The center of education in the universities of applied sciences is interacting with the surrounding working life.

 

The aim of the universities of applied sciences is to response better and better to the challenges and needs of the ever changing working life. The universities of applied sciences look after the competitive ability of Finland by producing the know how and experts to different fields of working life.

 

Teaching in the universities of applied sciences is innovative and up to date. The principal lecturers, teachers, and other teaching personnel have gathered experience in different organisations and companies since the qualification requirements include a three-year experience from the working life. The universities of applied sciences also use visiting lecturers who are working professionals and other experts. These guarantee the freshest knowledge and ideas straight form the work life.

 

The practical training included in the studies takes the student right to heart of work life. Development oriented methods and student involvement in the R&D projects are central elements of studying in a university of applied sciences.

 

The education supply of the universities of applied sciences is wide and versatile. The different options are:

During their existence the Bachelor's Degrees have established their place in many different fields as professionally oriented higher education degrees. Graduates from universities of applied sciences have good employment rates and their knowledge is appreciated in the working life.

 

Studying a degree in an university of applied sciences integrates theory and practice. There are eight (8) different fields of study. Studying is possible both in youth education as a full-time student or in adult education as a part-time student while working at the same time.

 

Master's degrees are for people who already have a Bachelor's Degree and they also have at least three (3) years of working experience after graduation. Master's Degree gives abilities to work in positions that require special advanced expertise and development skills and are highly responsible and demanding.

 

Professional specialisation studies are part of adult education and they aim to develop already acquired skills and knowledge in a certain field of specialization.

 

Extension studies include different kind of courses and studies according to the higher education institutes' educational function and fields of study. The studies are most often specially ordered by firms and organisations according to their needs. Often the studies are also carried out in cooperation with the other organisations. Extensions studies can also include seminars and lecturers open to all.

 

Open university of applied sciences gives everyone interested a possibility to develop yourself and one's professional skills with studies that are a part of degree studies. Open university of applied sciences is a way to acquaintance yourself with studying at a university of applied sciences and later the studies can be included in your degree.

 

Vocational teacher education colleges are for teachers and persons wanting to become a teacher at a university of applied sciences, vocational school or a adult education center. There are five (5) vocational teacher education colleges and they are in Helsinki, Hämeenlinna, Tampere, Jyväskylä ja Oulu.

 

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