1. High-level expertise

2. Suomi Finland History From the 13 th century a part of Sweden In 1809 ceded to Russia as an autonomous Grand Duchy Independent parliamentary democracy since 1917 A member of the EU since 1995 Society & Economy Monetary unit the euro, € GDP per capita: 34,769 euros Main exports: Electrotechnical goods, metal products, machinery, transport equipment, wood and paper products, chemicals Main imports: Raw materials, investment goods, energy, consumer goods (for example cars and textiles)

3. Suomi Finland People Population 5.3 million Two official languages: Finnish and Swedish, in addition Sami language Geography Seventh largest country in Europe Second most northern country in the world Land frontiers with Sweden 586 km, Norway 727 km and with Russia 1 269 km Capital city Helsinki, pop. 560 000 Climate Cold winters, bright springtimes, warm summers and colourful autumns Usual temperature variation during a year from +25°C to -25°C

4. Education in Finland Pre-school teaching provided at schools and daycare centres Comprehensive school is a compulsory nine-year education for all children Post-comprehensive education is given by general upper secondary schools and vocational schools. Studies provide eligibility for higher education. Higher education system consists of universities and universities of applied sciences. About 30% of the adults have a higher level degree. Adult education is provided widely by post-comprehensive schools, universities of applied sciences and universities. Teens in Finland are the leaders in science (OECD / Pisa)

5. Kemi-Tornio region in Finnish Lapland Pivotal centre for trade and industry in northernmost Europe wood processing mining steel industries machine shop industry electronics and media industry 80 000 inhabitants

6. Lapland university consortium LUC The Lapland University Consortium (LUC) is composed of three higher education institutions in the province of Lapland: Kemi-Tornio University of Applied Sciences University of Lapland Rovaniemi University of Applied Sciences LUC is a unique form of strategic alliance in Finland, as it comprises a union between a university and two universities of applied sciences. Lapland Institute for Tourism Research and Education Institute for Northern Culture Lapland University Library Language Centre Support Service Centre Educational co-operation R&D Innovation Programme

7. Kemi-Tornio University of Applied Sciences Mission Degree-awarding education Business and Administration Bachelor of Business Administration ● Master of Business Administration Information Communication Technology Bachelor of Business Administration Engineering and Technology Bachelor of Engineering ● Master of Engineering Health Care and Social Services Bachelor of Health Care ● Master of Health Care Bachelor of Social Services ● Bachelor of Geriatric Care ● Master of Social Services Visual and Media Arts Bachelor of Visual and Media Arts Research & Development Further training and Business services

8. Values Expertise and Wisdom We have the desire and ability to transmit and share our know-how We recognize our customers and their needs We understand that we can achieve more through collaboration We value professional skill and also appreciate the work and expertise of others We recognize that the uniqueness of individuals is a resource We bear responsibility for the realization of common goals Creativity and Courage We boldy take on challenges involving the development of the know-how of society and the regional population, as well as the development of society and business. We actively seek innovations for boosting the growth of the level of know-how in Lapland and the vitality of businesses. We continuously support learning and development on the individual as well as organizational level. Credibility and Trust We comply with the agreed division of tasks We comply with agreements and mutually agreed rules We are consistent in all operations and decision-making We treat people equally regardless of age, sex, status, nationality, education etc. We keep our promises

9. Strengths In Education Modern technology and know-how in e-learning Co-operation with business and working life both in Finland and abroad Combining theory and practice Internationalisation Awarded by the Ministry of Education Awarded by UNESCO In Research & Development International activities Regional expertise Awarded by the Ministry of Education

10. Strategic fields of expertise In Industrial Lapland we develop know-how in maintenance, product development and enterprise resource management (ERP). In Lapland of Experiments and Culture we invest in production of northern works of art international business know-how ICT know-how. In Lapland of Wellbeing we develop multidiscipline know-how in preventive and rehabilitative work. geriatrics welfare of children, young people and families occupational health regional research and development of welfare services. Internationalisation is involved in all of our operations.

11. Figures 2009 Staff: 262 Fulltime students: 2050 Part-time (adult) students: 820 Short-term studies in open UAS (credit units achieved): 1318 Net revenue: 23,5 million € Exchanges: 40 students leaving abroad – 84 coming to Kemi-Tornio 69 staff members leaving abroad – 26 coming to Kemi-Tornio Five educational units Four library units

12. Studying internationally Bachelor’s degree programmes in English Business Information Technology Business Management Health Care Information Technology (no intake of new degree students after 2007) Social Services Master’s degree programme in English International Business Management, 90 cu Student and teacher exchanges and practical training Support programmes Erasmus FIRST – Finnish Russian Exchange Programme Nordplus - Scandinavian countries North2North North-South-South CIMO

13. Adult Education Bachelor’s Degrees Master’s Degrees Open UAS courses Postgraduation Specialized studies Vocational training Employment education Business Services eBusiness and eLearning consultation R & D Projects Personnel training New-Business Incubator

14. Research, Development and Innovation activity The R&D know-how of Kemi-Tornio University of Applied Sciences offers a permanent development strength and competitive advantage to the province and its actors. The content of the activity comes from interacting with other actors in the province and is guided by our strategic fields of expertise. In Lapland Higher Education Consortium the research and development collaboration is guided by customer needs and the joint innovation programme of the korkeakoulukonserni, which aims to improve the region’s vitality and competitiveness.

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