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Profiles: Finland
International/European dimension
The programme has several contacts in Nordic countries and in the Baltic region as well as with similar
educational courses in other European countries. Sydväst coordinates a Nordic Nordplus-network with
Culture Production/Arts Management training institutions. The programme is also part of ERASMUS,
with SOCRATES student and teacher exchange, and works in the Synaxis Baltica project in the Baltic
region. It is a member of ENCATC.
Special information
Sydväst has a mentorship programme which provides the students with a personal mentor in the
cultural field during their studies.
Evaluation and assessment
Evaluation of the programme is made by the Ministry of Education.
Lecturers
The number of teaching personnel is 4 full-time and 2 part-time lecturers. The person responsible for
the programme is Christian Blom.
Entry requirements
A high school diploma; experience in the cultural field is considered an advantage.
In the bachelor’s programme, students are young undergraduates who are interested in the arts and
leisure management. Some have work experience in the field.
Student profile
The students come from all over Finland and may have very different areas of culture as their main
interest. The average age is 23. The part-time programme for mature students consists of people in
their 30s and older who wish to enhance their work in a stimulating intellectual environment while
working in the cultural field.
Number of students admitted
Bachelor’s degree in Cultural Production: 15 students each autumn.
Part-time programme in Cultural Production: 12 students every fourth year.
Course fee
None.
Grants or other financial support
Domestic students receive support from the Finnish Government, which is also available for studies
abroad. It comprises a study grant, housing supplement and government-guaranteed study loans.
Foreign students can get financial support for their studies if they have lived in Finland for at least two
years for some purpose other than study, and their residence in Finland is considered to be
permanent. International students can try to benefit from various European funds.
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