STAYCATION - HOME INTERNATIONALIzATION IN LAPLAND UAS

Home Internationalization

Enjoy different forms of Home Internationalization! You can get International knowledge at home and during your studies. How about a language course, International Master Program or a study trip for a couple of weeks? You can improve your language and communication skills and also get valuable International knowledge and networks by Home Internationalization. You can do all this without leaving the country. Ask more from International Office! You can see their Contact Information here.

Application period:

Each program has its own application period.

What?

Foreign language courses and study programs
Tutoring and Friend -system for International Exchange Students
International Student Ambassador activity
Café Lingua -meetings
DEMOLA

Experience level: 2

Suitable for those who has...

Work
Family
Ecological values and likes to be at home

Internationality in Lapland UAS

We have very International atmosphere here in Lapland UAS. Degree Program students and Exchange students from 50 different countries study here! We receive International guests and encourage our staff to Internationalize by participating staff exchanges and other different International activity. Lapland UAS organize different International events, seminars, training sessions, briefings for both students and staff and also different partners. You will find information of these from Lapland UAS' web page.

At the moment we have 4 study program full in English:

Business Information Technology
International Business
Nursing
Tourism

In addition Lapland UAS offers foreign language studies for example in International Business Management (Master) -study program, different language and culture courses and also International visitors lectures.

International Student Tutoring System

Lapland UAS students has a chance to participate International Student Tutoring System. International Student Tutor helps new Exchange students and also new Degree Program students. Main tasks are receiving new students, introduce new residential environment and culture, help with starting studies and other different activities like organizing events, trips, cabin weekends etc. You can apply for International Student Tutor from ROTKO. More information about International Student Tutoring system from ROTKO's web page or you can also contact to International Office. If you are planning International Exchange period, this is great chance to improve your language skills and get more information about different cultures and destinations.

Friend Program

Lapland UAS and University of Lapland together organizes the Friend Program in Rovaniemi. It is possible to join the program also in Kemi or Tornio. The activities starts every year in September and January, but you can join to the Program also later. Friend Program offers chance to meet International students and different languages and cultures. The idea of the program is to introduce Finland, Lapland and Finnish culture to International students. The Friend Program does not only offers students an opportunity to experience everyday Finnish life and culture, but also helps them adapt to their new surroundings by connecting them with a welcoming friend.

For who?

We welcome everyone who are interested in to join Friend Program! You can participate on your own, with your family or friends! Most important thing is to receive International student warmly here. After first meeting Friend(s) and International student are keeping in touch within their own resources and timetable. Friend Program participants does not offer accommodation or financial support to International student.

How to apply?

There is an application period every semester to the Friend Program. Apply to Friend Program for Autumn period latest on 2nd of September. You can find the link to the electronic application here. International Services will contact all applicants. More information from the International Office.

Friend Program Guide

International Student Ambassador

Lapland UAS students have a chance to participate to International Student Ambassador program. International Services organize the recruitment and arranges training for new ambassadors. Tasks as an ambassador are for example organize International Day with International Services once in semester, if requested, take part in info sessions about possibilities for internationalization that International Services or different study fields are organizing, host International guests of Lapland UAS and organize campus and city tours and also social media marketing. You can earn credits from your work as an ambassador. You can find the course description from PEPPI-system free-choice elective studies with the name International Student Ambassador.

Café Lingua

Café Lingua is a meeting place for those who are interested in different languages and cultures. Meetings are great opportunity to improve language skills and culture knowledge. The atmosphere is relaxed and you can enjoy also a cup of coffee during the meetings. There are discussions for example in German, French, Italian or Chinese language. Participants can speak in their Native language or just for fun and practise. Meetings will be held in Rovaniemi and the offerer is University of Lapland. More information in University of Lapland's web page.

Campusonline Summer Studies

You can find summer courses here!