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The application time for incoming exchange students for the spring semester 2014 ended 15.10.2013!

Thank you all for applying! If your exchange application is approved, you will receive your Acceptance Letter by e-mail, sent by your host faculty. Acceptance information is usually available in the beginning of December at the latest. Before that your application is considered by your host faculty. Please try to be patient until that!

In addition to the Acceptance e-mail, university bilateral exchange and ISEP, AEN, MAUI and North2North exchange students (not Erasmus SMS, Nordplus etc.) will also receive an Acceptance Letter from the International Exchange Services. This letter is always sent to the coordinator of your home university, and it is needed for Residence Permit application. Continue reading “The application time for incoming exchange students for the spring semester 2014 ended 15.10.2013!”

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Grants and scholarships available – application time 16.10.2013–6.11.2013.

Are you in need of a peaceful place to finish your thesis? Is there a subject you would like to organise a study circle about? Or are you part of a student organisation and would like to take a study trip or organise a conference? If you answered yes to one or several of these questions then read on!

The Get Your Master’s Thesis Written! -grant, grants for student organisations and study circles are now open for application. The application time is 16.10.2013 12:00 – 6.11.2013 15:00 (Finnish time). Continue reading “Grants and scholarships available – application time 16.10.2013–6.11.2013.”

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Introducing Finland: classic among the classics!

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Memorial for the national author and playwright Aleksis Kivi by Wäinö Aaltonen

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Happy Aleksis Kivi’s Day! Today is a birthday of the National writer Aleksis Kivi; the occasion is also celebrated as the Day of Finnish literature.

Aleksis Kivi, originally Alexis Stenvall, (1834-1872), was a Finnish national author and poet, creator of modern Finnish literature. His major novel, Seitsemän veljestä “The seven brothers” (1870), the classic of Finnish culture, has been translated into several languages. Continue reading “Introducing Finland: classic among the classics!”

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Ciné Developé Film Festival 7-11 October 2013

As a part of the Development Cooperation Week, Cine Developé Film Festival, a five-day long documentary film festival, will take place at the university and present long and short documentaries from all over the world. Organized by the Committee for Development Cooperation of HYY, the themes of this year are employment and development.

There will be 13 documentary screenings, as well as master classes and panel discussions during the week. All events are free of charge and free beverages will be served. Unless stated otherwise, the events take place at Mannerheim Hall of the New Student House (Uusi Ylioppilastalo, Mannerheimintie 5 A).

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Browse the new 2014 International Master’s Degree Programmes brochure!

UH_kansiOne of the world’s leading universities is looking for bright new students. Think clear – head north!

University of Helsinki is among the world’s leading multidisciplinary research universities regularly reaching the Top 100 in global university rankings. Helsinki has been ranked as the World’s Most Livable City and Finland as the World’s Best Country. Finland is also in the Top 10 of most highly educated nations in the world. Could the conditions for getting your academic career started be any better?

For international applicants UH offers a comprehensive selection of research-oriented two-year International Master’s Degree Programmes. Browse the new brochure for more information about the programmes, admissions and student life from here!

By the way, the next application period begins December 2, 2013 and closes January 31, 2014 at 16:00 (GMT +2). Please note that the University of Helsinki has only one application period per year for graduate students.

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Tips for job hunting!

jobtipAre you looking for a job? If you said yes, check out the new Career Services guide for job hunting!

In the current labour market an increased amount of available positions are not openly advertised. Instead, a suitable person will be hired if she/he asks or offers his/her skills directly to employer.

Career Services published a guide for the Hidden Labour Market, which is now also available in English. Check it out!

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Survival tips for autumn

autumnleavesSummer seems to be over for this year and autumn is knocking on our door. The seasonal changes in Finland can be both wonderful or not-that-appreciated – it depends on who you ask 🙂

Below we’ve collected some things you can do in and around Helsinki, hopefully these activities makes autumn and the shorter days a little easier for you.

  • Take a break from studying and go for a walk in the nature. What could be more beautiful than the colorful leaves in the trees. One place to get close to nature is the Finnish Nature Centre Haltia.
  • Check out the sports activities organized by Unisport.
  • Check out the traditional Herring Market at the Market Square, October 6th to 12th, 2013.
  • Visit the Carnival of Light at the Linnanmäki amusement park, October 12th to 20th, 2013.
  • Go see a movie in one of the several movie festivals: Love & Anarchy September 19th to 29th, Cinemaissi October 16th to 20th, Night Visions October 10th to November 3rd. For a full list of all the movie festivals, visit the Cinemania website.
  • Join the next Restaurant Day with your own restaurant or just go and enjoy the food and atmosphere, November 16th 2013.
  • Follow the Finnish Autumn traditions by lighting a candle, putting on warm woollen socks, sipping a hot drink and reading a good book in the warmth of your sofa.

Wish you a nice Autumn,
Anna & Emilia
Student Services

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Farmer’s Market, workshops and much more at Viikki campus

Foodycle – a two-day food festival at Viikki campus and Suvilahti on September 12th-13th brings together academics, artists and grassroots organisations from different fields to experience and discuss sustainable food production.

At the festival you can buy fresh food from local farmers and entrepreneurs, join hands-on workshops and panel discussions and even take a tour at the Viikki farm. The festival combines both theory and practice offering a scientific point of view on sustainable food production as well as tools for participants to contribute to improving our food system.

Come and share your ideas for sustainable food in the current and future Finland or just simply enjoy the atmosphere and fresh products! You can read more about the festival program at the Foodcycle website and Facebook page.

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Experiencing Finland – event for newly arrived university staff, Phd students and family members

Are you a new international staff member or a PhD student at the University? Come and learn more about the Finnish culture and traditions, and meet colleagues from Aalto University and University of Helsinki!

The Experiencing Finland event touches topics like Experiencing Autumn and Winter in Finland, How to Effectively Communicate and Socialize with Finns, Finland with Children and Working with Finns.

Family members are most welcome and coffee, tea and a cinnamon buns (korvapuusti in Finnish) will be served upon arrival!

You can read more about the event and register for it in Flamma (loggin with your university user account).

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Thank you for visiting the Welcome Fair!

welcomefair2_2013The University of Helsinki Welcome Fair for new international students is once again over for this fall term. A big thank you from all of us at the International Exchange Services and Student Services to you who visited and worked at the Fair!

All in all about 700 new international exchange and visiting students paid the Welcome Fair a visit! Thank you for coming 🙂

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