Friday, October 10, 2008

FREE EDUCATION FINLAND

Tuition free education;

According to http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/education/4031805.stm (BBC) Finnish education is rated one of the best in the world and it is still FREE! Though the Government is planning to implement tuition for master's program soon. So it's better you take this opportunity now!

Higher education is divided into 2 (Traditional Universities and Universities of Applied sciences)
Since I am writing for international students. Master's should be more interested in the former,
while undergraduate should go for the later because they have more programmes in English.

UNIVERSITIES;

There are 20 Universities in Finland.Universities promote free research & scientific learning, and provide higher education based on that.
Finnish universities have roots going back to 17th century. University of Helsinki is rated in the
top 50 Universities worldwide. The total university enrollment is currently about 176,500 students, approximately 5,400 international degree students.

Admission; Universities have their own admission policy, procedures vary by universities and
faculty.
As a general rule, international applicants for degree studies in Finland must first fulfill the
minimum requirements of their own country.
Students should be prepared to take an entrance examination.
Good command of English must usually be certificated.

Universities confer Bachelor's & master's degrees and postgraduate licentiate and doctoral degrees.
Bachelor's degree takes 3 years
master's degree takes 2 years
Doctoral degree takes 4 years

So many master's programmes here available in english, so i cant list them for now, just ask for
your preferred programme, and i will respond with the available options and schools.


UNIVERSITIES OF APPLIED SCIENCES;

There are 29 Universities of applied sciences in Finland. Undergraduate students should take note, UAS got more undergraduate programmes in English compared
to the traditional universities.Master's programmes are also available if you have few years of working experience. They emphasize on practicals, they have close contacts with business,
and industries. they are designed to meet developmental needs of the world. The total enrollment is about 132,600 students and about 4,600 are international degree students.

The UAS degrees
bachelor's degree takes 3.5 - 4.5 years
master's degree takes 1.5 - 2 years

some available undergraduate programmes are; Informational technology,Business management,international business,
business information technology,tourism. social services,mechanical engineering,supply chain management,
paper technology etc

So many master's programmes here available in English, so i cant list them for now, just ask for
your preferred programme, and i will respond with the available options and schools.

Admission; The UAS run a joint admission system, which started since 2007, at www.admissions.fi
You fill in the form online, by choosing 4 school in order of preference(take note of that!)
Applicants are then required to submit a certified copy of their Secondary/high school certificate result.
After review, those who met the requirement would be sent an invitation letter to write an entrance examination which is held in Finland, Europe, Africa(which includes Lagos,Abuja,Accra), Asia etc.

After the exams, results and admission letters will be out few weeks later and admitted applicants would be informed by mail or you find your name at the school's website.


8 comments:

yes said...

great work Dapsycool.keep it up.
my question is this can i sponsor my self if i have up to 6,000 euro in my personal current account?
I have been working for 3 years after graduation.

i want to study business management in tampere university.
can you please give me other schools i can i apply to, in consideration of getting a work while studying.

adedeji said...

hello pls iwant to school in finland or sweden or norway and pls i want help for my school thanks

Aina Oladapo said...

promise,yes you can, if you got the 6k euros in your account, I do not think you will have any problem getting your residence permit, but a valid health insurance is also needed, it cost about 26k naira in UNIC at oba akran, Ikeja.
About the other schools with Masters in Business management, I have compiled all for you, but as at the time i'm posting this, it's not with me. Like I promised, I will forward them to your email as soon as I can, probably tommorrow.
Tampere is good in terms of job availability.

Aina Oladapo said...

adedeji, you have to be specific, undergraduate or post graduate? also what field, sciences, art or commercial?

Unknown said...

Pls i want to study in either sweeden,norway and finland i really need help

Unknown said...

hello i m studying bachlor in travel and tourism management ,so can i apply in finland for my further study in 5th and 6th semester ??

Mir said...

Dear,

I am Law Graduate and want to study Master in Law. tell me the university which offers free education and i want to go with my wife too.when admission starts.

Unknown said...

I am glad to see such amazing things at one place, how did you do this? I am still surprised. English Today Singapore