1. Joensuun yliopisto PL 111 80101 Joensuu puh. (013) 251 111 fax (013) 251 2050 www.joensuu.fi The Admissions Process and Services for International Students Ms Päivi Haltilahti International Student Services University of Joensuu Erasmus Mundus Action 4 “Tea Team” Seminar 25 September 2008

2. Joensuun yliopisto PL 111 80101 Joensuu puh. (013) 251 111 fax (013) 251 2050 www.joensuu.fi Polytechnics joint application system for international students for Bachelor’s degree programmes (www.admissions.fi)www.admissions.fi Application deadlines in February and in September language test included in the entrance examination or TOEFL / IELTS test

3. Joensuun yliopisto PL 111 80101 Joensuu puh. (013) 251 111 fax (013) 251 2050 www.joensuu.fi Universities eligibility for higher education in own country entrance examinations mostly required good command of English application deadlines mainly from January to May joint application system starting for international students for Master’s degree programmes (www.universityadmissions.fi)

4. Joensuun yliopisto PL 111 80101 Joensuu puh. (013) 251 111 fax (013) 251 2050 www.joensuu.fi Universities University of Joensuu: 8 Master’s programmes, one PhD programme, and two CBU Master’s degree programmes in English Application criteria per programme 11 different application forms, several application deadlines All admission work done on departmental and faculty level 5 non-degree programmes in English Exchange students Centralized application process Admissions done on departmental and faculty level

5. Joensuun yliopisto PL 111 80101 Joensuu puh. (013) 251 111 fax (013) 251 2050 www.joensuu.fi Challenges Good applications! Language proficiency Verification of the certificates – fake degrees Timetables: application rounds, admissions, accepting the study place, practical matters

6. Joensuun yliopisto PL 111 80101 Joensuu puh. (013) 251 111 fax (013) 251 2050 www.joensuu.fi Student Profile Applicants6,110 New students1,536 Students in degree programmes8,524 Open University students4,343 Continuing education students4,840 Students studying abroad221 International students551 Bachelor’s degrees433 Master’s degrees694 Licentiate degrees31 Doctoral degrees53

7. Joensuun yliopisto PL 111 80101 Joensuu puh. (013) 251 111 fax (013) 251 2050 www.joensuu.fi International Profile International Master’s degree programmes: Human Geography Information Technology (IMPIT) European Forestry (Erasmus Mundus) Clinical Linguistics (Erasmus Mundus) Color in Informatics and Media Technology (Erasmus Mundus) Cultural Diversity Media Computing and Optical Technology Research Chemistry International non-degree programmes: Karelia, Russia and the Baltic Area Environmental Science and Forestry Social Sciences Educational Sciences Law

8. Joensuun yliopisto PL 111 80101 Joensuu puh. (013) 251 111 fax (013) 251 2050 www.joensuu.fi International Students at the University of Joensuu 1997 - 2006

9. Joensuun yliopisto PL 111 80101 Joensuu puh. (013) 251 111 fax (013) 251 2050 www.joensuu.fi International Student Services Under Student Services, part of central administration Degree and exchange students Information, application procedure, guidebooks Student tutors Orientation Programme Finnish Friend Programme Academic matters in the faculties and departments Free time activities by the Student Union

10. Joensuun yliopisto PL 111 80101 Joensuu puh. (013) 251 111 fax (013) 251 2050 www.joensuu.fi Thank you paivi.haltilahti@joensuu.fi