University of Helsinki, Finland
MAUI-Utrecht Network Exchange Program
This program is part of the MAUI-Utrecht Exchange and is open to students from member institutions only. Interested students should contact their local study abroad coordinator regarding the application/placement process and for additional information. Application deadlines for all MAUI-Utrecht programs, including fall semester, winter semester, or academic year abroad, is in February. Spring semester placements may be available after the deadline: contact the Study Abroad Coordinator.
About the City and the University
Helsinki,
the capital of Finland, is situated on the south coast of the country
on the Bay of Finland. It was founded in 1550 by King Gustav Vasa
of Sweden. Fires destroyed the old wooden town many times, but it
was always rebuilt. The capital was officially changed from Turku
to Helsinki in 1812, and the university was moved to the new capital
in 1827, Helsinki quickly became the cultural and intellectual centre
of Finland. Its harbour and location bolstered trade and made Helsinki
an important city in the Baltic region. Today, Helsinki and the
neighbouring cities of Espoo and Vantaa are home to a sixth of the
Finnish population, or nearly a million people. The capital offers
the cultural, educational and entertainment necessities of student
life in beautiful natural surroundings, as the Helsinki metropolitan
area is regarded as one of the greenest cityscapes in the world.
| Full name of university | University of Helsinki |
| Number of MAUI students you can accept during 2008/2009 (indicate total number of semesters) |
4 |
| Areas of study open for MAUI students (list explicitly) | All areas |
| Areas
of study not open for MAUI students |
None |
| Areas of study restricted to prior bilateral agreements between the exchanging departments or faculties | |
| Utrecht
Network contact person (name, full address, phone/fax/email) |
Markus Laitinen Head of International Affairs POB 33 (Yliopistonkatu 4) Fin-00014 University of Helsinki tel. +358-9-191 22605 fax. +358-9-191 23077 e-mail: markus.laitinen@helsinki.fi |
| Contact person for incoming students (name, full address, phone/fax/e-mail) | Tuula
Hellstedt Student Exchange Coordinator International Student Services POB 3 (Fabianinkatu 33) FI-00014 University of Helsinki tel. +358-9-191 22177, fax +358-9-191 22176 e-mail for coordinators: tuula.hellstedt@helsinki.fi e-mail for students: studentexchange@helsinki.fi |
| General web site of the university | www.helsinki.fi/university |
| Web site of the international office/information web site for incoming students | www.helsinki.fi/exchange Updated version will be available March 2008 |
| Academic calendar | Academic year August, 2008 - July 2009 |
| Examination period(s) | No special examination period. The students can take faculty exams every month. |
| Orientation session(s) for incoming students | Dates Orientation Course: August 26-29, 2008 and January 7-12, 2009 (preliminary dates, subject to change). Dates will be confirmed later, see website www.helsinki.fi/exchange in March 2008 and also on website www.helsinki.fi/orientation . Orientation Course includes 10 hours of course sessions, 12 hours of tutor group meetings and 2-4 hours of faculty/department presentations. Student receive 2 credits for the course. |
| ECTS available (list all fields) | Yes |
| Application deadline(s) for admission | May 15, 2008 for fall semester 2008 or for academic year 2008-2009. |
| Application material on the web site or being mailed | Application material on website www.helsinki.fi/exchange including the on-line application form. 2 copies of the printed Application Information will be sent to the co-ordinators (N.b. More information on website). |
| Course registration deadline(s) | Varies from course to course. |
| Language requirements | English as native language or TOEFL score 79/80-92/93 (IBT) 213-237 CBT |
| Language test certificate requirements | Yes if English is not a native language |
| Preparatory language course for incoming students | No |
| Courses taught in English | Yes www.helsinki.fi/english/courses/ |
| Internships available | No |
| Student employment | It is allowed for international student/student visa holder to work 25 hours a week. There are very few jobs offered. Most jobs require skills in Finnish or Swedish language |
| Housing assistance | Yes. Housing application is included in the on-line Application Form for Exchange Students (available on website in March, www.helsinki.fi/exchange) |
| Housing options | Student dormitories and Student Residence Halls. Dormitories: flats with 3-8 rooms (every student has a single room) with shared kitchen and bath. Residence Halls: One-room studio-type flats with kitchen and bath. See website www.helsinki.fi/exchange |
| Housing application deadline(s) | May 15 for autumn semester or academic year November 1 for spring semester Late applications will not be considered. |
| Cost
estimates per month (in EURO) Housing Meals Books Local Transportation Health Insurance |
Total
Living costs: 650 EUR - 900 EUR/month (including housing, meals,
transportation, books) Housing costs are 280 EUR - 500 EUR/month Deposit for housing 300-500 EUR (refundable) |
| Additional fees to pay | |
| Comparable health insurance coverage from abroad allowed/not allowed | The University of Helsinki does strongly recommend that all students have an insurance policy, either from home country or taken in Finland.The University of Helsinki does not offer insurance policies for the students. |
| Health facilities at the university | Student health care by Finnish Student Health Care Centre. Please note this health care functions during weekdays between 8 am and 4 pm, and it is not an insurance. |
| Other relevant information | Pick-up Service available for incoming exchange students on the arrival dates. |
| Last update of this information | January 2008 |