Saimaa University of Applied Sciences Awarded with a national quality label
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Saimaa UAS is the most international UAS in Finland! 3100 students 553 international students in 2016: 398 degree students, 155 exchange students 300 teachers and professionals 14 bachelor programmes (4 in English) 5 master programmes (1 in English)
Five fields of studies in Finnish and in English: HEALTHCARE AND SOCIAL SERVICES Physiotherapy, Nursing, Public Health Nursing, Emergency Care, Social Services ENGINEERING Mechanical Engineering, Construction Engineering BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION International Business, Business Administration TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY Tourism and Hospitality Management, Hotel and Restaurant Management FINE ARTS Visual Arts
Programmes in English: International Business Mechanical Engineering and Production Technology Tourism and Hospitality Management NEW! Nursing BBA (Bachelor of Business Administration) BSc (Bachelor of Engineering) BSc (Bachelor of Hospitality Management) BSc (Bachelor of Nursing) International Business Management MBA (Master of Business Administration)
International Business BBA (Bachelor of Business Administration) / 3,5 years / 210 ECTS Degree Programme Manager Ms. Petra Yli-Kovero tel. +358 400 985834 petra.yli-kovero@saimia.fi Provides students with solid understanding of different approaches to doing business cross borders Studies of management, marketing, finance and supply chain management and logistics Foreign languages, different cultures and global business operations form an essential part of the programme The content of the studies is continuously updated together with the potential employers to meet labour market needs
Tourism and Hospitality Management BSc (Bachelor of Hospitality Management) / 3,5 years / 210 ECTS Degree Programme Manager Ms. Petra Yli-Kovero tel. +358 400 985834 petra.yli-kovero@saimia.fi Offers a wide range of studies that prepare students to meet and manage today's clients' high demands for high-class and innovative services The courses are carried out using diverse learning methods from lecturers and group works to project-based studies in our own restaurant and in cooperation with local companies Students will learn how to design hotel, restaurant and touristic services, how to manage a business and how to be a successful leader Sales and marketing skills are also needed, as well as intercultural communication and versatile language skills To become an effective manager, practical, operational expertise is essential. This particular aspect is accomplished through the compulsory placement period
Mechanical Engineering and Production Technology BSc (Bachelor of Engineering) / 3,5 years / 240 ECTS Degree Programme Manager Mr. Jukka Nisonen tel. +358 40 594 6556 jukka.nisonen@saimia.fi Prepares students for international mechanical engineering careers Machine and automation design, production planning, research and development Practical skills in mechanical engineering and automation systems, experience in international cooperation, established relations, a good command of languages Saimaa UAS keeps contact with real companies: Siemens, Metsä, Flowrox, Sandvick, etc. High-quality education: the programme is quality accredited and has the international quality label EUR-ACE. The label is valid until April 2022.
Nursing BSc (Bachelor of Nursing) / 3,5 years / 210 ECTS Degree Programme Manager Mrs. Pirjo Huovila tel. +358 400 607 064 pirjo.huovila@saimia.fi Prepares students to become registered nurses who are professionals in supporting individuals, families and communities in multiple fields of expertise The education is highly esteemed and meets the strict quality requirements set in the EU legislation Good relations to different partners Clinical placements for students are central. Our wide international network also offers students the opportunity for exchange and trainings Graduates may work as registered nurse in hospital environment, homecare and other kind of experts in social- and healthcare in Finland, Europe or around the world
International exchange programmes Approximately 100 partner universities all over the world! Europe, Asia, South America, the USA, the UK A semester or a year of studies abroad
Structure of studies European Bachelor degree 210-240 ECTS credits. 1 credit = 27 academic hours Basic studies 60-100 Professional studies 65-140 Elective studies 15-20 Practice 30 Thesis work 15 = Bachelor degree 210-240
Skinnarila campus, Lappeenranta A new building with modern laboratories, classrooms and equipment. Located near the lake Saimaa Healthcare and Social Services, Engineering, Business Administration Next to Lappeenranta University of Technology In 2 universities approx. 8 000 students, 2 600 students of Saimaa UAS 7 cafeterias and cafes on campus Sports facilities Student apartments are near Public transport connection (8 km from Lappeenranta city centre)
o The largest public information centre in South Karelia region o More than 1000 visitors per day Academic Library of Lappeenranta o More than 150 000 books in the fields of Engineering, Economics and Business Administration, Healthcare and Social Services, Tourism and Hospitality o E-library includes 180 databases (ebooks, journals, scientific articles)
Sports facilities o 2 sports halls and 3 gyms o Student discounts for swimming pool in Lappeenranta city centre o Group sports (yoga, fitness, boxing, HIIT, pump ) o Team sports (hockey, floorball, tennis, football, ping-pong ) o Dance classes (zumba, latino mix, classic dance ) o Competitions o Organized trips to forests and ski resorts: hiking, skiing, snowboarding www.salut.fi
Linnala campus, Imatra International and creative atmosphere Tourism and Hospitality, Arts 400 students All the necessary services for students (canteen, library, sports facilities) Student accommodation in a walking distance from the campus Near to the centre of town and lake Saimaa
Проживание Accommodation o Furnished flats with 2-3 rooms (1 or 2 flatmates respectively), shared bathroom and kitchen o Accommodation price: ~ 200-320 in a month for a room o Internet connection, electricity, heating, the usage of laundry and sauna is included to the price o Lappeenranta: Student Housing Foundation LOAS (www.loas.fi) o Imatra: Housing Foundation YH-Rakennuttaja o Other expences (food, transportation): ~ 300-400 /month o Depends on a student s lifestyle o 700-800 / month living wage for international students in Finland
Tuition fees and scholarships o 4300 euro per year o 5100 euro per year Bachelor degree studies Master degree studies o Scholarship programme covers up to 100% of tuition fee o Tuition fee is paid before the academic year o http://www.saimia.fi/en-fi/
How to apply for the Bachelor degree programmes conducted in English in 2018 (studies begin in August 2018) 1. Online application 9 24 January 2018 2. Documents sent to the University 7 February 2018 3. Invitation to the entrance exam in March 2018 4. Entrance exams In Finland: 5 April Tourism and Hospitality, 6 April - Engineering, 10 April Nursing, 11 April Business Abroad: between 21. and 27. March (www.finnips.fi) 5. Results of examination by 28 June 2018 6. Accept the study place and pay for the 1st year of studies 7. The study year begins in the end of August 2018
Documents 1. Certificate of secondary education 2. + Official translation (into English, Finnish or Swedish) 3. Applicants graduating from the high school in June/July 2018 are considered eligible. The admission is conditional until the high school diploma has been checked by the UAS. A current transcript of records and a document given by your school indicating your estimated graduation date (+ translations into English) are required by 7 February 2018. English language certificate (IELTS or TOEFL) in 2018 is not required! The knowledge of English will be checked on the entrance exam.
Entrance exam International Business Written part 1. Essay, multiple-choice questions 2. Maths and logic 3 hours Verbal part Group discussion 30 minutes The pre reading material will be published on the web pages in January 2018
Entrance exam Tourism and Hospitality Management NB! The applicant must be 18 years old or turn 18 by the end of year 2018! Written part 1. Motivation 2. Essay 3. Logical thinking 3 hours Verbal part Group discussion 30 minutes The pre reading material will be published on the web pages in January 2018
Entrance exam Mechanical Engineering and Production Technology Written part 1. Mathematics, logical deduction, physics and chemistry, learning prerequisites 3 hours Verbal part 2. English language part No verbal part The pre reading material will be published on the web pages in January 2018
Entrance exam Nursing Written part 1. Mathematics 2. Motivation Essay + An essay based on the article given to applicants on the examination venue Verbal part 3. Group Interview 3 hours After the written part All parts of the entrance examination measure the English language skills of the applicant
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