English brochure 2014

Bachelor Degree Studies 2014 at Novia University of Applied Sciences

NOVIA UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES CHOOSING AN EDUCATION is a great leap towards creating your future. Even though studying and working towards your degree consists of many smaller steps, they all lead to your future and your career. We at Novia UAS want to be there to guide and support you, throughout your journey, and we hope that your steps will be memorable, significant and enriching.

IN THIS BROCHURE you can learn about our three regular Bachelor Degree Programmes in English that Novia UAS offers in the autumn 2014. In addition to these programmes, we also offer Bachelor’s Degree Programmes in Swedish as well as adult education and Master’s Degree Programmes in both English and Swedish.

NOVIA IS FINLAND’S LARGEST Swedish-speaking University of Applied Sciences with approximately 4000 students. Discover what some of these students think about Novia UAS and how they are building their future. Read their stories in this brochure and at admissions.novia. fi and become inspired. Remember that only you choose your destination and create your own future.

Our Bachelor Degree Programmes in English are: ■ Energy and Environmental Engineering Bachelor of Engineering, 240 credits, 4 years ■ Maritime Management Bachelor of Marine Technology, 270 credits, 4.5 years ■ Nursing Bachelor of Health Care, 210 credits, 3.5 years ■ Sustainable Coastal Management Bachelor of Natural Resources (Adult Education) 240 credits (120 + 120) 2 years The Bachelor Degree Programme Sustainable Coastal Management is offered on an adult level in English and is not included in the joint application. Novia also offers Master’s Degree Programmes that are not included in the joint application. For more information, please visit www.novia.fi/novia-uas

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Name: Cui Nan Background: I come from Beijing, China. I am now studying Energy and Environmental Engineering at Novia UAS. I started studying here directly after graduating from high school, so I had no related knowledge about this field before coming here.

My choice of degree programme and Finland: To see the world has always been a dream of mine and I started planning for studies in Australia when I was still in high school.

During the planning process, one friend of my parents told me that her sister was studying

in Finland and she really enjoyed being here.

Then I found out that the educational system in Finland is one of the best in the world and I found the degree programme in Environmental Engineering. I think this is a field full of potential, especially when the world is facing a huge challenge of global warming and so on.

My life as a student: I watch movies or read books after school. I like to hang out with my friends a lot, we go fishing, shopping, skiing, etc. I believe that you can always make friends when you are far away from home.

When there are long holidays, I usually spend them travelling. I really enjoy the study atmos-

phere in our degree program, the teachers are nice and all the classmates are so united!

Plans for the future: I have a desire to study since I’m still young. I will probably continue studying to get a Master’s Degree in the future but nothing is certain yet. Of course it would be good to work for a period of time in Finland to get valuable experiences. And later on, I could go back to Beijing and build my life there.

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VAASA IS A BEAUTIFUL CITY located on the west coast of Finland next to a World Heritage Archipelago.

The city has a nice high spirited and international atmosphere making it ideal for the approximately 13 000 student inhabitants.

TURKU IS A CITY OF CONTRASTS, modern and historical, on the stunning southwest coast of Finland.

Turku has a student population of 36 000, making Turku a truly student centered city.

THE CITY IS PERFECTLY SUITED for engineering students because Scandinavia´s largest energy cluster can be found in Vaasa. Novia UAS (and its predecessors) in Vaasa has been a successful pioneer in higher technical education for more than 160 years. The Central Hospital of the district lies in Vaasa, providing many opportunities for practical training for our students in Nursing.

TURKU HAS A NATIONALLY REMARKABLE harbor.

There has been education in Marine Technology for 200 years in Turku. In 2013 the degree programme in Maritime Management moved to a new and modern study environment, including simulators and a planetarium. The simulators are so high-tech that they are well-renowned and used by people in the business.

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DEGREE PROGRAMME IN NURSING HAS CARING FOR OTHERS always appealed to you?

In an increasingly multicultural global society the strain on healthcare staff is greater than ever and the need for culturally competent nurses is imminent. Choose a career as a nurse and help alleviate suffering in the world!

Studies The Degree Programme in Nursing has educated culturally competent registered nurses, mainly for hospitals, since 1998. The studies build up your basic nursing skills, and gradually shift towards in-depth studies of medical and surgical nursing with a transcultural approach.

The nursing curriculum includes health promotion, illness prevention, restoration of health, and alleviation of suffering. Theoretical studies are applied into practical assessments in different clinical settings. The education comprises 90 cr of clinical learning, ranging from elderly care in nursing homes to acute medical care in hospitals, preparing students for challenges they will meet in healthcare. Basic knowledge in Finnish or Swedish is a prerequisite for performing work practice in Finland. A period of practice placements abroad is encouraged.

Career prospects A registered nurse is authorized by the Finnish Valvira. After being certified and registered the person can practice his/her profession. A majority of our graduates work as nurses in various settings in Finland, but also abroad. You are needed!

The education may also become your springboard for further studies in Caring and Nursing Science, as well as in other sciences on an Academic level. â– Notice! Studies in this field require a good mental balance and overall health. Read more about health requirements at admissions.novia.fi

Read Kim’s story and find out more at admissions.novia.fi

Nursing, Vaasa Bachelor of Health Care 210 credits, 3,5 years in Vaasa, Finland Entrance examination: 14-16 April 2014 Intake: 14 students Contact Head of Degree Progr amme Carina Nordman-Byskata Sarjakatu 2, 65320 Vaasa Phone +358 (0)6 328 5370 Mobile +358 (0)44 780 5370 .fi E-mail carina.nordman-byskata@ novia

DEGREE PROGRAMME IN ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING BECOME AN EXPERT that really can make a difference by turning environmental challenges into sustainable solutions! Choose a career that truly represents the future! There are numerous career opportunities in the environmental and energy fields both locally in the Vaasa area as well as internationally.

Studies This engineering education has a strong base in chemistry, physics and modern mathematical methods as well as in industrial economy, thus providing the essential tools for successful studies and an engineer’s career. Subjects covered include energy production and efficiency, resource and waste management, as well as system and life-cycle analysis.

The students will learn to handle environmental and energy related tasks in a comprehensive way, taking into consideration both legislation and economy. The working methods of the degree programme include case studies, projects and team work which aim at improving the communication, argumentation and cooperation skills. The methods give a good basis for future industrial project work.

During their third year, students make an excursion in Northern Europe to give them first-hand experience of alternative energy sources, such as wind, sun and biomass.

Career Prospects Common career choices after graduation include work in companies using environmental management and quality control systems, energy solutions or recycling as well as minimization of raw materials and energy use. Other fields of work include governmental agencies, research and development as well as consulting within the environmental and energy fields. â–

Study the curriculum and find out more at admissions.novia.fi

g, Vaasa Energy and Environmental Engineerin Bachelor of Engineering 240 credits, 4 years Vaasa, Finland Entrance examination: 24 April 2014 in finnips.fi) www. (see d abroa dates and ons + locati Intake: 20 students Dean Jonas Waller, D.Sc. (Tech.)

Wolffintie 33, 65200 Vaasa Contact Student Affair s Officer Martina Englund Wolffintie 33, 65200 Vaasa Phone +358 (0)6 328 5508 Mobile +358 (0)44 780 5508 E-mail martina.englund @novia.fi

DEGREE PROGRAMME IN MARITIME MANAGEMENT WOULD YOU LIKE to become a Watchkeeping Deck Officer or a Master Mariner? Choose a career that will take you far! The maritime field is full of opportunities on different types of vessels and in all parts of the world. The industry offers an interesting work environment also after a career at sea.

Studies The studies offer a vast variety of possible specializations. The nature of the studies however is such that true specialization takes place while working at sea, not in the studies. The studies give you the competence and knowledge needed to begin specializing. Examples on courses you are studying are Stability and Ship Theory, and Navigation and Watchkeeping Duties.

The training is closely related to practice and simulators, workshops, rescue boats and training vessels form a significant part of the study environment. The international character of the field is emphasized in the training. A significant part of the program is realized as onboard training. The onboard training is mostly carried out on Finnish ships, but ships under other flags are also used for the onboard studies. Finnish Master Mariners are well respected on the international market and graduates are hired globally.

Career Prospects Graduates from the degree programme in Maritime Management are professional and versatile Master Mariners, qualified for Finnish, European and international careers. The first self-evident career is at sea as deck officers on board any type of vessel. Shore based careers within the maritime industry are underpinned by a sufficient career at sea. The maritime industry offers land based positions within authorities, shipping companies, brokers, insurance companies, yards, logistics, and so on. There are numerous possibilities. â– Notice! You need good eye sight to work as a Master Mariner.

A medical certificate for seafarers is required upon admission.

Read more about the health requirements at admissions.novia.fi

Maritime Management, Turku Bachelor of Marine Technology 270 credits, 4,5 years Turku, Finland Entrance examination: 22 April 2014 in finnips.fi) + locations and dates abroad (see www.

Intake: 18 students Contact Head of Degree Progr amme Tony Karls son Turku Juhana Herttuan puistokatu 21, 20100 3411 432 (0)2 +358 e Phon Mobile +358 (0)44 762 3411 E-mail tony.karls son@ novia.fi

See pictures from the new campus and find out more at admissions.novia.fi

APPLICATION PROCESS 2014 - STEP BY STEP

1 7 January – 11 February 2014 | Apply during the application period online at www.admissions.fi 2 21 February 2014 | Submit all required educational and/or language certificates by the set deadline

to your first preference UAS. Check the requirements at admissions.novia.fi

3 March 2014 | Invitation letters will be sent to all applicants who have demonstrated

their eligibility and language skills.

4 March 2014 | Prepare for the entrance exams! Practice materials can be found at admissions.novia.fi 5 April 2014 | Entrance examinations (see your degree programme for dates and locations).

6 27 May 2014 | Decisions on student admission are published!

7 29 July 2014 | Last day to accept your study place if you are an admitted student.

8 12 August 2014 | The right to queue for a study place expires.

Do you want 9 September 2014 | Welcome to Novia! New students start their studies. reminders and more info?

HOW TO APPLY? Applying to Novia University of Applied Science’s English degree programmes is possible online at www.admissions.fi through a joint application system for all degree programmes in English offered at Finnish UAS’s. The application deadline is 11 February 2014, at 4.15 pm (+2 hrs GMT).

WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS? To be considered eligible an applicant must meet the requirements for general eligibility and English language tests. You can find the admission criteria in more detail at admissions.novia.fi WHAT ARE THE CRITERIA FOR GENERAL ELIGIBILITY? The following types of upper secondary school education provide general eligibility for applying: • Completed Finnish upper secondary education or the Finnish matriculation examination (Act on the Organisation of the Matriculation Examination (672/2005) • International Baccalaureate, Reifeprüfung or European Baccalaureate examination • A vocational college diploma or higher vocational diploma (e.g. in engineering) • A vocational qualification of at least three years duration, completed in vocational upper second ary education and training, referred to in the Vocational Education and Training Act (630/98), or an earlier corresponding qualification

• Combined education programmes of at least three years duration, referred to in the Act on Youth-level Education and the Polytechnic Experiment (391/91) • A vocational qualification in adult education of at least three years duration, referred to in the Vocational Adult Education Act (631/98), further vocational qualification or specialist vocational qualification or • A foreign degree or qualification which gives eligi bility for higher education in the awarding country WHO NEEDS AN ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEST? An applicant who is applying with a non-finnish qualification and is not a citizen of a country within the European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA) must provide proof of his/her English language skills by 21 February 2014 at 4:15 pm (+2 hrs GMT) to the admissions office of his/her first preference UAS. In order to prove the applicant’s English language skills, he/she must provide one of the following minimum requirements: • Cambridge ESOL’s Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) or Cambridge ESOL’s Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) level C or • Pearson test of English (Academic 51) or • IELTS score academic level 6.0 or • TOEFL score 550 paper-based test/ 79-80 internet-based test or

• skills level 4 in English in all parts (English communicative oral skills, reading comprehen sion and writing) in the National Certificate of Language Proficiency or • Finnish AICE Certificate or • Finnish Matriculation examination grade C (IB-examination grade 4, EB-examination 6,00-6,95 or RP-examination 7) in advanced level English.

HOW ARE STUDENTS SELECTED? Student admission is based on success in the entrance examinations and points for school performance. Students applying with a non-Finnish qualification or a vocational qualification are admitted based solely on the entrance examination, whereas students with a Finnish Upper Secondary Certificate are awarded points for both school performance and the entrance examination. The minimum accepted score in the entrance examinations is 30/100 points, and applies for all of Novia’s English degree programmes, all parts of the entrance exam must be passed. To be eligible for the entrance examinations an applicant must meet the requirements for general eligibility and language tests by 21 February 2014.

QUESTIONS? E-mail admissions@novia.fi

Novia University of Applied Sciences Admissions Office PO BOX 6 65201 Vaasa Finland Phone +358 (0)6 328 5555 Switchboard +358 (0)6 328 5000 Fax +358 (0)6 328 5117

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Did You Know That

■ Finland has one of the highest standards of education in the world ■ The “everyman’s right” or right of public access allows you to roam freely in the countryside, pick berries, mush rooms and flowers, fish, sail, ski, cycle and camp almost anywhere ■ Finnish Lapland is home to the real Santa Claus

Novia University of Applied Sciences is certified by the international standards ISO 9001 for quality management systems and ISO 14001 for environmental management systems.

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■ Finland was the first country in the world to give women both the right to vote and to stand for election in 1906