VERY VERY TRICKY questions about studying in finland.

fustina · Post by **fustina** » Fri Nov 07, 2008 2:30 pm

I HAVE THREE QUESTIONS...
1.) I would really love to learn finnish because i want to be able to communicate with people, Is it possible for me to learn finnish in finland before i start my degree course taught in english in September 2009? so, does it mean i have to apply for both?

- I plan on applying for the degree course taught in English in december 08/January 09
- Apply for the language course in january 2009,
- get the visa, finish the language course
- *Do an entrance examination , if required and if exam is in english, then
- come back to my country and apply for my resident permit for my degree.
IS THIS POSSIBLY, AM I ALLOWED TO DO THIS???

2.) If i was offered a 3yrs degree course taught in english at university/ polytechnic, does my bank account need to show that i have the money for my living expenses for 3years.

i mean 6000euros x 3years
or
just 6000euros.

3.)* I have absolutely no knowledge of finnish/swedish and i want to apply for a degree taught in english, would the entrance examination be in finnish/swedish or English?

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Upphew · Post by **Upphew** » Fri Nov 07, 2008 3:15 pm

The language course bit... don't get your hopes of learning finnish too high, see for example: viewtopic.php?f=9&t=33088

distantspaces · Post by **distantspaces** » Fri Nov 07, 2008 3:48 pm

2) you have to show you have enough money for 1 year (6000e). You'll have to show this again when you renew your residence permit after the first year.

rinso · Post by **rinso** » Fri Nov 07, 2008 4:29 pm

3 if the study is in English, the test also will be in English.

Pursuivant · Post by **Pursuivant** » Fri Nov 07, 2008 5:27 pm

it is a good thing you have ambition you will actually get the place. but as they know the probabilities they will give you a permit only after you get the place.

Amandine.K · Post by **Amandine.K** » Sun Nov 09, 2008 10:52 pm

rinso wrote:3 if the study is in English, the test also will be in English.

Depending on where you apply you might have a part in Finnish as well. It is the case in Metropolia for example.

Seraba · Post by **Seraba** » Mon Nov 10, 2008 5:55 pm

Amandine.K wrote:
rinso wrote:3 if the study is in English, the test also will be in English.
Depending on where you apply you might have a part in Finnish as well. It is the case in Metropolia for example.

Are you currently studying at Metropolia?

May I correct you. As far as I know, they only require a minimum Finnish knowledge for the programme called EM European Management.
For other degrees such as EBA European Business Administration ( I'm a prospective student of this

I will try to get in in 2010! ) students are only tested in English.

Rabs · Post by **Rabs** » Mon Nov 10, 2008 11:41 pm

what's so tricky about those questions?

all your above questions come under FAQ and is answered in single immigration page.... i am too lazy to go through the website and paste the link..... right now

Amandine.K · Post by **Amandine.K** » Tue Nov 11, 2008 1:18 am

Seraba wrote:
Amandine.K wrote:
rinso wrote:3 if the study is in English, the test also will be in English.
Depending on where you apply you might have a part in Finnish as well. It is the case in Metropolia for example.
Are you currently studying at Metropolia?

May I correct you. As far as I know, they only require a minimum Finnish knowledge for the programme called EM European Management.
For other degrees such as EBA European Business Administration ( I'm a prospective student of this I will try to get in in 2010! ) students are only tested in English.

I kind of am yeah! And for the nursing/social worker program they do ask for basic Finnish, you have a test in the entrance exam.

Seraba · Post by **Seraba** » Tue Nov 11, 2008 7:59 pm

Oh yeah, it's true. I should just shut up sometimes.

The fact is that I have just always considered the business degrees, without paying attention to others!!
Sorry!

And..by the way, what are you studying? =)

rinso · Post by **rinso** » Wed Nov 12, 2008 8:14 am

Amandine.K wrote: they do ask for basic Finnish, you have a test in the entrance exam.

So, the test is still in English. But part of the test is to access your (basic) Finnish skills.

Amandine.K · Post by **Amandine.K** » Wed Nov 12, 2008 11:45 am

rinso wrote:
Amandine.K wrote: they do ask for basic Finnish, you have a test in the entrance exam.
So, the test is still in English. But part of the test is to access your (basic) Finnish skills.

Yes, like I said in my first post. The exam (for Nursing/Social services) is in English, with an essay to write about a book you would have been asked to study beforehand (about Ethics). Then there's a part in Finnish, I guess little exercises or write a bit about yourself. I haven't taken the exam as I transfered from another polytechnic but that's how it's been going for the last 4 years at least.

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