ECTS Information Package and Course Catalogue

Courses and information for Exchange students:

Business

Engineering

Information Technology

Health Care and Social Services

Part 1: Information on the institution

• name and address
• academic calendar
• academic authorities
• general description of the institution (including type and status)
• list of programmes offered
• general admission requirements:
  • degree studies In English
  • degree studies in Finnish
  • exchange studies
• general arrangements for the recognition of prior learning (formal, informal and non-formal)
• general registration procedures
• ECTS credit allocation based on the student workload needed in order to achieve expected learning outcomes:
  • ECTS in general
  • degree regulations
• arrangements for academic guidance

Part 2: Information on programmes

General description:

• qualification awarded, level of qualification
• specific admission requirements:
  • English programs
  • other programs
• specific arrangements for recognition of prior learning (formal, non-formal and informal)
• qualification requirements and regulations
• profile of the programme (with: key learning outcomes, occupational profiles)
• access to further studies
• course structure diagram with credits (60 ECTS per full-time academic year)
• examination regulations, assessment and grading
• graduation requirements, (applies all programmes)
• mode of study
• programme director or equivalent:
  • Business Economics and Tourism
  • Health Care and Social Services
  • Technology and Communication

Description of individual course units:

• course unit title
• course unit code
• type of course unit (compulsory, optional)
• level of course unit (e.g. first, second or third cycle; sub-level if applicable)
• year of study (if applicable)
• semester/trimester when the course unit is delivered
• number of ECTS credits allocated
• name of lecturer(s)
• learning outcomes of the course unit
• mode of delivery (face-to-face, distance learning)
• prerequisites and co-requisites
• recommended optional programme components
• course contents
• recommended or required reading
• planned learning activities and teaching methods
• assessment methods and criteria
• language of instruction
• work placement(s)

Part 3: General information for students

• cost of living
• accommodation
• meals
• medical facilities
• facilities for special needs students
• insurance
• financial support for students
• student affairs office
• learning facilities
• international programmes
• information for mobile students
  • general Information (studies, applying etc.)
  • practical information
• language courses
• internships
• sports and leisure facilities
• student associations