GET INTERNATIONAL AT THE UNIVERSITY
GO ON EXCHANGE If you are interested in exchange studies, we recommend that you start planning for an exchange that suits your degree right at the start of your studies. This way, you have better chances of getting to the country of your choice and ensuring that the timing of the exchange fits in your degree in a natural manner. Support for exchange periods exists in the form of various grants, and you are also eligible for student aid during your exchange. The University’s International Exchange Services provide you with help on planning and realising the exchange. DO AN INTERNSHIP ABROAD Acquiring international work experience is a great way to develop your skills. You have to obtain the internship position yourself, but you can apply for grants from the University: Erasmus+ trainee grants for internships within the EU and travel grants for international internships for internships in other countries. You can apply for Erasmus grants during both bachelor’s and master’s studies – and even after graduation.
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INTERNATIONALITY IS INTEGRAL TO THE UNIVERSITY AND SCIENTIFIC COMMUNITY. BESIDES YOUR LANGUAGE SKILLS, INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE WILL IMPROVE YOUR INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION SKILLS AND INCREASE YOUR UNDERSTANDING OF DIVERSITY. ALL THIS WILL BENEFIT YOU IN WORKING LIFE REGARDLESS OF YOUR CHOSEN FIELD, WHILE GETTING TO KNOW PEOPLE FROM ALL AROUND THE WORLD IS SURE TO ENRICH YOUR LIFE IN GENERAL!
STUDY IN DIFFERENT LANGUAGES Improve your language skills and international expertise while learning about foreign cultures by completing language studies. The University’s Language Centre offers courses in 16 different languages – and you can meet the international students of the University at the same time! Besides individual courses, the University has several English-language master’s programmes you can apply to, even if you completed your bachelor’s degree in Finnish. MEET INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS There are many international organisations operating under the Student Union. Organisational activities are the best way for many international students to meet Finnish students – and vice versa. You can, for instance, become a tutor for international students and help them learn about Finnish culture and student life.
