1 WELCOME TO STUDY IN UNIVERSITY CONSORTIUM OF PORI! Congratulations on your nomination for exchange period in University Consortium of Pori (UCPori). We're delighted to have you as a part of our unique multidisciplinary science and art community. This brochure includes valuable information about studying and living in Pori and making the most of your time here. University Consortium of Pori is a multidisciplinary community of four universities, conducting scientific research and education. Pori Interdisciplinary Exchange Program in Technology, Business and Culture offers a concise and versatile curriculum with a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary dialogue. The receiving universities are Tampere University of Technology, Pori Department and University of Turku, Turku School of Economics, Pori Unit. Other Universities in UCPori are University of Tampere and Aalto University. The University Consortium operates in a unique studying environment in a renovated textile mill (Pori Cotton Factory) in the center of Pori, on the north bank of the river Kokemäenjoki. The factory was built during 1898-1900 and burnt partly to ground in 1981. The building was renovated for university purposes in 1999. Finland and Pori are excellent destinations for exchange students. Finland has a particular charm that lies in the combination of world-class education, research, technology, design and beautiful, unspoiled nature. Finland is known as a comfortable and safe living environment, as confirmed by quality-of-life studies, and has been ranked among the world’s top countries for higher education. Located on the west coast of Finland, Pori is home to 83,000 people. The total student population at the University Consortium of Pori and the universities of applied sciences in the region is around 10,000. Local industries offer students exciting employment opportunities, for example, in the fields of maritime technology, energy, mechanical engineering and game technology. Pori is a vibrant city full of festivals and alternative culture where events and activities liven up the atmosphere all year long. Pori offers a diverse variety of land and water sports. Your exchange study period at UCPori will start with an orientation days in late August or in the beginning of January. Please note that orientation is compulsory for all new international students. During the orientation you will, for example, register as a student, get information on how to sign up for courses and meet your fellow students. Welcome! 2 3 CONTENTS ....................................................................................................................................................... 1 WELCOME TO STUDY IN UNIVERSITY CONSORTIUM OF PORI! .................................................. 2 UNIVERSITY CONSORTIUM OF PORI ............................................................................................ 5 THE UNIVERSITIES IN UCPORI ...................................................................................................... 6 Tampere University of Technology, Pori Unit ............................................................................. 6 University of Turku, Turku School of Economics, Pori Unit ......................................................... 6 University of Tampere, Pori Unit ................................................................................................ 6 University of Turku, Degree Programme in Cultural Production and Landscape Studies ............ 7 Aalto University, Pori Urban Platform of Aalto University PUPA ................................................ 7 INTERNATIONAL OFFICES ............................................................................................................ 8 SERVICE CENTER – INFORMATION DESK ..................................................................................... 8 UCPORI WLAN - WIRELESS NETWORK ......................................................................................... 9 UCPORI LIBRARY ......................................................................................................................... 10 STUDENT ASSOCIATION POINTER AND STUDENT SERVICES .................................................. 10 SUBJECT-SPECIFIC STUDENT SOCIETIES ................................................................................... 14 ACCOMMODATION ..................................................................................................................... 16 Finnish Identity Code & Address Notification ............................................................................ 17 STUDENT WELL-BEING ................................................................................................................ 17 STUDENT LIFE IN PORI ................................................................................................................ 19 Restaurant with student benefits .............................................................................................. 19 Student house Saikku ............................................................................................................... 19 Exchange students in Satakunta University of Applied Sciences (SAMK) ................................. 21 Pori Regional Tourist Agency Visit Pori Oy ............................................................................... 21 FRANK Website ........................................................................................................................ 21 Slice.fi student benefits in Satakunta area ................................................................................ 21 Transportation .......................................................................................................................... 21 CHECKLIST ................................................................................................................................... 22 MAPS OF UCPORI PREMISES ...................................................................................................... 23 4 UNIVERSITY CONSORTIUM OF PORI Pohjoisranta 11 A 28101 Pori www.ucpori.fi/en You can find the main entrance on the corner of Pohjoisranta and Siltapuistokatu The University Consortium of Pori (UCPori, in Finnish Porin yliopistokeskus) is a science and art community that consists of 2 000 students, a staff of 170 experts and four universities. There are four universities that operate in the university consortium: Aalto University, Pori Urban Platform of Aalto University, PUPA Tampere University of Technology University of Tampere University of Turku Turku School of Economics Cultural Production and Landscape Studies Centre for Maritime Studies Faculty of Medicine, Teaching Health Center There are four degree programs that lead to an academic degree in Pori: Master of Science (MSc) Master of Social Science (MSSc) Bachelor and Master of Business Administration (BBA, MBA) Bachelor and Master of Arts in Humanities (BA, MA) Postgraduate studies are provided to doctorate level. Multidisciplinary research is done in five fields: Digital society Energy and environment Gamification Knowledge-intensive organizations in networks Social cohesion Did you know? University consortia are network organizations, where the academic activities in a certain area have been gathered under one roof. Besides Pori there are five university consortia: in Kajaani, Kokkola, Lahti, Mikkeli and Seinäjoki. The university consortia are a part of the Finnish university institution and the higher education system. The units in the university consortia follow the rules and regulations of their parent universities. 5 THE UNIVERSITIES IN UCPORI Tampere University of Technology, Pori Unit The Pori Unit of Tampere University of Technology offers education leading to Master´s Degree in Management and Information Technology. Also post‐graduate studies leading to the degrees of Doctor of Science in Technology and Doctor of Philosophy can be completed. The major subjects are Industrial Engineering and Management and Software Engineering. As minor subjects degree students can choose Software Business, Data Analytics in Management and Information System Technologies. [email protected] http://www.tut.fi/en/about-tut/departments/pori/ University of Turku, Turku School of Economics, Pori Unit The Pori Unit of Turku School of Economics offers bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Economics and Business Administration. Post-graduate studies can also be completed. The major subjects are Accounting and Finance, Marketing and Management and Organization. As minor subjects you can choose any of the major subjects or Business Law, Doing business in a Global and Multicultural Environment or Foresight and Sustainable Development. The key focus areas include Business Competence and Entrepreneurship. The main areas of expertise and research are Business Competence of Knowledge Intensive Organizations, Management Control, Organizational Networks and Regional Development. [email protected] http://www.utu.fi/en/units/tse/units/pori/ University of Tampere, Pori Unit The Pori Unit of the University of Tampere is part of the School of Social Sciences and Humanities in the University of Tampere. The department focuses on research and education on working life and human services, and offers studies leading to Bachelor’, Master’s and Doctor’s degrees in social sciences. In addition, the Master’s Degree Programme in Organizing Human Services and the Master’s Degree Programme in Working life