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2008
APPLY TO P O LY T EC HN I CS I N F I N L A N D BACHELOR DEGREES CONDUCTED IN ENGLISH Onl ine a ppli c at i o n guid e
a p p ly to p o ly t e c h n i c s i n fi n l a n d b ac h e lo r d e g r e es co n d u c t e d i n e n g l i s h 20 0 8
TO THE READER
This guide gives information on how to apply online for Bachelor degree programmes conducted in English beginning in autumn 2008. The polytechnics use the terms polytechnic or university of applied sciences when referring to themselves. For the purpose of this guide, professionally-orientated higher education institutions are hereafter referred to as polytechnics and/or universities of applies sciences (abbr. UAS). Practicalities related to online application, student selection and accepting a study place are explained at the beginning of the guide. The admission criteria, such as the level of education and language skills required, are explained in their own chapter. All exceptions to the practicalities or criteria are explained in the chapter describing the degree programmes. Frequently asked questions -chapter includes questions about applying in general and practical arrangements.
Information about the degree programmes
are listed in each description. The number of total study credits/amount of work practise in a degree programme is included in the descriptions. A list of polytechnics/UAS is located at the end of the guide. The National Board of Education publishes other guides giving information about study opportunities in universities and secondary education. All guides are available at www.koulutusnetti.fi. Polytechnics/UAS publish their own application guides with detailed information on applying and studying. Some of these guides are available at the polytechnics/UAS own websites. It is always important to check all the information given in the polytechnics/UAS own guides before applying.
Apply online at
All polytechnics/UAS are presented in alphabetical order in the chapter describing the degree programmes. All degree programmes, teaching locations, study fields and qualifications
Application periods: 14 January 15 February 2008 for programmes starting in autumn 2008 1 12 September 2008 for programmes starting in spring 2009
www.admissions.fi
Publisher Finnish National Board of Education PO Box 380 00531 Helsinki tel. +358 (0)9 7747 775 Editor Annika Grnholm e-mail: annika.gronholm@oph.fi Cover Janne Turunen Printing Edita Prima Oy
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TO THE READER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HOw TO APPly THROugH THE JOInT APPlICATIOn sysTEm . . . . . . . . . . . 6 DEgREE PROgRAmmEs In 008 . . . . . . . . . . 0
Who Can Apply? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Where Can I Apply to?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Apply Online . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Entrance Examinations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Accepting a Study Place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Reserve Places. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
HOw TO APPly TO POlyTECHnICs/ unIvERsITIEs Of APPlIED sCIEnCEs . . . . . . . . . 8
When Applying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Eligibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Time Table for Joint Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 More Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Application. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 One-Place-Per-Student Provision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Admission Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 General Principles of Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Certificates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Language Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Discretionary Admission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
fREquEnTly AskED quEsTIOns . . . . . . . . . . 6 APPlICAnTs CHECklIsT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
gEnERAl ADmIssIOn CRITERIA . . . . . . . . . . .
Arcada University of Applied Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Central Ostrobothnia University of Applied Sciences . . . . . 22 Diaconia University of Applied Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Hamk University of Applied Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Helsinki Metropolia University of Applied Sciences . . . . . . 30 Jyvskyl University of Applied Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Kajaani University of Applied Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Kemi-Tornio University of Applied Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Kymenlaakso University of Applied Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Lahti University of Applied Sciences. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Laurea University of Applied Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Mikkeli University of Applied Sciences. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 North Karelia University of Applied Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Oulu University of Applied Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 PIRAMK University of Applied Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Rovaniemi University of Applied Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Satakunta University of Applied Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Savonia University of Applied Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Seinjoki University of Applied Sciences. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 South Karelia University of Applied Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Tamk University of Applied Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Turku University of Applied Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Vaasa University of Applied Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Yrkeshgskolan Novia - University of Applied Sciences . . . 61
ADmIssIOns OffICEs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
THE lOCATIOn Of fInnIsH POlyTECHnICs/ uAs In 008 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 APPEnDIx . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
List of Polytechnics/Uas Degree Programmes that Accept the Results of Each Others Entrance Examination in the Mentioned Field of Study. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
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Automation Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Business Information Technology . . . . . . . . . . 25, 36, 39, 44 Business Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22, 37, 40, 42
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International Business . . . . . . . . . 20, 26, 28, 34, 35, 38, 39, 43, 45, 47, 50, 52, 55, 57, 59 International Business and (Marketing) Logistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31, 49
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Logistics Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
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Chemistry and Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Construction Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

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Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38, 43 Environmental Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32, 42, 55 European Business Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 European Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Experience and Wellness Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
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Mechanical Engineering and Production Technology . . . . Mechanical Engineering and Production Technololgy . . . Media Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Multilingual Management Assistants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Music and Media Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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29 53 32 25 33
Nursing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22, 31, 34, 40, 46, 57, 61 Paper Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Plastics Technology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
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Facility Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
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Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management . . . . . . . . . . 27 Human Ageing and Elderly Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
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Social Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24, 31, 37, 41 Sports and Leisure Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Supply Chain Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
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Industrial Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23, 50 Information Technology . . . . . 23, 32, 37, 45, 47, 51, 58, 59 Integrated Costal Zone Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Tourism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23, 27, 35, 41, 46, 48, 54, 60
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HOW TO APPLY THROUGH THE JOI nT APPLIcATIOn sYsTEM

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w H O C A n A P P ly ?
w H E R E C A n I A P P ly T O ?
More information on the selection criteria can be found in the next two chapters.
Using just one application form, you can apply for up to four different degree programmes conducted in English at 25 polytechnics/universities of applied sciences all over Finland.
H O w T O A P P ly T H R O u g H J O I n T A P P l I C AT I O n s y s T E m ?
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AC C E P T I n g A s T u Dy P l AC E R Esu lTs
You will receive the results of your application by 18 July 2008 at the latest. Attached to the admission letter is the confirmation form of your acceptance of the study place, in case you are admitted. Please remember to confirm your study place.
Application results for the degree programmes starting in autumn 2008 will be sent by post to the applicants by 18 July 2008 at the latest. In addition to the letter of admittance, the student will receive a confirmation form. It is imperative that the student submits the confirmation form to the higher education institution in which he/she wishes to study by 1 August 2008 4.15 pm at the latest, otherwise the student will lose the study place. Confirmation of the study place is binding and cannot be altered or cancelled. If you have applied to several degree programmes, please wait until you have received all the admission results. Once you have received them all, select your study place and return the confirmation form. You can only accept one study place at a higher education institution in Finland starting in the same academic year (1 August- 31 July).
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A P P ly O n l I n E
The application period is from 14 January to 15 February 2008. Online application is available at www.admissions.fi. Online application closes at 4.15 pm Finnish time (+ 2 hrs GMT) on 15 Feb 2008. All attachments should arrive at the polytechnic/ UAS of your first choice by 4.15 pm on 22 Feb 2008. If you do not have the opportunity to use the internet, you can ask for a paper form and instructions from the admissions offices of the polytechnics/UAS. Please remember that the closing date is 15 February 2008, at 4.15 pm Finnish time (+ 2 hrs GMT). Send the application form to the admissions office of your first choice polytechnic/UAS.
E nTR A n C E E x A m I n ATI O n s
Polytechnics/UAS will arrange entrance examinations from 1 April to 9 May 2008. If you are invited to an examination, you will receive an invitation by post. Invitation letters are posted from week 12 onwards. More information on entrance examinations can be found in the section describing the programmes.
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REsERvE Pl ACEs
If you have not been admitted to any of your study options and you are placed on a reserve place, you might be admitted on a later date. If you have been admitted to a lower-preference study place by 18 July 2008 at the latest, you can be placed on the waiting list for a reserve place at a higher-preference option. The reserve place can be one of the application options the student has given in the joint application or in another application. The applicant cannot choose a reserve place from options of a lower preference than that to which he/she has already been admitted. More information on reserve places can be found in the next chapter.
R E g I sTR ATI O n
All new students have to register at the polytechnic/UAS in which they have chosen to study. The polytechnics/UAS will directly inform students of the registration dates. You can also register as an absentee student for maximum of two full academic years. Use this right with discretion, however, since extra absentee time beyond the two years will not be allocated.
H O w T O A P P ly T H R O u g H J O I n T A P P l I C AT I O n s y s T E m ?
H O W T O A P P LY T O P O LY T E c H n I c s / UnIvERsITIEs OF APPLIED scIEncEs

Applying to programmes conducted in English at polytechnics/UAS takes place through a system of joint application. Prospective students can apply to four dierent degree programmes at polytechnics/UAS using the same application form. The application form can be submitted online or sent by post to the admissions oce of the applicants first choice polytechnic/UAS.
H O w T O A P P ly T O P O ly T E C H n I C s / u n I v E R s I T I E s O f A P P l I E D s C I E n C E s
wHEn APPlyIng
Apply online at www.admissions.fi. It is important to follow all the instructions. The application period starts on 14 January 2008 and closes on 15 February at 4.15 pm Finnish time (+2 hrs GMT). All online applications must be submitted before the closing time. All required attachments have to be at the admissions office of the applicants first choice polytechnic /UAS by 22 February 2008 at 4.15 pm Finnish time. Paper applications not submitted online must arrive at the admissions office of the applicants first choice polytechnic/UAS by 15 February 2008 at 4.15 pm Finnish time. Please contact the admissions oce of the polytechnic/ UAS of your first choice in all matters relating to your application and to changes in your circumstances. Good luck with your application and studies!
ElIgIBIlITy
Eligibility for studies at polytechnics/UAS depends on completing the Finnish Matriculation examination or upper secondary examination, European Baccalaureate, International Baccalaureate or Reifeprfung examination, vocational qualification of three years or more in duration, a non-Finnish qualification or studies equivalent to these qualifications. A vocational qualification of less than three years in duration gives eligibility to a corresponding field of study. Eligibility for polytechnic/UAS studies in a corresponding field of study may be broadened into general eligibility for polytechnic/UAS studies. Those applying with a non-Finnish qualification must have completed the required qualification before the end of the application period. Polytechnics/UAS only accept final certificates awarded by national and regional bodies granting educational certificates. Therefore various other documents such as Testimonials, Statements of Results, Examination Results or Result Slips are not considered as official certificates If a polytechnic/UAS uses discretionary admission, other applicants may also be admitted, if the polytechnic/UAS considers their skills and knowledge sufficient. A list of polytechnics/UAS that offer discretionary admission is on page 15. More information about eligibility can be found in the chapter on admissions criteria.
TImE TABlE fOR JOInT APPlICATIOn Degree programmes starting in autumn 008
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Application period 1 12 September 2008. Online application closes on 12 September at 4.15 pm Finnish time (+2 hrs GMT). Copies of relevant certificates and authorised translations of them must arrive by 19 September at the latest. Paper application forms must arrive by 12 September at 4.15 pm Finnish time at the latest to the polytechnic/UAS of the applicants first choice. Entrance examinations are held between 22 and 31 October 2008. Polytechnics/UAS announce the results by 28 November 2008. Admitted students must confirm their study places by 12 December 2008 at 4.15 pm Finnish time at the latest.
mORE InfORmATIOn Admissions offices at your service
All polytechnics/UAS have an admissions office that is happy to assist you in all questions and matters relating to applying. The admissions offices contact details can be found at www. admissions.fi or in the last chapter of this guide.
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Application period 14 January 15 February 2008. Online application closes on 15 February at 4.15 pm Finnish time (+2 hrs GMT). Copies of relevant certificates and authorised translations of them must arrive by 22 February at the latest. Paper application forms must arrive by 15 February at 4.15 pm Finnish time at the latest to the polytechnic/UAS of the applicants first choice Entrance examinations are held between 1 April and 9 May 2008. Polytechnics/UAS announce the results by 18 July 2008. Admitted students must confirm their study places by 1 August 2008 at 4.15 pm Finnish time at the latest.
www.admissions.fi. Online application to polytechnics/ UAS. At the website you can find out more about studying in Finland, available degree programmes and links to the polytechnics/ UAS. www.koulutusnetti.fi. Up-to-date information about education on offer. www.mol.fi. Ministry of Labours website with useful information about careers and working life. www.cimo.fi. Centre for International Mobilitys website with a wide range of information on studying in Finland. National Board of Education, Korkeakouluopinnot 20072009 Polytechnics/UAS publish their own application guides
Other guides
APPlICATIOn Online application
You can apply to up to four different degree programmes conducted in English at www.admissions.fi. Choose your options of preference carefully, you cannot change the order of preference after the application closes. The application service guides and helps you to fill in the application form, and gives information relating to studying and applying. Follow the instructions carefully and submit the application. An application submitted online is directly received by the admissions office of the polytechnic/UAS of your first choice. The applicant is only allowed to submit one application form. If the applicant submits more than one, only the last application form will be taken into consideration. Print a copy of the application form for yourself for future reference. Copies of relevant certificates and authorised translations1 of the certificates into English, Finnish or Swedish must arrive by post at the polytechnic/UAS of your first choice by 22 February 2008 at 4.15 pm Finnish time. Scanned ot faxed copies are not accepted. The selection is not final until the original certificates have been checked. If the applicant has given false information about his/her qualifications, it will make him/her ineligible for admission. The online application service is open until 15 February at 4.15 pm Finnish time (+2 hrs GMT). During the application period, the service is open 24 hours per day, except for short maintenance periods during the night.
Paper application form
Once you have been placed on a reserve place, you can be accepted for a higher preference option due to cancellations, if you have decided to be placed on a waiting list for a higher preference option or you have not accepted another study place. Please note that you can accept only one new study place during the same academic year.
Changing the application
The order of preference can only be changed during the application period. Changes in address or other relevant personal details can be changed outside the application period. All changes in the application or additional information must be sent in writing to the admissions office of the polytechnic/UAS of your first preference.
selection of new students
All polytechnics/UAS arrange entrance examinations. All applicants who meet the admission criteria receive invitation letters to the examinations. Final selection is based on the results of the entrance examinations for all applicants who apply with certificates other than the Finnish Matriculation examination, Finnish International Baccalaureate or Reifeprfung examination completed in spring 2008 or earlier or European Baccalaureate completed in 2007 or earlier. Selection of those applying with the Finnish Matriculation examination, Finnish IB or Reifeprfung completed in spring 2008 or earlier or European Baccalaureate completed in 2007 or earlier, is based on the results of the entrance examination and points awarded for school certificates. Some polytechnics/UAS select all their new students solely on the basis of the results of the entrance examinations. Details of this can be found in the chapter describing the programmes. Many polytechnics/UAS cooperate in the entrance examinations. This means that an entrance examination completed at one polytechnic/UAS is accepted by another. Please note that some polytechnics/UAS require that you participate in their own entrance examination and they do not accept results from other examinations. The list for co-operating degree programmes is on page 64. Finnish National Network for East and Southeast Asia/Universities of Applied Sciences organises entrance examinations in some of the Asian countries depending on the number of eligible applicants per country. Some polytechnics/UAS arrange entrance examinations only in Finland. Carefully read the next chapter describing the general admission criteria. If a polytechnic/UAS does not follow the general admission criteria, the specific criteria of that polytechnic/UAS can be found in the chapter describing the programmes. The admission of a student is conditional until the polytechnic/UAS has checked the applicants school and other relevant certificates. The polytechnic/UAS may withdraw the admission, if the applicant has given false information. Make sure that you confirm your study place by 1 August 2008 at the latest, otherwise you will lose the study place offered to you.
A paper application form is available from the admissions offices. Please remember that a paper application form must arrive by post at the polytechnic/UAS of your first choice by 15 February at 4.15 pm Finnish time. A postal stamp from that date will not be sufficient. Scanned or faxed copies are not sufficient. All applications arriving after the closing date are void.
Consider your options of preference carefully
You can apply for up to four different degree programmes at 25 polytechnics/UAS in Finland. You can choose 1 - 4 different degree programmes on the application form. Choose your most preferred degree programme as your first option, and then choose your second to fourth options when applicable. The order of preference chosen in the application is binding and cannot be altered after the application closes. If you are not accepted on the programme of your first preference, your points will be checked to see if you can be accepted for your second, third or fourth preference. If you are accepted on the degree programme of your first preference, you cannot be selected for your second, third or fourth preference.
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One study place per year
You can only accept one study place at a higher education institution in Finland starting in the same academic year (1 August 31 July). This rule does not prevent you from accepting another study place during another academic year.
If you are not selected
Confirming the study place
If you do not receive a study place in the joint application, you will receive a letter informing you of your points and the possible reserve places for the options to which you have applied. Applicants allocated to reserve places are chosen according to the level of their results, should study places become available. Find out about your possibilities by directly contacting the institutes of higher education. You can always apply again next year and it is worth contacting the admissions offices or employment offices in order to plan how to improve your chances for admission.
Appeal
Application results for degree programmes starting in autumn 2008 will be sent by mail to the students by 18 July 2008 at the latest. In addition to the letter of admittance, the student will receive a confirmation form. It is imperative that the student submits the confirmation form to the higher education institution in which he/she wishes to study by 1 August 2008 at 4.15 pm Finnish time at the latest, otherwise the student will lose the study place. Confirmation of the study place is binding and cannot be altered or cancelled. If you have applied to several degree programmes, please wait until you have received all the admission results as you can only accept one new study place. Once you have received all the results, select your study place and return the confirmation form. If you have applied with a qualification completed in Finland, please attach a copy of your certificate(s) to your confirmation form. If you have been accepted to a higher option of preference, you cannot choose a study place from options of a lower preference. A student loses his/her study place, if the confirmation form arrives at the higher education institution after the set date.
Reserve places and waiting list
Registers used in the joint application
All the information related to every applicants application is entered into the polytechnic/UAS joint application register and student selection register. The National Board of Education acts as registrar. Further information on the registers can be found at www.admissions.fi.
OnE-PlACE-PER-sTuDEnT PROvIsIOn
A student remains on the waiting list until 15 August 2008. By this date, the student is either admitted to a reserve place on the waiting list, or to the study place initially offered to him/her. A student may have only one reserve place on the waiting list. This reserve place cannot be replaced by another on the waiting list. Please note that waiting lists are not available for some degree programmes at universities. Please check the availability from the universities before submitting the study place confirmation form. The applicant sets his/her study options in order of preference when applying to polytechnics and certain university degree programmes. This order of preference cannot be altered after the application period has ended. According to the rules of joint application the applicant cannot choose a reserve place from options of a lower preference than that to which he/she has already been admitted. The higher education institution will inform those admitted after 18 July 2008 about the date for submission of the confirmation form. These applicants cannot be placed on the waiting list. Please note that waiting lists are not available for the programmes starting in spring 2009.
more information
According to this provision, a student may accept only one study place leading to a higher education degree during one academic year. The purpose of this is to ensure admission to higher education institutions for as many students as possible. Higher education degrees are Bachelor degrees and Master degrees awarded by universities, and Bachelor degrees and Master degrees awarded by polytechnics/UAS. The provision applies to all degree studies in higher education regardless of how the studies are provided. The provision does not apply to the National Defence College, the Police College of Finland and the land Polytechnic. Furthermore, the provision cannot be applied to studies completed at foreign higher education institutions. The academic year (from 1 August to 31 July) is the set framework for implementation. The provision does not prevent acceptance of a place in another degree programme during another academic year. Even if the student postpones the commencement of studies for one year, or interrupts his/her studies, that student cannot accept another study place for a degree programme starting in the same academic year.
polytechnics/UAS universities the National Board of Education: www.koulutusnetti.fi
An applicant not satisfied with the results of the student selection process should first contact the polytechnic/UAS he/she has applied to. If the matter is not resolved, the student may appeal in writing to the executive board of the polytechnic/UAS in question. Such an appeal must be made within 14 days from the time the applicant had the possibility of receiving information on student selection.
If a student has not been admitted to any of his/her study options and he/she is placed on a reserve place, he /she might be admitted on a later date. A student can also be placed on the waiting list for a reserve place if he/she has been admitted to a lower preference study place by 18 July, 2008. The reserve place is for one of the higher preference options that the student has expressed in his/her joint application. Those admitted after the set date cannot be put on the waiting list.
GEnERAL ADMIssIOn cRITERIA

gEnERAl PRInCIPlEs Of APPlICATIOn
ADmIssIOn gROuPs
50% of applicants will be admitted on the basis of the entrance examination only, and 50% on the basis of the combined points for previous school performance and the entrance examination. Some polytechnics/UAS admit all their students on the basis of the entrance examination (see chapter describing the programmes). If study places become available later, applicants on the waiting list will be admitted in the order indicated by their admission points. The Polytechnics Act (351/2003) states the groups that are eligible for studies at polytechnics/UAS.
. Admission on the basis of total of points for school performance and the entrance examination
Eligible applicants are those who have completed or are completing Finnish upper secondary education or the Finnish Matriculation examination, International Baccalaureate or Reifeprfung examination in Finland or have completed European Baccalaureate examination. Applicants completing their Matriculation or International Baccalaureate or Reifeprfung examinations in Finland in the spring of the year of their application will be admitted with this group. Applicants receive a maximum of 30 points for school performance and a maximum of 100 points for the entrance examination, which is scaled down to a maximum of 70 points. The maximum points total is therefore 100 points.
. Admission on the basis of the entrance examination
Applicants with Finnish vocational degrees, or whose eligibility to apply is based on non-Finnish qualifications, and are not mentioned in section 1 above, apply to polytechnics/UAS studies solely on the basis of points awarded for the entrance examination. The admission of those completing a European Baccalaureate examination in the spring of their year of application is also based only on this method. The maximum entrance examination points total is 100.
gEnERAl ADmIssIOn CRITERIA
CERTIfICATEs . finnish upper secondary education and finnish matriculation examination
European Baccalaureate, International Baccalaureate and Reifeprfung examinations completed in Finland In your application, you will need to convert the grades of the European Baccalaureate, International Baccalaureate and Reifeprfung examinations. Points awarded for school performance: Conversion chart for EB, IB and Reifeprfung examinations
Finnish Reifeprfung Matriculation examination examination Laudatur Eximia cum laude approbatur Magna cum laude approbatur Cum laude approbatur Lubenter approbatur Approbatur IB EB examination examination Mathematics Other subject- specific tests 1315 points 7 9.5010.00 9.0010.00 (Excellent) 1210 points 6 8.509.45 8.008.95 (Very good) 89 points 5 (Good) 7.008.45 7.007.95
You can apply with the Finnish upper secondary leaving certificate and Finnish Matriculation examination certificate. On your application, please give grades from both certificates, if available. If you graduate in spring 2008, you can apply with your latest upper secondary school certificate. Please remember to inform the admissions office of your final average grade by 16 May 2008. Grades for the Matriculation examination are received from the Matriculation Examination register. An applicant who is completing his/her IB examination in Finland in the spring of his/her application must provide a copy of his/her predicted grades to the admissions office of his/her first preference by 16 May 2008. Admission will be conditional until the final grades are verified. Applicant completing his/her Reifeprfung examination in Finland must provide a copy of his/her final certificate to the admissions office of his/her first preference by 16 May 2008. Points awarded for school performance: Matriculation examination certificate
Grades L/E M Mother tongue 5 4 Advanced level English or 5 4 Basic level English 3 2 Mathematics or the 5 4 best general studies test* (general studies if the exam was taken before 2006) C 3 3 1 3 B 2 2 2 A 1 1 1
7 points 56 points 4 points
4 6.006.95 (Satisfactory) 3 5.005.95 (Mediocre) 2 4.004.95 (Poor)
6.006.95 5.005.95 4.004.95
Conversion chart for the grades on leaving certificates

Finnish upper secondary school leaving certificate 10 Reifeprfung* IB programme programme leaving leaving certificate certificate 13 15 points 10 - 12 points 7 - 9 points 5 - 6 points 3 - 4 points 1 - 2 points 7 (Excellent) 6 (Very good) 5 (Good) 4 (Satisfactory) 3 (Mediocre) 2 (Poor) EB programme leaving certificate 9 10 8 7 6 5
The average of all grades on the general upper secondary school leaving certificate
Points awarded 8.00 7.50 7.00 6.50 6.00 15 13 11 8 4
9 8 7 6 5
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* The average of grades on the Reifeprfung examination is converted by dividing the total of points by 60, and then converting it according to the chart (e.g. 520: 60 ~ 8,67, thus converted to 8.)
* In the field of technology, communication and transport: the best from mathematics, general studies physics or general studies chemistry
. vocational upper secondary diploma/higher vocational diploma/vocational qualification in adult education
These qualifications give you general eligibility for the programmes. Eligibility for applying for a corresponding field of study is given by: a vocational qualification of less than three years in duration, completed in vocational upper secondary education and training, referred to in the Vocational Education and Training Act (630/98), or a corresponding earlier qualification combined education programmes of less than three years in duration, referred to in the Act on Youth-level Education and the Polytechnic experiment (391/91) vocational qualifications or further vocational qualifications in adult education of less than three years duration, referred to in the Vocational Adult Education Act (631/98) a non-Finnish qualification or studies equivalent to the qualifications mentioned above. Eligibility for polytechnic/UAS studies in a corresponding field of study on the basis specified above may be broadened into general eligibility for polytechnic/UAS studies by: 1) additionally completing a) general or vocational studies that extend the post-basic education studies to three years of duration, or b) a further vocational qualification or c) a specialist vocational qualification or 2) gaining at least three years of work experience in a corresponding field, after completing the qualification. The corresponding field of study is defined according to the following fields of vocational education and training: humanities and education; culture; natural sciences; natural resources and the environment; tourism, catering and domestic services; social services, health and sports; technology, communications and transport; social sciences, business and administration. A polytechnic/UAS can also take into consideration a vocational qualification or school-level vocational education that does not fall into the fields of education and training specified above as studies in a corresponding field, if its content is close to the study programme specialisation.
. finnish matriculation examination and vocational qualification
4. non-finnish qualification or studies equivalent to the qualifications mentioned in sections to . International Baccalaureate and Reifeprfung examinations completed in countries other than finland.
In order to demonstrate eligibility to polytechnic/UAS studies, an applicant applying with a non-Finnish qualification must provide a copy of the original certificate to the admissions office of his or her first-choice polytechnic/UAS by the set date. The polytechnic/UAS will then decide on the applicants eligibility for all options expressed in the application. Those applying with a non-Finnish qualification must have completed the education they use for applying before the end of the application period. Polytechnics/UAS accept only final certificates awarded by national and regional bodies granting educational certificates. Therefore various other documents such as Testimonials, Statements of Results, Examination Results or Result Slips are not considered as official certificates. In addition, an authorised Finnish, Swedish or English translation of the certificate must be provided, if the certificate is not written in one of these languages. All certificate copies and authorised translations of them must be delivered by post to the admissions office by 22 February 2008 at 4.15 pm Finnish time. Scanned or faxed copies are not accepted.
. Polytechnic/uAs and/or university degree
You cannot apply to polytechnic/UAS degree programmes with a polytechnic/UAS or a university degree. Use your upper secondary school leaving certificate for applying to higher education institutions.
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Polytechnics/UAS evaluate applicants language skills in a language test included in the entrance examination. An applicant who fails the language test is withdrawn from admission. An applicant can be exempted from the language test at the majority of polytechnics/UAS (see section describing the programmes). An applicant can be exempted from the language test, if he or she has provided a certificate of his/her language skills to his/her first-choice polytechnic/UAS. The minimum language skills requirement is IELTS score academic level 5.5, TOEFL score 550 for the paper-based test, 213 for the computer-based or 79-80 for the internet -based test, grade C in the Finnish Matriculation examination in advanced level English or skills level 4 in English in the Finnish general language examination (www.oph.fi => Tutkintopalvelut => Yleiset kielitutkinnot). Both TOEFL and IELTS test results are valid for two years. The Finnish general language examination does not have a set date of validity.
If you have taken the Matriculation examination and have a vocational college diploma, you can choose which certificate you use for applying.
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In addition, secondary school education in English completed in the United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, the United States, Canada, Australia or New Zealand, or a Bachelor or Master degree completed in English in one of these countries, is also accepted as a demonstration of sufficient English language skills. TOEFL score results are only accepted directly from the Educational Testing Service. Other language certificates or signed copies of them must be delivered to the admissions office by 22 February 2008 at 4.15 pm Finnish time.
selection between applicants with equal admission points
DIsCRETIOnARy ADmIssIOn
Polytechnic/UAS can use discretionary admission if the skills and knowledge of an ineligible applicant are sufficient. In discretionary admission the applicant is evaluated by the result of the entrance exam only. Polytechnics/UAS that use discretionary admission are: Jyvskyl University of Applied Sciences Kajaani University of Applied Sciences Kemi-Tornio University of Applied Scieces (only DP in Business Information Technology) Kymenlaakso University of Applied Sciences Lahti University of Applied Sciences Mikkeli University of Applied Sciences North Karelia University of Applied Sciences South Karelia University of Applied Sciences Tampere University of Applied Sciences (only DP in Environmental Engineering)
How to apply for discretionary admission
In cases of a tie in admission points, applicants are ranked on the following basis: . order of preference of the options . result of the entrance exam . grade point average in all subjects 4. points awarded for school performance
You can apply at www.admissions.fi. You must contact the polytechnics to which you have applied and inform them that you are applying for discretionary admission. Send all relevant certificates to your first-choice polytechnic/UASs admissions office.
F R E q U E n T LY A s k E D q U E s T I O n s
1. I will graduate in June 2009.Can I apply to degree programmes conducted in English during the application period between 14 January and 15 February 2008?
Answer: Those applying with a non-Finnish qualification must have completed their education before the application period closes on 15 February 2008. Applicants completing their examinations in Finland in the spring of 2008 can apply during the application period. Matriculation examination in 1989 or earlier or are completing the International Baccalaureate or Reifeprfung examination in Finland in the spring of 2008. Applicants who completed their Finnish Matriculation examination in 1989 or earlier have to send a copy of their certificate to the admissions office of the polytechnic/UAS of their first choice by 22 February at 4.15 pm. Finnish IB candidates have to send a copy of their Predicted Grades and Finnish Reifeprfung candidates have to send a copy of their final certificate to the admissions office of the polytechnic/UAS of their first choice by 16 May 2008 at the latest. All applicants, (excluding those having completed the Finnish Matriculation examinations Advanced English level C or higher in 1990 or later) wishing to be exempted from the language test, need to send a copy of the language certificate to the polytechnic/university of applied sciences of their first choice. The copies must arrive at the polytechnic/UAS by 22 February 2008 at 4.15pm Finnish time (GMT+2 hrs).
2. What is an online application?

A: The online application is filled in and submitted online. The online application process opens on 14 January and closes on 15 February at 4.15 pm Finnish time.
3. Is it advisable to use a fee-charging agency to help with my application process?

A: Making an application to a Finnish polytechnic/UAS is always free of charge. The use of fee-charging agencies is not recommended. It is highly recommended that applicant submits online application his/herself. Also, the applicant should always use his/her own postal and e-mail address to ensure that he/she will receive all necessary information directly from the polytechnics/UAS.
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5. Where do I send the certificate copies?

A: You have to send the copies by post to the admissions office of the polytechnic/UAS that you have chosen as your first choice in your application. The correct address is included in your confirmation e-mail.
4. What documents do I need to send in with my application?

A: Applicants applying with non-Finnish qualifications have to send copies of relevant educational certificates and authorised translations of the certificates (stamped and signed by the translator) into English, Finnish or Swedish to the polytechnic/ university of applied sciences of the applicants first choice. The copies must arrive at the polytechnic/UAS by post or delivery by 22 February 2008 at 4.15 pm Finnish time (GMT+2 hrs), scanned or faxed copies are not accepted. Applicants applying with Finnish certificates do not have to send a copy of the certificate unless they completed their Finnish
6. How will I know where the entrance examination will take place and what will I need to bring with me?
A: All eligible applicants will receive an invitation letter to the entrance examination. The letter will inform you of the date and location of the exam. You will also need to bring your passport/ ID you used to apply, writing equipment and, in some cases, a calculator, etc.
7. When are the results announced?

A: The results are announced on 30th May at the earliest. The results are posted to the applicant 30th May and before 18th July.
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8. My entrance examination did not go as well as I expected due to personal circumstances. Can I appeal?
A: Personal circumstances such as illness, death in the family etc. are not considered to be valid reasons for a successful appeal.
9. I have already accepted a study place in a polytechnic for this academic year. Can I accept another study place in a university or a polytechnic during the same academic year?
A: No, you can only accept one new study place during the same academic year (1 August 31 July). Acceptance of a study place is always binding and it cannot be altered or cancelled.
EU citizens and the citizens of Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland do not need a residence permit to study in Finland. For a stay of more than three months, students from EU countries need to register their right to reside in Finland at the local police department. The criteria for the right to reside in Finland are as follows: the main purpose for residence in Finland is full-time studies at a Finnish higher education institution, the student must be able to cover his or her living costs in Finland, the student must also have valid health insurance. Students from Sweden, Norway, Denmark or Iceland do not need to provide financial proof. Non-EU citizens need a residence permit if they have been admitted to a higher education institution and their studies will last longer than three months. The residence permit is granted for one year at a time. If the studies take longer than one year, the extension of the residence permit needs to be applied for every year until the student has finished the study programme. For renewal of the residence permit the student must meet the following criteria: the student must be a full-time student, the student must be registered at a higher education institution, the student must have completed the courses required in the higher education institution study programme. In addition, a student from a non-EU country must have valid health insurance issued by a reliable company or institution. Non-EU students who are studying in Finland in a full-time degree programme for a minimum of two years also need health insurance that covers the cost of medicine. Also, non-EU students must provide proof that they can cover their living costs in Finland.
10. How much does it cost to study in a polytechnic/ UAS?

A: At the moment there are no tuition fees for higher education in Finland. Students are expected to pay for their living costs, travel costs, study materials, etc. Polytechnics/UAS students need to pay an annual membership fee to the student organisation SAMOK to get a student card. The student card grants students certain benefits and discounts e.g. on travel, etc. Finnish students are entitled to student financial aid from KELA. Non-Finnish students are entitled to student financial aid only if they have a valid residence permit and have lived in Finland permanently for two years for a purpose other than studies. A non-EU student must prove that he/she is able to cover his or her living costs in Finland during his/her studies. The required minimum sum is 500 Euros per month or 6000 Euros per year. Also non-EU students who are studying in Finland in a fulltime degree programme for a minimum of two years also need health insurance that covers the cost of medicine.
12. Where can I find accommodation?

A: Student accommodation is available, for example, through VVO and SOA (Finlands Student Housing Ltd.) in Finland, and HOAS (The Foundation for Student Housing in the Helsinki Region). Applications should be sent directly to the student accommodation foundations. The accommodation system varies among different polytechnics/UAS. Some have student campuses and accommodation, while others encourage students to apply for accommodation from the municipal authorities of the town/city they are studying in. More detailed information is available on each polytechnics/UAS website. Student accommodation in Finland is of a high standard. The apartments and rooms are in very good condition, and includecentral heating, a refrigerator, cooking and washing facilities, and Internet access. Both furnished and unfurnished rooms are available. Prices vary depending on the location and the size of the room or apartment.
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11. Do I need a visa or a residence permit?

A: Students from EU countries do not need a visa to study in Finland. Students from non-EU countries need a visa for a stay of more than three months in Finland.
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Apply online 14 January 15 February 2008. send the required copies of non-Finnish educational certicates and language certicates by 22 February at 4.15 pm Finnish time at the latest to the admission ofce of your rst option. Entrance examination invitations and Decisions on eligibility are posted by mail from week 12 onwards. Entrance examinations are arranged between 1 April and 9 May 2008. The invitations will include all the details about time, location, and special arrangements. Please note, that some polytechnics/UAs do not arrange examinations anywhere else than in Finland. If you are applying with an upper secondary education completed in Finland, please inform of the changes in your grade point average, Final results of Reifeprfung examination and the Predicted grades for International Baccalaureate examination by 16 May 2008 at 4.15 pm at the latest. Results are announced on 30 May 2008 at the earliest. Please remember that posting the results takes few days. All higher education admission results are announced by 18 July 2008 at the latest. conrm your study place by returning the conrmation form by 1 August 2008 at 4.15 pm Finnish time at the latest to the higher education institution you chose as your nal study place. If you do not return the form in time, you will lose your study place. If you have applied with an upper secondary education completed in Finland, please attach a copy of your educational certicate(s) to the conrmation form and return them by 1 August 2008 at 4.15 pm at the latest. Please remember that your admission is conditional until your original relevant certicates are checked. The polytechnic/UAs may withdraw the admission, if the applicant has given false information..
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ARcADA UnIvERsITY OF APPLIED scIEncEs

Contact details
Jan-Magnus Janssonin aukio 1 FI-00550 HELSINKI tel. +358 207 699 699, fax +358 207 699 611 admissons@arcada.fi www.arcada.fi
ARCADA UAS Jan-Magnus Janssonin aukio 1, FI-00550 HELSINKI Degree Programme in Human Ageing and Elderly Service Degree Programme in International Business Degree Programme in Plastics Technology 15 25 20 Places 2008
Selection criteria: General admissions criteria. Note! No quotas in use. Please visit our website www.arcada.fi for more information. Entrance examination: Date of entrance examination: 28 April 2008. Please visit www.arcada.fi for more information. Additional information: www.arcada.fi/application or contact us by e-mail: admissions@arcada.fi or phone +358 207 699 699.
sOCIAl sERvICEs, HEAlTH AnD sPORTs Degree Programme in Human Ageing and Elderly service
210/75 cr, Bachelor of Social Services
DEsCRIPTIOn Of THE DEgREE PROgRAmmEs

(The degree programmes are presented according to field of study)
sOCIAl sCIEnCEs, BusInEss AnD ADmInIsTRATIOn Degree Programme in International Business
Description of the Degree Programme: The objective of the programme is to prepare multiprofessionals to face the challenges of planning and providing care and services for the increasing population of elderly people. Students will develop an understanding of human ageing and of the large organisational context of care. The programme emphasises sensitivity to the complex problems, strengths and needs among older people. The integration of social services and health care will be emphasised throughout the curriculum. Possible employers for graduates from this programme are municipalities, voluntary institutions, private companies or the graduate can become an entrepreneur. After finishing this programme graduates can work with planning, consulting, service production and product development in a leading position within elderly service / care institutions. Selection criteria: General admissions criteria. Note! No quotas in use. Please visit our website www.arcada.fi for more information. Entrance examination: Written examination, group discussion and individual interview. The invitation letter will include all necessary information concerning the entrance examination. Please visit our webpage for further information. Date of entrance examination: 23 April 2008. No other entrance examination results will be accepted. Additional information: www.arcada.fi/application. You can also contact us by e-mail: admissions@arcada.fi or phone +358 207 699 699.
210/30 cr, Bachelor of Business Administration

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Description of the Degree Programme: The International Business Programme at Arcada is a 3.5 year study programme that prepares students for a career in Finnish and international companies. The programme is designed in co-operation with companies to ensure that both teaching content and methods are always up-to-date and state-of-the-art. Emphasis is on learning by doing rather than theory, and on working in teams. International faculty and exchange students from several European countries ensure a truly international atmosphere and a wealth of perspectives. Students spend several months on workplacements at companies both in Finland and abroad. Our extensive student exchange programme enables students to study for up to one year abroad at one of our partner institutions.
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TECHnOlOgy, COmmunICATIOn AnD TRAnsPORT
240/30 cr, Bachelor of Engineering
Degree Programme in Plastics Technology
Description of the Degree Programme: The Degree Programme in Plastics Technology at Arcada will give the students the necessary skills required for successful employment within the plastics industry. The studies will develop both the students theoretical knowledge of plastics materials and practical skill as well as his/her communication skills. Professional studies will contain mainly the following disciplines: generic engineering skills, physics and mathematics, mechanics and 3D solid modelling, material selection, processing methods, polymer technology and product development.
After graduation the students will have a solid knowledge of both engineering and management. Graduates will be able to select, design and operate cost effective manufacturing processes for products. Graduates will also have detailed knowledge of the benefits and methods of incorporating plastics into industrial applications. Selection criteria: General admissions criteria. Note! No quotas in use. Please visit our website www.arcada.fi for more information. Entrance examination: Date of entrance examination: 29 April 2008. Please visit www.arcada.fi for more information. Additional information: www.arcada.fi/application or contact us by e-mail: admissions@arcada.fi or phone +358 207 699 699.
cEnTRAL OsTROBOTHnIA UnIvERsITY OF APPLIED scIEncEs

Contact details
Talonpojankatu 2 FI-67100 KOKKOLA tel. +358 6 825 2081, fax +358 6 825 2075 admissions@cou.fi www.cou.fi
CENTRAL OSTROBOTHNIA UAS Terveystie 1, FI-67200 KOKKOLA Degree Programme in Nursing Specialisation options: - Public Health Nursing CENTRAL OSTROBOTHNIA UAS Talonpojankatu 2, FI-67100 KOKKOLA Degree Programme in Business Management Degree Programme in Chemistry and Technology Degree Programme in Information Technology CENTRAL OSTROBOTHNIA UAS PO Box 62 (Vierimaantie 7), FI-84101 YLIVIESKA Degree Programme in Industrial Management 24 20 15 20 Places 2008
a business concept to a fully operational company in the international market. Continuous change in society has brought about significant changes in the organisation of learning and teaching. The emphasis is on relatively large functional modules as well as on learning strategies through which the students will develop their ability to manage change. The programme has a modular structure, which is integrative rather than discipline based. Modules are based on the functional areas of a business enterprise and their succession follows through the life cycle of an enterprise. Selection criteria: General admission criteria Entrance examination: Date for entrance examination in Finland is 28 April.
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Additional information: More information about the degree programme: student secretary Riikka Vilmi +358 6 825 3351, riikka.vilmi@cou.fi
sOCIAl sERvICEs, HEAlTH AnD sPORTs
240/85 cr, Bachelor of Health Care Specialisation options: - Public Health Nursing
Degree Programme in nursing

sOCIAl sCIEnCEs, BusInEss AnD ADmInIsTRATIOn Degree Programme in Business management
210/30 cr, Bachelor of Business Administration Description of the Degree Programme: The overall objective of the programme is to provide students with professional, international and social competence to operate in an international business environment. The focus of the programme is on entrepreneurship and international business; students will gain an awareness of cultural differences and learn about different markets. Throughout the studies students examine the growth of business enterprises from
Description of the Degree Programme: The degree of a Public Health Nurse is based on nursing (Registered Nurse) qualifications. The student expands his/her knowledge in health care and deepens the knowledge of promoting health and health education. The student will be registered as a Registered Nurse (RN) and Public Health Nurse after completing the degree. The core competences of a Public Health Nurse are public health nursing competence throughout the lifespan, social and cultural competence, competence in promoting environmental health leadership and generation competence. Public Health Nurses work requires communication and interaction competences, commitment in self generation and self-employment. He/she will work independently as an expert in multidisciplinary working groups. The work requires empowerment and evidence based approach, individual, family and community based visual angle as well as research and project competence. The programme meets the directives set by the European Commission for nursing education. Selection criteria: General admission criteria Entrance examination: Date for entrance examination in Finland is between 6-8 May. Additional information: More information about the degree programme: education planner Lena Helminen +358 44 725 0594, lena.helminen@cou.fi.

TECHnOlOgy, COmmunICATIOn AnD TRAnsPORT Degree Programme in Chemistry and Technology
Degree Programme in Information Technology
Description of the Degree Programme: The aim of this degree programme is to give the students a comprehensive knowledge of chemical engineering based on sufficient skills in chemistry. In the specialisation the students will gain education in environmental issues such as recycling of materials, production of energy, handling of wastewater, cleaning of air, environmental management and process planning. Competences in mathematical and scientific skills as well as economical thinking and management skills are also achieved. The student will get a holistic view of life cycle thinking and material flows in industrial planning and other fields of society. In the practical periods the student applies the received knowledge in practical tasks. The degree programme as well as the campus are very international. Our graduates from this programme find employment as engineers in production, sales or design, in environmental duties and in education. Selection criteria: General admission criteria Entrance examination: Date for entrance examination in Finland is 29 April. Additional information: More information about the degree programme from student secretary Riikka Vilmi +358 6 825 3351, riikka.vilmi@cou.fi.
Degree Programme in Industrial management
Description of the Degree Programme: The Degree Programme in Information Technology offers professional competences in specialisation options Software Engineering, Media and Communication Technology and Industrial Management. Most products and services provided by high-technology companies and organisations are based on software and communications solutions designed by IT-engineers. Information Technology is an important part of our continuously ongoing technical infrastructure development. Software Engineering provides skills needed to develop software products and applications utilising modern programming tools. In Media and Communication Technology students learn for example the structure and function of data communication network systems. In Industrial Management students have the possibility to create their own study profile and gain qualifications for expert, marketing or sales positions. The degree programme emphasises on creating a positive attitude towards entrepreneurship, teamwork and international relations. Selection criteria: General admission criteria Entrance examination: Date for entrance examination in Finland is 29 April. Additional information: More information about the degree programme from student secretary Riikka Vilmi +358 6 825 3351, riikka.vilmi@cou.fi.
TOuRIsm, CATERIng AnD DOmEsTIC sERvICEs
210/30 cr, Bachelor of Hospitality Management Description of the Degree Programme: The aim of the programme is to give students diverse know-how in tourism, as well as in business, at the same time as they get acquainted with working life in practice. Our degree programme provides students with the skills to function in sales, planning and developing tasks in tourism companies and organisations, as well as sufficient know-how to become self-employed in tourism. After graduation, students can work in travel agencies or in the field of passenger traffic, in tourism organisations and in different tasks in the service industry. Students may include tasks for tourism companies and organisations in their studies. Besides, students can participate in tourism projects and write their thesis on assignment from the tourism trade. Language learning is deepened through language immersion pedagogics. It is furthermore recommended to combine the studies with courses in institutions of higher education abroad. The department will move to a new campus area during year 2009. Selection criteria: General admission criteria Entrance examination: Date for entrance examination in Finland is 23 April. Additional information: More information about the degree programme Head of programme Katarina Broman +358 50 300 1020, katarina. broman@cou.fi
Degree Programme in Tourism
Selection criteria: General admission criteria Entrance examination: Date for entrance examination in Finland is 29 April. Additional information: More information about the degree programme: student secretary Eva Niskanen +358 8 449 2511, eva.niskanen@cou.fi
Description of the Degree Programme: In Industrial Management Programme we offer several management profiles for our graduates in specialisation lines Supply Chain Management and Global Marketing and Management. We coach highly qualified experts for international companies or general managers for small and start up companies. Our cooperation partners in industry require good engineering and service team management skills from our graduates for work in the international environment. Basic studies will provide students with grounds for an international engineering examination. Professional studies familiarise students with the development of different tasks in an international industrial company. Part of students elective studies will be organised together with our research and development centre, using laboratories, projects and international exhibition -projects as a living learning environment. Our international Industrial Management programme prepares our graduates for future tasks in management positions worldwide.
DIAcOnIA UnIvERsITY OF APPLIED scIEncEs

Contact details
Sturenkatu 2 FI-00510 HELSINKI tel. +358 20 69 0431, +358 40 765 9025, fax +358 9 4780 0794 admissions@diak.fi www.diak.fi
DIACONIA UAS Jrvenpntie 640, FI-04400 JRVENP Degree Programme in Social Services 22 Places 2008
need to tackle discrimination and racism and to build society in diversity. It also addresses the issue of the changes in working life and social conditions produced by globalisation. The course has a European and international perspective on social policy and aims for the development of socially and economically sustainable communities. The programme has a strong emphasis on community work and emancipatory social work methods. The core skills taught will also enable the student to carry out social analysis and participatory research and to relate local conditions to the changes in the wider economy and society. Selection criteria: General admission criteria. Note! The final admission will be based solely on the results of the entrance examination. Entrance examination: An entrance examination will be conducted on Monday 28th of April and Tuesday 29th of April 2008, at the Diaconia University of Applied Sciences, Jrvenp Campus, in Jrvenp (one day for the applicants.) No other entrance examination results will be accepted. Additional information: For Additional information about the course the contact person is the coordinator, Tony Addy, tel. +358 40 765 9025 Enquiries: admissions@diak.fi

Degree Programme in social services
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Description of the Degree Programme: The programme is taught in English and is designed to be open to Finnish and international students. It aims to prepare people to work for a wide variety of employers in Finland or other national contexts. The curriculum is focussed on the major challenges facing present day social work, for example the growth of social exclusion, the
HAAGA-HELIA UnIvERsITY OF APPLIED scIEncEs

Contact details
Ratapihantie 13 FI-00520 HELSINKI tel. +358 9 2296 5221, fax +358 9 147 063 admissions@haaga-helia.fi www.haaga-helia.fi
HAAGA-HELIA UAS, HELSINKI HAAGA PO Box 8 (Pajuniityntie 11), FI-00320 HELSINKI Degree Programme in Experience and Wellness Management Degree Programme in Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management HAAGA-HELIA UAS, HELSINKI PASILA Ratapihantie 13, fi-00520 HELSINKI Degree Programme for Multilingual Management Assistants Degree Programme in Business Information Technology Degree Programme in International Business HAAGA-HELIA UAS, PORVOO UNIT, POINT HOUSE Opistokuja 1, fi-06100 PORVOO Degree Programme in International Business Degree Programme in Tourism HAAGA-HELIA UAS, VIERUMKI UNIT Urheiluopistontie 373, FI-19120 VIERUMKI Degree Programme in Sports and Leisure Management 16 19 20 54 33 66 18 20 Places 2008

nATuRAl sCIEnCEs Degree Programme in Business Information Technology
210/30 cr, Bachelor of Business Administration Description of the Degree Programme: A graduate from this programme manages the overall development process of business IT systems and is able to work effectively in this field. A graduate can participate in business process development and can support decision makers to make justified decisions regarding packaged application selection, implementation and usage. The studies give the necessary skills in programming, systems analysis and design, software engineering and projects, data management, information networks, and business administration. Students can focus on either Business IT Consulting or Web Application Development studies when choosing their elective courses. HAAGA-HELIA also cooperates with companies to facilitate the students with work placement and thesis projects. Selection criteria: General admission criteria. Note! Language test is compulsory for all applicants. Entrance examination: The entrance examinations will be held on 25 April 2008 and on 27 October 2008. No other entrance examination results will be accepted. Additional information: HAAGA-HELIAs Applicants Guide, www.haaga-helia.fi
sOCIAl sCIEnCEs, BusInEss AnD ADmInIsTRATIOn Degree Programme for multilingual management Assistants
210/30 cr, Bachelor of Business Administration Description of the Degree Programme: Graduates from the degree programme are qualified to work in high-level positions supporting the multilingual management and multicultural organisation as management assistants and administrative or marketing assistants, as well as in the areas of communication
and PR. The studies focus on multicultural communications, information and business. Finnish graduates are fluent in Finnish and English and two other languages, and foreign graduates in Finnish and English and one other language. The other language choices are Chinese, French, German, Russian, Spanish or Swedish. Information expertise includes studies in the gathering, processing and generating of information. Business and public administration includes studies in organisation and management, marketing, law and accounting. The work placement is 100 full working days. The specialisation areas are communication and marketing. Students write a bachelors thesis commissioned by a company, organisation or public authority. Selection criteria: General admission criteria. Note! The entrance examination includes tests in two languages. Additional information in HAAGA-HELIAs Applicants Guide 2008. Entrance examination: Entrance Examination and interviews will be held on 24 - 25 April 2008. No other entrance examination results will be accepted. Additional information: HAAGA-HELIAs Applicants Guide, www.haaga-helia.fi.
Degree Programme in International Business
sOCIAl sERvICEs, HEAlTH AnD sPORTs Degree Programme in sports and leisure management
210/30 cr, Bachelor of Sports and Leisure
Description of the Degree Programme: Degree Programme in Sports and Leisure Management prepares students with knowledge and skills needed in todays sports and leisure industry. With comprehensive approach to technical, tactical, physical and psychological aspects of sports, students are able to face challenges as coaches and instructors whereas communication and management studies develop students know-how particularly in different administrative positions of sports and leisure organisations. The teaching is organised in English enabling students to work in international environment. Selection criteria: General admission criteria. Note! Final selection of the applicants is based solely on the results of the entrance examination. Entrance examination: Entrance examination and interviews will be held only at HAAGA-HELIA Vierumki unit on 21-25 April 2008. No other entrance examination results will be accepted. Additional information: HAAGA-HELIAs Applicants Guide, www.haaga-helia.fi.
TOuRIsm, CATERIng AnD DOmEsTIC sERvICEs Degree Programme in Experience and wellness management
210/30 cr, Bachelor of Business Administration Description of the Degree Programme: HAAGA-HELIA offers two different International Business programmes in two different campuses. Each programme has its own emphasis: Campus at Helsinki Pasila: Problem based learning (PBL) making students strongly responsible for building their understanding, and networking with companies in international business. Campus at Porvoo: International marketing studies prepare the students for marketing and sales careers. Some professional courses implemented in local companies. HAAGA-HELIA graduates have a solid foundation in all aspects of global business operations including strong foreign language and cross-cultural communication skills.
210/30 cr, Bachelor of Hospitality Management
Selection criteria: General admission criteria. Note! The degree programme is also included in the autumn joint application 1 12 September 2008. Entrance examination: Entrance examinations and interviews on 28 April 2008 and 28 October 2008 (autumn application 2008). Additional information: HAAGA-HELIAs Applicants Guide, www.haaga-helia.fi
Description of the Degree Programme: The Degree Programme (DP) in Experience and Wellness Management offers students comprehensive knowledge, skills and competencies to operate in the experience and wellness sectors in tourism and leisure business. The DP is built on 3 pillars: entrepreneurship, sustainability and, creativity/innovation. Emphasis is given to multifaceted management and transformation by developing management skills and competencies to deal with new consumers/markets, new research, new contexts, new concepts, new perspectives/developments. Practical trainings are an integral part of the DP. The DP bridges theory-practice knowledge. Graduates will hold the necessary skills and competencies to work at a management level in organisations in the experience and wellness sector. Graduates can either start their own business (e.g. consultant/specialist) or work for private or public organisations (e.g. resorts, spas, attractions, cruise lines, hotels, restaurants, airlines, entertainment). Selection criteria: General admission criteria Entrance examination: The entrance examination will be held at HAAGA-HELIA in Helsinki on 5-6 of May 2008. No other entrance examination results will be accepted. Additional information: HAAGA-HELIAs Applicants Guide, www.haaga-helia.fi
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Degree Programme in Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism management
210/30 cr, Bachelor of Hospitality Management Description of the Degree Programme: Business Travel is a growing sector of tourism. The need for qualified tourism professionals with solid business skills is increasing. The global operations of business companies call for global travel management as travel costs often make up the second or third biggest controllable corporate cost. The students understand the procedures of business travel from the point of view of the customer company, the business travel agency and the provider of the services. The studies prepare for a variety of jobs: selling travel products (transportation, travel agencies, accommodation), buying and coordinating travel services for any company personnel (Travel Management- related jobs), planning and managing meetings and other events, and setting up ones own business. Selection criteria: General admission criteria Entrance examination: Entrance examination and interviews on Monday 5 May 2008. No other entrance examination results will be accepted. Additional information: HAAGA-HELIAs Applicants Guide, www.haaga-helia.
Description of the Degree Programme: The students of the programme obtain a comprehensive picture of hotel, restaurant and tourism business. An emphasis is placed on thematic learning which includes the themes: customer orientation, operational environment, service skills, customer relationship management, customer- oriented development, service processes, management of business unit, profitable business unit, strategic management, and profitable company. During the studies students can specialise in: Aviation Management, International Hotel Management, International Business Management, Entrepreneurship, and Research and Development. Practical training periods are an integral part of the Curriculum. Graduates will be able to combine theory and practice in hospitality business and development creatively, independently or in a team. Graduates can work for national or international hospitality companies at a supervisory or management level or set up their own business. Selection criteria: General admission criteria Entrance examination: The entrance examination will be held at HAAGA-HELIA in Helsinki on 5 and 6 May 2008. No other entrance examination results will be accepted. Additional information: HAAGA-HELIAs Applicants Guide, www.haaga-helia.fi.
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PO Box 225 (Visamentie 35 A) FI-13101 HMEENLINNA tel. + 358 3 646 4501, fax + 358 3 646 4500 admissions@hamk.fi www.hamk.fi
HAMK UAS, FORSSA Wahreninkatu 11, FI-30100 Forssa Degree Programme in Supply Chain Management HAMK UAS, HMEENLINNA, VISAMKI Visamentie 35 B, FI-13100 HMEENLINNA Degree Programme in Construction Engineering HAMK UAS, RIIHIMKI Kaartokatu 2, FI-11100 RIIHIMKI Degree Programme in Mechanical Engineering and Production Technology HAMK UAS, VALKEAKOSKI Tietotie 1, FI-37630 VALKEAKOSKI Degree Programme in Automation Engineering Degree Programme in International Business
sional careers in international business, especially in the European and Chinese markets. The students get practical knowledge on international business operations, and also industrial buying behaviour, human resource management and international marketing will become familiar. The students will be able to plan and organise extensive business projects.
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The international atmosphere is created by students from over 20 countries. The total number of students is about 200 and about 30% of degree students are from outside Finland. There are great opportunities to study abroad as HAMK UAS has over 100 partner universities around the world. Work placement can also be conducted abroad. The future professional positions can include e.g. project manager, marketing assistant, market coordinator, key account manager, export coordinator, HR assistant, and entrepreneur. Selection criteria: General admission criteria Entrance examination: An entrance exam will be conducted on 28 April 2008. Additional information: Secretary of Degree Programme Ms Helena Pulkkinen, tel +358 3 646 2270 or helena.pulkkinen@ hamk.fi. Further information can also be found in the HAMK Applicants Guide or at www.hamk.fi.
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Degree Programme in Automation Engineering
Description of the Degree Programme: As in Valkeakoski 70% of the students are enrolled on international study programmes with English as their working language, our automation engineering graduates possess a readiness and the language skills needed for operating in multicultural environments. Studying automation engineering with us is practical and collective in nature. Our newly opened laboratory centre provides our students with excellent opportunities for conducting studies of this nature. The laboratory centre is designed for combining practice and theory in a flexible manner. A typical position for an automation engineering graduate is with an international enterprise where English is the company language. The most significant qualifications include an in-
210/30 cr, Bachelor of Business Administration Description of the Degree Programme: The Degree Programme in International Business offers an education that promotes profes-
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Degree Programme in Construction Engineering
that will allow them to be leaders in cross-cultural teams and projects. The studies provide education in the core engineering subjects needed in developing machinery, equipment, products and processes. The education environment is truly an international one with students and lecturers coming from a diverse range of countries Students can choose from two majors: Mechatronics or Production Systems. As well as three minors: Applied Mechanics, International Marketing and Communication, and Management. Furthermore, HAMK offers courses and projects for students in its research specialisation area of laser technology. Selection criteria: General admission criteria Entrance examination: An entrance exam will be conducted on 29 April 2008. Additional information: Programme coordinator Ms Laura Ojanen, tel +358 3 646 6312 or programme.me@hamk.fi. Further information can also be found in the HAMK Applicants Guide or at www.hamk.fi.
Degree Programme in supply Chain management
Description of the Degree Programme: As companies become more and more international there will be a keen demand for internationally focused experts. Degree programme in Construction Engineering provides the students with an international and high quality education in close co-operation not only with local but also with international construction companies. A graduate from this programme has good skills to work in Europe as well as all over the world. Students can choose their major subject and minor subjects from advanced professional modules such as Steel Constructions, Environmental Technology and Double Degree. By doing a Double Degree in Denmark, the students have a great opportunity to gain international experience already while studying. The double-degree students will graduate from HAMK University of Applied Sciences as Bachelor of Engineering and from University College Vitus Bering as Constructing Architect. Students who choose this alternative will study two years (2nd and 4th) in Denmark and two years in Finland (1st and 3rd). Selection criteria: General admission criteria Entrance examination: An entrance exam will be conducted on 29 April 2008. Additional information: Student Counsellor Ms Niina Kovanen, tel +358 3 646 2558 or niina.kovanen@hamk.fi. Further information can also be found in the HAMK Applicants Guide or at www.hamk.fi.
Degree Programme in mechanical Engineering and Production Technology
Description of the Degree Programme: Competitiveness of firms is more and more depending on the competitiveness of the whole supply chain. Today there are increasing demands for managers in understanding and managing their company as whole as well as understanding and influencing the network they operate in. As company networks are continually turning global, the managers must be able to operate internationally. This degree programme aims to build good competences in engineering as well as management and business. In practice this means both good theoretical and practical engineering skills in Supply Chain Management in addition to good communication skills. The skills obtained can include the management of logistics, quality, information technology, human resources, materials, costs, and product or service design, development and delivery. The international studying environment together with international work placement and bachelors thesis give a graduate good boost for an international career. Selection criteria: General admission criteria Entrance examination: An entrance exam will be conducted on 29 April 2008. Additional information: Student Counsellor Ms Kirsi Ilomki, tel +358 3 646 2221 or kirsi.ilomaki@hamk.fi. Further information can also be found in the HAMK Applicants Guide or at www.hamk.fi.
Description of the Degree Programme: Employers in the rapidly internationalising technology industry of today need engineering experts who will also be proficient in cross-cultural communication. The aim of this degree programme is to provide students with not only the modern engineering knowledge and skills but also with the communication and presentation skills
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Bulevardi 29, FI-00180 HELSINKI tel. + 358 9 310 83009 (Soc.serv. & Health), + 358 20 7553 933 (Technology), +358 20 7553 554 (Business), fax + 358 9 310 83 001 admissions@metropolia.fi www.metropolia .fi
METROPOLIA UAS, BUSINESS AND ADMINISTRATION Leiritie 1, FI-01600 VANTAA Degree Programme in European Business Administration Degree Programme in European Management Degree Programme in International Business and Logistics METROPOLIA UAS, SOCIAL SERVICES AND HEALTH PO Box 4030 (Tukholmankatu 10), FI-00099 CITY OF HELSINKI * Degree Programme in Nursing Specialisation options: - Nursing Degree Programme in Social Services METROPOLIA UAS, TECHNOLOGY ESPOO LEPPVAARA Vanha maantie 6, FI-02650 ESPOO Degree Programme in Information Technology Degree Programme in Media Engineering

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Description of the Degree Programme: The EBA is a distinctive double-degree programme taught entirely in English and run in conjunction with partners in the UK and the Netherlands. Students select either the British route with the University of Wolverhampton or the Dutch route with INHOLLAND University, Diemen and graduate with 2 diplomas, the Finnish BBA and either the British Bachelor of Arts (Hons) or the Dutch Bachelor of Business Administration. The programme aims to prepare students for a career in international business and combines teaching core competencies in marketing, finance, human resource management and information technology with stimulating learning methods in a dynamic and truly international atmosphere. Students receive pedagogical guidance and personal support from native Englishspeaking lecturers from a variety of cultural and professional backgrounds. The programme includes a placement of one year which students are encouraged to complete abroad. Selection criteria: General admission criteria are applied with the following exceptions: Final admission is made solely based on the results of the entrance examination. English language test included in the entrance examination is compulsory for all applicants. No exemptions will be granted and no other language tests results or qualifications will be considered. Entrance examination: on 8 May 2008. Applicant must be present in person. He/she completes a written test, participates in a group activity and can ask more information of the studies. No preparation or pre-reading. No other entrance examination results will be accepted. Additional information: www.metropolia.fi, tel. +358 20 7553 554.
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210/30 cr, Bachelor of Business Administration Description of the Degree Programme: The EM is a double- degree programme run in conjunction with the University of Lincoln in the UK and graduates of the programme receive both the Finnish BBA and a UK Bachelors degree. The teaching is held mainly in English with some courses in Finnish and aims to prepare students for the challenges of the global business environment. The first two years of are held in Finland and the student gains core competencies in marketing, finance, human resource management and information technology. While in Finland students receive pedagogical guidance and support from native English-speaking lecturers from a variety of cultural and professional backgrounds. In the third year in the UK the student specialises by following majors of their choice and prepares for the dissertation which is read and graded by both Helsinki Metropolia UAS and the University of Lincoln in the fourth year. The programme includes a placement of 6 months which students are encouraged to undergo abroad. Selection criteria: General admission criteria are applied with the following exceptions: Final admission is made solely based on the results of the entrance examination. English language test included in the entrance examination is compulsory for all applicants as is the Finnish language test included in the examination for all nonnative Finnish speakers. No exemptions will be granted and no other language tests results or qualifications will be considered. Entrance examination: on 8 May 2008. Applicant must be present in person. He/she completes a written test, participates in a group activity and can ask more information of the studies. No preparation or pre-reading. No other entrance examination results will be accepted. Additional information: www.metropolia.fi, tel. +358 20 7553 554.
Degree Programme in International Business and logistics
Degree Programme in European management
Selection criteria: General admission criteria. Entrance examination: On 28 April 2008. Additional information: www.metropolia.fi, tel. +358 20 7553 554.
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* 210/75 cr, Bachelor of Health Care Specialisation options: - Nursing
Description of the Degree Programme: The aim is to educate culturally competent registered nurses. The key aspects of the education include health promotion, illness prevention, restoration of health and alleviation of suffering. Initially, the studies concentrate on learning basic nursing skills, whereas towards the end of the studies the students deepen their knowledge base in trans-cultural nursing and international health. The students are encouraged to complete part of their studies abroad via the exchange programmes offered by the polytechnic. Selection criteria: General admission criteria. Note! Applicants must have a command of Finnish in basic level 2 or higher. Entrance examination: Entrance examination will be held on April 25th, 2008. 1) Questions based for book Fry, Sara: Ethics in Nursing Practice. A Guide to Ethical Decision Making. International Council of Nurses, 1994. Pages 5-159, or the 2002 edition, pages 4-106. 2) Finnish (non-Finnish-speaking applicants) language test. No other entrance examination results will be accepted. Additional information: www.metropolia.fi, tel. +358 9 310 83009. 210/45 cr, Bachelor of Social Services
210/30 cr, Bachelor of Business Administration Description of the Degree Programme: To prepare for a career in global business, the student must gain knowledge, experience and competence in generic skills together with specialised expertise. After instruction in fundamental business subjects, the student will get the opportunity to apply his/her skills in an integrated manner, covering both strategic and operational management areas in activities such as purchasing, logistics management, project management and legal aspects of business. This encompasses generic business competencies including quality control and the incorporation of environmental and ethical factors. During the studies there is also the opportunity of study and work abroad. After graduation students can work within industrial, commercial or public sector organisations and the job title may be Purchasing Assistant, Buyer, Import/Export Assistant. After gaining more experience in demanding expert positions graduates can work e.g. as a Purchasing Manager, Logistics Manager, Import/Export Manager.
Selection criteria: General admission criteria. Note! Applicants must have a command of Finnish in basic level 2 or higher.
Description of the Degree Programme: In this study programme students will be studying in a multicultural group. Instruction is offered mainly in English. However, students must have basic knowledge of the Finnish language. As a Bachelor of Social Services graduates are qualified to work with various client groups of all ages in the field of social pedagogy. Graduates future work can consist of supervision, guidance, co- ordination of services and managerial work in communities or in a residential setting. Multicultural working skills are the graduates strengths. The curriculum consists of theoretical and practical studies, focus being on applied social and human sciences. Work placements are offered in working environments in Finland and abroad. Teaching methods include lectures, discussions, group work, projects, workshops and self-study. The students of this degree programme have many opportunities to join in international activities in Finland and abroad.
Entrance examination: The entrance examination will be held on May 6-8, 2008. (Two days for applicants). The entrance examination consists of book exam, group interviews and a test in the Finnish language (nonnative speakers). The exam material will be announced on www.metropolia.fi before application period starts. No other entrance examination results will be accepted. Additional information: www.metropolia.fi, tel. +358 9 310 83009.
TECHnOlOgy, COmmunICATIOn AnD TRAnsPORT Degree Programme in Environmental Engineering
computer specialist, a software developer, a technical account manager or as a testing engineer. Metropolia has substantial educational and research activities in mobile communication networks, computer-based measurement systems, real-time systems and in a network-based project learning. Metropolia has also close connections with the global IT companies in Finland and abroad, which gives students a chance to link with the working life during studies through projects, industrial placement periods and a Final Year Project. The professional studies include modules in computer engineering, telecommunications, software engineering, measurement systems and information systems. Selection criteria: General admission criteria are applied with the following exceptions: Final admission is made solely based on the results of the entrance examination. English language test included in the entrance examination is compulsory for all applicants. No exemptions will be granted and no other language tests results or qualifications will be considered. Entrance examination: Metropolias entrance examination for Bachelor of Engineering Degree Programmes is compulsory for all applicants. No exemptions will be granted and no other entrance examination results will be accepted. Additional information: www.metropolia.fi, tel. +358 20 7553 933. 240/30 cr, Bachelor of Engineering
Degree Programme in media Engineering
Description of the Degree Programme: The basis of the students knowledge is the understanding of natural sciences, especially physics and chemistry. The student understands the importance of international communication, business and cultural skills. Even more importantly, he/she understands the causes of pollution and the preventative actions available to minimise its impact. Students also know the necessary basics in Civil Engineering, Biotechnology, Automation Technology, Pollution Monitoring and Environmental Management and are also aware of the technologies related to biomass, sun and wind energy. The students cross-engineering thinking links him/her extensively to Environmental Engineering from the technology perspective. Environmental technology engineers operate individually or as a part of bigger teams. Work opportunities exist in various areas of the field, such as Design Engineering, Environmental Management, Quality Engineering, Environmental Advisory, Environmental Consulting as well as providing environmental expertise in other areas. Selection criteria: General admission criteria are applied with the following exceptions: Final admission is made solely based on the results of the entrance examination. English language test included in the entrance examination is compulsory for all applicants. No exemptions will be granted and no other language tests results or qualifications will be considered.
Entrance examination: Metropolias entrance examination for Bachelor of Engineering Degree Programmes is compulsory for all applicants. No exemptions will be granted and no other entrance examination results will be accepted. Additional information: www.metropolia.fi, tel. +358 20 7553 933.
Description of the Degree Programme: The Programme aims at educating engineers who have the knowledge and skills to work in media production and management, digital printing and publishing, multimedia and Internet, e-services, audiovisual technology, network video and digital television, mobile services etc. Technical studies will be blended with design, production and business. Major part of studies is organised as project based learning in collaboration with industry. Basic studies consist of physics, mathematics, computing and communication technology, business management, teamwork and languages. The introductory courses include multimedia technology, programming, software engineering, visual design and digital media production. Professional studies consist of modules on software engineering, multimedia technology, Internet technology, commercial multimedia and electronic services. Selection criteria: General admission criteria are applied with the following exceptions: Final admission is made solely based on the results of the entrance examination. English language test included in the entrance examination is compulsory for all applicants. No exemptions will be granted and no other language tests results or qualifications will be considered. Entrance examination: Metropolias entrance examination for Bachelor of Engineering Degree Programmes is compulsory for all applicants. No exemptions will be granted and no other entrance examination results will be accepted. Additional information: www.metropolia.fi, tel. +358 20 7553 933.

Description of the Degree Programme: Studying in English in a truly multicultural environment the main educational aim of the IT Degree Programme is to prepare students for an international engineering career in computer, telecommunications and software industries. Graduate may work for example as a
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PO Box 207 (Rajakatu 35) FI-40101 JYVSKYL tel. +358 40 526 2681, +358 40 542 1371, fax +358 14 449 9694 admissions@jamk.fi www.jamk.fi/internationalschool
JYVSKYL UAS, SCHOOL OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION PO Box 207 (Saarijrventie 21), FI-40101 JYVSKYL Degree Programme in International Business JYVSKYL UAS, SCHOOL OF CULTURAL STUDIES PO Box 207(Piippukatu 2), FI-40101 JYVSKYL Degree Programme in Music and Media Management JYVSKYL UAS, SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY PO Box 207 (Rajakatu 35), FI-40101 JYVSKYL Degree Programme in Logistics Engineering JYVSKYL UAS, SCHOOL OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL STUDIES PO Box 207 (Keskussairaalantie 21 E), FI-40101 JYVSKYL Degree Programme in Nursing 15 25 40 40 Places 2008

CulTuRE Degree Programme in music and media management
240/30 cr, Bachelor of Culture and Arts
Description of the Degree Programme: The aim of the programme is to offer preparation for graduates seeking employment and early progression within diverse management structures of the European/international music and media industries. The students are able to address issues directly related to the creative/ entertainment industries in the context of their relationship with management, information technology and international business across Europe and globally. The following main areas can be defined as the content of the music and media schooling: 1) Creative content planning (music and media narrative possibilities, productivity dimension) 2) Project command and budgeting 3) International business patterns and copyright 4) Intercultural communication In addition, the management know-how main elements function as the backbone of the education content: planning, organising, staffing, leading and evaluation.
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Selection criteria: General admission criteria Entrance examination: Further information on our website www. jamk.fi/internationalschool. No other entrance examination results will be accepted. Additional information: Pia Kreus, pia.kreus@jamk.fi, + 358 400 964 551
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210/30 cr, Bachelor U Administration J Y v s k Y L of Businessn I v E R s I T Y O F A P P L I E Din logistics Degree Programme Engineering Description of the Degree Programme: The programme prepares s c I E n c E s knowledge to be successful in 240/30 cr, Bachelor of Engineering students with the skills and international business. These include project management, teamwork, communication, analytical and core business skills. Our focus gives a global aspect to the operations of a modern company such as internationalisation, marketing, leadership, financial and legal issues. The optional high-tech management specialisation, based on real life cases, provides the students with valuable knowledge needed in the management of high technology companies. Learning is based on applying theoretical knowledge in an innovative learning environment through case studies and projects in co-operation with industry and our international network. Our network of academic and business partners offers the students wider possibilities for professional development. Our graduates work in various industries both in Finland and abroad developing business in the areas of marketing, management and customer service. Selection criteria: General admission criteria Entrance examination: Further information on our website www. jamk.fi/internationalschool Additional information: Matti Hirsil, Head of Programme, matti.hirsila@jamk.fi, +358 14 444 6811, +358 40 521 5637
Description of the Degree Programme: Degree Programme in Logistics Engineering specialises in the field of Logistics Support. The studies aim at the mastery of logistics tasks in industry, trade and logistics service businesses. The programme is the only one of its kind. Logistics Engineer plans, implements and controls the efficient and effective flow and storage of goods, services and related information in the supply chain in order to meet customer requirements. The competence areas in the studies are Logistics Management, System Engineering and Availability, Logistics Support and Supportability and Logistics Operations, including Transportation, Materials Handling and Inventory Management. It also gives an opportunity to specialise in logistics tasks in the field of aviation. Selection criteria: General admission criteria Entrance examination: Further information on our website www. jamk.fi/internationalschool Additional information: Elina Lindqvist, elina.lindqvist@jamk. fi, +358 14 444 7507, Sanna Nieminen +358 14 444 7511 or +358 40 776 5832
TOuRIsm, CATERIng AnD DOmEsTIC sERvICEs Degree Programme in facility management
210/75 cr, Bachelor of Health Care
240/30 cr, Bachelor of Hospitality Management Description of the Degree Programme: The programme gives competences needed for designing services, and managing and developing the service processes. Graduates have competences for executive and consulting duties or self-employment within Facility Management, in several working environments such as catering, accommodation, workplace design, event management, cleaning & maintenance, safety & security. Our focus is on sustainable business operations in a multicultural operational environment. Projects and real life case studies provide students with possibilities for networking in Finland and internationally. Strong customer and consumer knowledge, good sales skills, ability to anticipate the future and innovation give our graduates competitive edge. Selection criteria: General admission criteria Entrance examination: 23 April 2008. Further information at www.jamk.fi/internationalschool Additional information: Minna Junttila, International Coordinator, minna.junttila@jamk.fi, +358 40 588 6533
Description of the Degree Programme: The objective of the degree programme is to develop expertise in nursing. The starting point is the ethical basis of nursing and its mission in society. The curriculum is determined by the development programmes of social and health care policy, and by EU directives on the content and extent of degree. The degree programme will qualify the student as a registered nurse, and give the graduates the expertise to function in a multi-professional team in order to develop and justify health care and social welfare services. The programme alternates between theoretical studies and supervised clinical studies. Students are encouraged to do part of their studies abroad. Registered nurses may work within the organisations of basic health care and social care, and specialised health care, as well as in homes or as entrepreneurs. Selection criteria: General admission criteria Entrance examination: Further information on our website www. jamk.fi /internationalschool
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PO Box 52 (Ketunpolku 3) FI-87101 KAJAANI tel. +358 8 6189 9616, fax +358 8 6189 9620 admissions@kajak.fi www.kajak.fi
KAJAANI UAS, SCHOOL OF BUSINESS PO Box 52 (Kuntokatu 5), FI-87101 KAJAANI Degree Programme in International Business KAJAANI UAS, SCHOOL OF TOURISM PO Box 52 (Ketunpolku 4), FI-87101 KAJAANI Degree Programme in Tourism 20 20 Places 2008
we have a great number of exchange students every year. The emphasis of the programme is on how to succeed in business internationally and how to serve international clients. During their studies students can participate in Russian business trip and European Business trip. In product development courses students can study and work together with our engineering students and develop products for local companies. Since all our programmes and students study at the same campus, students can also take some courses from our Degree Programme in Tourism. Selection criteria: General admission criteria Entrance examination: Visit www.kajak.fi for more information. Additional information: Admissions Office, email: admissions@ kajak.fi and tel. +358 8 6189 9616.

210/30 cr, Bachelor of Hospitality Management Description of the Degree Programme: Our Degree Programme in Tourism covers nature activities, cultural awareness and leisure time tourism. Business and communications studies are also important part of the studies. During their studies students learn to work in a multinational and -cultural group since about 50% of our programme students are foreign. From nearly the beginning of the studies a rather large number of the courses will be carried out in real environment ( hiking, hunting,fishing etc). Students can choose part of their studies from our Degree Programme in International Business. Selection criteria: General admission criteria Entrance examination: Visit www.kajak.fi for more information. Additional information: Admissions Office, email: admissions@ kajak.fi and tel. +358 8 6189 9616.
210/30 cr, Bachelor of Business Administration Description of the Degree Programme: Degree Programme in International Business provides students with skills and knowledge for small and medium size companies international business. In the studies the students get used to work in a multicultural team since about 50% of our students are foreign. In addition to that
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PO Box 505 (Valtakatu 22) FI-94101 KEMI tel. +358 16 258 421, fax +358 16 258 409 admissions@tokem.fi www.tokem.fi
KEMI-TORNIO UAS Kivelinkatu 36, FI-94600 KEMI Degree Programme in Business Information Technology KEMI-TORNIO UAS Kauppakatu 29, FI-95400 TORNIO Degree Programme in Business Management KEMI-TORNIO UAS Kivelinkatu 36, FI-94600 KEMI Degree Programme in Information Technology KEMI-TORNIO UAS PO Box 504 (Valtakatu 22), FI-94101 KEMI Degree Programme in Social Services 18 20 20 20 Places 2008

210/30 cr, Bachelor of Business Administration Description of the Degree Programme: This programme provides skills needed to work in the IT or related field, especially as a specialist in information security, software design and programming. Students also gain the co-operation and communication skills needed in todays multicultural working environment, enhanced through studying in intercultural project teams. The graduates usually start their career as specialists or designers, later the job description in companies can be software designer, system analyst, application specialist, project manager, team leader or entrepreneur. Students can study almost fifty credit units in different projects. Business related courses, such as team and project management, IT law and marketing integrate with design methods, workstation, server, network and internet related projects. Co-operation with companies and other organisations provides work placements for practice and assignments for bachelor thesis projects. Selection criteria: General admission criteria. In Degree Programme in Business Information Technology, Kemi-Tornio UAS uses discretionary admission. Entrance examination: The Entrance examination in Kemi will be arranged 25 April 2008. Additional information: www.tokem.fi, admissions office tel. +358 16 258 421, e-mail: admissions@tokem.fi
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and in international environments. The language of instruction is English and the programme is open for Finnish and international students. Selection criteria: General admission criteria Entrance examination: One day entrance examination is organised in Kemi 15. - 17.4. 2008. Aptitude tests for Social Services are organised in some other countries too. Please see our web site at www.tokem.fi. Additional information: Kemi-Tornio University of Applied Sciences Social Services Head of Degree Programme Ms. Heli Arola tel. +358 16 258 604 fax. +358 16 258600 e-mail: heli. arola@tokem.fi
TECHnOlOgy, COmmunICATIOn AnD TRAnsPORT Degree Programme in Information Technology
210/30 cr, Bachelor of Business Administration Description of the Degree Programme: Studies in this programme develop practical and theoretical competences needed for starting up a company. Students learn how to develop and manage a company in an economically successful way through its growth in local and international business environments. Case-, project- and competence-based learning in collaboration with small and medium-sized businesses develop planning and practical decision making skills. Students also learn how to work in multicultural teams. Studies follow different themes: companies and their functions, project planning and management, business internationalisation, financial and strategic planning. A case project from a local company gives a practical perspective for each theme. Studies provide graduates knowledge and skills to work for example as a sales assistant, marketing manager, project co-ordinator, export assistant or to be responsible for department of a company or become an entrepreneur. Selection criteria: General admission criteria Entrance examination: The entrance examination in Tornio will be arranged 28 April 2008. Additional information: www.tokem.fi, admissions office (Tel.) +358 16 258 421, e-mail: admissions@tokem.fi
Entrance examination: The entrance examination consists of a test in Mathematics and Physics. The Entrance examination in Kemi will be arranged 29 April 2008. Additional information: www.tokem.fi, admissions office (Tel.) +358 16 258 421, e-mail admissions@tokem.fi
Description of the Degree Programme: The goal of the degree programme is to train professionals for social services, especially for community work and social protection. A Bachelor of Social Services is prepared to understand, counsel and support clients of different ages in different situations of life. He/she has a broad view of the society, an ability to develop work and social services, and to work in networks. The education provides the students with proficiency in client-oriented work, as well as in development, planning, guidance and supervision. Bachelors of Social Services are employed mainly by the public administration, municipalities and by private or third sector organisations. The programme has an international perspective and aims at strengthening the students intercultural competences to work in diverse professional tasks in the social field, both in Finland
Description of the Degree Programme: The education in the programme aims to launch the graduates to begin their career in software design or other expert positions. The studies focus on software planning methodologies and programming. Special emphasis is laid on learning the construction of reliable hardware related real time applications with mobile devices programming. Working in ProIT (project formed information technology) learning environment with wide study projects supplies the students with skills of team and project work. Study projects are extensive (12 credit units) and every project is multidisciplinary, covering the contents of several traditional courses. Each project is supported by two courses with lectures and tutorials in close connection to the project. The programme introduces internet programming and mobile devices programming to the students. Usually the graduates start their career as specialists or designers, later the job description can be system analyst, project manager, team leader or even entrepreneur. Due to the multicultural study atmosphere, the programme opens excellent career possibilities in international labour markets. Selection criteria: General admission criteria
kYMEnLAAksO UnIvERsITY OF APPLIED scIEncEs

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PO Box 111 (Salpausselnkatu 57) FI-45101 KOUVOLA tel. +358 5 220 8772,fax +358 5 220 8786 admissions@kyamk.fi www.kyamk.fi
KYMENLAAKSO UAS, BUSINESS Salpausselnkatu 57, FI-45100 KOUVOLA Degree Programme in International Business KYMENLAAKSO UAS, DESIGN AND RESTORATION Utinkatu 85, FI-45200 Kouvola Degree Programme in Design 15 40 Places 2008
The programme is aimed at students from different cultural backgrounds who wish to build an international career in design or business management. Selection criteria: General admission criteria Entrance examination: The applicants who have satisfactorily completed all the requirements will be invited to the entrance exam. No other entrance examination results will be accepted. Additional information: Further information on our website www.kyamk.fi
210/30 cr, Bachelor of Business Administration Description of the Degree Programme: The Degree Programme aims to equip the graduates with the knowledge, skills and understanding required in challenging positions in the expanding field of international marketing and international trade. It also strives to produce graduates who can work independently and communicate with people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds. The specialisation studies in International Marketing aim at giving students the knowledge and skills to undertake various, demanding tasks in the field of marketing and customer service. Graduates of International Marketing have found positions as Market Supervisors, Team Managers, Development Directors, Sales representatives and Account Managers, etc. Specialising in International Trade qualifies for planning, leadership and training positions requiring competence in international trade. Former graduates are working as Area Export Managers, Export Operators, Entrepreneurs, Logistics Co-ordinators and Purchasers, etc. Selection criteria: General admission criteria. Note! Application period 1 12 September 2008. Programme starts in January 2009. Entrance examination: The entrance exam will be held in October 2008. Additional information: Further information on our website www.kyamk.fi

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240/30 cr, Bachelor of Culture and Arts Description of the Degree Programme: The programme is degree programme in design professionalism. The aim is to address new roles of design in a changing global world. The programme focuses on essential design skills, sustainability, global design entrepreneurship and a holistic approach to visual concepts in order to ensure tools necessary for a designer to master the design process in various contexts. The handling of complex concepts and leading design-orientated projects will also be addressed. Joint studies and projects with the International Business Programme in Kymenlaakso University of Applied Sciences Business Department will be included in the curriculum, addressing different areas where economy and business intersect.
Degree Programme in Design
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LAHTI UnIvERsITY OF APPLIED scIEncEs

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PO Box 214(Paasikivenkatu 7 A) FI-15101 LAHTI tel. + 358 3 828 2076 fax +358 3 828 2064 admissions@lamk.fi www.lamk.fi
LAHTI UAS PO Box 106 (Sthlberginkatu 4 B), FI-15101 LAHTI Degree Programme in Business Information Technology Degree Programme in International Business 20 30 Places 2008
Selection criteria: General admission criteria. Lahti UAS uses discretionary admission. Entrance examination: in Lahti May 5, 2008 and in China and Vietnam weeks 17-19, 2008; detailed information will be submitted in the invitation letters. The entrance examination includes English grammar and comprehension, essay, business mathematics and interview. Additional information: Lahti University of Applied Sciences, Faculty of Business Studies, Lahti, phone +358 3 828 2604, +358 3 828 2605 email: liiketalous.opintotoimisto@lamk.fi, www.lamk.fi/engl/admissions, fax +358 3 828 2635

210/30 cr, Bachelor of Business Administration Description of the Degree Programme: The programme aims at providing the students with skills needed to work independently and effectively in positions requiring expertise in international business management and logistics. This work requires solid knowledge of the international theories of economy. The studies include practical training period of 30 ects. One objective of BBA is to give the students a well-balanced education of theory and practise. BBA emphasises the international aspect and the importance of language skills. Graduates will adapt to work with people from different countries, as they are trained to understand other business cultures. Lahti UAS has exchange with over 30 universities around the world and all students will have to either work or study abroad. The incoming exchange students attending the courses will give their own input the international atmosphere. Selection criteria: General admission criteria. Lahti UAS uses discretionary admission. Entrance examination: in Lahti May 5, 2008 and in China and Vietnam weeks 17-19, 2008; detailed information will be submitted in the invitation letters. The entrance examination includes English grammar and comprehension, essay, business mathematics and interview. Additional information: Lahti University of Applied Sciences, Faculty of Business Studies, Lahti, phone +358 3 828 2604, +358 3 828 2605, email: liiketalous.opintotoimisto@lamk.fi, www.lamk.fi/engl/admissions, fax +358 3 828 2635
210/30 cr, Bachelor of Business Administration Description of the Degree Programme: The programme aims at providing the students with the knowledge and skills needed in the modern Intranet and Internet technologies in business. It provides qualifications to design, and manage information systems and also has a strong orientation for managing IT capability. When designing information systems, the focus is on business systems and modern application development methods. Special focus is placed on networked graphical software and user interface design and also on the use of object and component technologies. The students learn how to analyse business needs, manage collaborative knowledge intensive work as well as IT systems. They also learn how to manage IT from a business point of view. The programme includes practical training in business. After two years of classroom studies the students work for five months as trainees in industry. The programme provides an excellent opportunity to work e.g. as information systems analysts, eBusiness designers and webmasters in Finland and abroad.
LAUREA UnIvERsITY OF APPLIED scIEncEs

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Ratatie 22 FI-01300 VANTAA Finland tel. +358 9 8868 7293,fax +358 9 8868 7298 admissions@laurea.fi www.laurea.fi
LAUREA UAS, ESPOO LEPPVAARA Vanha maantie 9, FI-02650 ESPOO Degree Programme in Business Management LAUREA UAS, ESPOO OTANIEMI Metsnpojankuja 3, FI-02130 ESPOO Degree Programme in Business Management Degree Programme in Nursing Specialisation options: - Nursing Degree Programme in Social Services LAUREA UAS, KERAVA, Keskikatu 3 a, FI-04200 Kerava, Degree Programme in Tourism 25 30 16 16 30 Places 2008
ing to business operations. This includes the themes Company and Business Operating Environments, Innovative Business Models and Strategies and Practices in a Network Economy. Having successfully completed the compulsory themes, students deepen their competencies in accordance with their personal study plans. Optional themes Managing a Business in the Global Marketplace and Global Approach to Service Marketing and the thesis give further depth to the personal study plan and help students to obtain roles as innovators in their selected fields. The Degree Programme in Business Development in Otaniemi focuses on innovative business development and on supporting entrepreneurship. Selection criteria: General admission criteria Entrance examination: 28 April 2008 Additional information: The Laurea Application Guide 2008 and www.laurea.fi ->In English -> Apply to Laurea or admissions@laurea.fi or tel. +358 9 8868 7278. The Admissions Office is open Mon-Fri 9 - 3:30 pm.
210/75 cr, Bachelor of Health Care Specialisation options: - Nursing

210/30 cr, Bachelor of Business Administration Description of the Degree Programme: In the Degree Programme in Business Management the students learn professional competences in transnational and multi-domestic environment and with international dimension in the curriculum. The programme is based on compulsory studies, focusing on skills relat-
Description of the Degree Programme: The Degree Programme in Nursing focuses on: investigating and developing nursing in projects, holistic being in nursing, encountering the nursing client, empowerment of nursing clients, ethical problem solving and team work, health promotion, family nursing, leadership and service management in the welfare state, innovation and expertise in welfare service provision and elective studies. At Laurea, research and development projects facilitate competence development of student in unique learning environment of organisations, regions and other partners. Health sciences, especially science of nursing, and other sciences produce the knowledge basis for nursing. Clinical studies deepen expertise in primary health care and specialised health care. Degree Programme in Nursing provides competence for nursing expertise and for researching and developing nursing. Primary health care, specialised health care, voluntary organisations or enterprises constitute the future employment options. Selection criteria: General admission criteria. Note! Compulsory language test.
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Entrance examination: 6-8 May 2008. No other entrance examination results will be accepted. Additional information: The Laurea Application Guide 2008 and www.laurea.fi ->In English -> Apply to Laurea or admissions@laurea.fi or tel. +358 9 8868 7278. The Admissions Office is open Mon-Fri 9 - 3:30 pm. 210/45 cr, Bachelor of Social Services
210/30 cr, Bachelor of Hospitality Management Description of the Degree Programme: The Degree Programme in Tourism offers the unique opportunity for networking and interaction. Negotiating and social skills incrementally develop. Students become aware of global sustainability, social corporate responsibility and of cultural differences. The students learn about history and trends, legislation and business management within tourism. They also learn how to develop innovative wellness and leisure related services with the help of future userbased technology. The programme gives research and development tools, entrepreneurial models for international commercialisation, business development and service marketing. The outcome of the programme is the ability to operate and develop business services in a multicultural knowledge-based industry and excellent language skills. Graduates can expect a job within the travel-industry involving tasks of sales, marketing, product and business development, service planning, professional tours, self- employment, market research and market relations. Selection criteria: General admission criteria Entrance examination: 23 April 2008 Additional information: The Laurea Application Guide 2008 and www.laurea.fi ->In English -> Apply to Laurea or admissions@laurea.fi or tel. +358 9 8868 7278. The Admissions Office is open Mon-Fri 9 - 3:30 pm.
Description of the Degree Programme: The Degree Programme in Social Services has an anti-oppressive theory and practice orientation at its foundation. It focuses on nine themes; supporting identity, investigating and developing social welfare work in projects, welfare states and welfare professions, empowerment tools for client work and care, ethical problem solving and innovative team work, innovation and expertise in welfare service provision, working toward social inclusion with clients, working with children and youths, and leadership and service management in the welfare state. The programme educates qualified social welfare workers for the Finnish labour market while also giving students qualifications to work abroad or in international organisations and NGOs (non-governmental organisations). Graduates will work in various capacities, in the fields of social work or social welfare work in municipalities, third sector organisations as well as in the private sector. Selection criteria: General admission criteria. Note! Compulsory language test. Entrance examination: 6-8 May 2008. No other entrance examination results will be accepted. Additional information: The Laurea Application Guide 2008 and www.laurea.fi ->In English -> Apply to Laurea or admissions@laurea.fi or tel. +358 9 8868 7278. The Admissions Office is open Mon-Fri 9 - 3:30 pm.
MIkkELI UnIvERsITY OF APPLIED scIEncEs

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PO Box 181 (Patteristonkatu 3 A) FI-50101 MIKKELI tel. +358 15 355 6379, fax +358 15 355 6371 admissions@mikkeliamk.fi www.mikkeliamk.fi
MIKKELI UAS Patteristonkatu 3, FI-50100 MIKKELI Degree Programme in Business Management Degree Programme in Environmental Engineering 20 20 Places 2008
project manager and personal assistant. In addition, graduates have necessary skills to become entrepreneurs. Selection criteria: General admission criteria Entrance examination: The entrance examination will be arranged on 28 April 2008. Additional information: Student Affairs office, tel. +358 15 355 6379 or +358 15 355 6335, fax +358 15355 6371, e-mail: admissions@mikkeliamk.fi, Internet: www.mikkeliamk.fi


Description of the Degree Programme: Would you like to build a career in an international business environment? Are you interested in working in a job in marketing, personnel and general management, or financial services in an international company. In the Business Management programme students will develop a wide range of skills and knowledge relevant to modern business, with the flexibility to pursue their own interests. Students international orientation is facilitated through a study period abroad, as well as by international lecturers and students in Mikkeli. The aim of the programme is to provide the students with a solid knowledge of business management with strong international emphasis, good communication and language skills as tools for interpersonal development. Possible careers: marketing assistant, export assistant, sales manager, account manager,
Description of the Degree Programme: Would you like to become an environmental engineer understanding environmental economics, environmental management and corporate responsibility? In Environmental Engineering Degree Programme students will develop a wide range of skills and knowledge relevant to todays working life. The objective of the Degree Programme is to educate environmental professionals with expertise in environmental technology and management. The programme provides the students with sound knowledge of technical possibilities for sustainable protection of the environment, and ecoeconomically best practises for an enterprise. In addition to the engineering studies, the degree programme offers the students an insight to international/national business environment. The aim of the programme is to coach students for administrative or expertise positions in public/private sector. The tasks can include planning and organising environmental matters considering the concept of sustainable development. Selection criteria: General admission criteria Entrance examination: The entrance examination will be arranged on 29 April 2008. Additional information: Student Affairs Office, tel. +358 15 355 6379 or +358 15 3556335, fax +358 15 355 6371, e-mail: admissions@mikkeliamk.fi.
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Tikkarinne 9 FI-80200 JOENSUU tel. +358 13 260 6413, +358 50 441 2229 fax +358 13 260 6411 admissions@pkamk.fi www.pkamk.fi
NORTH KARELIA UAS, DESIGN, JOENSUU Sirkkalantie 12 A, FI-80100 JOENSUU Degree Programme in Design NORTH KARELIA UAS, IB, JOENSUU Sirkkalantie 12 A, FI-80100 JOENSUU Degree Programme in International Business 20 16 Places 2008
creating tangible outcomes: products, action and service models and services, environments, spaces, and integrated experience scaffolds. The programme is executed together with the International Business programme with joint teaching, project work and innovation sessions. Selection criteria: General admission criteria Entrance examination: Entrance exam takes place on 18 April 2008. No other entrance examination results will be accepted. Additional information: For further information www.pkamk.fi and Applicants Guide.
210/30 cr, Bachelor of Business Administration Description of the Degree Programme: This Programme educates students to become professionals in international marketing, focusing on European and Russian trade. Our graduates have a profound knowledge of international business operations and excellent skills in intercultural communication. The first study year provides students with a general understanding of business. The second year covers strategic and practical approaches to international marketing. The third year focuses on the successful business operations in Russia and Central Eastern Europe. The learning environment reflects the complex world of international business. Students represent various cultural backgrounds. The mode of studies consists of a combination of lectures and assignments. Through research projects students are able to apply theoretical knowledge in a real context. The two periods of practical training abroad provide students with experience in international business as well as reinforce language skills and intercultural competence. Selection criteria: General admission criteria Entrance examination: Entrance exam takes place on 28 April 2008. Additional information: For further information www.pkamk.fi and Applicants Guide.

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240/30 cr, Bachelor of Culture and Arts Description of the Degree Programme: The programme is based on the notion that design thinking and human-centred approach have meaning across a broad range of industries and problems. This notion is responding to the growing importance of innovative product and service concepts in business. INNOstudio working will form the core of the Industrial Design programme with constant involvement on interdisciplinary projects provide confidence to use innovation and design skills: idea generation, user understanding, analysing, problem definition, conceptualisation, synthesis and prototyping on product design and also on non-tangible problems such as private and public services, organisations, strategies and systems. The aim is still to focus in
Degree Programme in Design
OULU UnIvERsITY OF APPLIED scIEncEs

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PO Box 405 (Albertinkuja 20) FI-90101 OULU tel. +358 8 312 6065, fax +358 8 312 6029 admissions@oamk.fi www.oamk.fi/guide
OULU UAS, RAAHE SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND BUSINESS Rantakatu 5-7, FI-92100 RAAHE Degree Programme in Information Technology 20 Places 2008
ware analyst, software designer, programmer, product manager, IT-support officer, computer system expert, web-expert and different marketing and customer service assignments in the field of high-tech business. Selection criteria: General admission criteria. The entrance examination will have a total of 70 points (maximum) in the group that will be selected on the basis of the total of points for school performance and 100 points (max.) in the group that will be selected with an entrance examination. The examination is the same for both groups, but the points of the first group will be scaled by 70%. An applicant must score at least 30 points to be admitted to the programme. The entrance examination includes essay and multiple-choice questions, which test the applicants motivation, ability to study Business Information Technology, logical thinking and English language proficiency (reading comprehension skills as well as writing skills). The entrance examination is a written test based on the material made available at the entrance examination. No advance material needs to be purchased. Possible entrance examination arrangements abroad have to be agreed on with Oulu University of Applied Sciences. Entrance examination: The entrance examination will be given in English and it takes place on 25 Apr 2008 in Oulu. In the examination language is evaluated with the scale pass/fail. The language requirements of the general admission criteria will be applied. Further information at www.oamk.fi/guide. Additional information: Guide for Applicants 2008 can be obtained from the Admissions Office of Oulu UAS, PO Box 405, FI-90101 OULU, tel. +358 8 312 6065, admissions@oamk.fi or from the website www.oamk.fi/guide
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210/30 cr, Bachelor of Business Administration Description of the Degree Programme: The objective of the degree programme is to educate internationally oriented experts for business and software development as well as for IT-support and digital media. International business skills and entrepreneurship are emphasised in the studies. The curriculum includes studies in software development, programming, database management, digital media, network, web, and mobile technologies and international business skills etc. Teamwork and problem-solving in a multicultural learning environment are used as methods of instruction. Practical Training, Bachelors thesis and projects are carried out in co-operation with companies and organisations. Students are encouraged to take part in international student exchange. Career opportunities include positions such as soft-
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210/30 cr, Bachelor of Business Administration Description of the Degree Programme: The programme has been designed to meet the requirements of internationally oriented small and medium-sized enterprises in the field of high technology. It is intended for both Finnish and international students wishing to seek employment in international trade and marketing. The programme emphasises interaction within a multicultural group, and it comprises of lectures, discussions, group work, presentations, projects, case studies and visits to high-tech companies. Many courses are delivered in co-operation with visiting lecturers from foreign partner universities and HE institutions. Students are encouraged to complete a part of their degree, including practical training, in partner institutions in Europe, Asia and the USA. Studies include various types of management studies, marketing, international business, negotiation skills, languages and computing. After graduation students typically work in international marketing and sales, international liaison, logistics and controlling. Selection criteria: General admission criteria. Note! All applicants must demonstrate their language skills beforehand as informed on the recommendation on the admission criteria. Applicants cannot be exempted from the language skill requirement. The entrance examination will have a total of 70 points (max.) in the group that will be selected on the basis of the total of points for school performance and 100 points (max.) in the group that will be selected with an entrance examination. The examination is the same for both groups, but the points of the first group will be scaled by 70%. An applicant must score at least 30 points to be admitted to the programme. The examination includes essayand multiple-choice questions, which test both the applicants ability to study and English language proficiency. It is a written test based on the reading material, which can be obtained free of charge from the Oulu University of Applied Sciences, Admissions Office, PO Box 405 (Albertinkuja 20), FI-90101 OULU, FINLAND or tel. +358 8 312 6065 or admissions@oamk.fi. Possible entrance examination arrangements abroad have to be agreed on with Oulu UAS. Entrance examination: The entrance examination will be given in English and it takes place on 28 Apr 2008 in Oulu. In the entrance examination written language is evaluated with the scale pass/fail. Further information at www.oamk.fi/guide. Additional information: Guide for Applicants 2008 can be obtained from the Admissions Office of Oulu UAS, PO Box 405, FI-90101 OULU, tel. +358 8 312 6065, admissions@oamk.fi or from the website www.oamk.fi/guide
Description of the Degree Programme: In Raahe the main emphasis of instruction is on mobile technologies. Having completed the studies in mobile technologies the student masters the implementation of wireless embedded systems. Mobile phones are well-known examples of such systems. Also, nowadays cars and household appliances include embedded systems. Graduates from Raahe are diverse specialists in computer engineering and possess versatile engineering skills and knowledge for industrial assignments, administration and management. Typically, graduates start their career as specialists, designers and constructors in various fields. Job description may be software/hardware analyst, software/hardware designer, programmer etc. Multiculturalism and English as a working language are matters of course on our international campus. Students can also take part in exchange programmes. Students participate in hardware and software projects, use professional tools and equipment and learn problem-solving in real environment. Selection criteria: General admission criteria. The entrance examination will have a total of 70 points (maximum) in the group that will be selected on the basis of the total of points for school performance and 100 points (max.) in the group that will be selected with an entrance examination. The examination is the same for both groups, but the points of the first group will be scaled by 70%. An applicant must score at least 13 points to be admitted to the programme. The examination consists of two parts: scientific knowledge and English language. The scientific knowledge part of the entrance examination tests the applicants in mathematics, physics and logical decision-making. The English language part tests the candidates skills in the English language (reading comprehension and writing) and ability to study in English. The applicants language skills will be evaluated on a pass/ fail basis. Entrance examination: The entrance examination will be given in English and it takes place on 29 Apr 2008 in Raahe. Possible examination arrangements abroad have to be agreed on with Oulu University of Applied Sciences. The language requirements of the general admission criteria will be applied. Please see www.oamk.fi/guide. Additional information: Guide for Applicants 2008 can be obtained from the Admissions Office of Oulu UAS, PO Box 405, FI-90101 OULU, tel. +358 8 312 6065, admissions@oamk.fi or from the website www.oamk.fi/guide
PIRAMk UnIvERsITY OF APPLIED scIEncEs

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Kuntokatu 4 FI-33520 TAMPERE tel. +358 3 245 2395, +358 3 245 2397, fax +358 3 245 2396 admissions@piramk.fi www.piramk.fi
PIRAMK UAS, HEALTH CARE, TAMPERE Kuntokatu 4, FI-33520 TAMPERE Degree Programme in Nursing PIRAMK UAS, BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION AND TOURISM, TAMPERE Kuntokatu 4, FI-33520 TAMPERE Degree Programme in Tourism 20 16 Places 2008
Selection criteria: General admission criteria but approves only the entrance examination which has been passed in PIRAMK. Finnish language skills are tested in the entrance examination. PIRAMK does not participate in student admission cooperation abroad. Entrance examination: The one-day entrance examination takes place 6 - 8 May 2008. The entrance examination consists of written tasks, group discussion and interviews. The interviews by a psychologist and nursing educators are both in Finnish and English. The minimum score for passed examination is 20/100. No other entrance examination results will be accepted. Additional information: Admissions Office, e-mail: admissions@ piramk.fi and www.piramk.fi/nursing
210/30 cr, Bachelor of Hospitality Management Description of the Degree Programme: Students gain wide special knowledge in the different fields of tourism. The aim is to provide students with abilities to work in demanding work tasks from customer services all the way to managerial level in tourism companies and societies both in Finland and abroad. The graduates have the needed skills in the planning, practice follow-up and development of tourism. In the career path, their titles may be for example sales manager, marketing manager, reception manager, resort manager, travelling secretary, travelling manager and travelling entrepreneur. The most important study modules and focus areas are common core studies and professional studies, congress studies and business, leadership and entrepreneurship, communication skills and tourism research, language and cultural studies and practical training in Finland or abroad. In the professional studies, students go deeply into the practice of tourism, improve their communication skills and assume an investigative approach to work. Selection criteria: General admission criteria Entrance examination: The entrance examination will be held at PIRAMK University of Applied Sciences in Tampere 23 April 2008 and the interviews in Tampere 22 and 23 April 2008. PIRAMK does not participate in student admission cooperation abroad. Additional information: Admissions Office, e-mail: admissions@ piramk.fi and www.piramk.fi/tourism

Description of the Degree Programme: The objective of the degree programme is to educate nursing experts for social and health care. The studies are multidisciplinary with focus on nursing science. The purpose of the degree programme is to provide graduates with knowledge of nursing science and other disciplines. This enables nurses to act flexibly in the changing work environments of primary health care and specialised nursing sectors. The curriculum conforms to EU directives. The theoretical teaching is given totally in English. A command of Finnish is needed during clinical training. The degree programme is open for both Finnish and foreign students.
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Jokivyl 13 FI-96300 ROVANIEMI tel. +358 20798 5401, fax +358 20898 5499 admissions@ramk.fi www.ramk.fi
ROVANIEMI UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES Jokivyl 11, FI-96300 ROVANIEMI Degree Programme in Information Technology ROVANIEMI UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES Viirinkankaantie 1, FI-96300 ROVANIEMI Degree Programme in International Business Degree Programme in Tourism 20 20 25 Places 2008
advanced IT are used in everyday situations. Practical training allows students to put their acquired skills into practice. All students in this programme are encouraged to complete an international study or practical training period abroad. Partner institutions around the world provide a wide range of exchange opportunities. Selection criteria: General admission criteria Entrance examination: Entrance examination will be held on 28th April 2008 in Rovaniemi. Additional information: Email: dpib@ramk.fi or check our website at www.ramk.fi/dpib

210/30 cr, Bachelor of Business Administration Description of the Degree Programme: The objective of the programme is to provide a comprehensive knowledge of doing business in a changing international environment. The working language of the programme is English. This programme trains specialists for internationally operating businesses in industry, service sector or other important business fields. Students will develop comprehensive skills in entrepreneurship to be able to start a business of their own. They are familiarised with business operations of small and medium-sized enterprises and they learn the principles of international project management. The studies take place in a multi-lingual environment where applications of
Selection criteria: General admission criteria Entrance examination: Entrance examination will be held on 29th April 2008 in Rovaniemi. Additional information: Email: dpit.studentrecruitment@ramk.fi or check our website at www.ramk.fi/dpit
Description of the Degree Programme: There are two alternative specialisations in this programme: 1. IT/System Security 2. System Engineering with a particular focus on embedded systems. School of Technology offers a four-year DP in Information Technology (DPIT) leading to a Bachelor of Engineering degree. The main educational goal of the programme is to provide students with skills and competencies required by IT industry. General IT and business skills are also provided. Rovaniemi UAS has its own 3D/VR research and development facility called pLAB (http://plab.ramk.fi ). The School of Technology maintains close cooperation with the highest energy physics laboratory Fermilab (http://www.fnal.gov/). School of Technology is one of the founding members of the International Mathematica Symposium (IMS) which is an interdisciplinary conference on applications of Mathematica in research, education, industry and commerce (www.InternationalMathematicaSymposium.org/). More information about the programme at: www.ramk.fi/dpit
210/30 cr, Bachelor of Hospitality Management Description of the Degree Programme: Rovaniemi University of Applied Sciences presents a tourism degree programme where English is the language of instruction. This unique tourism programme is designed to provide students with the knowledge of modern-day entrepreneurship, including applied skills and concepts in marketing and networking. In addition, emphasis is placed on Information and Communication Technology (ICT) use in tourism, thus giving students the competences to take their acquired knowledge further into the information age. Project based learning is also essential part of studies. Students will develop multilingual skills by studying foreign languages, thus enabling them to work more effectively in the international tourism industry. A study exchange or practical training period abroad is also a vital part of this programme. More information about Degree Programme in Tourism can be found from www. ramk.fi/dpt Selection criteria: General admission criteria Entrance examination: Entrance examination will be held on 23rd April 2008 in Rovaniemi. Additional information: Email: dpt@ramk.fi or check our website at www.ramk.fi/dpt
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Tiedepuisto 4 FI-28600 PORI tel. +358 2 620 3034, fax +358 2 620 3031 admissions@samk.fi www.samk.fi
SATAKUNTA UAS (SAMK), SCHOOL OF BUSINESS, RAUMA Satamakatu 26, FI-26100 RAUMA Degree Programme in International Business and Marketing Logistics 24 Places 2008
ing they are able to handle all necessary operations along the supply chain from raw material supplier to the final consumer. The learning environment is based on the principles of Problem Based Learning. It provides our students with an inspiring and challenging way to learn by doing. They will work in teams with their fellow students on real-life cases. Additionally, they have the opportunity to complete part of their studies at our foreign partner universities or deepen their skills through an international work placement. In addition to the business skills the students will gain professional competence within international marketing and logistics. Their information acquiring and communications skills will evolve and they will develop their problem-solving skills as well as abilities to work in multi-cultural teams and networks. Selection criteria: General admission criteria

sOCIAl sCIEnCEs, BusInEss AnD ADmInIsTRATIOn Degree Programme in International Business and marketing logistics
Entrance examination: 28 April 2008 in Rauma Additional information: Daniela Tanhua, +358 44 710 3540, daniela.tanhua@samk.fi
210/30 cr, Bachelor of Business Administration Description of the Degree Programme: The Degree Programme in IBML will prepare our students to work on a broad scale of tasks in the international business environment. After graduat-
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PO Box 6 (Microteknia, Microkatu 1 D) FI-70201 KUOPIO tel. +358 17 255 5044, fax +358 17 255 5043 admissions@savonia.fi www.savonia.fi
SAVONIA UAS, BUSINESS Presidentinkatu 1, FI-70100 KUOPIO Degree Programme in International Business SAVONIA UAS, VARKAUS Osmajoentie 75, FI-78210 VARKAUS Degree Programme in Industrial Management Degree Programme in International Business SAVONIA UAS, TECHNOLOGY PO Box 88 (Opistotie 2), FI-70101 KUOPIO Degree Programme in Information Technology 25 30 20 30 Places 2008
cultural competence and communication skills. Real cases and projects from companies in the economic area provide excellent learning-by-doing possibilities, which in turn are supported by the integration of subjects. This way students gain perspective and knowledge on the issues and competences which are needed when working for international companies. In Varkaus students can utilise the multi-disciplinary and international studying environment, as the Engineering department is located at the same campus as is the BBA-graduate programme in Finnish. Selection criteria: General admission criteria Entrance examination: 28 April 2008 Additional information: www.savonia.fi, e-mail: admissions@ savonia.fi and tel. +358 17 255 5044
TECHnOlOgy, COmmunICATIOn AnD TRAnsPORT Degree Programme in Industrial management


Description of the Degree Programme: The Industrial Management programme combines studying of management, business and mechanical engineering in a unique way. The two specialisation options, Project Management and Business Management, are planned in close co-operation with local industrial companies and they give students an excellent starting point for a successful career path as a manager, a team leader or consultant. Project Management focuses on planning and managing projects from marketing and product planning via production and logistic processes to after-sales services. It concerns organising and running activities efficiently. It also deals with leadership, industrial psychology and teamwork, in other words human resource management. Business Management focuses on international marketing and business management. Studies in both options are carried out in modules and teaching is based on hands-on experiences and learning by doing. Selection criteria: General admission criteria
210/30 cr, Bachelor of Business Administration Description of the Degree Programme: The aim of the degree programme is to provide competence for working in an international business environment in relation to exporting, importing, international marketing and management. Studies consist of compulsory studies, such as marketing, accounting, IT, mathematics and languages. Specialised studies consist of in-depth knowledge on international business environment, marketing,
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The Degree Programme includes specialisation studies on embedded systems. In these studies students become qualified in technical and business oriented skills in the field of industrial sensor systems and they acquire the basic management skills and knowledge needed in international R&D projects. Students utilise Savonia R&D laboratories during their studies and most of the final projects are done in firms. Selection criteria: General admission criteria Entrance examination: 29 April 2008 Additional information: www.savonia.fi, e-mail: admissions@ savonia.fi and tel. +358 17 255 5044.
Description of the Degree Programme: The purpose of the Information Technology Degree Programme of Savonia is to educate skilled research & development ( R&D ) engineers who can have duties in international projects in all phases of the product lifecycle. Development and maintaining of embedded systems and wireless sensor networks are emphasised in the studies.
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Koulukatu 41 FI-60100 SEINJOKI Finland tel. +358 20 124 5403, +358 20 124 5400, fax +358 20 124 5401 admissions@seamk.fi www.seamk.fi
SEINJOKI UAS, BUSINESS SCHOOL Koulukatu 41, FI-60100 SEINJOKI Degree Programme in International Business 25 Places 2008

210/30 cr, Bachelor of Business Administration Description of the Degree Programme: The objective of the degree programme is to prepare the students for professional tasks in international business. The operational environment of todays enterprises is based on international networks to an increasing extent. Having completed their studies the students master international business operations and marketing. An important aim is to acquire good practical language skills, achieved through working and studying abroad during an international period of one academic year. At the final stage of their studies the students are given the opportunity to deepen their knowledge of the business and culture of a target area of their choice in connection with their practical training and thesis work. Selection criteria: General admission criteria Entrance examination: 28th April 2008 Additional information: Tel. +358 20 124 5403.

sOUTH kARELIA UnIvERsITY OF APPLIED scIEncEs

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PO Box 303 (Pohjolankatu 23) FI-53101 LAPPEENRANTA Finland tel. +358 40 741 8842, +358 20 49 66630, fax +358 20 49 66588 admissions@scp.fi http://www.scp.fi
SOUTH KARELIA UAS, UNIT OF TECHNOLOGY, IMATRA Koulukatu 5 B, FI-55120 IMATRA Degree Programme in Paper Technology SOUTH KARELIA UAS, UNIT OF TECHNOLOGY, LAPPEENRANTA PO Box 99 (Pohjolankatu 23), FI-53101 LAPPEENRANTA Degree Programme in Mechanical Engineering and Production Technology SOUTH KARELIA UAS, UNIT OF TOURISM, IMATRA Torkkelinkatu 4, FI-55100 IMATRA Degree Programme in Tourism 19 24 24 Places 2008
Graduates from this programme can work as technical experts, managers, designers, developers and sales engineers in metal and forest industries, automation and information technology in Finland, European countries and all over the world. Lectures, practical exercises, team and lab works are an essential part of the learning process. The atmosphere between students and teachers is open and interactive. The international students have their own tutors who help and advice them in daily matters regarding studying and living in Finland. The computer equipment and programs in the polytechnic are very modern. Every student will get a private email, www-page and web-learning profile. The 3rd study year will be spent in an institution of higher education in Denmark. Selection criteria: General admission criteria Entrance examination: A written entrance examination is arranged in Finland consisting of three parts, English, mathematics and a personal interview. The Entrance examination will be arranged in Finland on 29 April 2008. A separate entrance examination can be arranged abroad. For further information please contact: Student office tel. +358 20 49 66511, email: tekniikka.lappeenranta@scp.fi Additional information: Head of Degree Programme Jukka Nisonen tel.+358 20 49 66550, email: jukka.nisonen@scp.fi, Principal Lecturer Jussi Sopanen tel.+ 358 40 584 8522, email: jussi.sopanen@scp.fi 240/30 cr, Bachelor of Engineering

TECHnOlOgy, COmmunICATIOn AnD TRAnsPORT Degree Programme in mechanical Engineering and Production Technololgy
Degree Programme in Paper Technology
Description of the Degree Programme: The aim of the degree programme is to provide students with the skills necessary to work in independent managerial, planning, consulting, technical sales and expert positions in the pulp&paper and process industries as well as working in mill projects. The degree programme has been built in close co-operation with industry. Examples of study courses are paper technology, pulping technology, process engineering and modelling, automation, paper converting, applied chemistry, physics and mathematics. Extensive summer training periods in the industry form an essential part of the studies. The language of instruction is English.
Description of the Degree Programme: This international programme prepares students for international mechanical engineering careers especially in machine and automation design, production planning and research and development.
South Karelia UAS has signed co-operation agreements with Stora Enso Ltd, UPM-Kymmene Ltd, Jaakko Pyry Group and PIRA International. Selection criteria: General admission criteria Entrance examination: A written entrance examination is arranged in Finland consisting of three parts, English, mathematics and a personal interview. The Entrance examination will be arranged in Finland on 29 April 2008. A separate entrance examination can be arranged abroad. For further information please contact: Student office tel. 358 20 49 66752, email: tekniikka.imatra@scp.fi. Additional information: Head of Degree Programme Pirjo Jaakkola tel. +358 40 574 1070, email: pirjo.jaakkola@scp.fi. International Coordinator Jarkko Mnnynsalo tel. +358 40 737 7537, email: jarkko.mannynsalo@scp.fi
well as tourism management. To succeed in the interdisciplinary field of tourism versatile language and cross-cultural management skills are required. These requirements are reflected in the specially developed curriculum here at Imatra. Studies are carried out entirely in English and they include compulsory semester-long studies or work placement abroad. Studies abroad are carried out at one of our partner polytechnics or universities. The programme aims to expand students intercultural competence and language skills. The international mix of students means that this aim of internationalisation can be achieved here at Imatra, as well as on studies and work placement abroad. Lectures and courses given by visiting professors from various international institutions are also a part of the studies. Selection criteria: General admission criteria Entrance examination: A written entrance examination is arranged in Finland consisting of three parts, English, mathematics and a personal interview. The Entrance examination will be arranged in Finland on 23 April 2008. A separate entrance examination can be arranged abroad. For further information please contact: Student office tel. +358 20 49 66735, email: matkailu.imatra@scp.fi. Additional information: Head of Degree Programme Marjaana Kareinen tel. +358 40 575 1120, email: marjaana.kareinen@ scp.fi. International Coordinator Jaana Hkli tel. +358 40 555 0519, email: jaana.hakli@scp.fi
210/30 cr, Bachelor of Hospitality Management Description of the Degree Programme: Degree Programme in Tourism emphasises the knowledge of different cultures and international business environments, business studies and networking with international operators. Core competences are international tourism, destination management and planning as
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Teiskontie 33 FI-33520 TAMPERE tel. +358 3 565 47277, fax +358 3 565 47238 admissions@tamk.fi www.tamk.fi
TAMK UAS Teiskontie 33, FI-33520 TAMPERE Degree Programme in International Business Degree Programme in Environmental Engineering Specialisation options: - Environmental Management - Environmental Technology 40 30 Places 2008
for a company. Ideally, the students find the topic for the thesis during the training. We prepare graduates for demanding expertise tasks such as sales, export, product, and customer relations assistants / managers, and marketing or logistics coordinators, and consultants or entrepreneurs. Selection criteria: General admission criteria Entrance examination: Entrance examination is held on 28 April 2008. The examination includes a written part and an interview (interview is arranged on 28, 29 or 30 April 2008). More information on the exam and the exam arrangements is available at http://www.tamk.fi/bba/. Additional information: Read more at http://www.tamk.fi/journal/, http://www.tamk.fi/tca/ and at http://ops.tamk.fi/ib/syllabus2007.Inquiries to admissions@tamk.fi, or tel. +358 3 565 47277

240/30 cr, Bachelor of Engineering * Specialisation options: - Environmental Management - Environmental Technology
Description of the Degree Programme: The first year of TAMK BBA, the objective is to give students a broad perspective on business operations of a company (e.g. logistics, accounting, marketing, organisations).Studies of the 2nd / 3rd year bring a deeper insight into the functions of an internationalising company. Our students choose a specialisation TAMK Consulting Academy project studies, Supply Chain Management, Marketing, or e-Business. See our Syllabus link below. Students choose one of 60 partner universities worldwide for their required semester abroad (= 4 - 6 months). We also require practical training of 5 months abroad. In the Final Thesis students develop skills in applying knowledge to help solve a specific case
Description of the Degree Programme: The programme provides the student with skills in environmental analysis, monitoring, management and technology with a holistic approach to manage the environment and worlds natural resources in sustainable way. The core of studies is in life cycle thinking, quality issues and environmental impact assessment and management of sustainable technologies within public administration, enterprises and industry. It is highly recommended that each student will spend at least a part of the mandatory practical training in international tasks or take part in international projects of the schooling programme. Since the students will find their future jobs wherever environmental issues are of paramount importance, a special emphasis is given to developing students personal skills and qualities in problem solving, in managerial abilities and in attitudes, especially when dealing with public relations. The international atmosphere will prepare the students for a career in the new global economy.
Selection criteria: General admission criteria Entrance examination: Entrance examination is held on 8 May 2008. Both the oral and written part of the examination including applied mathematical tasks is based on the book State of the World, 2008 by Worldwatch Institute. More information on the examination and the arrangements are available at www.
tamk.fi/enve. No other entrance examination results will be accepted. Additional information: For further information please, contact the secretary for the applications at admissions@tamk.fi, or tel. +358 3 565 47277.
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Joukahaisenkatu 3 A FI-20520 TURKU tel. +358 10 5535 821, fax +358 10 5535 676 admissions@turkuamk.fi www.tuas.fi
TURKU UAS, SALO Ylhistentie 2, FI-24130 SALO Degree programme in Nursing TURKU UAS, TURKU, JOUKAHAISENKATU 3 Joukahaisenkatu 3 C, FI-20520 TURKU * Degree Programme in Information Technology Specialisation options: - Internet Technology TURKU UAS, TURKU, LEMMINKISENKATU 30 Lemminkisenkatu 30, FI-20520 TURKU Degree Programme in International Business Specialisation options: International Business Management 40 20 Places 2008
put on communication skills, teamwork abilities and IT skills. Hands on work experience forms an integrated part of the degree programme. Opportunities exist for students to study part of their degree programme abroad in our partner institutes. The focus is on providing students with skills needed to understand and manage business operations in different geographical and cultural environments. The focus is on international marketing, international operations as well as the knowledge of different market areas. Selection criteria: General admission criteria. Note! The final admission will be based solely on the results of the entrance examination. Entrance Examination: More information: www.tuas.fi. Additional information: http://www.tuas.fi/
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Business studies and training enterprise are connected to the study modules from the very start of studies and they will continue through the first academic year. Students will be acquainted with problem-based learning (PBL), and the foundations of evidence-based nursing, as well as the basics of information technology Selection criteria: General admission criteria. Note! The final admission will be based solely on the results of the entrance examination. Entrance examination: More information: www.tuas.fi. Additional information: http://www.tuas.fi/
210/30 cr, Bachelor of Business Administration Specialisation options: - International Business Management Description of the Degree Programme: The programme gives students the latest theoretical business knowledge with practical skills needed in a global environment. Special emphasis is
Description of the Degree Programme: The overall aim of the degree programme in nursing is to educate students with a view to practicing in international and multi-cultural nursing contexts. Practical work will include the support of individuals, families and communities in order to help them to achieve favourable health and to avoid illness. An important goal is to develop the students skills in building interactive relationships and investigative counselling with distressed individuals. The programme emphasis is particularly on the influence of culture and the development of clinical skills. Students are encouraged to do part of they studies abroad.
240/30 cr, Bachelor of Engineering * Specialisation options: - Internet Technology
details but also develop their social skills through project and team work in a truly international degree programme. Students will also have a good possibility to improve their language skills as all courses are taught in English. With the knowledge that the students gain from this programme they can in the future work as network administrators or in other computer network related tasks. Graduates are also well prepared to work in international project groups. Selection criteria: General admission criteria. Note! The final admission will be based solely on the results of the entrance examination. Entrance examination: More information: www.tuas.fi. Additional information: http://www.tuas.fi/
Description of the Degree Programme: The students of this programme will learn how to manage and develop computer networks, network servers and server applications. To ensure high quality education we offer both CISCO Network Academy and Microsoft IT Academy courses. We emphasise practical work with connections to the real working life combined with more theoretical subjects. Students will not only learn technical
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Wolffintie 30 FI-65200 VAASA FINLAND tel. +358 207 6633 00, fax +358 6 326 3327 admissions@puv.fi www.puv.fi
VAASA UAS, BUSINESS ECONOMICS AND TOURISM Raastuvankatu 31, FI-65100 VAASA * Degree Programme in International Business Specialisation options: - Foreign Trade Degree Programme in Tourism VAASA UAS, TECHNOLOGY AND COMMUNICATION Wolffintie 30, FI-65200 VAASA * Degree Programme in Information Technology Specialisation options: - Electronics and Embedded Systems - IT-project - Software Engineering Telecommunication Engineering 33 40 22 Places 2008
With English as the language of instruction, the programme prepares the students for challenging international careers. The main focus is on International Marketing, Foreign Trade, International Operational Environment and Asian Business. A three-month stay in a foreign country is included in the programme according to the students choice, either in the form of studies or work placement. Selection criteria: General admission criteria Entrance examination: Entrance examinations are arranged at Vaasa UAS and e.g. at some Finnish embassies during 1 April 9 May 2008. The embassies in question and details of time and places will be informed to the applicant in the invitation letter. Additional information: Please visit www.puv.fi for more information

General Basic Studies: Introductory studies, languages, mathematics, natural sciences, data processing, entrepreneurship and society. Professional Basic Studies: Design methods, theory of electrical circuits, electronics and information technology. Specialisation options: Electronics and Embedded Systems focuses on electronic circuits design, microprocessors and embedded system design, VLSI circuits technology. Software Engineering focuses on modern programming and software methods, development and maintenance of information systems. Telecommunication Engineering focuses on digital signal
210/30 cr, Bachelor of Business Administration * Specialisation options: - Foreign Trade Description of the Degree Programme: The programme provides the students with the knowledge and skills necessary for various demanding leadership positions in private and public sectors.
240/30 cr, Bachelor of Engineering * Specialisation options: - Electronics and Embedded Systems - IT-project - Software Engineering - Telecommunication Engineering
Description of the Degree Programme: The goal of the programme is to provide the student with basic skills in the field of electronic and information engineering, for future careers in planning, research, production, marketing and R&D. Emphasis is placed on entrepreneurship, especially in international operations.
processing, computer networks and mobile telecommunications. IT -Project focuses on marketing, accounting, planning and control of entrepreneurial operations. Selection criteria: General admission criteria Entrance examination: Entrance examinations are arranged at Vaasa UAS and e.g. at some Finnish embassies during 1 April 9 May 2008. The embassies in question and details of time and places will be informed to the applicant in the invitation letter. Additional information: Please visit www.puv.fi for more information
Basic studies: Introductory studies, entrepreneurship and society, languages and communication, data processing, mathematics and science. Professional basic studies: Corporate legislation, restaurant service, food service, tourism service, hotel service, marketing, business and economic administration. Specialisation options: Main focus in Tourism Management is on development of tourism product, experience tourism industry, entrepreneurship in tourism industry, sociology and trends of tourism industry. Restaurant Management consists e.g. of operative management of accommodation business. Selection criteria: General admission criteria Entrance examination: Entrance examinations are arranged at Vaasa UAS and e.g. at some Finnish embassies during 1 April 9 May 2008. The embassies in question and details of time and places will be informed to the applicant in the invitation letter. Additional information: Please visit www.puv.fi for more information
210/30 cr, Bachelor of Hospitality Management Description of the Degree Programme: The objective is to provide the student with skills required in a variety of careers in tourism organisations, accommodation and catering business. This could be in a supervisory, administrative and marketing role, as a private entrepreneur or as an employee, both in the Finnish and foreign markets.
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PO Box 6 (Fabriksgatan 1) FI-65201 VAASA tel. +358 6 328 5555, fax +358 6 328 5117 admissions@novia.fi www.novia.fi
YRKESHGSKOLAN NOVIA UAS, TAMMISAARI (EKENS) Raseborgsvgen 9, FI-10600 TAMMISAARI Degree Programme in Integrated Coastal Zone Management YRKESHGSKOLAN NOVIA UAS, VAASA Seriegatan 2, FI-65320 VAASA Degree Programme in Nursing 14 20 Places 2008
The programme focuses on coastal zone management in the Baltic region, features of the coastal ecosystem and factors affecting the area such as population growth, pollution and climate change. Management of natural resources, legislation and environmental governance are important parts of the studies. Students can learn about their own countries coastal zone management in connection with projects and practical training. Selection criteria: General admission criteria Entrance examination: Entrance examinations will be held on the 24 April 2008 (by invitation only). No other entrance examination results will be accepted. Additional information: For more information please contact Mats Westerbom, +358 19 222 7209. You can also visit www. novia.fi.

nATuRAl REsOuRCEs AnD THE EnvIROnmEnT Degree Programme in Integrated Coastal Zone management
Description of the Degree Programme: The aim is to educate culturally competent registered nurses. The key aspects of the education include health promotion, illness prevention, restoration of health and alleviation of suffering. The primary studies focus on basic nursing skills, and this focus gradually shifts towards in-depth studies of nursing with a transcultural approach. The applicants must show their ability to interact with patients in Finnish/Swedish before the first period of work practice. Selection criteria: General admission criteria Entrance examination: Entrance examinations will be held on the 6-8 May 2008 (by invitation only). No other entrance examination results will be accepted.
Description of the Degree Programme: Coastal zones are of great environmental, economic, social, cultural and recreational importance. Coastal zones are very diverse and possess a unique biodiversity sustaining a high biological productivity. Students will gain knowledge on integrated management of the coastal zone. Graduates have skills in assessing the environmental and socioeconomical state of a coastal area and skills for making improvement plans. Graduates are able to work with environmental impact assessment and counselling companies towards sustainable management of coastal zones.
240/30 cr, Bachelor of Natural Resources
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1. ARCAdA UnIvERSITy OF APPlIEd SCIEnCES Jan-Magnus Janssonin aukio 1 00550 HELSINKI tel.+358 (0)207 699 699 fax +358 (0)207 699 611 e-mail: admissions@arcada.fi www.arcada.fi 2. CEnTRAl OSTROBOTHnIA UnIvERSITy OF APPlIEd SCIEnCES Talonpojankatu 2 67100 KOKKOLA tel. +358 (0)6 825 2081 fax +358 (0)6 825 2075 e-mail: admissions@cou.fi www.cou.fi 3. dIACOnIA UnIvERSITy OF APPlIEd SCIEnCES Sturenkatu 2 00510 HELSINKI tel. +358 (0)20 69 0431, +358 (0)40 765 9025, fax +358 9 4780 0794 e-mail: admissions@diak.fi www.diak.fi 4. HAAGA-HElIA UnIvERSITy OF APPlIEd SCIEnCES Ratapihantie 13 00520 HELSINKI tel. +358 (0)9 2296 5221 fax +358(0)9 147 063 e-mail: admissions@haaga-helia.fi www.haaga-helia.fi 5. HAMK UnIvERSITy OF APPlIEd SCIEnCES PO BOX 225 (Visamentie 35 A) 13101 HMEENLINNA tel. +358 (0)3 646 4501 fax +358 (0)3 646 4500 e-mail: admissions@hamk.fi www.hamk.fi
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8. KAJAAnI UnIvERSITy OF APPlIEd SCIEnCES PO BOX 52 (Ketunpolku 3) 87101 KAJAANI tel. +358 (0)8 6189 9616 fax +358 (0)8 6189 9620 e-mail: admissions@kajak.fi www.kajak.fi 9. KEMI-TORnIO UnIvERSITy OF APPlIEd SCIEnCES PO BOX 505 (Valtakatu 22) 94101 KEMI tel. +358 (0)16 258 421 fax +358 (0)16 258 409 e-mail: admissions@tokem.fi www.tokem.fi 10. KyMEnlAAKSO UnIvERSITy OF APPlIEd SCIEnCES PO BOX 111 (Salpausselnkatu 57) 45101 KOUVOLA tel. +358(05) 220 8772 fax (05) 220 8786 e-mail: admissions@kyamk.fi www.kyamk.fi 11. lAHTI UnIvERSITy OF APPlIEd SCIEnCES PO BOX 214 (Paasikivenkatu 7 A) 15101 LAHTI tel. + 358 (0) 3 828 2076 fax +358 (0) 3 828 2064 e-mail: admissions@lamk.fi www.lamk.fi 12. lAUREA UnIvERSITy OF APPlIEd SCIEnCES Ratatie 22 01300 VANTAA tel. +358 (0)9 8868 7293 fax +358(0)9 8868 7298 e-mail: admissions@laurea.fi www.laurea.fi 13. MIKKElI UnIvERSITy OF APPlIEd SCIEnCES PO BOX 181 (Patteristonkatu 3) 50101 MIKKELI tel. +358 (0)15 3556 379, +358 (0)15 3556 335, fax +358 (0)15355 6371. e-mail: admissions@ mikkeliamk.fi http://www.mikkeliamk.fi
14. nORTH KARElIA UnIvERSITy OF APPlIEd SCIEnCES Tikkarinne 9 80200 JOENSUU tel. +358 (0)13 260 6413, +358 (0)50 441 2229 fax +358 (0)13 260 6411 e-mail: admissions@pkamk.fi www.pkamk.fi 15. OUlU UnIvERSITy OF APPlIEd SCIEnCES PO BOX 405 (Albertinkuja 20) 90101 OULU tel. +358 (0)8 312 6065 fax +358 (0)8 312 6029 e-mail: admissions@oamk.fi www.oamk.fi 16. PIRAMK UnIvERSITy OF APPlIEd SCIEnCES Kuntokatu 4 33520 TAMPERE tel. +358(0)3 245 2395, +358(0)3 245 2397, fax +358 (0)3 245 2396 e-mail: admissions@piramk.fi www.piramk.fi 17. ROvAnIEMI UnIvERSITy OF APPlIEd SCIEnCES Jokivyl 13 96300 ROVANIEMI tel. +358 (0)20 798 5401, +358 (0)400 830036, fax +358 (0)20 798 5499 e-mail: admissions@ramk.fi www.ramk.fi 18. SATAKUnTA UnIvERSITy OF APPlIEd SCIEnCES Tiedepuisto 4 28600 PORI tel. +358 (02)2 620 3034 fax +358 (0)2 620 3031 e-mail: admissions@samk.fi www.samk.fi 19. SAvOnIA UnIvERSITy OF APPlIEd SCIEnCES PO Box 6 (Microteknia, Microkatu 1 D) FI-70201 KUOPIO tel. +358 (0)17 255 5044 fax +358 (0)17 255 5043 e-mail: admissions@savonia.fi www.savonia.fi
20. SEInJOKI UnIvERSITy OF APPlIEd SCIEnCES Koulukatu 41 60100 SEINJOKI tel. +358 (0)20 124 5403, +358 (0)20 124 5400 fax +358 (0)20 124 5401 e-mail: admissions@seamk.fi www.seamk.fi 21. SOUTH KARElIA UnIvERSITy OF APPlIEd SCIEnCES PO BOX 303 (Pohjolankatu 23) 53101 LAPPEENRANTA tel. +358 (0)40 741 8842, +358 (0)20 49 66630 fax +358 (0)20 496 6588 e-mail: admissions@scp.fi http://www.scp.fi 22. TAMK UnIvERSITy OF APPlIEd SCIEnCES Teiskontie 33 33520 TAMPERE tel. +358 (0)3 565 47277 fax +358 (0)3 565 47238 e-mail: admissions@tamk.fi www.tamk.fi 23. TURKU UnIvERSITy OF APPlIEd SCIEnCES Joukahaisenkatu 3 20520 TURKU tel. +358 (0)10 5535 821 fax +358 (0)10 5535 676 e-mail: admissions@turkuamk.fi www.tuas.fi 24. vAASA UnIvERSITy OF APPlIEd SCIEnCES Wolffintie 30 65200 VAASA tel. +358 (0)207 6633 00 fax +358 (0)6 326 3327 e-mail: admissions@puv.fi www.puv.fi 25. yRKESHGSKOlAn nOvIA - UnIvERSITy OF APPlIEd SCIEnCES PO Box 6 (Fabriksgatan 1) 65201 VAASA tel. +358 (0)6 328 5555, fax +358 (0)6 328 5117 admissions@novia.fi www.novia.fi
6. HElSInKI METROPOlIA UnIvERSITy OF APPlIEd SCIEnCES Bulevardi 29 00180 HELSINKI tel. + 358 (0)9 310 83 000 fax + 358 (0)9 310 83 001 admissions@metropolia.fi www.metropolia .fi 7. JyvSKyl UnIvERSITy OF APPlIEd SCIEnCES PO BOX 207 (Rajakatu 35) 40101 JYVSKYL tel. +358 (0) 40 526 2681, +358 (0) 40 542 1371, fax +358 (0)14 449 9694 e-mail: admissions@jamk.fi www.jamk.fi
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lIsT Of POlyTECHnICs/uAs DEgREE PROgRAmmEs THAT ACCEPT THE REsulTs Of EACH OTHERs EnTRAnCE ExAmInATIOn In THE mEnTIOnED fIElD Of sTuDy. TECHnOlOgy, COmmunICATIOn AnD TRAnsPORT
Applicant who has applied to 1 4 degree programmes that are included in the same field of study and accept each others results will be invited only to one entrance examination, the result will be accepted in all the co-operating degree programmes that the applicant has applied to. If a polytechnic/UAS degree programme is not included in the list, it does not accept entrance examination results from any other polytechnic/UAS, and the applicant has to attend the entrance examination of that polytechnic/UAS.
sOCIAl sCIEnCEs, BusInEss AnD ADmInIsTRATIOn
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Arcada UAS: DP in International Business Central Ostrobothnia UAS: DP in Business Management Haaga-Helia UAS: DP in International Business HAMK UAS: DP in International Business Helsinki Metropolia UAS: DP in International Business and Marketing Logistics Jyvskyl UAS: DP in International Business Kajaani UAS: DP in International Business Kemi-Tornio UAS: DP in Business Management Kymenlaakso UAS: DP in International Business Lahti UAS: DP in International Business Laurea UAS: DP in International Business Mikkeli UAS: DP in International Business North Karelia UAS: DP in International Business Oulu UAS: DP in International Business Rovaniemi UAS: DP in International Business Satakunta UAS: DP in International Business and Marketing Logistics Savonia UAS: DP in International Business Seinjoki UAS: DP in International Business TAMK UAS: DP in International Business Turku UAS: DP in International Business Vaasa UAS: DP in International Business
Arcada UAS: DP in Plastics Technology Central Ostrobothnia UAS: DP in Chemistry and Technology DP in Industrial Management DP in Information Technology HAMK UAS: DP in Automation Engineering DP in Construction Engineering DP in Mechanical Engineering and Production Technology DP in Supply Chain Management Jyvskyl UAS: DP in Logistics Engineering Kemi-Tornio UAS: DP in Information Technology Mikkeli UAS: DP in Environmental Engineering Oulu UAS: DP in Information Technology Rovaniemi UAS: DP in Information Technology Savonia UAS: DP in Industrial Management DP in Information Technology South Karelia UAS: DP in Mechanical Engineering and Production Technology DP in Paper Technology Turku UAS: DP in Information Technology Vaasa UAS: DP in Information Technology Central Ostrobothnia UAS: DP in Nursing Jyvskyl UAS: DP in Nursing Turku UAS: DP in Nursing
Central Ostrobothnia UAS: DP in Tourism Jyvskyl UAS: DP in Facility Management Kajaani UAS: DP in Tourism Laurea UAS: DP in Tourism PIRAMK UAS: DP in Tourism Rovaniemi UAS: DP in Tourism South Karelia UAS: DP in Tourism Vaasa UAS: DP in Tourism
nATuRAl sCIEnCEs
Kemi-Tornio UAS: DP in Business Information Technology Lahti UAS: DP in Business Information Technology Oulu UAS: DP in Business Information Technology

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APPLY TO P O LY T EC HN I CS I N F I N L A N D BACHELOR DEGREES CONDUCTED IN ENGLISH Onl ine a ppli c at i o n guid e

HOw TO APPly TO POlyTECHnICs/ unIvERsITIEs Of APPlIED sCIEnCEs . . . . . . . . . 8

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Chemistry and Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Construction Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Tourism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23, 27, 35, 41, 46, 48, 54, 60

HOW TO APPLY THROUGH THE JOI nT APPLIcATIOn sYsTEM

H O W T O A P P LY T O P O LY T E c H n I c s / UnIvERsITIEs OF APPLIED scIEncEs

Degree programmes starting in spring 009

mORE InfORmATIOn Admissions offices at your service

APPlICATIOn Online application

selection of new students

One study place per year

Confirming the study place

Registers used in the joint application

polytechnics/UAS universities the National Board of Education: www.koulutusnetti.fi

GEnERAL ADMIssIOn cRITERIA

CERTIfICATEs . finnish upper secondary education and finnish matriculation examination

7 points 56 points 4 points

4 6.006.95 (Satisfactory) 3 5.005.95 (Mediocre) 2 4.004.95 (Poor)

6.006.95 5.005.95 4.004.95

Conversion chart for the grades on leaving certificates

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2. What is an online application?

3. Is it advisable to use a fee-charging agency to help with my application process?

5. Where do I send the certificate copies?

4. What documents do I need to send in with my application?

7. When are the results announced?

10. How much does it cost to study in a polytechnic/ UAS?

12. Where can I find accommodation?

11. Do I need a visa or a residence permit?

APPlICAnTs CHECk lIsT 9

ARcADA UnIvERsITY OF APPLIED scIEncEs

210/75 cr, Bachelor of Social Services

DEsCRIPTIOn Of THE DEgREE PROgRAmmEs

210/30 cr, Bachelor of Business Administration

TECHnOlOgy, COmmunICATIOn AnD TRAnsPORT

240/30 cr, Bachelor of Engineering

Degree Programme in Plastics Technology

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cEnTRAL OsTROBOTHnIA UnIvERsITY OF APPLIED scIEncEs

Degree Programme in nursing

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TECHnOlOgy, COmmunICATIOn AnD TRAnsPORT Degree Programme in Chemistry and Technology

240/30 cr, Bachelor of Engineering

Degree Programme in Information Technology

240/30 cr, Bachelor of Engineering

240/30 cr, Bachelor of Engineering

Degree Programme in Tourism

DEgREE PROgRAmmEs In 008 

DIAcOnIA UnIvERsITY OF APPLIED scIEncEs

DEsCRIPTIOn Of THE DEgREE PROgRAmmEs

210/45 cr, Bachelor of Social Services

Degree Programme in social services

DEgREE PROgRAmmEs In 008

HAAGA-HELIA UnIvERsITY OF APPLIED scIEncEs

DEsCRIPTIOn Of THE DEgREE PROgRAmmEs

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Degree programmes starting in spring 009

CERTIfICATEs . finnish upper secondary education and finnish matriculation examination

gEnERAl ADmIssIOn CRITERIA

. vocational upper secondary diploma/higher vocational diploma/vocational qualification in adult education

gEnERAl ADmIssIOn CRITERIA

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