Universities in Finland

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1 Universities in Finland Multi-faculty universities Schools of Economics and Business Administration Universities of Technology Art academies 1

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3 Finland values education and training. It is a society where culture and sciences are an integral part not only of economy but of everyday life and wellbeing. Our universities continue to make a crucial contribution to this vision of a good life. Foreword Finland strives to grow as a knowledge society. We have substantially increased investment in research and development in recent years. In 2007, R&D expenditure amounted to 3.5 per cent of the GDP, which put Finland among the top OECD countries. The Government aims to raise the share of R&D expenditure of the GDP to 4 per cent over the next few years. The Finnish innovation system relies on the universities basic research. This remit will be further enhanced in the university reform currently under way. The draft law will further extend the autonomy of universities by giving them an independent legal personality, either as public corporations or as foundations under private law. At the same time, the universities management and decision-making system will be reformed. In the years to come, we will have fewer institutions of higher education with better resources to take charge of their education and research. New institutional structures will be in place by But don t wait until 2012 to make your way here. We have a lot to offer already, as you will find on the next pages. Welcome to Finland! CIMO Communications 3

4 Contents Foreword Aalto University Helsinki School of Economics HSE Aalto University Helsinki University of Technology Aalto University University of Art and Design TAIK Åbo Akademi University Finnish Academy of Fine Arts Hanken School of Economics Lappeenranta University of Technology Tampere University of Technology Theatre Academy Helsinki Sibelius Academy The University of Eastern Finland University of Joensuu The University of Eastern Finland University of Kuopio University of Helsinki University of Jyväskylä University of Lapland University of Oulu University of Tampere University of Turku University of Turku Turku School of Economics (TSE) University of Vaasa by university in 2009 Links and sources of information 4

5 Aalto University Aalto University combines technology, business, and art and design Helsinki School of Economics HSE Leading the way to sustainable future The Helsinki School of Economics is the largest and leading business school in Finland and a globally acknowledged player in management education. We are recognised for our close ties with the business world, our high-quality research and an open, international atmosphere conducive to learning and personal development. HSE has been accredited by all three international organisations that certify business schools: AACBS, AMBA and EQUIS. This Triple Crown accreditation elevates HSE into a category shared by only 30 other universities in the world. HSE offers Bachelor s, Master s and Doctoral degree programmes, as well as international MBA and Executive MBA programmes. Several programmes are conducted entirely in English. Each year, more than 600 new students enter one of HSE s two campuses, the main one located in Helsinki and another in Mikkeli. Thanks to high-quality research and close relations with the business community, we can offer our students an educational experience that blends theory with practice. Our curriculum is enriched by case studies, business projects and visiting faculty from all over the world. Our international students are an integral and important part of the student body. Over the years, HSE has developed an extensive exchange network comprising over 100 partner universities around the world. HSE is also an active member of CEMS, the Community of European Management Schools, and PIM, Partnership in International Management. These networks provide an excellent platform to improve the quality of business education through joint programmes and the benchmarking of best practices. Accounting and Finance Business Technology Economics Languages and Communication Marketing and Management Bachelor s programmes Business Technology Economics Finance International Business, BScBA (Mikkeli Campus) Master s programmes Economics Entrepreneurship Finance Information and Service Management International Business International Business Communication Logistics and Service Economics Marketing In addition, you may take part in CEMS Master s in International Management (CEMS MIM), a European joint degree programme. Founded: 1911 Units in Helsinki and Mikkeli Total number of students: International students: 313 Degree students: 166 Exchange students: 147 Number of graduates Bachelor s degrees: 663 Master s degrees: Doctoral degrees: 24 Website: 5

6 Aalto University is created through a merger between the Helsinki School of Economics, the University of Art and Design Helsinki and the Helsinki University of Technology. Starting in January 2010, the Aalto University opens up a world of opportunity for multidisciplinary education and research. For more information, please see Helsinki University of Technology TKK Architecture Engineering TKK Freedom in Science, Art and Technology The Helsinki University of Technology TKK is the leading university of technology in Finland. A pioneer in the field, our education and research cover all areas of technology, including architecture, important to the Finnish economy. TKK is committed to building a firm foundation of knowledge and expertise to enable the students continuous professional development and to ensure that they meet the requirements of an increasingly international working environment. Our commitment has not gone unnoticed: we have been designated as a University of Excellence both in adult education and in research. While we focus on technology and natural sciences, we keep a close eye on art and design, too; Finnish architectural traditions are maintained and reshaped in our renowned Department of Architecture. TKK offers numerous opportunities for international students on Master s and Doctoral levels. In addition to degree students, TKK welcomes international exchange students and encourages Finnish students to study abroad through a wide international student exchange network. TKK also offers international joint and double degree opportunities in network programmes such as CLUSTER, Nordic Five Tech and T.I.M.E., and through Erasmus Mundus programmes. Approximately international students study at the TKK campus with full access to international student services. As our student, you will also become a member of the best-known Finnish student organisation TKY, the Student Union of Helsinki University of Technology. Master s Programme in Bioinformatics Master s Programme in Communications Engineering Master s Programme in Electrical Engineering Master s Programme in Forest Products Technology Master s Programme in Foundations of Advanced Computing Master s Programme in Geoinformatics Master s Programme in Machine Learning and Data Mining Master s Programme in Micro- and Nanotechnology Master s Programme in Mobile Computing Services and Security Master s Programme in Process Systems Engineering Master s Programme in Real Estate Investment and Finance Master s Programme in Service Management and Engineering Master s Programme in Service Design and Engineering Joint Degree Programmes (Erasmus Mundus): EMMEP Erasmus Mundus Minerals and Environmental Programme NordSecMob Master s Degree Programme in Security and Mobile Computing Space Master Master s Degree Programme in Space Science and Technology Founded in 1849, university status in 1908 Units: TKK is located in Espoo, a city in the Helsinki metropolitan area, about 10 km from the Helsinki city centre Total number of students: ca International students: Degree students: 829 Exchange students: 248 Visiting students: 78 Number of graduates Bachelor s degrees: 137 Master s degrees: 993 (92 intl) Website: 6

7 Aalto University University of Art and Design TAIK The University of Art and Design Helsinki TAIK draws on almost 140 years of history in leading art and design education. We are a unique meeting point for design, media and art, excelling in workshops theory and collaboration with diverse partners. Our more than 30 Bachelor s, Master s and Doctoral programmes range from product and strategic design to fine arts, new media, and film and art education. This makes us one of the largest design universities in the world. An international spirit and the English language are part of our everyday life. Almost 19 per cent of our students come from abroad: TAIK is clearly Finland s most international university. Our leading position in art and design appeals to international researchers and doctoral students. Of our 220 PhD candidates, 18 per cent represent a nationality other than Finnish. Since 1991, over 70 students have gained their doctorates in Arts (DA). Our research is highly versatile, relating to fields of design, art education, visual culture and audiovisual representation, and digital media. We make a tangible contribution to many international networks such as CUMULUS, the International Association of Universities and Colleges of Art, Design and Media. Co-ordinated by TAIK, this is the only global discussion forum for more than 140 universities of art, art education, design and new media. While it is an important player in modern art and design education, CUMULUS also provides an ideal environment for developing models, methods and standards for doctoral education, research and further development. We are also involved in the Nordplus network CIRRUS within the Nordic region and numerous bilateral collaboration agreements with universities all over the world. With 20 member universities, CIRRUS promotes student and teacher exchange as well as other forms of research and project collaboration. International students have good reasons for choosing to study at Helsinki s University of Art and Design: some seek an unforgettable cultural experience, and others are drawn by Finnish design and designers. Students are also attracted by the prospect of working in ambitious projects under tutelage of top-notch professionals from leading Finnish and international companies. The work at TAIK is based on close collaboration with the world s best universities, companies and cultural institutions. Master of Arts Programme in Design for Theatre, Film and Television Master of Arts Programme in Environmental Art Master of Arts Programme in Epedagogy Design Master of Arts Programme in Fashion and Clothing Design Master of Arts Programme in Film and Television Master of Arts Programme in Furniture Design Master of Arts Programme in Graphic Design Master of Arts Programme in Industrial and Strategic Design Master of Arts Programme in New Media Studies Master of Arts Programme in Photography Master of Arts Programme in Sound in New Media Master of Arts Programme in Spatial Design Master of Arts Programme in Textile Art and Design Doctoral Studies in New Media Total number of students: Doctoral students: 201 International students: 364 Degree students: 179 Exchange students: 185 Number of graduates Master s degrees: 195 Doctoral degrees: 9 Website: 7

8 Åbo Akademi University Inspiring International Individual Åbo Akademi University, Finland s only Swedishlanguage multifaculty university, has one of the most international student populations of all Finnish universities. The university is committed to research and research-based education of the highest quality. The university offers undergraduate and postgraduate studies to some students on three campuses. Åbo Akademi University continues to develop and strengthen its role as a research university. To this aim, there are four internal units of excellence, or strong areas of research, which are financed by the Åbo Akademi University Endowment. The university also has two centres of excellence selected by the Academy of Finland: the Åbo Akademi University Process Chemistry Group and the Center of Functional Materials. In addition, the Åbo Akademi University has an acknowledged position at the forefront of research in such areas as biotechnology, computer science, chemical combustion, democratization, human rights, informational and structural biology and psychology. The university benefits from its small size, good student-teacher relations, and strong academic traditions and programmes. To enhance the university s international profile, we have developed a number of international Master s programmes within our key areas of expertise. Åbo Akademi University welcomes students from all over the world through exchange programmes and several bilateral agreements. A working support system for incoming students is a given priority. Åbo Akademi University offers you a unique opportunity to get to know a part of Swedish-speaking Finland. Chemical Engineering Economics and Business Administration Educational Sciences Health Sciences Humanities Information Technologies Law Natural Sciences Pharmacy Psychology Social Sciences Theology Master s Degree Programme in International Human Rights Law Master s Degree Programme in Chemical Engineering Master s Degree Programme in Electronic and Mobile Commerce Master s Degree Programme in Embedded Computing Founded: 1918 Units in Åbo (Turku), Vasa (Vaasa) and Jakobstad (Pietarsaari) Total number of students: International students: 679 Degree students: 208 (Bachelor s and Master s level) Exchange students: 290 Number of graduates Master s degrees: 850 Doctoral degrees: 56 Website: 8

9 Finnish Academy of Fine Arts aexcellence in Fine Arts since 1848 Founded in 1848, the Finnish Academy of Fine Arts is the only institution in Finland providing university-level education in fine arts. It offers a Bachelor s and a Master s in Fine Arts as well as a Doctorate in Fine Arts. The aim is to provide broad theoretical and practical training for those wishing to become practising artists. We offer the following programmes: Moving Image, Painting, Printmaking, Photography, Sculpture, and Site and Situation Specific Arts. The Academy seeks to combine tradition and new developments in contemporary art. Students develop their own work with tutorial and technical assistance according to their individual needs. The Academy boasts a unique line-up of teachers, most of whom are top-ranging artists of both Finnish and international origin. Foreign students comprise 17 per cent of the total number of students. Our recently refurbished premises provide excellent facilities, including an individual studio space. The Academy s three galleries enjoy a high reputation within the fine art community in Finland and give students a chance to show work in a real gallery environment. A small but lively community, the Academy provides ample opportunities for national and international networking for the artists of tomorrow. Fine art Founded: 1848 Units in Helsinki Total number of students: 270 International students: 43 Degree students: 33 Exchange students: 10 Number of graduates: Bachelor s degrees: 53 Master s degrees: 70 Doctoral degrees: 1 Website: 9

10 Hanken School of Economics Economics and Business Administration 100 years of future For the last 100 years, the Hanken School of Economics has shaped the future of many successful leaders. It is one of the oldest leading business schools in the Nordic countries. The School has been awarded two of the most prestigious international accreditations, the EQUIS accreditation in 2000 and the AMBA accreditation in These are proof of Hanken s high quality in teaching, research, internationalisation and corporate interaction. The School excels in finance and statistics, intellectual property law, management and organisation, and service and relationship marketing. Hanken has campuses in Helsinki and Vaasa, with some Bachelor s and Master s degree students and 160 PhD students. The atmosphere at the School is international, already seen in the high number of international students. Another of Hanken s hallmarks is the relationship between teaching and research: research is the foundation of all teaching at the Bachelor s, Master s and Doctoral levels, as well as in Hanken s executive education programmes. This provides the students with unique tools for taking on future challenges. Graduates from Hanken have excellent career prospects, and today Hanken alumni work in leading positions in more than 40 countries worldwide. Master s Degree Programme in Advanced Financial Information Systems Master s Degree Programme in Computational Finance Master s Degree Programme in Corporate Governance Master s Degree Programme in Intellectual Property Law Master s Degree Programme in International Management Master s Degree Programme in Marketing Master s Degree Programme in Real Estate Investment and Finance Master s Degree Programme in Strategic Entrepreneurship and Marketing Master s Degree Studies in Economics Doctoral degrees can be completed in English within all of Hanken s major subjects. Founded: 1909 Units in Helsinki and Vaasa Total number of students: International students: 300 Degree students: 190 Exchange students: 110 per year Number of graduates: 906 Master s degrees: 850 Doctoral degrees: 56 Website: 10

11 Lappeenranta University of Technology Diversity of expertise in technology and business The Lappeenranta University of Technology LUT conducts scientific research and provides academic education. Our compact campus is located by Lake Saimaa and comprises the very best facilities and expertise that Finland has to offer. In providing the latest information and knowledge, we lead the way with top research on technology, business and supporting academic fields. For decades already, the Lappeenranta University of Technology has been ahead of its time, combining two complementary fields of science, technology and business studies. This approach is the fertile ground that produces the new and develops the old. Our areas of strength include the energy, forest and metal cluster, expertise in Russian business and industry, information and communication technology, scientific computing and modelling of industrial processes, strategic management of business and technology and the many other aspects of business studies all fields of great importance in Finland. The Lappeenranta University of Technology works in close co-operation with industry, catering to the needs of both students and business. From the early years of co-operation with the forest industry, our contacts have expanded to a number of diverse industries. Business Technology Technology Management Master s programmes Bioenergy Technology Business and Administration in International Technology and Innovations Management MITIM, double degree Chemical and Process Engineering Electrical Engineering Information Technology Mechanical Engineering New Packaging Solutions Technomathematics and Technical Physics Founded: 1969 Units in Lappeenranta Total number of students: International students: 417 Degree students: 258 Exchange students: 159 Number of graduates Master s degrees: 415 (MSc, Technology), 241 (MSc, Business) Website: 11

12 Tampere University of Technology At the leading edge The Tampere University of Technology TUT conducts scientific research and provides academic education in technology and architecture at Bachelor s, Master s and Doctoral levels. The University works in close collaboration with business life and other areas of society, striving to produce the highest standard of service throughout. TUT has grown rapidly since its foundation in 1965 as an affiliate of the Helsinki University of Technology. We gained full independence in 1972 and are now the second largest University of Technology in Finland with a lively campus of engineering and architecture students. Our leading research fields are signal processingbased technologies, nanophotonics, biotechnology, intelligent mobile machines and hydraulic systems. TUT plays a pivotal role as an advocate of business life, internationalisation, and well-being and prosperity both in the Tampere region and western Finland as a whole. The University is the fifth largest employer in Tampere. TUT founds its scientific work on strong basic research and multidisciplinary applied research for the needs of business. We offer companies diverse research and product development services that flexibly combine expertise in various fields of technology and economics. We have more than a thousand research projects in progress each year, all involving wide company representation. At present TUT co-operates with 250 universities, 190 of which are in EU countries. In 2007, we had about 400 exchange undergraduates and 270 international Master s degree students. TUT has been ranked one of Finland s most international universities and it holds a leading position in terms of the number of visiting researchers. Architecture Automation Biotechnology Civil Engineering Communications and Electronics Electrical Engineering Environmental and Energy Technology Fibre and Textile Engineering Industrial Engineering and Management Information and Knowledge Management Information Technology Materials Engineering Mechanical Engineering Science and Engineering Master s Degree Programme in Biomedical Engineering Master s Degree Programme in Business and Technology Master s Degree Programme in Materials Science Master s Degree Programme in Information Technology Master s Degree Programme in Machine Automation Master s Degree Programme in Radio Frequency Electronics Master s Degree Programme in Science and Bioengineering Founded: 1965 as an affiliate of Helsinki University of Technology; autonomous university since 1972 Units in Tampere and Pori Total number of students: International students: 907 Degree students: 299 Exchange students: 437 Postgraduate students: 171 Number of graduates: Master s degrees: 882 Licentiate s degrees: 9 Doctoral degrees: 64 Website: and t 12

13 Theatre Academy Determined visionaries reshape performing arts Theatre Academy Helsinki is the biggest educational institution of performing arts in the Nordic/ Baltic area. We are an independent and increasingly international university offering an ambitious education up to the doctoral level. The Theatre Academy plays an active role in outlining the function and significance of performing arts. We offer training in dance, theatre, light and sound, performance and pedagogy. Our students produce close to 50 premieres in the course of one academic year. The Theatre Academy is also a major research institution. We seek to generate dialogue and inspire new approaches and ideas in the performing arts. We co-operate with several international theatre and dance academies, professional theatres and troupes, and theatre organisations. We also encourage student and teacher exchange through international traineeships, joint productions, multimedia projects, festivals and intensive courses. Theatre and Drama Acting (in Finnish and Swedish) Directing Dramaturgy Theatre Pedagogy Dance Choreography Dance Dance Pedagogy Sound and Lighting Design Performance Arts and Theory Degree programmes in English Master s programmes Live Art and Performance Studies (taught in English) In the following Master s programmes, command of Finnish or Swedish is not a prerequisite Dance Dance Pedagogy Theatre Pedagogy Founded: 1979 Total number of students: 394 (incl. postgraduate students) International students: 31 Degree students: 25 Exchange students: 6 Number of graduates Bachelor s degrees: 66 Master s degrees: 120 Doctoral degrees: 2 Website: 13

14 Sibelius Academy Sibelius Academy, a unique music university We draw our strength from artistic work and innovative research. As an internationally acclaimed university, Sibelius Academy fosters and renews the musical tradition in Finland. Our excellent results have made us one of the cornerstones of Finnish music culture. The Sibelius Academy offers education from Bachelor s to Doctoral degrees in almost every field of music. This includes performing studies in classical instruments, conducting, folk music, jazz and church music to teacher training, arts management and music technology. Artistic productions and practice-based research create an educational climate of free entrepreneurship, critical thinking and social responsibility. Every year, we arrange more than 600 concerts. Based on traditional music conservatory ideals, music education today is highly international. Next to the Erasmus programmes, which mostly focus on European exchange and mobility, we have developed Nordic joint programmes in folk music and jazz. Similar programmes in early music and world music are under construction. The Sibelius Academy offers ten degree programmes. Of these, Arts Management is conducted entirely in English. It is possible to study in English in all our degree programmes with the exception of Music Education and Church Music. In the last few years, we have made a concerted and successful effort to increase our links to the USA and the Far East. We now have partner agreements with some 100 universities in Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia and North America. Music Degree Programme in Arts Management Founded: 1882 Units in Helsinki, Kuopio, Seinäjoki, Järvenpää Total number of students: International students: 190 degree students: 130 exchange students: 60 Number of graduates: 300 Website: 14

15 The University of Eastern Finland In January 2010, two Finnish universities, the University of Joensuu and the University of Kuopio, will merge to become the University of Eastern Finland UEF. This is an international, multidisciplinary university with a well-established status among the leading research universities in Finland. The new university will incorporate the main campuses in Joensuu and Kuopio. There will also be a campus in Savonlinna. University of Joensuu Innovation, internationalisation and regional engagement hallmarks of one of the easternmost universities in the European Union The University of Joensuu is a multidisciplinary research university with two campuses, the main one in Joensuu and the other in Savonlinna. In addition, we have a state-of-the art research facility in Mekrijärvi in Ilomantsi, the easternmost Finnish municipality. The global, information-based economy highlights the significance of knowledge and innovation as decisive factors in fostering economic progress. Universities are key institutions in the creation, dissemination and application of knowledge within local economies, as well as at national and international levels. Our strengths are research and teaching relating to - education and human development; - forests and the environment; - optics, new materials, and information technology; - border studies and Russia. The University of Joensuu is determined to meet the challenges of globalisation, internationalisation and multiculturalism. Located in the proximity of the border between Russia and the European Union, the university promotes the Northern Dimension of the European Union by, for example, co-ordinating the Finnish-Russian Cross-Border University, CBU. At the same time, we are committed to promoting the development of eastern Finland. Economics and Business Administration Educational Sciences Forestry Humanities Natural Sciences Psychology Social Sciences Theology MSc Colour in Informatics and Media Technology, CIMET (Erasmus Mundus) EMCL - European Master s Programme in Clinical Linguistics (Erasmus Mundus) MSc European Forestry (Erasmus Mundus) A CBU Master s Degree Programme in Forestry and Environmental Engineering A CBU Master s Degree Programme in Information and Communications Technology An International Master s Degree Programme in Cultural Diversity An International Master s Degree Programme in Human Geography An International Master s Degree Programme for Research Chemists An International Master s Degree Programme in Information Technology, IMPIT ECSE: East Finland Graduate School in Computer Science And Engineering Graduate School in Forest Sciences, GSFOREST IMPDET: International Multidisciplinary Phd Studies in Educational Technology Langnet, The Finnish Graduate School in Language Russia in Europe Cross-Border Post-Graduate School Founded: 1969 Units in Joensuu and Savonlinna; research station in Ilomantsi Total number of students: International students: 603 Number of graduates Master s degrees: Doctoral degrees: 58 Website: 15

16 The work of the University of Eastern Finland is built around its core areas of expertise in research and education. The UEF will have the following faculties: Philosophy, Science and Forestry, Health Sciences, and Social Sciences and Business. The goal is to create a functional entity that yields gains for research, education and society. The University of Eastern Finland will constitute an important part of the Finnish innovation system, mindful of the principles of sustainable development in all its endeavours. For more information, please see University of Kuopio An international community for health, environment and well-being The University of Kuopio is a research-intensive university that focuses on health and environmental sciences and welfare expertise. Its successful research is based on centres of excellence of international standing, research networks crossing faculty boundaries and high-quality postgraduate education. These aim at research breakthroughs and entrepreneurship based on a high level of scientific expertise. On the basis of international citations, the University of Kuopio is one of the leading science universities in Finland. We also have centres of excellence in education, and we are the first university in Finland to be awarded a quality assurance audit certificate by the Finnish Higher Education Evaluation Council FINHEEC. The University of Kuopio is youthful, dynamic and strongly oriented to international co-operation. We belong to several highly esteemed international research and education networks and have made more than 200 university partners in all continents for active student, staff and research exchange. The University of Kuopio welcomes international students to a wide range of degree and non-degree programmes at Master s and Doctoral levels. Research and internships opportunities are also available. Students are offered free Finnish language courses at various levels, a modern learning environment with high-quality personal tutoring, and flexible support services. The University campus is situated in a uniquely beautiful landscape by the large Kallavesi Lake where we also provide modern accommodation and leisure facilities. Business and Management Medicine Natural and Environmental Sciences Pharmacy Social Sciences Master s programmes Atmospheric Sciences and Biogeochemical Cycles ABS Environmental Biology and Biogeochemistry EBB General Toxicology and Environmental Health Risk Assessment ToxEn Health Promotion in Nursing Science Information and Communication Technology within Cross-Border University CBU ( Information Technology IMPIT International Social Work Medical Physics and Engineering (not offered every year) Molecular Medicine and Biotechnology Neurobiology Public Health (including Public Health Nutrition and CBU) Scientific Computing (not offered every year) Facts and figures 2007 Total number of students: International students: 335 Degree students: 173 Exchange students: 162 Number of graduates: 544 Website: 16

17 University of Helsinki A Leading European University The University of Helsinki is one of the leading European research-intensive universities and a founding member of the League of European Research Universities LERU together with the likes of Oxford and Cambridge. The university is internationally renowned for its high quality in teaching, research and innovation. In international rankings the University of Helsinki is consistently placed among the top 20 universities in Europe. With over members of research and teaching staff and students, the University of Helsinki has a multidisciplinary and inspiring study environment. We house world-class facilities, including modern libraries, laboratories and computer environments. In addition to our international Master s degree programmes, a number of Master s degrees and all PhD programmes can be completed in English. The University of Helsinki has strong international connections, with more than 100 co-operation agreements with universities on different continents. Our researchers are in great demand as experts in international scientific communities, meetings and publications. In addition to bilateral agreements, we make an active contribution to many exchange programmes such as Erasmus. Every year, we send and receive close to students on exchanges. Our experts and alumni are the best and most eloquent testimony to the University s prowess. The University of Helsinki is the alma mater of, for example, seven of Finland s eleven presidents; Jorma Ollila, former CEO of Nokia; and Linus Torvalds, the brain behind the Linux operating system. Agriculture, Forestry and Environmental Sciences Communication and Media Sciences Computer Science and Information Technology Educational Sciences Humanities Languages Law Mathematics and Natural Sciences Medical Sciences Psychology Social Sciences Theology International Master s desgree programmes Advanced Spectroscopy in Chemistry Art Theory, Criticism and Management Atmosphere-Biosphere Studies Bayesian Statistics and Decision Analysis Bioinformatics Biotechnology Economics Economy, State and Society Ethnic Relations, Cultural Diversity and Integration European Studies Food Sciences Forest Sciences and Business Forestry and Environmental Engineering Geoinformatics Information and Communications Technology Intercultural Encounters Media and Global Communication Neuroscience Plant Production Science Practical Philosophy Religious Roots of Europe Research Master s Programme in Social Sciences Space Sciences Founded: 1640 in Turku; in Helsinki since 1828 Units in Helsinki and in 19 locations outside Helsinki, including Lahti, Tvärminne, Lammi, Hyytiälä, Mikkeli, Seinäjoki and Kilpisjärvi Total number of students: International students: Degree students: Exchange students: 950 Number of graduates: Website: 17

18 University of Jyväskylä A multidisciplinary university in the heart of Finland The University of Jyväskylä is one of Finland s largest and most productive multidisciplinary universities with its seven faculties and students from over 80 countries. Our core fields of research and education are natural sciences and mathematics, human-centred sciences, sport and health sciences, and teacher education. We offer a top-quality modern learning environment with excellent library and ICT services as well as state-of-the-art laboratories. The University of Jyväskylä is known for its innovative pedagogical approaches to teaching and for its tailored programmes designed to reflect the changing needs of business and industry. Our most popular international Master s degree programmes conducted in English include Intercultural Communication, Corporate Environmental Management, and Development and International Cooperation. The Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences is the only one of its kind in Finland. We strive to construct creative cross-disciplinary research and teaching environments, and we are particularly proud of our nine national centres of excellence in research in the fields of ecology, linguistics, mathematics, molecular biology, music research, physics, political science and psychology. Today we have student exchange agreements with some 300 universities in Europe and elsewhere. Comprehensive counselling services, a versatile orientation programme, personal tutors, a friendship family programme and a wide variety of language courses are available, all designed to ensure that our international students enjoy their stay in Jyväskylä. The University of Jyväskylä has for several years now been one of the most popular institutions of higher education among Finnish students and also one of the most international universities in Finland. Business and Economics Educational Sciences Health Sciences Humanities Information Sciences Mathematics Natural Sciences Psychology Social Sciences Sport Sciences Master s Degree Programme in Biology of Physical Activity Master s Degree Programme in Corporate Environmental Management Master s Degree Programme in Development and International Cooperation Master s Degree Programme in Digital Culture Master s Degree Programme in Educational Leadership Master s Degree Programme in Family Business Master s Degree Programme in Gerontology Master s Degree Programme in Intercultural Communication Master s Degree Programme in Mobile Technology and Business Master s Degree Programme in Music, Mind and Technology Master s Degree Programme in Nanoscience Master s Degree Programme in Renewable Energy Master s Degree Programme in Sport and Exercise Psychology Master s Degree Programme in Sport Science and Management Master s Degree Programme in Sustainable Management of Inland Aquatic Resources Founded: 1934 Jyväskylä College of Education; 1966 University of Jyväskylä Units in Jyväskylä, Kokkola and Vuokatti Total number of students: International students: 917 Degree students: 531 Exchange students: 386 Number of graduates Master s degrees: Doctoral degrees: 117 Website: 18

19 University of Lapland Academic expertise with an unforgettable Lapland experience The University of Lapland is an international science and art university located in the city of Rovaniemi on the Arctic Circle. Our fields of study and research include art and design, education, law, social sciences, and tourism and business. As the European Union s northernmost university, issues pertaining to the Arctic and Circumpolar north constitute essential topics in our research and teaching. In another area of expertise, tourism, we are the only university in Finland where one can major in tourism studies. Moreover, our versatile art and design studies offer students possibilities to make art in practice, as well as to learn scientific methods needed in modern design. In addition, our broad range of programmes includes the classical fields of law, pedagogy and social sciences, accompanied with the special interests in legal linguistics and legal informatics, media pedagogy, and social welfare and politics. Our wide selection of multidisciplinary minors also lead toward unique professional qualifications. With excellent student support services such as an extensive orientation programme for international students and up-to-date facilities the University of Lapland is a good choice for studying in the North. Through close co-operation with the Rovaniemi and Kemi-Tornio Polytechnics, we aim to join our know-hows to make a contribution to Lapland, Finland and the global world. As a result, we offer our students wider services and opportunities of study. Our broad international co-operation network brings hundreds of international students to Rovaniemi every year, which creates an intercultural atmosphere to our modern premises. The city of Rovaniemi provides excellent winter and summer sports and recreational facilities, as well as vibrant cultural and social experiences. We can offer you a safe and unforgettable Lapland experience: warm people and a hearty atmosphere in a cool climate! Art and Design Educational Sciences Law Social Sciences Master s Degree Programme in Comparative Social Work Founded: 1979 Units in Rovaniemi Total number of students: International students: 278 Degree students: 65 Exchange students: 213 Number of graduates: 660 Website: 19

20 University of Oulu Creating future in research and education The University of Oulu is an international academic community known for world-leading research and education. We train experts for demanding tasks on both national and international level. The University of Oulu is one of the largest universities in Finland with an exceptionally wide academic base. We educate experts and professionals in eleven fields of education in six faculties. Our students enjoy state-of-the-art teaching methods and educational technology, and a stimulating and welcoming learning environment. University graduates enter the job market as experts of the environment, economics, technology, medicine, education, and culture. Our famous alumni include the 2008 Nobel Peace Prize winner President Martti Ahtisaari. The University promotes well-being and education in Northern Finland and is a significant player in the Finnish and international research-based system of innovation and education. Our designated research areas are information technology and wireless communication, biotechnology, and northern and environmental issues. We co-operate closely with industry and business, and have broad connections with hundreds of international research and educational institutions. Oulu is one of the fastest growing urban areas in Finland. The beautiful surrounding nature and the dynamic technology and commerce centre are the perfect combination for our students to grow into professionals. The local student housing foundation PSOAS provides accommodation to students in the area. Student guilds and clubs offer different types of extra-curricular activities from sports to culture and student politics. Architecture Business Studies Dentistry Economics Educational Sciences Engineering Health Sciences Humanities Information Science Medicine Natural Sciences Master s Degree Programme in Education and Globalisation Master s Degree Programme in Protein Science and Biotechnology Master s Degree Programme in Wireless Communication Engineering Master s Degree Programme in Synchrotron Radiation based Science and Accelerator Physics Master s Degree Programme in Software and Systems Development in Global Environment Master s Degree Programme in Health and Wellbeing in the Circumpolar Area Barent s Master s Degree Programme in Environmental Engineering Master s Programme in Financial and Management Accounting Master s Programme in International Business Master s Programme in Finance and Economics Master s Programme in Architectural Design Founded: 1958 Units in Oulu, Kajaani, Sodankylä, Kemi, Kuusamo, Nivala, Kokkola, Raahe Total number of students: International students: 898 Degree students: 396 Exchange students: 502 Number of Master s degrees: Website: 20

21 University of Tampere A multifaculty university with a strong focus on both education and research The University of Tampere is one of the largest and most competitive universities in Finland. The city of Tampere itself takes pride in its lively cultural life, beautiful natural surroundings, and is also a major centre for new technology. The University maintains a close relationship with the city, its trade and industry and cultural circles, and with society at large. Our origins as a School of Social Sciences are still evident in our current curriculum, where social and communication sciences combine with other disciplines. To prepare students for a successful working life, we offer a flexible degree system in most fields, with a main subject and a free choice of minor subjects in the degree. We have been acknowledged for our teaching and research achievements in different fields both nationally and internationally. The recent recognitions include the European Research Council Grant for mitochondrial research. There are many options for international students to choose from, starting from a wide variety of course units taught in English and including a number of Master s degree programmes. Departments participate actively in curriculum development projects with their partner universities. The joint degree projects also include the Erasmus Mundus Master s Programmes in Higher Education, and Theatre and Drama Research. Such exchange programmes as Erasmus, FIRST, ISEP and Nordplus, and active international contacts with some 30 bilateral partner universities offer a world of opportunity to incoming students from all corners of the world. Currently we have about 500 incoming students annually and send abroad some 400 Finnish students. Economics and Administration Educational Sciences Humanities Information Sciences Medicine and Health Sciences Social Sciences Bachelor s programmes Available in several fields of Social Sciences Master s programmes Bioinformatics European Master in Higher Education HEEM, Joint Master s Programme, Erasmus Mundus Health Sciences (Public Health or International Health) Interactive Technology International Performance Research MAIPR, Joint Master s Programme, Erasmus Mundus Software Development User Interface Software Development Several fields of Social Sciences Founded: 1925 Civic College in Helsinki; 1930 School of Social Sciences; 1960 relocated to Tampere; 1966 University of Tampere Units in Tampere, Hämeenlinna, Pori and Seinäjoki Total number of students: International students: Degree students: 556 Exchange students: 518 Number of graduates: Website: 21

22 University of Turku Ecological economists and entrepreneurial humanists for the future world The University of Turku is an ambitious, researchled university with internationally acknowledged expertise from humanities to medicine and natural sciences. We have six faculties and ten special units such as the Turku Centre for Biotechnology and the Turku PET Centre, both worldwide acknowledged in their fields of research. In 2010 the University of Turku will merge with the neighbouring Turku School of Economics. This will strengthen our national and international position as a significant multidisciplinary research university with outstanding curricula, extensive business competence and effective capitalisation of innovations. What is needed in the future world is creative problem-solving and thinking out-of-the-box. The aim and ambition of the new University of Turku is to provide students with a high-standard, multidisciplinary education which enables them to understand and develop the multicultural and multidimensional world around them. Our students are already able to tailor their personal study plans according to their future ambitions in business or in research. The University is located in the active student city of Turku and close to the unique nature and archipelago of Southwest Finland. The campus comprises both old and new buildings in the heart of the city. It provides a modern yet cosy learning environment where all the facilities and services are within easy reach. Thanks to the friendly atmosphere, outstanding student services and an active student union, students feel at home from the very beginning of their studies. Dentistry Educational Sciences Engineering Health Sciences Humanities Law Medicine Natural Sciences Psychology Social Sciences Master s Degree Programme in Asian Studies Master s Degree Programme in Baltic Sea Region Studies Master s Degree Programme in Bioinformatics Master s Degree Programme in Biomedical Imaging Master s Degree Programme in Embedded Computing Master s Degree Programme in Environmental Sciences Master s Degree Programme in European Heritage, Digital Media and the Information Society Master s Degree Programme in Information Technology Master s Degree Programme in Institutions and Social Mechanisms Master s Degree Programme in Learning, Learning Environments and Educational Systems Master s Degree Programme in Finnish and Other Finno-Ugric Languages Master Degree in Physical Sciences, Astronomy Track Founded: 1920 Units in Turku, Rauma, Pori and several research units from the Southwest Archipelago to Lapland Total number of students: International students: Number of graduates Master s degrees: Doctoral degrees: 133 Website: 22

23 Turku School of Economics TSE Opening up international horizons In 2010 the Turku School of Economics will merge with the neighbouring University of Turku. This will strengthen our national and international position as a significant multidisciplinary research university with outstanding curricula, extensive business competence and effective capitalisation of innovations. In shaping the future, the Turku School of Economics produces and applies business knowledge and fosters entrepreneurship. We conduct both basic and applied research, and offer graduate, postgraduate and continuing education. Expert consulting services are a key part of our remit. Our core area of expertise is business studies, which comprises accounting and finance, management and organisation, marketing, international business, IT management, and economics. Other areas in which the School has specialist resources are European studies, small and medium-sized enterprises and entrepreneurship, international business and logistics, and futures studies. A high standard of research is maintained not only by the departments within the school but also by the special units such as the Finland Futures Research Centre, Business and Innovation Development BID, the Centre for Research and Education CRE, and our Pori Unit. One of our top priorities is collaboration with local and international businesses and universities. Internationalisation is an increasingly important part of our work; we can offer student and researcher exchange agreements with over 80 universities in 30 countries worldwide. In addition, a wide range of our modules are taught in English. Students are offered a modern and demanding environment to grow and develop. This is a solid scientific community in which they can and should think in new ways. Business Studies Management Sciences Master s Degree Programme in Futures Studies FUTU Master s Degree in Programme in Global IT Management GITM Master s Degree Programme in Global Innovation Management GIM Erasmus Mundus International Master in Management of Information Technology IMMIT Founded: 1950 Units in Turku, Pori, Helsinki and Tampere Total number of students: International students: 236 Degree students: 105 Exchange students: 131 Number of graduates: 421 Website: 23