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TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCING EDUNATION ................................................................................................. 4

WHY FINLAND ....................................................................................................................... 5

COSTS OF LIVING ....................................................................................................................... 5

STUDY DESTINATIONS ......................................................................................................... 6

MEET OUR UNIVERSITIES .................................................................................................... 7

GENERAL INFORMATION FOR STUDYING IN FINLAND .................................................................... 8UNIVERSITY,UNIVERSITYOFTECHNOLOGY,ANDUNIVERSITYOFAPPLIEDSCIENCES...............................................8LANGUAGEREQUIREMENT............................................................................................................................8ARCADA UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES ................................................................. 9BASICINFORMATION....................................................................................................................................9PROGRAMS................................................................................................................................................9ADMISSIONREQUIREMENTS..........................................................................................................................9SCHOLARSHIP...........................................................................................................................................10HÄME UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES .................................................................... 11BASICINFORMATION..................................................................................................................................11PROGRAMS..............................................................................................................................................11ADMISSIONREQUIREMENTS........................................................................................................................11SCHOLARSHIP...........................................................................................................................................12HELSINKI SCHOOL OF BUSINESS / UNIVERSITY OF NORTHAMPTON ......................... 13BASICINFORMATION..................................................................................................................................13PROGRAMS..............................................................................................................................................13WHOCANAPPLY.......................................................................................................................................14ADMISSIONREQUIREMENTS........................................................................................................................14KAJAANI UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES ............................................................... 17BASICINFORMATION..................................................................................................................................17PROGRAMS..............................................................................................................................................17ADMISSIONREQUIREMENTS........................................................................................................................17SCHOLARSHIP...........................................................................................................................................18LAPPEENRANTA UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY .......................................................... 19BASICINFORMATION..................................................................................................................................19PROGRAMS..............................................................................................................................................19ADMISSIONREQUIREMENTS........................................................................................................................21SCHOLARSHIP...........................................................................................................................................22SATAKUNTA UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES ........................................................ 24BASICINFORMATION..................................................................................................................................24PROGRAMS..............................................................................................................................................24ADMISSIONREQUIREMENTS........................................................................................................................24SCHOLARSHIP...........................................................................................................................................25

WHO CAN APPLY AND HOW TO APPLY .......................................................................... 27

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VISA AND RESIDENCE PERMIT ......................................................................................... 28

VISA FOR SHORT-TERM STAYS UP TO 90 DAYS ..................................................................... 28REQUIREDDOCUMENT...............................................................................................................................28STUDENT RESIDENCE PERMIT ................................................................................................... 29REQUIREDDOCUMENT...............................................................................................................................29APPLICATIONINSTRUCTION.........................................................................................................................29WORKINGINFINLAND...............................................................................................................................30SPOUSALVISA..........................................................................................................................................30

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INTRODUCING EDUNATION

Edunation is revolutionizing the way to recruit international students to Finland. We gather together

the best universities in Finland under one website making it easier for students to apply. Our

application system is faster and more flexible compared to the traditional way to apply to Finnish

universities. We also offer our students connections to work life and internship opportunities.

Our agenda is to bring 150,000 paying degree students from non-EU/EEA countries to Finland by

2020.

WHY FINLAND

Finnish education is ranked high internationally, but there are also other areas that Finland ranks

well in. Clean air and green nature, safety, good standards of living, and we are also one of the

best non-native English speaking countries in the world. More than that, we are also quite

innovative.

COSTS OF LIVING

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STUDY DESTINATIONS

In Finland, students choose the universities according to their preferences of the study program,

the city, and the student life they picture themselves having in the area. Edunation’s current partner

universities are located across the country in different cities, each with its own distinct features.

Helsinki

§ The capital and the biggest city in Finland

Kajaani

§ A great place to see the northern lights § The area is famed for its unsullied forests, including

nature protection area Talaskangas

Lappeenranta

§ Situated on the shore of the lake Saimaa – the largest lake in Finland, best place to see Saimaa ringed seals, one of the rarest seals in the world

Rauma

§ Finland’s third oldest town § There are two UNESCO World Heritage Sites in

Rauma: Old Rauma, an old Nordic wooden town, and Sammallahdenmäki, the first prehistoric archaelogical site in Finland

Pori

§ Coastal town near the most famous beach in Finland and the home of the biggest Jazz festival in Europe

Valkeakoski

§ Large number of internationally known companies situated in the area, such as UPM, Metso Paper, Bemis, Anpap and Peterson Packaging

Hämeenlinna

§ The famous medieval Häme Castle was built in the 13th

century

§ Good railway connections to cities in Finland

Riihimäki

§ Excellent transport links on the Helsinki–Tampere axis

§ A scientific survey (2010) showed Riihimäki had the smallest ecological footprint of all the

Finnish communities examined

MEET OUR UNIVERSITIES

UNIVERSITY LOCATION SEMESTER

DATES APPLICATION

DEADLINE BACHELOR’S PROGRAMS

MASTER’S PROGRAMS

PRICE (EUROS)

SCHOLARSHIP SUMMER SCHOOL

Arcada University of

Applied Sciences

Helsinki

Autumn Aug – Dec

Spring Jan – May

Apr 30, 2018 2 3

B: 6,000/year

M: 4,500/year

B: Yes M: No

Häme University of

Applied Sciences

Valkeakoski, Hämeenlinna & Riihimäki

Autumn Aug – Dec

Spring Jan – May

Apr 29, 2018 4 - B: 8,700/year B: Yes

Helsinki School of Business

(HELBUS)

Helsinki

Autumn Sep – Dec

Spring Jan – May

Any time of the year 1 1

B: 9,410/year

M: 15,000/year

B: No M: No

Program: Jul 16 –Aug 12,

2018 Application till May 31, 2018

Kajaani University of

Applied Sciences

Kajaani

Autumn Aug – Dec

Spring Jan – May

June 15, 2018 4 - B: 6,000/year B: Yes

Lappeenranta University

of Technology Lappeenranta

Autumn Aug – Dec

Spring Jan – May

May 31, 2018 - 17 M: 10,000/year M: Yes

Program: Jul 16, 2018

Application till Apr 20, 2018

Satakunta University of

Applied Sciences

Pori & Rauma

Autumn Aug – Dec

Spring Jan – May

Mar 28, 2018 Pori: 1 Rauma: 4

Pori: 2 Rauma: 1

B: 7,000/year

M: 8,000/year

B: Yes M: Yes

GENERAL INFORMATION FOR STUDYING IN FINLAND

UNIVERSITY, UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, AND UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES

You might have noticed that in the Finnish higher education system, there are universities and universities of technology, and universities of applied sciences. The difference lies in the purpose and goal. For more research and academic-oriented purposes, students choose to study at a university or university of technology, depending on their chosen field. Studying at a university of applied sciences provides students with more practical oriented projects and connections to worklife. Needless to say, all are equally good.

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT

Some universities require language certificate. The language certificate must be valid during the application period. The Pearson test of English, IELTS and TOEFL certificates are valid for two years. There are no limitations on the period of validity of the other certificates.

A TOEFL test score will only be accepted if it has been directly submitted from the TOEFL Educational Testing Service (ETS). Edunation’s TOEFL code is C046.

For IELTS and Cambridge English exams, please provide Edunation with the candidate’s ID number and secret number.

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ARCADA UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES

BASIC INFORMATION

§ Located in Helsinki, the capital of Finland. § Ranked as the best university of applied sciences in Finland (2017 & 2016) § Ranked as the most international university of applied sciences in relation to its size. The

school has over 90 partner universities around the world. § Modern campus with state-of-the art facilities in the middle of Helsinki. § A state-recognized university of applied sciences § Promotes sustainable development in all its activities, in accordance with Finland's Social

Association for Sustainable Development § Audited by The Finnish Education Evaluation Council (FINEEC) § Possibility to apply for a scholarship

PROGRAMS

Bachelor’s degree

§ Business Administration in International Business § Engineering in Materials Processing Technology

Master’s degree

§ Engineering in Big Data Analysis § Business Administration in International Business Management § Engineering in Real Estate Energy

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

For all degree programs

§ Proof of educational background o For bachelor’s degree: a copy of the final/official secondary school certificate or

vocational qualification o For master’s degree: bachelor’s degree certificate from a related field

§ Proof of nationality o Copy of passport ID page

§ Proof of English proficiency: at least one of these tests o IELTS: 6.0 o TOEFL iBT: 79 o Pearson test of English (PTE) Academic: 51 o Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE): C o Cambridge English: Advanced English (CAE): C1

Note: The language certificate must be valid during the application period. The Pearson test of English (PTE), IELTS and TOEFL certificates are valid for two years. There are no limitations on the period of validity of the other certificates. A TOEFL test score will only be accepted if it has been directly submitted from the TOEFL Educational Testing Service (ETS). Edunation’s TOEFL code is C046.

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A language test is not required if English was the language of instruction in your secondary level education institution (high school) or your bachelor's degree has been completed in English. If this is the case, you need to have proof of it in written form, signed by the prior institution.

SAT or GMAT/GRE Test score

§ For bachelor’s degree: SAT Test with a total score of 1100. o minimum score of 500 in Reading, Writing and Language Test o minimum score of 500 in Math Test o (Note: the minimum is 550 if you are applying for the program in Materials

Processing Technology.) § For master’s degree:

o International Business: GMAT Test with a minimum score of 450 o Big Data Analytics and Real Estate Energy: GRE Test with a minimum score of

150 in Quantitative Reasoning and Verbal Reasoning, and a minimum of 4 in Analytical Writing

Additional requirements for master’s degree programs

§ Employment certificate (minimum 3-year work experience in a relevant field) § A motivation letter (for master's degree in Real Estate Energy)

o One page long (A4 page format) o Describe why you're interested in studying in Finland, why you chose a particular

degree, what your future goals are, etc.

Note: All documents need to be translated to either Finnish, Swedish or English, if the original document is in neither of those languages. The translations need to be signed and stamped by the translator.

SCHOLARSHIP

To whom: bachelor’s level

Amount: The scholarship covers a maximum of 50% of the tuition fee

Conditions: Based on his or her study achievements, the paying student can be granted a scholarship from his or her second year. To be eligible for a scholarship, the student needs to complete a minimum 55 ECTS credits during the academic year

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HÄME UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES

BASIC INFORMATION

§ The school focuses on industry cooperation and graduates have one of the highest employment rates in Finland.

§ The first ever higher education institution in Finland to receive the highest status “advanced” for its quality system

§ Audited by The Finnish Education Evaluation Council (FINEEC) § A member of FUAS, the Federation of Applied Sciences, which is a strategic alliance

formed by Häme, Lahti and Laurea Universities of Applied Sciences § Possibility to apply for a scholarship

PROGRAMS

Bachelor’s degrees

Valkeakoski campus

§ International Business § Electrical and Automation Engineering

Hämeenlinna campus

§ Construction Engineering

Riihimäki campus

§ Mechanical Engineering and Production Technology


§ Proof of educational background o A copy of the final/ official secondary school certificate or vocational qualification

that provides eligibility for higher education studies in the awarding country o Transcript of records both in the original language and in English

Note: Original copies must be shown when arriving in Finland.


§ SAT Test score o For degree programs in Engineering, SAT Test score is required (minimum score

of 400 from Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, and 400 from Mathematics. o For degree programs in International Business, participation in an online exam is

required. You will be invited for the exam after you have submitted your application and if you meet the minimum requirements.

Note: All documents need to be translated to English, if the original document is not in English. The translations need to be signed and stamped by the translator

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SCHOLARSHIP

To whom: Bachelor’s level

Amount: The scholarship covers 45% of the tuition fee

Conditions: HAMK will offer you a scholarship of 45% of your annual tuition fee if your studies have progressed according to the schedule below.

In order to receive the scholarship, you need to complete:

• 27 ECTS credits in the first academic semester (August – December) • 55 ECTS credits in each academic year (August – July)

The scholarship will be granted annually after the student has fulfilled the conditions for the scholarship. The scholarship can be granted at the earliest after studying for one semester.

The maximum duration of the scholarships is the estimated studying time:

• 3,5 years in the Bachelor of Business Administration program • 4 years in the Bachelor of Engineering degree programs

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HELSINKI SCHOOL OF BUSINESS / UNIVERSITY OF NORTHAMPTON

BASIC INFORMATION

§ A private university located in Helsinki § Degrees are awarded by University of Northampton (UON), which is among the top 100

best universities in the UK § UON was shortlisted for the third year in a row in the “Business School of the Year”

category of the Times Higher Education (THE) Awards (2015) § Received accreditation from Pearson, the largest accrediting organization in the UK (2015) § 91% of students were satisfied with the quality of the program § 95% employability rate § UON was awarded Gold (the highest possible mark) in the Government’s Teaching

Excellence Framework (TEF) in 2017 § UON was awarded Social Enterprise Gold Mark in 2017

PROGRAMS

Bachelor’s degree

§ Business and Management (BA Hons)

Master’s degree

§ Masters of Business Administration (MBA)

TOP-UP program leading to Bachelor of Arts in Business Management

§ If you have two years of business studies behind, finish the last year at HELBUS, and earn a degree from University of Northampton.

HELBUS Summer School

Are you interested in entrepreneurship, improving your English skills and discovering Helsinki and Finland? Join the HELBUS Helsinki School of Business Summer School!

§ Academic program During your summer business school in Helsinki, you will participate in academic courses in two subjects: Entrepreneurship and English. o Entrepreneurship course

The course provides an introduction to entrepreneurship, from identifying a business opportunity to writing a business plan.

o Business Communications in English The course focuses on essential English communication and pitching skills and terminology for start-ups and other businesses. The workload is equivalent to 4 ECTS units.

§ Optional program During your free time, you will have the opportunity to participate in many extracurricular activities such as corporate visits and summer events in the city.

§ Airport pickup Airport pick up will be arranged to take you to your accommodation upon arrival.

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§ Accommodation We will assist you in accommodation arrangement near the center. The cost for apartments in Helsinki city center is about 700€. It will mostly be a shared apartment.

§ Fee The price for the summer school is 4,900 € including VAT. Meals and accommodation are not included.

WHO CAN APPLY

Bachelor’s degree program

If you are a citizen of a non-EU or EEA country, who does not have a residence permit in Finland, you can apply to a full-time program only if you fulfill the requirements for student residence permit of Finnish Immigration Service (Migri). Thus, you should have one of the following justifications for Migri:

§ completed other degree at university level after high school, for example in a different field, and aim to complement your existing qualifications with business and management studies need further training relating to work done in your country of departure

§ have Finnish ancestry

This restriction has to do with the Law of Foreigners and Finnish Immigration Service policy on student residence permits.

However, if you do fulfill any of the above conditions and qualify for a residence permit, you are welcome to apply for a September start throughout the year if you meet the entry requirements below. If you do not qualify for residence permit, we are unfortunately unable to consider your application to the full-time program.

TOP-UP program

In order to be eligible for the third year TOP-UP program, you need to have completed two years of bachelor level studies in business at a university.

Master’s degree program

You are eligible to apply to the MBA program, if you have graduated (or are about to graduate) from an undergraduate degree in business and management. Degree holders of other disciplines may apply, if they can demonstrate a passion and interest in business and management in their Motivation Letter and CV. As this MBA is designated as�pre-experience,” executive-level job experience is not mandatory.


Anyone who is at least 18 years old, with a strong interest in entrepreneurship, improving English skills and discovering Helsinki and Finland can apply. All courses are taught in English, and good English language skills are needed to follow lectures. No tests are required.


Bachelor’s degree

§ Proof of educational background

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o Copy of the secondary school certificate o Bachelor’s degree certificate from any field o Transcript of records

§ Proof of nationality: one of the following o Copy of passport ID page

§ Proof of English proficiency: at least one of these tests o IELTS: 6.0 with no section below 5.5 o TOEFL iBT: 80 o PTE academic: 54 o Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE): C o Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): C o Cambridge CPE and CAE (test taken after Jan 2015): 169

Note: A language test is not required if you are a citizen of US, UK, Canada, Australia or New Zealand.

§ Personal statement o The statement must clearly justify why you would be a suitable candidate for your

chosen program, and what motivated you to apply. Max 4000 characters. § Academic reference letter

o A professional reference letter is also recommended.

TOP-UP program leading to Bachelor of Arts in Business Management

§ Proof of educational background o A copy of the secondary school certificate o Transcript of records from a university with 2 years of business studies

§ Proof of nationality: o Copy of passport ID page

§ Proof of English proficiency: at least one of these tests o IELTS: 6.0 with no section below 5.5 o TOEFL iBT: 80 o PTE academic: 54 o Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE): C o Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): C o Cambridge CPE and CAE (test taken after Jan 2015): 169

Master’s degree

§ Proof of educational background o Bachelor’s degree certificate in business and management or in another

discipline with strong and demonstrated interest in business and/or entrepreneurship

o Transcript of records § Proof of nationality:

o Copy of passport ID page § Proof of English proficiency: at least one of these tests

o IELTS: 6.5 o TOEFL iBT: 90 o PTE academic: 61 o Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE): C o Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): C

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o Cambridge CPE and CAE (test taken after Jan 2015): 176 § Personal statement

o The statement must clearly justify why you would be a suitable candidate for your chosen program, and what motivated you to apply. Max 4000 characters.

§ Academic reference letter o A professional reference letter is also recommended.

§ CV (if you are applying for a master’s degree and your bachelor’s is not from the field of business)



§ Motivational letter (250 words) § A copy of passport ID page § At least 18 years old

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KAJAANI UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES

BASIC INFORMATION

§ In top two universities of applied sciences in Finland for three years running, according to the Ministry of Education and Culture

§ State of the art facilities for e-sports and VR studies. § Among the first educational establishments in Europe to be accepted to the world famous

German game engine manufacturer, Crytek GmbH’s, VR First program § A state-recognized university of applied sciences § Audited by The Finnish Education Evaluation Council (FINEEC) § Possibility to apply for a scholarship

PROGRAMS

Bachelor’s degree

§ Business Administration in International Business § Sport Studies in Sport and Leisure Management § Hospitality Management in Adventure Tourism § eSports Business


§ Proof of educational background o A copy of the final / official secondary school certificate or vocational qualification

that provides eligibility for higher education studies in the awarding country o Transcript of records both in the original language and in English with an average

or above average GPA § Proof of nationality: one of the following


o IELTS: 5.5 o TOEFL iBT: 46 o TOEFL pBT: 520 o TOEFL cBT: 192 o PTE academic: 43 o Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): C

Note: Language test is not required if secondary level education has been completed in native English-speaking countries (USA, UK, Ireland, Australia, Canada, or New Zealand) or in an international school where all teaching has been organized in English.

§ A motivational letter § 5-minute video showcasing the applicant’s motivation and language skills § For the degree program in Sports and Leisure Management you will be asked to submit

an additional video that includes sports test. Instructions for the video will be given after we have received your application.

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SCHOLARSHIP

To whom: Bachelor’s level

Amount: 3000 euros / academic year

Conditions: The students will be able to apply for a scholarship from their second year onwards, provided that they accomplish a minimum of 55 credits per academic year. The scholarships are allocated by application only.

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LAPPEENRANTA UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY

BASIC INFORMATION

§ Regarded as one of the best universities in business-technology cooperation in Finland § Entrepreneurial focus. Investment fund Green Campus innovations supports LUT’s

research based start-ups § Regarded as one of the world’s 20 most promising and rapidly developing challenger

universities § Focused on clean technology and sustainable technologies. § Has been awarded ASIIN accreditation and EUR-ACE and Euro-Inf® quality labels for 20

programs in the field of technology § Has received a prestigious accreditation from the European Foundation for Management

Development (EFMD) § The Master's in International Marketing Management (MIMM) program was awarded five-

year accreditation at the EPAS board meeting in 2012 § A state-recognized university § Audited by The Finnish Education Evaluation Council (FINEEC) § Possibility to apply for a scholarship

PROGRAMS

Master’s degree

§ Business Administration o International Marketing Management o Strategic Finance and Business Analytics o Strategy, Innovation and Sustainability o Supply Management

§ Chemical Engineering o Chemical Engineering and Water Treatment o Biorefineries

§ Computational Engineering and Technical Physics § Electrical Engineering § Energy Technology

o Energy Systems § Environmental Engineering

o Circular Economy o Sustainability Science and Solutions

§ Industrial Engineering and Management o Business Analytics o Global Management of Innovation and Technology

§ Software Engineering and Digital Transformation § Mechanical Engineering

o Mechatronic System Design o Sustainable Production in Mechanical Engineering o Welded Metal Structures

LUT Summer School

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LUT Summer School is the perfect program for students who wish to study and gain an in-depth understanding of contemporary, relevant topics in business and technology, while also experiencing the beauty of Finland in the summer!

The program lasts from 1 to 4 weeks, depending on the student’s choice, and offers bachelor and master level courses in the field of business and technology. The student can take a single module or combine modules, provided that the schedules do not overlap and the prerequisites for attendance are met.

§ Fees The tuition fee includes course material, 1 lunch/day and social activities. Tuition is offered free of charge for LUT degree students. The students have to cover the cost for social activities if they want to attend social events. Cost for social activities is EUR 139 for 1 - 2 weeks, or EUR 199 for 3 - 4 weeks. The cost does not include lunch at the university during the lectures.

Length 1 week 2 weeks 3-4 weeks

Tuition* EUR 695 EUR 795 EUR 995

Accommodation EUR 400 EUR 400 EUR 500

*Students from LUT partner universities get EUR 100 discount from the tuition price listed. Please see Edunation website for the list of partner universities.

§ Fee for the trip to St. Petersburg, Russia Students who wish to take part in the extracurricular visit to St. Petersburg have two options, both separately self-financed: o complementary part of the course "Doing Business in Russia", 27-29 July 2018, cost

EUR 470. o weekend trip with organized cultural program, 27-29 July 2018, cost EUR 430.

§ Cancellation You should notify the LUT Summer School staff if you wish to cancel your participation. The LUT Summer School fee is refundable if you withdraw your application by 31 May 2018. The LUT Summer School will retain a document processing fee of EUR 50.

LUT Winter School

LUT Winter School is a program, spanning over a bit less than two months during the wintertime. It is the ideal program if you are looking to experience high-quality education on a beautiful campus in Lappeenranta in the winter.

You will have an opportunity to learn and think about the relationship between economy, technology, and culture while also increasing your intercultural competence. And all the while exploring the breathtaking scenery of Finnish winter!

This academic program offers both period-long and intensive courses. All courses are designed for business and technology students, who are either completing their bachelor’s or doing their master’s degree.

§ Fees

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The LUT Winter School fee is composed of tuition and accommodation fees.

Course package Business and Management

Studies

Intensive courses

1 week

Intensive courses

2 weeks

Tuition* EUR 795 EUR 395 EUR 495

Accommodation EUR 700 EUR 500 EUR 500

Tuition fees include course material and 1 lunch/day. Accommodation fees include a furnished single room in shared apartments (2-3 rooms per apartment, shared bathroom/shower and kitchen. Note, there are no pillows/blankets in the rooms) in the Lappeenranta Student Housing Foundation LOAS. Each student will be provided with university accommodation. If you wish to have any other form of accommodation, you will need to arrange for yourself. For LUT students, tuition is offered free of charge. Meals and accommodation are not included.


Master’s degree

§ Proof of educational background o Bachelor’s degree certificate o Transcript of Records with a minimum score of 3.5 on the scale of 1.0-5.0

Note: Copies for the educational documents have to be officially certified. Whenever the degree has been completed in a certain country, there may be country-specific requirements for document certification involved.


§ Proof of English proficiency: at least one of these tests o IELTS: 6.0 o TOEFL iBT: 80 o TOEFL pBT: 550 o TOEFL cBT: 213 o Revised TOEFL Paper-delivered Test: 60 o PTE academic: 54 o Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): C

Note: Language test is not required if bachelor’s level degree has been completed in English in an EU/EEA country, Australia, Canada, New Zealand or the USA.

§ GMAT or GRE Test o For the following programs, you need to have either:

(1) GMAT: Total score 550 OR (2) GRE General: Verbal Reasoning 152 / Quantitative Reasoning 152 / Analytical Writing 3.0

§ Business Analytics § Global Management of Innovation and Technology (GMIT)

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§ International Marketing Management (MIMM) § Software Engineering and Digital Transformation § Strategy, Innovation and Sustainability (MSIS) § Strategic Finance and Business Analytics (MSF) § Supply Management (MSM)

o For the following programs, you need to have either: (1) GRE Physics: Scaled score 560 OR (2) GRE Physics: Verbal Reasoning 140 / Quantitative Reasoning 147 / Analytical Writing 3.0

§ Biorefineries § Chemical Engineering and Water Treatment § Electrical Engineering § Energy Systems § Mechatronic System Design § Sustainability Science and Solutions § Circular Economy § Sustainable Production in Mechanical Engineering § Welded Metal Structures

o For Computational Engineering and Technical Physics, you need to have either: (1) GRE Physics: Scaled score 560 OR (2) GRE Physics: Verbal Reasoning 140 / Quantitative Reasoning 147 / Analytical Writing 3.0 OR (3) GRE Mathematics: Scaled score 560 OR (4) GRE Physics: Verbal Reasoning 140 / Quantitative Reasoning 147 / Analytical Writing 3.0


Summer School and Winter School

§ Bachelor's and Master's students in the fields of technology and business. For detailed admission requirements, please check the course descriptions on Edunation website.

§ Fluency in English. All courses are taught in English, and good English language skills are needed to follow lectures. No tests are required.

§ Make sure you meet course prerequisites given in the course descriptions. § Motivation letter (at least 250 words).

SCHOLARSHIP

To whom: Master’s level

Amount: Lappeenranta University of Technology offers three different types of scholarship

50% Tuition Fee Scholarship: This scheme covers 50% of the tuition fees of a 2-year master’s program.

§ 10% of the admitted students who are required to pay tuition fees and who have applied for a scholarship will receive this scholarship

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100% Tuition Fee Scholarship: This scheme covers 100% of the tuition fees of a 2-year master’s program.

§ 60-65% of the admitted students who are required to pay tuition fees and who have applied for a scholarship will receive this scholarship

Full Scholarship: This scheme covers 100% of the tuition fees of a 2-year master’s program and the living costs for €5,600 per year

§ Up to 5% of the admitted students who are required to pay tuition fees and who have applied for a scholarship will receive this scholarship

Conditions: All the students granted with a scholarship are required to study full time i.e. complete a minimum of 55 ECTS credits per year to fulfill the scholarship requirements. The progress for studying will be monitored each semester.

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SATAKUNTA UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES

BASIC INFORMATION

§ SAMK has an ISO 9001:2008 compliant certificate, granted by the DNV Business Assurance Management System Certificate

§ A climate partner of the city of Pori – the aim is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and control climate change

§ In 2016, an international award on safety in seafaring was granted for the project group working in the Seahorse project. SAMK is the only award winner in Northern Europe.

§ A state-recognized university of applied sciences § Audited by The Finnish Education Evaluation Council (FINEEC) § Possibility to apply for a scholarship

PROGRAMS

Pori campus

§ Bachelor’s degree o Tourism*

§ Master’s degree o Health Care in Welfare Technology o Engineering in Welfare Technology

Rauma campus

§ Bachelor’s degree o Marine Technology in Sea Captain o Engineering in Industrial Management (blended learning) o Engineering in Logistics (blended learning) o Business administration in International Business*

§ Master’s degree o Business Administration in Business Management and Entrepreneurship (part-

time)

*Applicants for bachelor degree programs in Tourism and International Business will be invited to an online interview.

Note: Blended learning and part-time studies do not make you eligible to apply for a Finnish residence permit.


For all degree programs

§ Proof of educational background o For bachelor’s degree: a copy of the final / official secondary school certificate or

vocational qualification o For master’s degree: bachelor’s degree certificate o Transcript of Records

§ Proof of nationality

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o IELTS: 5.5 o TOEFL iBT: 46 o TOEFL pBT: 520 o TOEFL cBT: 192 o PTE academic: 43 o Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): C1 o Cambridge English Proficiency (CPE): C

Note: Language test is not required if secondary level education has been completed in a native English-speaking country (USA, UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand) or in an international school where all teaching has been organized in English or if bachelor’s level degree has been completed in English.

§ Other exams: one of the following o Gaokao exam result from 2016 or 2017 that will place you to Tier 2 in your province o SAT test with minimum 500 from both Evidence-Based Reading/Writing and Math

Sections after March 1, 2016 o Adequate result in an online exam:

If you decide to take part in the online exam, submit your application with the required attachments. Afterwards, if you meet the requirements, you will be invited for an online exam.

Additional requirements for master’s degree programs

§ Employment certificate (minimum 3-year work experience in a relevant field)


SCHOLARSHIP

To whom: bachelor’s and master’s levels.

Bachelor’s level

§ a scholarship of 30 % of the tuition fee for 2nd academic year § a scholarship of 50 % of the tuition fee for 3rd academic year § a scholarship of 70 % of tuition fee for the rest of the optimum study time § a graduation grant of 80 % of tuition fee for graduation during the optimum study time

No scholarships are granted for the 1st year of studies. The scholarship can also only be received by applying for it. The criteria for receiving the scholarship are that the student has gained at least 55 ECTS credits for his/her degree per each academic year as present (or 27,5 ECTS credits per semester when applicable). The scholarship is available only for the optimum study time for the degree in question. If the student graduates during the optimum study time, he/she will be paid a graduation grant.

The optimum study times for bachelor�s degrees depend on the scope of the degree in question. In SAMK the optimum study times in relation to the scope of the degree are:

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• 3,5 years for a bachelor�s degree of 210 ECTS credits • 4 years for a bachelor�s degree of 240 ECTS credits • 4,5 years for a bachelor�s degree of 270 ECTS credits

Master’s level

§ a graduation grant of 40% of the tuition fee § a student in a 90 ECTS credits master’s degree program, receives 30% of one

semester’s tuition fee

Conditions: Please see below the conditions for scholarship for bachelor and master levels.

The scholarship is available only for the optimum study time for the degree in question. If the student graduates during the optimum study time, he/she will be paid a graduation grant.

The optimum study times for master’s degrees depend on the scope of the degree in question. In SAMK the optimum study times in relation to the scope of the degree are:

• 1 year for a master’s degree of 60 ECTS credits • 1,5 years for a master’s degree of 90 ECTS credits

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WHO CAN APPLY AND HOW TO APPLY

1. Go to www.edunation.co and choose the university and degree you want to apply for. 2. Fill in Edunation’s online application form and attach required documents. Pay the 100 euros

application fee. 3. Edunation will inform you within 24 hours if you fulfill the minimal requirements. 4. The final acceptance is given by the university and will be given within 1-3 weeks, depending

on each university. You will also be notified by email if you don’t get accepted. 5. After you get accepted, you can start your visa/residence permit application process.

Read more about the application process:

https://www.edunation.co/studyinfinland/studying-in-finland/how-to-apply/

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VISA AND RESIDENCE PERMIT

VISA FOR SHORT-TERM STAYS UP TO 90 DAYS

If you are staying in Finland for less than 90 days, you will need a short-term visa.

Check here to see if you need a visa.

If you do not need a visa to visit Finland, you must still have a valid passport or some other travel document accepted by Finland. It must be valid for at least ninety days after your intended date of departure from the Schengen area. Moreover, the passport (or other travel document) must have been issued no later than ten years ago.

In case you do not need a visa, you can stay in Finland or in the territory of other Schengen state for ninety days in any 180-day period.

REQUIRED DOCUMENT

If you need a visa to enter Finland, apply for a visa from the nearest Finnish embassy. Sometimes Finland may be represented by another Schengen state. In such cases, apply for a visa to Finland from the embassy of that Schengen state.

• The visa application form completed and signed

• One photograph- Include a color photograph from which you are recognizable

• A passport o Make sure your passport is valid for at least three (3) months after the end of your

intended travel and that it has been issued no later than ten (10) years ago.

• Travel insurance o Your travel insurance must be in force for the period of the validity of the applied

visa and cover the entire Schengen area. The minimum coverage of the policy must be EUR 30,000 and the insurance must cover expenses arising from a sudden illness and accident (also the patient�s repatriation) and repatriation expenses in case of death.

• Supporting documents o The required appendices vary by country, contact the embassy to make sure which

ones you need. For summer school students, you have to provide a formal Certificate of Admission. As the Certificate of Admission is only issued on receipt of full payment, we recommend that you apply early and pay in full as soon as possible, as the visa application process may take a few weeks.

• Proof of sufficient financial means o The applicant must have proof of sufficient financial means to cover the duration

and purpose of the stay and the cost of living in the country. A minimum of EUR 30 a day is required in Finland.

• Interview o The embassy may also ask you for a personal interview to find out about the

purpose of your visit.

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• Visa fee o The fee for visa application is 60 euros (2018/Jan).

Please always check with your nearest Finnish embassy for the most updated information regarding to visa application.

STUDENT RESIDENCE PERMIT

If you are staying in Finland for more than 90 days, you need to apply for a Student Residence Permit.

REQUIRED DOCUMENT • Valid passport and a passport photo– The passport must be valid for at least one year

after your arrival to Finland

• The Official admission letter from a Finnish university or UAS. If the letter of acceptance was sent to you via email, include the forwarding email from Studyinfo.fi service / the school in Finland

• Proof of financial resources for the stay (means to support your living, including a

clarification on tuition fee or scholarship, if applicable) o You must have 6,720 € for one year (=560 €/month) as a bank deposit (or

scholarship or grant, if applicable) o A bank statement from your own bank account. Written sponsorships from private

guarantors are not accepted o A certificate of a scholarship granted by an organization, government or an

educational institution. The certificate must indicate the recipient, amount and duration of the scholarship. A bank statement is not necessary if the scholarship fully covers the requirement.

• Valid health insurance o If you are studying in Finland less than two years, you must have a private health

insurance that covers the cost of medical treatment up to 100 000 euros. o If you are studying in Finland for at least two years, you must have a private health

insurance that covers the cost of medical treatment up to 30 000 euros. o The insurance deductible must not exceed 300 euros. o You must have insurance for your entire stay in Finland. Your insurance must be

valid upon entry to Finland. If you intend to study in Finland for one year or longer, take out a one-year insurance policy. Be sure to renew your insurance policy prior to expiry.

• Tuition fee o If you pay your tuition fee before arriving in Finland, please attach documentation

of the paid fee. o If you pay the tuition fee only after arriving in Finland, please attach documentation

of necessary means for paying the tuition fee. You cannot use means reserved for your support to pay the tuition fee.

o If you have been exempted from paying tuition fees or received a scholarship, you have to present a certificate from the educational institution of this.

Note. These documents must be in Finnish, Swedish, or English. Otherwise, you need to get them translated by an authorized translator. Take the original documents with you to the embassy.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTION

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Submit an application for a residence permit online at Enter Finland Services.

Apply for your residence permit abroad, not in Finland.

• Visit a Finnish embassy/consulate in person for identification and fingerprinting. At the website of the Ministry for Foreign Affairs in Finland, you can find all Finnish embassies and consulates. Remember to book an appointment!

• If there is no Finnish diplomatic mission (such as an embassy or consulate) in your country, you need to visit a mission in another country

• Your application will not be processed before you have visited a Finnish embassy

If your application is accepted, a biometric residence permit card will be sent to the Finnish embassy.

It is not possible to collect the card from Finland, and all students must have their residence permit cards before the arrival to Finland.

Visit the website of Finnish Immigration Service for more details on applying for a residence permit for studies.

In addition to the student residence permit, if your stay in Finland lasts for more than a year, you are required to register in the Finnish population system at the Local Register Office.

WORKING IN FINLAND

During your studies

With a student residence permit, you are allowed to work if the work is part of a traineeship required for a degree or is part of a research paper required for the studies. Otherwise, you can work 25 hours a week on average during your studies. The number of working hours is not restricted on a weekly level, which means that you can work periodically during the academic term according to your situation.

During summer and winter holidays when your higher education institution is not offering lectures, you can work freely.

After graduating

When you have completed your studies, you can apply for a temporary residence permit for seeking work for a maximum period of one year. You can start working without delay and after employment, you can apply for a residence permit.

When completing your studies at a Finnish educational institution, you can apply for a temporary residence permit for seeking work for a maximum period of one (1) year. You can start working without delay and after employment you can apply for a residence permit.

SPOUSAL VISA

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When moving to Finland, you are allowed to bring your family members with you. However, family members moving to Finland must have sufficient means of support in order to be issued a residence permit.

If your spouse applies for a residence permit on the basis of family reunification, he or she must have 700 euros per month, i.e. 8,400 euros per year, at his or her disposal. As a student, you need to have 560 euros per month, i.e. 6,720 euros per year, at your disposal. Together you are required to have 1,260 euros per month, i.e. 15,120 euros per year.

You can have the required sum of money on your own accounts or on your joint account. A family member who is moving to Finland together with you can apply for a residence permit at the same time with you or later.

More information can be found on the Finnish Immigration Service page �Moving to Finland to be with a family member�.

The required level of income is a bit higher for spouses of students than students. The income level requirement is based on how much money a person must have at his or her disposal in order to be able to finance his or her stay in Finland. The required income level is lower for students than for other applicants. It is based on the financial aid that Finnish students receive yearly.

Students must have 560 euros per month at their disposal, whereas their spouses are required to have 700 euros per month.

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