University of Helsinki, Finland
MAUI-Utrecht Network Exchange Program
This program is part of the MAUI-Utrecht Network 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 Network 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 2010/2011 (indicate total number of semesters) |
2 students for academic year (September-May) or 4 students for semesters (September-December or January-May) |
| Areas of study open for MAUI students (list explicitly) | All areas |
| Areas of study restricted to prior bilateral agreements between the exchanging departments or faculties | - |
| Areas
of study not open for MAUI students |
No |
| 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 Mobility 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 is available from March 2010 |
| Academic calendar | Academic year August, 2010 - July 2011 |
| Examination period(s) | No special examination period. The students can take faculty exams every month. |
| Orientation session(s) for incoming students | Dates Orientation Course: September 2-7, 2010 and in January dates to be announced later on website www.helsinki.fi/exchange in March 2010 and also on website www.helsinki.fi/orientation . Orientation Course includes 6 hours of course sessions, 12 hours of tutor group meetings and 4-6 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, 2010 for fall semester 2010 or for academic year 2010-2011. |
| Application material on the web site or being mailed | Application material on website www.helsinki.fi/exchange including the on-line application form. A couple of 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 80-93 (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 | 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, 2010 for fall semester 2010 or for academic year 2010-2011. |
| Cost
estimates per month (in EURO) Housing Meals Books Local Transportation Health Insurance |
650-900 EUR/ month |
| Additional fees to pay | |
| Comparable health insurance coverage from abroad allowed/not allowed | The Finnish Immigration Service requires an insurance policy when the student applies for residence permit. More information on the website of Finnish Immigration Service www.migri.fi (Students’ Health Care). |
| 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. |
| Summer courses available? If so, please list | Helsinki Summer School arranges 3 week courses in August. These courses are not included in exchanges. Courses are fee-paid courses. More information on website http://www.helsinki.fi/summerschool/ |
| Last update of this information | January 14, 2010 |
How to Apply/Application Process: Please check with your home university advisor for deadlines & application procedures for this program. If you are a UMSL student who would like to apply, please visit the Study Abroad Application Deadlines & Procedures page.