1969Units in LappeenrantaTotal number of students: 5 500International students: 417• Degree students: 258• Exchange students: 159Number of graduates• Master’s degrees: 415 (MSc, Technology), 241 (MSc, Business)Website: www.lut.fi

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Tampere University of Technology

At the leading edge

The Tampere University of Technology TUT conducts scientific research and provides academic education in technology and architecture at Bach-elor’s, Master’s and Doctoral levels. The University works in close collaboration with business life and other areas of society, striving to produce the high-est standard of service throughout.

TUT has grown rapidly since its foundation in 1965 as an affiliate of the Helsinki University of Technology. We gained full independence in 1972 and are now the second largest University of Tech-nology in Finland with a lively campus of 12 000 engineering and architecture students.

Our leading research fields are signal processing-based technologies, nanophotonics, biotechnology, intelligent mobile machines and hydraulic systems. TUT plays a pivotal role as an advocate of busi-ness life, internationalisation, and well-being and prosperity both in the Tampere region and western Finland as a whole. The University is the fifth larg-est employer in Tampere.

TUT founds its scientific work on strong basic research and multidisciplinary applied research for the needs of business. We offer companies diverse research and product development services that flexibly combine expertise in various fields of technology and economics. We have more than a thousand research projects in progress each year, all involving wide company representation.

At present TUT co-operates with 250 universities, 190 of which are in EU countries. In 2007, we had about 400 exchange undergraduates and 270 inter-national Master’s degree students. TUT has been ranked one of Finland’s most international universi-ties and it holds a leading position in terms of the number of visiting researchers.

Fields of educationArchitectureAutomationBiotechnologyCivil EngineeringCommunications and ElectronicsElectrical EngineeringEnvironmental and Energy TechnologyFibre and Textile EngineeringIndustrial Engineering and ManagementInformation and Knowledge ManagementInformation TechnologyMaterials EngineeringMechanical EngineeringScience and Engineering

Degree programmes taught in EnglishMaster’s Degree Programme in Biomedical EngineeringMaster’s Degree Programme in Business and TechnologyMaster’s Degree Programme in Materials ScienceMaster’s Degree Programme in Information TechnologyMaster’s Degree Programme in Machine AutomationMaster’s Degree Programme in Radio Frequency ElectronicsMaster’s Degree Programme in Science and Bioengineering

Facts and figures 2008Founded: 1965 as an affiliate of Helsinki University of Technology; autonomous university since 1972Units in Tampere and PoriTotal number of students: 11 571International students: 907 • Degree students: 299• Exchange students: 437• Postgraduate students: 171Number of graduates:• Master’s degrees: 882 • Licentiate’s degrees: 9• Doctoral degrees: 64Website: www.tut.fi/en and www.tut.fi/masters

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Determined visionaries reshape performing arts

Theatre Academy Helsinki is the biggest educa-tional institution of performing arts in the Nordic/Baltic area. We are an independent and increas-ingly international university offering an ambitious education up to the doctoral level.

The Theatre Academy plays an active role in outlin-ing the function and significance of performing arts. We offer training in dance, theatre, light and sound, performance and pedagogy. Our students produce close to 50 premieres in the course of one academic year.

The Theatre Academy is also a major research in-stitution. We seek to generate dialogue and inspire new approaches and ideas in the performing arts.

We co-operate with several international theatre and dance academies, professional theatres and troupes, and theatre organisations. We also encour-age student and teacher exchange through interna-tional traineeships, joint productions, multimedia projects, festivals and intensive courses.

Fields of educationTheatre and Drama• Acting (in Finnish and Swedish)• Directing• Dramaturgy• Theatre Pedagogy DanceChoreography• DanceDance PedagogySound and Lighting Design Performance Arts and Theory

Degree programmes in EnglishMaster’s programmes • Live Art and Performance Studies (taught in English)

In the following Master’s programmes, command of Finnish or Swedish is not a prerequisite• Dance • Dance Pedagogy• Theatre Pedagogy

Facts and figures 2008Founded: 1979Total number of students: 394 (incl. postgraduate students)International students: 31• Degree students: 25• Exchange students: 6Number of graduates• Bachelor’s degrees: 66• Master’s degrees: 120• Doctoral degrees: 2Website: http://www.teak.fi

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Sibelius Academy

Sibelius Academy, a unique music university

We draw our strength from artistic work and in-novative research. As an internationally acclaimed university, Sibelius Academy fosters and renews the musical tradition in Finland. Our excellent results have made us one of the cornerstones of Finnish music culture.

The Sibelius Academy offers education from Bach-elor’s to Doctoral degrees in almost every field of music. This includes performing studies in classi-cal instruments, conducting, folk music, jazz and church music to teacher training, arts management and music technology. Artistic productions and practice-based research create an educational cli-mate of free entrepreneurship, critical thinking and social responsibility. Every year, we arrange more than 600 concerts.

Based on traditional music conservatory ideals, music education today is highly international. Next to the Erasmus programmes, which mostly focus on European exchange and mobility, we have devel-oped Nordic joint programmes in folk music and jazz. Similar programmes in early music and world music are under construction.

The Sibelius Academy offers ten degree pro-grammes. Of these, Arts Management is conducted entirely in English. It is possible to study in English in all our degree programmes with the exception of Music Education and Church Music.

In the last few years, we have made a concerted and successful effort to increase our links to the USA and the Far East. We now have partner agreements with some 100 universities in Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia and North America.

Fields of educationMusic

Degree programmes taught in EnglishDegree Programme in Arts Management

Facts and figures 2008Founded: 1882Units in Helsinki, Kuopio, Seinäjoki, JärvenpääTotal number of students: 1 400International students: 190• degree students: 130• exchange students: 60

Number of graduates: 300Website: www.siba.fi

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The University of Eastern Finland

Innovation, internationalisation and regional engagement – hall-marks of one of the easternmost universities in the European Union

The University of Joensuu is a multidisciplinary research university with two campuses, the main one in Joensuu and the other in Savonlinna. In addition, we have a state-of-the art research facility in Mekrijärvi in Ilomantsi, the easternmost Finnish municipality. The global, information-based economy highlights the significance of knowledge and innovation as decisive factors in fostering economic progress. Universities are key institutions in the creation, dissemination and application of knowledge within local economies, as well as at national and interna-tional levels. Our strengths are research and teach-ing relating to - education and human development; - forests and the environment; - optics, new materials, and information technology; - border studies and Russia.The University of Joensuu is determined to meet the challenges of globalisation, internationalisation and multiculturalism. Located in the proximity of the border between Russia and the European Union, the university promotes the Northern Dimension of the European Union by, for example, co-ordinating the Finnish-Russian Cross-Border University, CBU. At the same time, we are com-mitted to promoting the development of eastern Finland.

University of Joensuu

Fields of educationEconomics and Business AdministrationEducational SciencesForestryHumanitiesNatural SciencesPsychologySocial SciencesTheology

Degree programmes taught in English MSc Colour in Informatics and Media Technology, CIMET (Erasmus Mundus)EMCL - European Master’s Programme in Clinical Linguistics (Erasmus Mundus)MSc European Forestry (Erasmus Mundus)A CBU Master’s Degree Programme in Forestry and Environmental EngineeringA CBU Master’s Degree Programme in Information and Communications TechnologyAn International Master’s Degree Programme in Cultural DiversityAn International Master’s Degree Programme in Human GeographyAn International Master’s Degree Programme for Research ChemistsAn International Master’s Degree Programme in Information Technology, IMPITECSE: East Finland Graduate School in Computer Science And EngineeringGraduate School in Forest Sciences, GSFORESTIMPDET: International Multidisciplinary PhD Studies in Educational TechnologyLangnet, The Finnish Graduate School in LanguageRussia in Europe Cross-Border Post-Graduate School

Facts and figures 2008Founded: 1969Units in Joensuu and Savonlinna; research station in IlomantsiTotal number of students: 7 709International students: 603Number of graduates• Master’s degrees: 1 272 • Doctoral degrees: 58Website: www.joensuu.fi

In January 2010, two Finnish universities, the University of Joensuu and the Univer-sity of Kuopio, will merge to become the University of Eastern Finland UEF. This is an international, multidisciplinary university with a well-established status among the leading research universities in Finland. The new university will incorporate the main campuses in Joensuu and Kuopio. There will also be a campus in Savonlinna.

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The work of the University of Eastern Finland is built around its core areas of exper-tise in research and education. The UEF will have the following faculties: Philosophy, Science and Forestry, Health Sciences, and Social Sciences and Business. The goal is to create a functional entity that yields gains for research, education and society. The University of Eastern Finland will constitute an important part of the Finnish innovation system, mindful of the principles of sustainable development in all its endeavours. For more information, please see www.uef.fi

An international community for health, environment and well-being

The University of Kuopio is a research-intensive university that focuses on health and environmental sciences and welfare expertise. Its successful research is based on centres of excellence of international standing, research networks crossing faculty bounda-ries and high-quality postgraduate education. These aim at research breakthroughs and entrepreneurship based on a high level of scientific expertise. On the basis of international citations, the University of Kuopio is one of the leading science universities in Finland.

We also have centres of excellence in education, and we are the first university in Finland to be awarded a quality assurance audit certificate by the Finnish Higher Education Evaluation Council FINHEEC.

The University of Kuopio is youthful, dynamic and strongly oriented to international co-operation. We belong to several highly esteemed international re-search and education networks and have made more than 200 university partners in all continents for active student, staff and research exchange. The University of Kuopio welcomes international students to a wide range of degree and non-degree programmes at Master’s and Doctoral levels. Research and internships opportunities are also available. Students are offered free Finnish language courses at various levels, a modern learning envi-ronment with high-quality personal tutoring, and flexible support services. The University campus is situated in a uniquely beautiful landscape by the large Kallavesi Lake where we also provide modern accommodation and leisure facilities.

University of Kuopio

Fields of educationBusiness and ManagementMedicineNatural and Environmental SciencesPharmacySocial Sciences

Degree programmes taught in English Master’s programmes• Atmospheric Sciences and Biogeochemical Cycles ABS • Environmental Biology and Biogeochemistry EBB • General Toxicology and Environmental Health Risk Assessment ToxEn • Health Promotion in Nursing Science Information and Communication Technology within Cross-Border University CBU (www.joensuu.fi/cbu)Information Technology IMPITInternational Social WorkMedical Physics and Engineering (not offered every year) • Molecular Medicine and Biotechnology • Neurobiology Public Health (including Public Health Nutrition and CBU) • Scientific Computing (not offered every year)

Facts and figures 2007Total number of students: 5 969International students: 335• Degree students: 173 • Exchange students: 162Number of graduates: 544Website: www.uku.fi/english

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A Leading European University

The University of Helsinki is one of the leading European research-intensive universities and a founding member of the League of European Re-search Universities LERU together with the likes of Oxford and Cambridge. The university is interna-tionally renowned for its high quality in teaching, research and innovation. In international rankings the University of Helsinki is consistently placed among the top 20 universities in Europe.

With over 3 500 members of research and teach-ing staff and 35 000 students, the University of Helsinki has a multidisciplinary and inspiring study environment. We house world-class facilities, in-cluding modern libraries, laboratories and compu-ter environments. In addition to our international Master’s degree programmes, a number of Master’s degrees and all PhD programmes can be completed in English.

The University of Helsinki has strong international connections, with more than 100 co-operation agreements with universities on different con-tinents. Our researchers are in great demand as experts in international scientific communities, meetings and publications. In addition to bilateral agreements, we make an active contribution to many exchange programmes such as Erasmus. Every year, we send and receive close to 1 000 students on exchanges.

Our experts and alumni are the best and most eloquent testimony to the University’s prowess. The University of Helsinki is the alma mater of, for example, seven of Finland’s eleven presidents; Jorma Ollila, former CEO of Nokia; and Linus Torvalds, the brain behind the Linux operating system.

Fields of educationAgriculture, Forestry and Environmental SciencesCommunication and Media SciencesComputer Science and Information TechnologyEducational SciencesHumanitiesLanguagesLawMathematics and Natural SciencesMedical SciencesPsychologySocial SciencesTheology

Degree programmes taught in EnglishInternational Master’s desgree programmes• Advanced Spectroscopy in Chemistry • Art Theory, Criticism and Management • Atmosphere-Biosphere Studies• Bayesian Statistics and Decision Analysis• Bioinformatics• Biotechnology • Economics • Economy, State and Society• Ethnic Relations, Cultural Diversity and Integration• European Studies• Food Sciences • Forest Sciences and Business• Forestry and Environmental Engineering• Geoinformatics• Information and Communications Technology• Intercultural Encounters• Media and Global Communication • Neuroscience• Plant Production Science• Practical Philosophy• Religious Roots of Europe • Research Master’s Programme in Social Sciences• Space Sciences

Facts and figures 2008Founded: 1640 in Turku; in Helsinki since 1828Units in Helsinki and in 19 locations outside Helsinki, including Lahti, Tvärminne, Lammi, Hyytiälä, Mikkeli, Seinäjoki and KilpisjärviTotal number of students: 35 216International students: 2 428• Degree students: 1 478• Exchange students: 950Number of graduates: 4 442 Website: www.helsinki.fi/university

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A multidisciplinary university in the heart of Finland

The University of Jyväskylä is one of Finland’s larg-est and most productive multidisciplinary universi-ties with its seven faculties and 15 000 students from over 80 countries. Our core fields of research and education are natural sciences and mathemat-ics, human-centred sciences, sport and health sci-ences, and teacher education. We offer a top-quality modern learning environment with excellent library and ICT services as well as state-of-the-art labora-tories.

The University of Jyväskylä is known for its in-novative pedagogical approaches to teaching and for its tailored programmes designed to reflect the changing needs of business and industry. Our most popular international Master’s degree programmes conducted in English include Intercultural Com-munication, Corporate Environmental Manage-ment, and Development and International Co-operation. The Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences is the only one of its kind in Finland. We strive to construct creative cross-disciplinary research and teaching environments, and we are particularly proud of our nine national centres of excellence in research in the fields of ecology, linguistics, math-ematics, molecular biology, music research, physics, political science and psychology.

Today we have student exchange agreements with some 300 universities in Europe and elsewhere. Comprehensive counselling services, a versatile ori-entation programme, personal tutors, a friendship family programme and a wide variety of language courses are available, all designed to ensure that our international students enjoy their stay in Jyväskylä. The University of Jyväskylä has for several years now been one of the most popular institutions of higher education among Finnish students and also one of the most international universities in Finland.

Fields of educationBusiness and EconomicsEducational SciencesHealth SciencesHumanitiesInformation SciencesMathematicsNatural SciencesPsychologySocial SciencesSport Sciences

Degree programmes taught in EnglishMaster’s Degree Programme in Biology of Physical ActivityMaster’s Degree Programme in Corporate Environmental ManagementMaster’s Degree Programme in Development and International CooperationMaster’s Degree Programme in Digital CultureMaster’s Degree Programme in Educational LeadershipMaster’s Degree Programme in Family BusinessMaster’s Degree Programme in GerontologyMaster’s Degree Programme in Intercultural CommunicationMaster’s Degree Programme in Mobile Technology and BusinessMaster’s Degree Programme in Music, Mind and TechnologyMaster’s Degree Programme in NanoscienceMaster’s Degree Programme in Renewable EnergyMaster’s Degree Programme in Sport and Exercise PsychologyMaster’s Degree Programme in Sport Science and ManagementMaster’s Degree Programme in Sustainable Management of Inland Aquatic Resources

Facts and figures 2008Founded: 1934 Jyväskylä College of Education; 1966 University of JyväskyläUnits in Jyväskylä, Kokkola and VuokattiTotal number of students: 14 716International students: 917• Degree students: 531• Exchange students: 386Number of graduates• Master’s degrees: 2 100 • Doctoral degrees: 117Website: www.jyu.fi

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Academic expertise with an unforgettable Lapland experience

The University of Lapland is an international science and art university located in the city of Rovaniemi on the Arctic Circle. Our fields of study and research include art and design, education, law, social sciences, and tourism and business.

As the European Union’s northernmost university, issues pertaining to the Arctic and Circumpolar north constitute essential topics in our research and teaching. In another area of expertise, tourism, we are the only university in Finland where one can major in tourism studies. Moreover, our versatile art and design studies offer students possibilities to make art in practice, as well as to learn scientific methods needed in modern design.

In addition, our broad range of programmes in-cludes the classical fields of law, pedagogy and social sciences, accompanied with the special interests in legal linguistics and legal informatics, media pedagogy, and social welfare and politics. Our wide selection of multidisciplinary minors also lead toward unique professional qualifications.

With excellent student support services – such as an extensive orientation programme for international students and up-to-date facilities – the University of Lapland is a good choice for studying in the North. Through close co-operation with the Rovaniemi and Kemi-Tornio Polytechnics, we aim to join our know-hows to make a contribution to Lapland, Finland and the global world. As a result, we offer our students wider services and opportunities of study.

Our broad international co-operation network brings hundreds of international students to Rov-aniemi every year, which creates an intercultural atmosphere to our modern premises. The city of Rovaniemi provides excellent winter and summer sports and recreational facilities, as well as vibrant cultural and social experiences.

We can offer you a safe and unforgettable Lapland experience: warm people and a hearty atmosphere in a cool climate!

Fields of educationArt and DesignEducational SciencesLawSocial Sciences

Degree programmes taught in EnglishMaster’s Degree Programme in Comparative Social Work

Facts and figures 2008Founded: 1979Units in RovaniemiTotal number of students: 4 409International students: 278• Degree students: 65• Exchange students: 213Number of graduates: 660Website: www.ulapland.fi

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Creating future in research and education

The University of Oulu is an international academic community known for world-leading research and education. We train experts for demanding tasks on both national and international level.

The University of Oulu is one of the largest universities in Finland with an exceptionally wide academic base. We educate experts and profession-als in eleven fields of education in six faculties. Our students enjoy state-of-the-art teaching methods and educational technology, and a stimulating and welcoming learning environment. University graduates enter the job market as experts of the environment, economics, technology, medicine, education, and culture. Our famous alumni include the 2008 Nobel Peace Prize winner President Martti Ahtisaari.

The University promotes well-being and education in Northern Finland and is a significant player in the Finnish and international research-based system of innovation and education. Our designated re-search areas are information technology and wireless communication, biotechnology, and northern and environmental issues. We co-operate closely with industry and business, and have broad connections with hundreds of international research and educa-tional institutions.

Oulu is one of the fastest growing urban areas in Finland. The beautiful surrounding nature and the dynamic technology and commerce centre are the perfect combination for our students to grow into professionals. The local student housing foundation PSOAS provides accommodation to students in the area. Student guilds and clubs offer different types of extra-curricular activities from sports to culture and student politics.

Fields of education

ArchitectureBusiness StudiesDentistryEconomicsEducational SciencesEngineeringHealth SciencesHumanitiesInformation ScienceMedicineNatural Sciences

Degree programmes taught in English

Master’s Degree Programme in Education and Globalisation Master’s Degree Programme in Protein Science and BiotechnologyMaster’s Degree Programme in Wireless Communication EngineeringMaster’s Degree Programme in Synchrotron Radiation based Science and Accelerator PhysicsMaster’s Degree Programme in Software and Systems Development in Global EnvironmentMaster’s Degree Programme in Health and Wellbeing in the Circumpolar AreaBarent’s Master’s Degree Programme in Environmental EngineeringMaster’s Programme in Financial and Management AccountingMaster’s Programme in International BusinessMaster’s Programme in Finance and EconomicsMaster’s Programme in Architectural Design

Facts and figures 2008

Founded: 1958Units in Oulu, Kajaani, Sodankylä, Kemi, Kuusamo, Nivala, Kokkola, RaaheTotal number of students: 15 800International students: 898• Degree students: 396• Exchange students: 502Number of Master’s degrees: 1 932Website: www.oulu.fi/english

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A multifaculty university with a strong focus on both education and research

The University of Tampere is one of the largest and most competitive universities in Finland. The city of Tampere itself takes pride in its lively cultural life, beautiful natural surroundings, and is also a major centre for new technology.

The University maintains a close relationship with the city, its trade and industry and cultural circles, and with society at large. Our origins as a School of Social Sciences are still evident in our current cur-riculum, where social and communication sciences combine with other disciplines.

To prepare students for a successful working life, we offer a flexible degree system in most fields, with a main subject and a free choice of minor subjects in the degree. We have been acknowledged for our teaching and research achievements in differ-ent fields both nationally and internationally. The recent recognitions include the European Research Council Grant for mitochondrial research.

There are many options for international students to choose from, starting from a wide variety of course units taught in English and including a number of Master’s degree programmes. Depart-ments participate actively in curriculum develop-ment projects with their partner universities. The joint degree projects also include the Erasmus Mun-dus Master’s Programmes in Higher Education, and Theatre and Drama Research.

Such exchange programmes as Erasmus, FIRST, ISEP and Nordplus, and active international contacts with some 30 bilateral partner universities offer a world of opportunity to incoming students from all corners of the world. Currently we have about 500 incoming students annually and send abroad some 400 Finnish students.

Fields of educationEconomics and AdministrationEducational SciencesHumanitiesInformation SciencesMedicine and Health SciencesSocial Sciences

Degree programmes taught in EnglishBachelor’s programmes • Available in several fields of Social Sciences

Master’s programmes Bioinformatics European Master in Higher Education HEEM, Joint Master’s Programme, Erasmus Mundus Health Sciences (Public Health or International Health) Interactive Technology International Performance Research MAIPR, Joint Master’s Programme, Erasmus MundusSoftware Development User Interface Software Development Several fields of Social Sciences

Facts and figures 2008Founded: 1925 Civic College in Helsinki; 1930 School of Social Sciences; 1960 relocated to Tampere; 1966 University of Tampere Units in Tampere, Hämeenlinna, Pori and SeinäjokiTotal number of students: 15 726International students: 1 074Degree students: 556Exchange students: 518Number of graduates: 1 993Website: www.uta.fi

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University of Turku

Ecological economists and entrepreneurial humanists for the future world

The University of Turku is an ambitious, research-led university with internationally acknowledged expertise from humanities to medicine and natural sciences. We have six faculties and ten special units such as the Turku Centre for Biotechnology and the Turku PET Centre, both worldwide acknowledged in their fields of research.

In 2010 the University of Turku will merge with the neighbouring Turku School of Economics. This will strengthen our national and international position as a significant multidisciplinary research university with outstanding curricula, extensive business competence and effective capitalisation of innovations.

What is needed in the future world is creative problem-solving and thinking out-of-the-box. The aim and ambition of the new University of Turku is to provide students with a high-standard, multidisciplinary education which enables them to understand and develop the multicultural and mul-tidimensional world around them. Our students are already able to tailor their personal study plans according to their future ambitions in business or in research.

The University is located in the active student city of Turku and close to the unique nature and archipelago of Southwest Finland. The campus comprises both old and new buildings in the heart of the city. It provides a modern yet cosy learning environment where all the facilities and services are within easy reach. Thanks to the friendly atmos-phere, outstanding student services and an active student union, students feel at home from the very beginning of their studies.

Fields of educationDentistry Educational SciencesEngineeringHealth Sciences HumanitiesLawMedicineNatural SciencesPsychologySocial Sciences

Degree programmes taught in EnglishMaster’s Degree Programme in Asian Studies Master’s Degree Programme in Baltic Sea Region Studies Master’s Degree Programme in Bioinformatics Master’s Degree Programme in Biomedical Imaging Master’s Degree Programme in Embedded ComputingMaster’s Degree Programme in Environmental Sciences Master’s Degree Programme in European Heritage, Digital Media and the Information Society Master’s Degree Programme in Information Technology Master’s Degree Programme in Institutions and Social Mechanisms Master’s Degree Programme in Learning, Learning Environments and Educational Systems Master’s Degree Programme in Finnish and Other Finno-Ugric Languages Master Degree in Physical Sciences, Astronomy Track

Facts and figures 2008Founded: 1920Units in Turku, Rauma, Pori and several research units from the Southwest Archipelago to LaplandTotal number of students: 17 399 International students: 1 176Number of graduates Master’s degrees: 1 899 Doctoral degrees: 133Website: www.utu.fi

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Opening up inter-national horizons

In 2010 the Turku School of Economics will merge with the neighbouring University of Turku. This will strengthen our national and international position as a significant multidisciplinary research university with outstand-ing curricula, extensive business competence and effective capitalisation of innovations.

In shaping the future, the Turku School of Economics produces and applies business knowledge and fosters entrepreneurship. We conduct both basic and applied research, and offer graduate, postgraduate and continuing educa-tion. Expert consulting services are a key part of our remit.

Our core area of expertise is business studies, which comprises accounting and finance, management and organisation, marketing, international business, IT management, and economics. Other areas in which the School has specialist resources are Euro-pean studies, small and medium-sized enterprises and entrepreneurship, international business and logistics, and futures studies.

A high standard of research is maintained not only by the departments within the school but also by the special units such as the Finland Futures Research Centre, Business and Innovation Develop-ment BID, the Centre for Research and Education CRE, and our Pori Unit.

One of our top priorities is collaboration with local and international businesses and universities. In-ternationalisation is an increasingly important part

of our work; we can offer student and researcher exchange agreements with over 80 universities in 30 countries worldwide. In addition, a wide range of our modules are taught in English.

Students are offered a modern and demanding environment to grow and develop. This is a solid scientific community in which they can and should think in new ways.

Fields of educationBusiness Studies Management Sciences

Degree programmes taught in EnglishMaster’s Degree Programme in Futures Studies FUTU Master’s Degree in Programme in Global IT Management GITM Master’s Degree Programme in Global Innovation Management –GIMErasmus Mundus International Master in Management of Information Technology IMMIT

Facts and figures 2008Founded: 1950Units in Turku, Pori, Helsinki and TampereTotal number of students: 2 300International students: 236• Degree students: 105• Exchange students: 131Number of graduates: 421Website: www.tse.fi

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International and innovative university by the sea

The University of Vaasa is a multidisciplinary uni-versity offering degrees at all academic levels from Bachelor’s to Doctor’s. Its 5 000 students enjoy one of Finland’s newest maritime campus areas. The University values internationalisation in both its degrees and research.

The University is geared around four faculties. We focus our teaching and research on business studies, administration, technology, and languages and cul-ture. Flexible opportunities of study are among the prime strengths of our academic community.

Finland’s geographical position and Nordic in-novation have introduced unique nuances into our academic education and research. In addition to Nordic economics, we specialise in the Eastern Eu-ropean economic region. Another field of expertise is the comparative study of the structures of the Nordic welfare state from an international angle. We can also offer our students a natural bilingual environment for the study of the Swedish and Finn-ish languages and cultures.

The University of Vaasa has busy student exchange, with partnerships in more than 35 countries worldwide. We also offer five Master’s programmes for international students and several non-degree programmes for exchange students.

International students and teachers bring a multi-cultural spirit to the campus. About 30 per cent of Vaasa’s annual student intake complete part of their studies abroad. About one in ten of all our students come from abroad.

Fields of education

Business StudiesHumanitiesPublic AdministrationTechnology

Degree programmes taught in English

Master’s Degree Programme in International BusinessMaster’s Degree Programme in FinanceMaster’s Degree Programme in Intercultural Studies in Communication and AdministrationMaster’s Programme in Telecommunication EngineeringMaster’s Programme in Industrial Management

Facts and figures 2008Founded: 1968Units in Vaasa and Seinäjoki Total number of students: 4 395International students: 440• Degree students: 220 Master’s degree students and 35 doctoral students• Exchange students: 185Number of graduates: 784 (Master’s degrees)Website: www.uwasa.fi/english

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Educational SciencesNatural Sciences

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Links and sources of information

Ministry of EducationE-mail: opmkirjaamo (at) minedu.fiInternet: www.miniedu.fi

Academy of FinlandE-mail: kirjaamo (at) aka.fiInternet: www.aka.fi

The Finnish Higher Education Evaluation Council (FINHEEC)E-mail: finheec (at) minedu.fiInternet: www.kka.fi

Ministry for Foreign Affairs24-hour telephone service +358 9 1605 5555E-mail: kirjaamo.um (at) formin.fiInternet: www.formin.fiVirtual Finland website atInternet: virtual.finland.fi

All embassies of the countries with which Finland has diplomatic relations and all the Finnish Diplomatic Missions abroad can be found on the internet at the Foreign Ministry’s website at www.formin.finland.fi

National Union of Students in Finland (SYL)E-mail: syl (at) syl.helsinki.fiInternet: www.syl.fi

Finnish National Board of EducationE-mail: opetushallitus (at) oph.fiInternet: www.oph.fi

Finnish Universities Admissions ServiceE-mail: info@universityadmissions.fiInternet: www.universityadmissions.fi

The Finnish Council of University RectorsE-mail: rectors-council (at) helsinki.fiInternet: www.rectors-council.helsinki.fi

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