University of Helsinki - FINLAND
Part of the MAUI-Utrecht Network Exchange Program
(all photos provided by the University of Helsinki)
The Partnership
This
program is part of the MAUI-Utrecht Network Exchangeand 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 late February/early March. Spring semester
placements may be available after the deadline: contact your Study
Abroad Coordinator.
The University-UNIVERSITY OF HELSINKI, FINLAND
The City
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.
Location
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.
Details & Information:
| Full name of university | University of Helsinki |
| Number of MAUI students you can accept during 2012/2013 (indicate total number of semesters) |
2 for academic year or 4 semester students. |
| 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 | No |
| Areas
of study not open for MAUI students |
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| Utrecht
Network contact person (name, full address, phone/fax/email) |
Markus Laitinen |
| Contact person for incoming students (name, full address, phone/fax/e-mail) | Tuula
Hellstedt Student Exchange Co-ordinator International Exchange Services POB 3 (Fabianinkatu 33) FI-00014 University of Helsinki tel. +358-9-191 22177, fax +358-9-191 22176 e-mail for co-ordinators: 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 2012 |
| Academic calendar | Academic year August, 2012 - July 2013 |
| Examination period(s) | No examination period. |
| Orientation session(s) for incoming students | In autumn semester in turn of the months of August and September. |
| ECTS available (list all fields) | Yes |
| Application deadline(s) for admission | May 15, 2012 for autmn semester 2012 or academicy year 2012/13 |
| Application material on the web site or being mailed | On website www.helsinki.fi/exchange |
| Course registration deadline(s) | Usually during orientation |
| Language requirements | English as native language or TOEFL score 80-93 (IBT) 213-237 CBT. |
| Language test certificate requirements | If English is not applicant’s native language, language certificate is required (see requirement on website www.helsinki.fi/exchange) |
| 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 holders to work 25 hours a week. There are very few jobs offered and most jobs require skills in Finnish or Swedish language. The University of Helsinki however requires incoming exchange students to complete at least 20 Finnish credits / semester during the exchange period (a total of 30 credits is the full-time workload for one semester). |
| Housing assistance | Due to the difficult housing situation, the University of Helsinki can’t guarantee housing. |
| Housing options | Student dormitories and Student Residence Halls. |
| Housing application deadline(s) | As soon as possible, but at the latest May 15 or October 15 |
| Cost
estimates per month (in EURO) Housing Meals Books Local Transportation Health Insurance |
650-900 EUR/ month |
| Additional fees to pay | Exchange students can choose if they pay the Student Union (HYY) membership fee. By paying the fee, students will receive a lot of benefits as members of the Student Union (for example student discounts, Lyyra Card, Student Health Services etc.). In 2011-12 the fee for academic year is 89 EUR and for semester 46 EUR. |
| 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 | Basic Finnish language and Swedish language courses are offered during the semester for exchange students. |
| 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 17, 2012 |
How to Apply/Application Process
You must be nominated by your Study Abroad Coordinator. Please check with your home university coordinator for deadlines, availability, & 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.