University of SF HELSINK01

Prof. Ugo Solitro Dipartimento di Informatica

A. Information about institutions

Name of the institution Erasmus code Contact details Website (Institutional Coordinator and (email, phone …) (Home page and course catalogue) Departmental Coordinator) Name of partner Institution: SF HELSINK01 Contact person of this agreement: http://www.helsinki.fi/university University of Helsinki Heikki Lokki Department of Computer Scinece https://university.helsinki.fi/en/studyi Erasmus coordinarot ng/how-to-apply/exchange-studies Faculty of Science Department of Computer Erasmus Institutional Coordinator: http://www.cs.helsinki.fi/en/courses Science Ms Niina Jokela [email protected] +358 50 415 0244

C. Recommended language skills

Receiving institution Language Language Recommended language of instruction of instruction 1 of instruction 2 level [Erasmus code] Student Mobility for Studies

[Minimum recommended level: B1] SF HELSINK01 Finnish, English CEFR: B2 Swedish

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D. Additional requirements

Student Mobility for Studies

Receiving institution Minimum Available Courses or Modules Access to other Support and Number of in the Faculty or Faculties or infrastructure to [Erasmus code] Credits to be Department(s) Departments welcome included in the (yes / no) students/staff with study plan disabilities (yes / no) SF HELSINK01 15 per semester … Yes (to be agreed See below previously on a case to case basis)

SF HELSINK01: https://university.helsinki.fi/en/studying/new-students/orientation-and-welcome-fair https://university.helsinki.fi/en/studying/new-students/plan-your-studies#special- arrangements-in-studies-and-exams

E. Calendar

Receiving Autumn term Spring term institution APPLICATION DEADLINE APPLICATION DEADLINE [Erasmus code]

SF HELSINK01 Application dl for autumn term (Sep-Dec) or Application dl for spring term (Jan- full academic year (Sep-May): 15th of April / May): 30th of September / 15th of 15th of May October

F. Information

1. Grading systems of the institutions Receiving ECTS Link institution [Erasmus code]

SF HELSINK01 https://university.helsinki.fi/en/grading

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2. Visa Institution Contact details Website for information [Erasmus code] (email, phone)

SF HELSINK01 … https://university.helsinki.fi/en/studying/new- students/before-arrival#permits

3. Insurance Institution Contact details Website for information [Erasmus code] (email, phone)

SF HELSINK01 … https://university.helsinki.fi/en/health-insurance-and- students

4. Housing Institution Contact details Website for information [Erasmus code] (email, phone)

SF HELSINK01 … https://university.helsinki.fi/en/studying/new- students/housing

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Updated 01.03.2016

Erasmus Key Data 2016-17

UNIVERSITY OF HELSINKI

Erasmus Code SF HELSINK01 ECHE 29604 PIC 999994535

Website https://www.helsinki.fi/en

INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE SERVICES

International Exchange Services coordinates the Erasmus programme at the central level: e.g. promotes the possibilities, consults in agreement matters, organises services for both in and outgoing exchange students, outgoing staff, as well as maintains the mobility management system Mobility Online.

Postal address P.O. Box 3, Fabianinkatu 33, 00014 University of Helsinki,

Websites http://www.helsinki.fi/international/contact_mobility.html https://www.helsinki.fi/en/university/international-university/mobility-partners

Erasmus institutional coordinator Ms Kaisa Pesola (Ms. Niina Jokela is on leave) [email protected] +358 50 415 0244

Erasmus SMS student exchanges Ms Maarit Haukka [email protected] +358 50 415 4461

Erasmus STA teacher and STT staff Ms Sirkku Ikonen exchanges [email protected] +358 50 448 7380

ERASMUS CONTACT PERSONS AT THE UNITS

University of Helsinki’s units are directly responsible for their Erasmus mobility partnerships, agreements and actions including exchange student selections and course offerings. In matters concerning e.g. renewal of existing mobility agreements, teaching staff or staff training visits, academic content and studies, please contact: https://www.helsinki.fi/en/departmental-coordinators-for-student-exchange Updated 01.03.2016

APPLICATION INFORMATION FOR INCOMING STUDENTS

Nominations We recommend that students are nominated at least two weeks before the application deadlines. Please send your nominations to [email protected]

Application deadlines for Autumn Semester 2016 or Academic Year 2016-2017 15.04.2016: citizens of non-EU/EEA member states 15.05.2016: citizens of EU/EEA member states, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland

for Spring Semester 2017: 30.09.2016: citizens of non-EU/EEA-member states 15.10.2016: citizens of EU/EEA-member states, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland

How to apply https://www.helsinki.fi/en/studying/how-to-apply/exchange-studies

Language requirements https://university.helsinki.fi/en/the-application-for-student-exchange#a-language-certificate--

Semester dates Autumn Semester: 1 September – 31 December 2016 Spring Semester: 1 January – 31 May 2017

Studies https://www.helsinki.fi/en/studying/new-students/plan-your-studies

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Housing https://www.helsinki.fi/en/the-application-for-student-exchange#housing-application Visa https://www.helsinki.fi/en/studying/new-students/before-arrival#permits Insurance https://www.helsinki.fi/en/health-insurance-and-students Campuses https://www.helsinki.fi/en/university/units-and-faculties City of Helsinki http://www.hel.fi/www/helsinki/en Estimated cost of living https://www.helsinki.fi/en/studying/new-students/costs-and-finance Student benefits https://www.helsinki.fi/en/studying/new-students/costs-and-finance

INFORMATION FOR ACCEPTED STUDENTS

Orientation, Welcome Fair, Tutoring Week 35 / 2016, Week 2 / 2017 For exact dates, please see https://www.helsinki.fi/en/studying/new-students/orientation- and-welcome-fair

New Students Website https://www.helsinki.fi/en/studying/new-students Welcome to UH Blog http://blogs.helsinki.fi/welcometouh/ Join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/newstudentsuh

FACILITIES AND SERVICES

Helsinki University Library http://www.helsinki.fi/kirjasto/en/home/ Language Centre http://www.helsinki.fi/kksc/english/intstud.html Learning Centre Aleksandria http://www.helsinki.fi/kirjasto/en/library-locations/aleksandria/ Student Cafeterias https://www.helsinki.fi/en/studying/new-students/costs-and-finance#meal-discounts Student Health Care https://www.helsinki.fi/en/studying/new-students/costs-and-finance#student-health-care Student Union http://hyy.helsinki.fi/en Unisport https://unisport.fi/