About us
International Office
The International Office coordinates exchange studies at Novia University of Applied Sciences. Although most programmes are in Swedish, many courses and projects are offered in English, and practical activities like field work, workshops, and labs are accessible to non-Swedish speakers.
Fact Sheet for Student Mobility
| Official name in Swedish | Ab Yrkeshögskolan vid Åbo Akademi |
| Name in English: | Novia University of Applied Sciences |
| Erasmus Code: | SF VAASA13 |
| Address of the Institution: | Wolffintie 31 and 33 |
| Post Code: | 65200, Vaasa, FINLAND |
| Website: | www.novia.fi |
| Head of International Relations: | |
| International Coordinators: | Ms Isabelle Bonnet; email: isabelle.bonnet@novia.fiMs Mai Stenblad; email: mai.stenblad@novia.fi |
| Contact Person for Incoming Exchange Students: | Campus Åbo (Turku): Ms Isabelle Bonnet Aboa Mare: Ms Isabelle Bonnet Campus Raseborg: Ms Isabelle Bonnet Campus Vasa: Ms Mai Stenblad Campus Allegro Jakobstad: Ms Mai Stenblad |
General Information
| Website for Incoming Students: | https://www.novia.fi/en/study/exchange-and-double-degree-studies |
| Academic Calendar: | The autumn term starts at the end of August (different dates at different campuses) and ends in December (in practice before Christmas). The spring term starts in January/February and ends April/May (depending on the program). |
| Application Deadlines: | 1 May for autumn semester and 1 November for spring semester. |
| Practice Placement in Nursing: | 1 March and 1 October for Nursing students wishing to have a practice placement. |
| Application Procedure: | Please read our Application page. |
| Language(s) of Instruction: | Languages of instruction: Swedish and English. Most Degree Programmes taught in Swedish offer courses in English for exchange students. Required English level is B2. |
| Courses offered in English: | Please read our course catalogue. |
| Projects offered in English: | European Project Semester EPS, 30 ECTS (http://eps.novia.fi) Campus Vasa |
| Language courses: | Professional English and Survival Swedish is offered in some Degree Programmes |
| ECTS Credits in Use? | Yes |
| ECTS Grading Scale in Use? | No. The following scale is used for all types of evaluations/examinations: 5 = Excellent, 4 = Very good, 3 = Good, 2 = Fair, 1 = Pass, 0 = Not approved. Some courses are only marked as approved/not approved (GK = Approved, 0 = Not approved) |
Accommodation information
| Is accommodationoffered? | Students are responsible for arranging the accommodation themselves. More information at our Accommodation page. |
| Cost of accommodation: | 300 € - 500 €/month (depending on the type and location of the apartment). |
| Is the accommodation organized prior to the student’s arrival? | The students must apply for housing and pay the deposit on time. Make sure to book the apartment from the day of your arrival. |
| Are kitchen facility and basic furniture available in the students’ accommodation? | Basic furniture available in furnished apartments. |
| Orientation programme: | In the beginning of each semester. |
| Mentor/Buddy Programme: | Yes – tutors for incoming students. |
| Monthly Living Expenses: | Rent: 300 € - 500 € Food: 250 € Transportation: 30 € Leisure and personal expenses: 50 €Exchange students are covered by Novia’s accident and liability insurance during studies and practical work and trips to and from the study place/workplace. The liability insurance covers damages caused by the student at the study place/ workplace. Students are themselves responsible for having a health insurance that is valid at the study place/workplace and for having enough insurance cover during their spare time. |
| Insurance: | The insurance should be obtained before arrival to Finland, and it should cover costs resulting from illness or accident (doctor and hospital charges, including medical treatment and hospitalization, medication, and costs resulting from interruption of the exchange).It is also highly recommended to obtain an insurance for personal belongings and third party liability. |
Contact us
International Coordinator in Vaasa/Jakobstad
International Coordinator in Turku/Raseborg