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Study in Finland www.studyinfinland.fi
Study in Finland
www.studyinfinland.fi
A Nordic member of EU
What a title Finland!
o Best country in the world (Newsweek, 2010)
o Best Education system in the world (Pearson, 2012)
o Least corrupted country in the world (Corruption Perceptions Index,
2012)
o Plus Finland is among the worlds most:
• Innovate countries (Global Innovation Index, 2012)
• Happiest nations (UN Happiness Report, 2012)
• Peaceful countries (Global Peace Index, 2012)
Contrasts: cool and warm
Contrasts: technology and pure nature
Contrasts: modern and traditional
A country with high standards
o A peaceful and well-organised society
o Good and effective education system
o Affordable higher education
o Modern facilities and well-trimmed student services
o Education highly valued
Universities promoting research and artistic learning
o Provide academic education based on research
o 14 universities – 169 000 students
• 8 700 international full-degree students (year 2011)
o They confer Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctoral degrees (3+2+4
years)
o Universities are mostly state-funded
o ECTS credit system fully adopted
Polytechnics geared towards professionalism
o Also known as Universities of Applied Sciences (UAS)
o Provide professionally-oriented education tailored to the needs of the
labour market
o 25 polytechnics (UAS) – 140 000 students
• 8 800 international full-degree students (year 2011)
o They confer Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees (3.5-4,1-1.5 years)
o Institutions are municipal or private institutions, mostly state-funded
o ECTS credit system fully adopted
Ulysses’s story
... and you get along in English
o Up to 500 study programmes taught in English
• Bachelor 195, Master 269 and Doctoral 25 (v.2010)
o Courses ranging from short-term programmes to degree
programmes
o An excellent choice of subjects spanning from high-tech know-how
through to fine arts
o Internationally acclaimed expertise in many areas e.g. ICT, bio-
technology, forestry and environmental sciences, architecture, and
design
Study in English!
How to make your wayto Finland?
o Exchange students
• Many opportunities available from bilateral agreements to multinational programmes
o Degree students (BA and MA)
• Eligibility for higher education in own country
• Entrance examinations often required (BA)
• Good command of English
o Post-master’s students (PhD)
• Some scholarships are available for PhD students and researches
Science without Borders
o Apply now!
o 25 universities and polytechnics offered over 100 study programmes
during the last round of application.
o Check out the latest information:
www.studyinfinland.fi/cienciasemfronteiras
Money and other practicalities
o Free education also for international degree students on BA, MA and
Doctoral level
* on Master’s level tuition is possible in some programmes for
students coming outside of the EU/EEA
o Living costs start at appr. 700-900 euros per month
o A bank deposit worth 6 720 euros per year
o At universities a student union membership fee around 60-110 euros
o Students outside EU/EEA need a health insurance
Finland is a natural choice
More information: www.studyinfinland.fi
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