April 2014 Name of the Institution Vaasan ammattikorkeakoulu (VAMK), University of Applied Sciences Address Wolffintie 30, 65200 VAASA, Finland Web Address www.vamk.fi Erasmus Code SF VAASA03 Information for exchange students  All the information regarding the exchange can be found from our website: http://www.puv.fi/en/student_exchange/  Documents to be sent: o Student Application Form o Learning Agreement o Extract of Study Register from the home institution o Letter of Motivation/CV (in case of practical training/thesis) It is advisable to send the documents scanned as an email attachment/fax and by regular mail to the responsible VAMK International Coordinator  Application deadline for Autumn Semester (starts at the end of August) is May 15 and for Spring Semester (starts beginning of January) is November 15.  When the student has been accepted, we will send an Acceptance Letter together with an information package to the address that has been provided by the student in the Application Form.  We offer a Pick-Up Service (free of charge) for the students upon their arrival to Vaasa (when possible). More details can be found in the information letter upon the student’s acceptance.  Accommodation: All exchange students are advised to apply for housing from VOAS, Vaasa Student Housing Foundation. To apply, please visit VOAS web site at http://www.voas.fi and fill in the application form. If you need assistance, please contact [email protected] . If you are having problems with accommodation, you can contact your VAMK International Coordinator. International Office Head of International Affairs Ms. Tuija TAMMI Email: [email protected] Phone: + 358 207 663 427 Mobile: + 358 40 745 3105 Fax: +358 207 663 626 International Coordinator School of Business Ms. Kerstin BERG Email: [email protected] Phone: + 358 207 663 310 Mobile: + 358 40 516 5675 International Coordinator International Coordinator School of Health Care and Social Services School of Technology Ms. Minna Hermanson Ms. Hanna Peltola Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Courses (See: www.puv.fi/en -> Student Exchange-> Incoming students ->Studies) Phone: +358 207 663 424 Phone: +358 207 663 382 Mobile: +358 40 551 4229 Mobile: +358 40 8270 477 April 2014 Courses (To see all the available courses visit www.puv.fi/en -> Student Exchange-> Incoming students >Studies) Information Technology The IT undergraduate degree programme is conducted in English. All the courses are available for exchange students. The Specialised Professional Studies include:  Software Engineering:  Electronics and Embedded Systems  Telecommunications We offer also a possibility of completing a final project/thesis or an internship at the Technobothnia high-tech laboratory (places are limited). For more details, please contact the International Coordinator for the School of Technology. International Business The International Business undergraduate degree programme is conducted in English. Exchange students are recommended to focus on subjects from the 2nd and 3rd year level. The specialisation options are:  International Marketing  Foreign Trade  International Management  Production of Tourism Experiences Internship places are not being offered in this programme. Health Care and Social Services The department of nursing offers a 20 ECTS “International Study Module in Nursing” consisting of theoretical studies, individual project work and clinical placements. The studies can be conducted during autumn or spring semester. The department of social services offers in cooperation with Novia University of Applied Sciences a 21 ECTS study module. The program covers various aspects of internationally related welfare issues. The module is usually organised during spring semester, please check the availability from the International Coordinator for the School of Health Care and Social Services. A limited number of internship placements for nursing and social work students are offered. Please note the nomination deadlines: March 15 for the autumn semester, October 15 for the spring semester. Mechanical Engineering Energy Management module (110ECTS) is conducted in English and available for exchange students. The module is designed for students interested in the field of future energy industry and management, and contains courses related on renewable and clean energy technologies and their environmental demands. For final project/thesis, please contact the International Coordinator for the School of Technology.