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Higher education preparatory program for immigrants: Planning 2024

Code: ÖH24FUI

Degree:

Credits:
15 ects

Duration:
1 years (15 cr)

Start semester:
Autumn 2024

Teaching language:
Svenska

Descriptions

The programme is aimed at people with an immigrant background with a previous upper secondary or higher education qualification who need support in getting their previous qualifications or studies recognised in Finland.

The programme consists of three modules: preparation for university studies, language studies and elective courses.

Objective

The student:

-practise skills necessary for studying at a university of applied sciences, such as study techniques, use of digital learning environments and self-studies
- gain knowledge of the Finnish education system and the opportunities available, with a particular focus on Novia University of Applied Sciences' programme offerings
- improve language skills, mainly in Swedish but also in Finnish and English if needed

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Code Name Credits (cr) 2024-2025 Autumn 2024 Spring 2025 1. / 2024 2. / 2024 3. / 2025 4. / 2025 5. / 2025
ÖH24FUI01 Preparations for Higher Education 3 3 3 1.5 1.5
ÖH24FUI02 Introduction to the Finnish Education System 2 2 2 1 1
ÖH24FUI03 Preparatory Language Studies 5 5 5 2.5 2.5
ÖH24FUI04 Preparatory Optional Studies 5 5 5 1.7 1.7 1.7
Total 15 15 10 5 5 5 1.67 1.67 1.67

Due to the timing of optional and elective courses, credit accumulation per semester / academic year may vary.