Exchange period abroad | Guide 2012–2013

Exchange period abroad | Guide 2012–2013 

1. PREFACE 2 

2. Internationalisation - an integral part of studies today 3 

2.1 General 3 

2.2 Criteria for the Exchange Period Abroad 3 

3. Exchange Programmes and Practical Training places 5 

3.1 Erasmus 5 

3.1 Nordplus 7 

3.3 Other Exchange Agreements 7 

3.4 Finding your own place to study abroad (self-acquired study place) 7 

3.5 Finding your place for practical training 8 

4. Language Tests 9 

4.1 TOEFL Test 9 

4.2 IELTS Test 9 

5. How to apply for an exchange place or for practical 

training period abroad 10 

5.1 Application process for all exchange places 10 

5.2 Application Periods for studies abroad 10 

5.3 Selection process and schedules 11 

5.4 Application process for practical training 15 

6. Before leaving 16 

6.2 Forms and Instructions for Studies Abroad 16 

6.3 Forms and Instructions for Practical Training Abroad 17 

6.4 Costs and Funding Your Exchange Period Abroad 18 

6.5 Accommodation 20 

6.6 Visa, Residence Permit, Right of Residence, Insurance, Health Care 20 

6.7 Taxation 21 

7. On exchange 22 

7.1 Making changes to the original study plan 22 

7.2 Before leaving host institution/practical training place 22 

8. After exchange 23 

8.1 Accreditation of studies undertaken abroad 23 

8.2 Reporting 23 

8.3 Second payment of the grant 24 

8.4 Sharing your experiences 24 

9. Places of Student Exchange 2012 – 2013 25 

9.1 Exchange Places outside Europe 25 

9.2 Exchange Places in Europe 29 

10. CHECKLIST 41 

11. CONTACT INFORMATION 43

1. Preface 

This guide is meant for the students of JAMK University of Applied Sciences (JAMK) who are 

interested in an exchange period or practical training period abroad. It contains information 

on the application procedures, as well as exchange places for studies that are available at the 

Schools of JAMK. JAMK participates in the Erasmus Exchange Programme of the European 

Union (EU) and in the Nordplus Programme operating in the Nordic countries. In addition, 

each School has mutual exchange agreements with higher education institutions all over the 

world. 

The general rule is that you should apply for an exchange place only after you have successfully 

completed your basic studies or your first year of study. You should also have sufficient 

language, social and cultural skills. JAMK offers excellent opportunities to improve your 

language skills or to acquire “survival” level in the target language if you are going to study in 

English in a non-English -speaking country. We have compiled criteria that you should meet in 

order to be selected for an exchange. 

We hope this guide will give you a clear picture of the possibilities and the general info that 

you need at the beginning of your international journey. More information can be found in the 

student portal Optima – Study forum – Internationality through studies – Studying abroad – 

Before you leave (https://optima.jamk.fi/). Our International Relations Secretary will be happy 

to help you with any questions concerning the collective matters of the international affairs at 

international@jamk.fi. The International Coordinators of the Schools continue to serve in the 

matters concerning the international affairs of their schools. 

Start looking for information about the various possibilities available! An exchange semester 

or year abroad is a rewarding experience, giving you new challenges for your studies and your 

life. Take advantage of the opportunity! 

Publisher: JAMK University of Applied Sciences, International Services 

‘This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This publication reflects the 

views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made 

of the information contained therein.’ 

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2. Internationalisation 

– an integral part of studies today 

2.1 General 

The European integration has promoted and speeded up the internationalisation process 

of European higher education institutions. JAMK University of Applied Sciences (JAMK) is 

no exception. JAMK is an international higher education institution which educates future 

professionals well prepared for international challenges. More and more students take the 

opportunity to complete a part of their studies and improve their language and cultural skills 

abroad. For some students, exchange period abroad is a mandatory part of their studies. 

Internationalisation is an integral part of JAMK’s strategy, and it is also defined in the 

JAMK’s mission and vision. JAMK’s mission, ”JAMK University of Applied Sciences will be an 

internationally oriented forerunner in education and a strong player in practically oriented 

research, development and innovation activities”. “JAMK University of Applied Sciences wants 

to be the best university of applied sciences in Finland, with a strong track record in quality 

of education, internationalisation and promotion of entrepreneurship.” International student 

and staff mobility is one way to realize our vision and mission. 

Student exchange and practical training is an easy, economical and effective way to obtain 

international experience. If you are eligible for a Finnish government study grant and housing 

subsidy, these benefits also apply to your stay abroad. Funding is also available to non-Finnish 

students through exchange programmes, such as Erasmus and Nordplus. JAMK has funds 

to support student exchange and practical training as well. The amount of financial support 

available to the students of our institution is the same regardless of the type of support 

(Erasmus, Financial Support of the School), exceptions: FIRST, North-South-South and Nordplus 

programmes. We try to offer financial support also to the students who find the exchange 

place independently. 

Even if there is quite a lot of help and support available, going abroad demands initiative from 

you. Designing your studies or practical training and collecting information also takes a lot of 

time and patience. It is therefore sensible to start the process, and especially language training 

early enough. 

2.2 Criteria for the Exchange Period Abroad 

Every student who is enrolled at JAMK as a degree student (a Teacher Education College student 

as well) has a right to apply for an exchange place abroad. One of the basic prerequisites to be 

accepted for an exchange is that the courses you are going to take abroad can be accepted as 

a part of your degree. The study plan has to contain the same amount of studies as you would 

take during the same period of time at JAMK which means 5 credits per month, 30 credits per 

semester and 60 per academic year. After coming back from the exchange period you have to 

have your studies accredited. 

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In addition to the basic prerequisites the following criteria is taken into consideration in the 

selection: 

1) Exchange period should take place after the first year of study at the earliest (Teacher 

Education being an exception) 

If you are taking Bachelor’s Degree you can go on exchange after the first year of studies at 

the earliest. If you are taking Master’s Degree you have to have taken studies at least for one 

semester before going on exchange. 

2) Studies have proceeded according to the personal study plan 

Studies you take abroad have to be part of the degree taken at JAMK time and content wise 

and must not extend your time of study. Your prior success in studies as well as the relevance 

to the degree taken is considered in the selection. 

3) Application documents 

Electronic application form and Learning Agreement need to be properly filled in and accepted. 

If needed, the application documents of the receiving institution must be filled in as well. See 

chapter 5 for further information. 

4) Language and communication skills 

It is important that you know the language of the country you are going to in order to cope 

with your studies, in every day as well as in working life situations. You should have taken 

at least two courses in the language of the future studies and proven your language skills 

before the exchange. Swedish is spoken in Nordplus exchanges. It is worth applying for an 

Erasmus Intensive Language Course (EILC) if you are going to a country with a less widely used 

language, see information in chapter 3.1.1 

5) Personal and social aptitude 

Every student studying abroad is a representative of JAMK as well as of Jyväskylä and Finland. 

The desirable characteristics those applying to study abroad should have: 

• Independence, initiative and good social skills 

• Ability to cope with unpredictable situations 

• Tolerance of dissimilarities 

• Cooperation and adaptability 

• Flexibility and openness 

• Commitment 

• Interest in international environment 

6) The ones going on exchange for the first time are chosen primarily 

Because our goal is to offer an opportunity to study or do practical training abroad to as many 

students as possible, JAMK grants finances primarily for one exchange place an academic 

year per student. For the same reason the prior exchanges of the student can be taken into 

consideration when students are selected. 

7) The Schools of JAMK may also have recommendations of their own 

8) Note! The institution of exchange makes the final decision on accepting the student 

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3. Exchange Programmes and 

Practical Training places 

3.1 Erasmus 

Erasmus is an EU funded European exchange programme that started at JAMK in 1995, offering 

exchange opportunities for all our students. The Erasmus programme contains a wide range 

of measures designed to support the European activities of higher education institutions, 

including mobility and exchange of students and trainees as well as staff within the EU. In 

addition to the 27 Member States of the European Union, the programme is also open to 

participation by the four EEA countries (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland) and 

the candidate countries Croatia and Turkey. More information is available at http://ec.europa. 

eu/education/erasmus/doc1051_en.htm 

The first Finnish Erasmus students went abroad in 1992–93, and since then the numbers have 

been on the increase. In 2012–2013 students of JAMK can continue on taking this opportunity 

to broaden their horizons. The exchange is based on bilateral agreements between individual 

schools of JAMK and corresponding faculties or schools at a higher education institution in 

another EU country. Each of these agreements covers certain disciplines and a student quota. 

In case there are free places in one school and if the receiving higher education institution 

agrees to the exchange, it is possible for a student from another school to use the place. A list 

of exchange places can be found in Chapter 9 and the application procedure is described in 

Chapter 5.3.2. 

Erasmus practical training takes place in EU countries and you can apply for an Erasmus 

grant. You can do Erasmus practical training in an enterprise, private or public organisation 

or an institute of higher education, e.g. special institutions within a university such as a 

hospital, laboratory and library. You cannot do Erasmus practical training in European Union 

organisation, organisations coordinating EU programmes or the diplomatic representative 

offices of your home country abroad. 

Prerequisite 

The prerequisite for Erasmus exchange is that all studies undertaken during the exchange 

will be fully credited toward the student’s degree in the home institution. To ensure this, 

students must prepare a written study plan (Learning Agreement) or in practical training a 

written practical training plan (Training Agreement) approved by their Head of Department 

and Institutional Coordinator at JAMK and a representative of the host institution. The host 

institution waives all university fees (but not student union fees, insurance and miscellaneous 

charges for materials). 

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Students participating in the Erasmus exchange programme are eligible for an Erasmus grant if 

they fulfil the general conditions of eligibility for the ERASMUS grant. These are: 

• The student is studying for a degree at JAMK 

• The student has studied for at least a year in a degree programme at JAMK before the 

Erasmus exchange. Exception; it is possible to apply for the Erasmus practical training 

already in the first year of studies 

• The studying takes place in an EU member state (as well as in Turkey, Norway, Iceland, 

Liechtenstein, Croatia and Switzerland) 

• Study/practical training abroad lasts for a minimum of 3 months, maximum of 12 

months 

• There is a valid bilateral agreement between the home and host universities. 

Exception; in Erasmus practical training a valid bilateral agreement is not needed 

• The studies taken abroad must be approved as part of the degree 

• The student has not previously received an Erasmus grant (an Erasmus grant is personal 

and can only be given for one student exchange and one practical training during the 

whole period of studies, irrespective of the institution and degree) 

• The student sends the required Erasmus forms before and after the exchange (see 

chapters 6 and 8 for further information) 

3.1.1 EILC’s – Erasmus Intensive Language Course 

Erasmus students or trainees can participate in Erasmus Intensive Language Courses, which 

are specialised courses in the less widely used and less taught European Union languages 

and the languages of other countries participating in Erasmus. These courses give Erasmus 

students and trainees an opportunity to study the language of the host country before starting 

their Erasmus period. Generally the courses are run in the summer prior to the beginning of 

the academic year but some courses are also run in January/ February for students studying 

abroad in the spring semester. 

In 2011–12 EILCs were offered in the following 26 countries: Belgium (Flemish Community), 

Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, 

Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, 

Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and Turkey. 

Some of the benefits are: 

• 3–8 weeks of intensive teaching in the host country; including cultural trips 

• Courses taught at Beginner or Intermediate level 

• Free of charge (although you will be expected to pay a small amount for accommodation) 

A supplementary Erasmus grant of 400 € will be awarded for the duration of the course and it 

should be applied for on the same form as the Erasmus grant. Other costs (e.g. travel and living 

expenses) will have to be paid by the student. 

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If you wish to apply for an EILC and have been selected as an Erasmus student in one of the 

countries where JAMK has partner institutions then check the website below to see if any of 

the courses in the host country are being run at a convenient time for you. Fill out a separate 

application form electronically and submit it as an attachment by e-mail to the following email 

address: international@jamk.fi 

by May 20, 2012 for the courses in the autumn semester 2012 and 

by October 21, 2012 for the courses in the spring semester 2013. 

Inform the International Coordinator of your school about your application as well. Further 

details including general information, course information and application forms can be 

found on the European Commission’s EILC website: http://ec.europa.eu/education/erasmus/ 

doc902_en.htm 

For further information, contact the International Services at international@jamk.fi. 

3.2 Nordplus 

Nordplus (Nordisk program för lärare, utbildningssökande och studerande) is a grant system 

organised by the Nordic Council of Ministers to increase mobility within the Nordic countries. 

It is required also that the studies, if completed successfully, are accepted in the degree in the 

home country. Some of the Schools of JAMK participate in the Nordplus programme and these 

Schools take care of the application and selection process themselves. Contact the International 

Coordinator of your School to find a list of the exchange places and the application procedure. 

3.3 Other Exchange Agreements 

JAMK and its Schools have signed student exchange agreements with a number of higher 

education institutions both in Europe and elsewhere. The general requirements and possibilities 

for obtaining financial support are the same as in the other exchange programmes. A list of 

the places available can be found in Chapter 9 and the application procedure for the places 

under these agreements is described in chapter 5.3.1 (exchange places outside Europe) and in 

chapter 5.3.2 (exchange places in Europe). 

3.4 Finding your own place to study abroad (self-acquired study place) 

JAMK has made student exchange agreements with a considerable number of higher education 

institutions and other educational institutions. One of the most important things about these 

agreements is that there are no tuition fees to pay. You may, however, have reasons why you 

wish to study somewhere else. If your Head of Department accepts your studies at a higher 

education institution you have found as part of your degree, you are eligible to the government 

study grant and housing subsidy, but JAMK is not obliged to give you support, especially if 

there is a contract with a higher education institution in the country concerned. JAMK is not 

able to subsidise the tuition fees, either. 

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If you have decided to go ahead with your plan, though, here are a few pieces of advice: 

See the webpage of the institution you are interested in and learn more about studying there. 

Then contact the higher education institution and ask for information regarding the application 

procedure. Let them know what you are studying and how long you have studied at JAMK as 

well as what and for how long you would be interested in studying at their institution. 

Reserve plenty of time for the process: the acquisition of the documentation required, their 

translation into the target language, required language tests, finding a place to live in etc. takes 

a lot of time and energy. Various grant-awarding organisations also require applicants to apply 

for a grant well before the actual start of the studies. 

NB! For these self-acquired study places the application process (selection process and 

schedules) is otherwise the same as if the student was applying for exchange under an 

established exchange agreement. The only exception is that the student must independently 

agree about the possible exchange with the receiving institution before filling in the application 

documents. When applying for the exchange in JAMK the student must notify the International 

Coordinator of JAMK of the contact person in the receiving institution with whom the exchange 

matters have been discussed and to whom the official JAMK application documents will be 

sent. See chapter 5.2 and 5.3.3 for further information on the application procedure. 

3.5 Finding your place for practical training 

If you are interested in a practical training period abroad and you want to do it as a part of your 

studies, consult the Practical Training Coordinator, the International Coordinator or the Head 

of your Degree Programme of your school/degree programme. They can give you information 

on the opportunities for practical training period abroad. It is also recommended to be active 

yourself; do not be afraid to ask for practical training places and opportunities yourself from 

the organisations and institutions you are interested in. 

Also the Centre for International Mobility (CIMO) plans and executes practical training 

exchange programmes. Read more at http://www.cimo.fi/ 

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4. Language Tests 

Requirements for the exchange students’ language skills and credits already earned vary 

between countries and higher education institutions. A confirmation of language skills by the 

home institution is often enough, but some host institutions may require an internationally 

recognised language certificate. You should find out about the requirements of the host 

institution, especially if you have acquired your exchange student place independently. 

4.1 TOEFL Test 

TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is a test required by practically all USA and 

Canadian universities, but it is extremely common also elsewhere in the world. Premeria 

(www.premeria.fi) in Helsinki administers the TOEFL tests in Finland. 

Premeria Prometric -Test Center delivers Internet-based testing (iBT). The test consists of 

four sections, all of which are mandatory: reading comprehension, listening comprehension, 

speaking and writing. 

It is worth registering for the test well before your intended study period. You can register via 

internet at www.ets.org/toefl. Be sure to register for the test well in advance because the seats 

are usually filled fast! TOEFL test costs about USD 200 and the student must take care of the 

costs of the test by him/herself. 

Detailed information on the TOEFL test and registration can be found from the ETS Europe 

webpage www.etseurope.org or ETS USA webpage www.ets.org. 

4.2 IELTS Test 

IELTS (The International English Language Testing System) is organised by FINNBRIT in Finland. 

It is designed to test listening, reading, writing and speaking – all the areas needed if studying 

or working in English. The test is normally accepted by all educational institutions in the United 

Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and the USA. The test is arranged few times a month 

(check the website for specific dates) at Edupoli, Lämmittäjänkatu 2 A, 00880 HELSINKI. The 

test costs about 190 € and the student must take care of the costs of the test by him/herself. 

Further information on IELTS can be obtained at 

http://www.finnbrit.fi/ieltsexams.html 

E-mail: ielts@finnbrit.fi 

Tel. +358 (0)9 687 70240 

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5. How to apply for an exchange place or for 

practical training period abroad 

5.1 Application process for all exchange places 

Applying takes place in ASIO -Student Portal where you fill in an electronic application form 

and CV. You have to give at least two choices for exchange place or one self-acquired study 

place. Your International Coordinator can then comment on your application electronically. 

The application can be returned to you if needed (e.g. some information is missing) and you 

must correct the application as requested by the International Coordinator. In most cases 

receiving institutions require the student to fill in also their own application form which can 

be found on their website. Learning Agreement (study plan) is also a compulsory document in 

the application process. 

More detailed instructions can be found in the following chapters as well as in the Student 

Portal Optima – Study forum – Internationality through studies – Studying abroad – Applying. 

5.2 Application Periods for studies abroad 

• Exchange places outside Europe 

The application period for the academic year 2012–13 takes place on 1–31 January 

2012. An additional application period for any open exchange places will take place 

on 1–30 September 2012 (for spring semester 2013). Please note that the additional 

application period is arranged only in case there are exchange places available. 

• Exchange places in Europe (Erasmus programme) 

The application period for the academic year 2012–13 is from 15 February to 15 March 

2012 (main application period for all the exchanges – both exchanges starting in the 

autumn semester and exchanges starting in the spring semester). 

An additional application period for any open exchange places will take place on 1–30 

September 2012 (for spring semester 2013). 

• Self-acquired study places (= freemovers) 

The application period for the academic year 2012–13 is from 15 February to 15 

March 2012 (main application period for all the exchanges – both exchanges starting in 

the autumn semester and exchanges starting in the spring semester). 

An additional application period will take place on 1–30 September 2012 (for spring 

semester 2013). 

• Teacher Education College: Application period at the Teacher Education College 

deviates from that of the other schools. Contact the International Coordinator of the 

Teacher Education College for further information. 

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5.3 Selection process and schedules 

5.3.1 Exchange places outside Europe 

When applying for an exchange period abroad the student must give at least two choices 

for exchange place. Both the first and the second choice must be an exchange place outside 

Europe (under bilateral or multilateral agreement). The student can be accepted for the first 

choice or the second choice (or in cases where the application does not meet the student 

exchange criteria described in chapter 2.2. both choices can also be rejected). In case neither 

exchange place outside Europe is approved, the student can still apply for an exchange place 

in Europe. For applying exchange places in Europe see chapter 5.3.2. 

The selection of students for exchange takes place at the Schools of JAMK when the question 

is about agreements of that specific school and Degree programme (=bilateral agreements). 

However, if the agreement concerns more than one School or Degree Programme of JAMK 

(=multilateral agreement), the selections are made by the International Team consisting of the 

International Coordinators of Schools and the staff of the International Services of JAMK. The 

selections are based on the criteria described in chapter 2.2 and the following is emphasized: 

studies have proceeded according to the personal study plan and prior success in studies, 

language and communication skills and personal and social aptitude. 

If some of the exchange places are not filled, they remain available for the additional 

application period. The selection schedule is the same as described in chapter 5.3.2. An 

additional application period for any open exchange places will take place on 1–30 September 

2012 (for spring semester 2013). Please note that the additional application period is arranged 

only in case there are exchange places available. The selection schedule is the same as in the 

selection for exchange places in Europe. 

NB! Learning Agreement (=study plan) is a compulsory document so every outgoing student 

must deliver it to the International Coordinator together with the other application documents 

by 9 March 2012 at the latest, even if the receiving institution would not require it. 

It is the student’s own duty to take care of and send out to the receiving institution any required 

documents which have not been delivered by the student to the International Coordinator by 

9 March 2012. 

For forms and further instructions 

See Chapter 6. 

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Student fills in the online application in ASIO 1.1.–31.1.2012. If the document is incomplete it 

might be sent back to the student by the International Coordinator for corrections. 

International Coordinator informs the student via ASIO about the outcome of the selections 

(approved / not approved) by 13.2.2012. 

International Services sends the nominations of the approved students to the receiving 

institutions 13.–17.2.2012. Student will be informed when the nomination is sent and also 

about the contact person. After the nomination the student should contact the receiving 

institution for further instructions/information about the application process, courses 

available and so on. 

Student delivers the required documents of the receiving institution (student must find out 

the required documents from the website of the receiving institution or in some cases after 

the nomination the receiving institution sends their application information) and the Learning 

Agreement to the International Coordinator at the latest by 9.3.2012. NB! If the receiving 

institution requires the documents to be sent earlier than this the student must of course take 

care of the documents within the deadline given by the receiving institution and deliver the 

documents to the International Coordinator no later than 2 weeks before the deadline of the 

receiving institution! 

International Coordinator forwards the checked application documents to the International 

Services who sends the settled application documents to the receiving institution 

12.–16.3.2012. It is the student’s own duty to take care of and send out to the receiving 

institution any required documents which have not been delivered by the student to the 

International Coordinator by 9.3.2012! 

After the documents have been sent it is the student’s responsibility to carry on the application 

procedure (checking the status of the application from the receiving institution). 

The receiving institution makes the final decision on accepting the student according to their 

own schedules. 

Accepted student takes care of the practical arrangements of the exchange (accommodation, 

visa, travel arrangements, vaccinations, Kela’s financial support, application of grant and so 

on. Instructions and forms can be found in OPTIMA – Study forum – Internationality through 

studies – Studying abroad – Before you leave). 

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5.3.2 Exchange places in Europe (Erasmus and Nordplus programmes) 

When applying for an exchange period abroad the student must give at least two choices 

for exchange place. Both the first and second choice must be an exchange place in Europe 

(Erasmus programme, bilateral agreements). The student can be accepted for the first choice 

or the second choice (or in cases where the application does not meet the student exchange 

criteria described in chapter 2.2. both choices can also be rejected). 

An additional application period for any open exchange places will take place on 1–30 

September 2012 (for spring semester 2013). Please note that the additional application 

period is arranged only in case there are exchange places available. The selection schedule is 

described in this same timeline but please notice that the main application period is the one 

at the beginning of the year. 

NB! Learning Agreement (=study plan) is a compulsory document so every outgoing student 

must deliver it to the International Coordinator together with the other application documents 

by 27 April 2012 / 22 October 2012, even if the receiving institution does not require it. It is 

the student’s own duty to take care of and send out to the receiving institution any required 

documents which have not been delivered by the student to the International Coordinator by 

27 April 2012 / 22 October 2012. 

Student fills in the online application in ASIO 15.2.–15.3.2012 (main application period for all 

the exchanges – both exchanges starting in the autumn semester and exchanges starting in the 

spring semester). If the document is incomplete it might be sent back to the student by the 

International Coordinator for corrections. 

An additional application period takes place in ASIO 1.9.–30.9.2012 (exchanges starting in the 

spring 2013, if places available). If the document is incomplete it might be sent back to the 

student by the International Coordinator for corrections. 

International Coordinator informs the student via ASIO about the outcome of the selections 

(approved / not approved) by 31.3.2012 (concerns applications made in February / March) / 

10.10.2012 (concerns applications made in September). 

International Services sends the nominations of the approved students to the receiving 

institutions 2.–13.4. 2012 (concerns applications made in February / March) / 11.–16.10. 2012 

(concerns applications made in September). 

Student will be informed when the nomination is sent and also about the contact person. After 

the nomination the student should contact the receiving institution for further instructions / 

information about the application process, courses available and so on. 

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Student delivers the required documents of the receiving institution (student must find out 

the required documents from the website of the receiving institution or in some cases after 

the nomination the receiving institution sends their application information) and the Learning 

Agreement to the International Coordinator at the latest by 27.4.2012 (for exchanges starting 

in the autumn semester)/ 22.10.2012 (for exchanges starting in the spring semester). NB! If 

the receiving institution requires the documents to be sent earlier than this, the student must 

of course take care of the documents within the deadline given by the receiving institution 

and deliver the documents to the International Coordinator no later than 2 weeks before the 

deadline of the receiving institution! 

International Coordinator forwards the checked application documents to the International 

Services who sends the settled application documents to the receiving institution 

30.4.–11.5.2012 (for exchanges starting in the autumn semester) / 23.–31. October 2012 (for 

exchanges starting in the spring semester. It is the student’s own duty to take care of and send 

out to the receiving institution any required documents which have not been delivered by the 

student to the International Coordinator by 27.4.2012 / 22.10.2012! 

After the documents have been sent it is the student’s responsibility to carry on the application 

procedure (checking the status of the application from the receiving institution). 

The receiving institution makes the final decision on accepting the student according to their 

own schedules 

Accepted student takes care of the practical arrangements of the exchange (accommodation, 

visa, travel arrangements, vaccinations, Kela’s financial support, application of grant and so 

on. Instructions and forms can be found in OPTIMA – Study forum – Internationality through 

studies – Studying abroad – Before you leave). 

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5.3.3 Selection process and schedules: self-acquired study places 

When applying, the student must give only one self-acquired study place. 

For the self-acquired study places the application process (selection process and schedules) is 

otherwise the same as if the student was applying for exchange under an established exchange 

agreement (see chapter 5.3.2). The only exception is that the student must independently 

agree about the possible exchange with the receiving institution before filling in the application 

documents of JAMK. When applying for the exchange in JAMK the student must notify the 

International Coordinator of JAMK of the contact person in the receiving institution with 

whom the exchange matters have been discussed. 

For forms and instructions 


5.4 Application process for practical training 

You can apply for practical training throughout the year; there are no specific application 

periods. Exception; students of the School of Health and Social Studies must apply according 

to the Application Periods and application process for studies abroad! See chapter 5. 

Application process starts as the student finds a practical training placement abroad and 

discusses with the Practical Training Coordinator of the School whether the suggested 

placement is suitable. After finding the placement the student fills in a Practical training 

plan/contract in ASIO, which is then printed out and signed by the student, supervisor of the 

practical training and the employer. 

More detailed instructions on applying can be found in the Student Portal Optima – Study 

forum – Internationality through studies – Practical training abroad. 

Turn to the International Coordinators and/or Practical Training Coordinators of the Schools 

for further information. 

For forms and instructions 


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6. Before leaving 

As soon as you have decided where you want to go for an exchange period, start collecting 

information about the higher education institution, the town and country where it is located 

etc. The best source of information is the Internet. Also the booklets and other material 

available at the office of the International Coordinator of your school, at the International 

Services or your own reference library can offer you plenty of information. 

Your International Coordinator and the students who have studied at the same higher 

education institution before will also be able to give you good practical advice. You can 

familiarize yourself with the electronic student reports on exchanges in ASIO or blogs. Reports 

can be found in ASIO’s main menu – Read students exchange reports and blogs from http:// 

blogit.jamk.fi/en/. 

6.1 Forms and Instructions for Studies Abroad 

Forms and more detailed instructions are available in the student portal Optima – Study forum 

- Internationality through studies – Studying abroad – Before you leave. 

1. Apply for an exchange period via ASIO during the application period and fill in the application 

documents required by JAMK and the receiving institution (see chapter 5). 

2. Fill in a Learning Agreement (i.e. a study plan) and deliver it together with the receiving 

institutions’ application documents to the International Coordinator by the given deadline (see 

chapter 5.3). 

3. Attend the pre-departure orientation organised by International Services. Pre-departure 

orientation is compulsory for all the outgoing exchange students. Date and time will be 

informed in the beginning of 2012. 

4. Apply for a grant at least six weeks before departure with the Grant Agreement form and 

return it to the International Coordinator of your school, who first checks it and then forwards 

it to the International Services. After your grant application has been processed and accepted 

by the International Services you will be sent a letter “Decision of awarded grant” containing 

information about the grant awarded and the regulations and instructions concerning the 

awarded grant. 

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5. For Kela, fill in 

• OT15 (OTm) (Notification of Change in Circumstances) form 

• Attach the form Certificate on a Study Period Abroad to OT15 

• The form Specification of Summer Studies, in case your studying extends either partially 

or entirely to the summer months (June – July – August). 

The forms for Kela can be found on their website at www.kela.fi. The forms have to be delivered 

to the Secretary of the Financial Aid Committee at JAMK, Rajakatu 35, 40200 Jyväskylä. 

NB! Applicable only to students who are entitled to Kela’s student financial aid. 

6. Remember to enrol as an attending student at JAMK before leaving. 

7. Take care of the required visa and residence permit arrangements, insurances, required 

vaccinations, accommodation etc. 

8. Remember to leave your exact contact information at home and at JAMK. 

9. Start writing your report in ASIO – Student exchange application form and report /or blog 

(only upon agreement). Reporting tool opens after your application has been accepted by the 

International Coordinator in ASIO. 

6.2 Forms and Instructions for Practical Training Abroad 

Forms and more detailed instructions are available in the student portal Optima – Study forum 

- Internationality through studies –Practical training abroad. 

1. Fill in a Practical Training Plan electronically in ASIO and have it signed by you, the supervisor 

of your practical training and the employer. 

2. For Erasmus Practical Training also fill in 2 compulsory documents demanded by the 

European Commission: 

• Placement Agreement for an Erasmus student placement 

• Training Agreement and Quality Commitment (must be signed by you, the supervisor of 

your practical training and the employer). 

3. Apply for a grant at least six weeks before departure with the Grant Agreement form and 

return it to the Practical Training Coordinator of your school/degree programme. After your 

grant application has been processed and accepted by the International Services you will be 

sent a letter “Decision of awarded grant” containing information about the grant awarded and 

the regulations and instructions concerning the awarded grant. 

4. For Kela, fill in 

• OT15 (OTm) (Notification of Change in Circumstances) form 

• Attach the form Certificate on a Study Period Abroad to OT15 

• The form Specification of Summer Studies, in case your studying extends either partially 

or entirely to the summer months (June – July – August). 

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The forms for Kela can be found on their website at www.kela.fi. The forms have to be delivered 

to the Secretary of the Financial Aid Committee at JAMK, Rajakatu 35, 40200 Jyväskylä. 

NB! Applicable only to students who are entitled to Kela’s student financial aid. 

5. Remember to enrol as an attending student at JAMK before leaving. 

6. Take care of the required visa and residence permit arrangements, insurances, required 

vaccinations, accommodation etc. 

7. Remember to leave your exact contact information at home and at JAMK. 

8. Start writing your practical training report and write it throughout the practical training 

period. 

6.3 Costs and Funding Your Exchange Period Abroad 

As stated before, if you go to a higher education institution with which JAMK has an exchange 

agreement, there are no tuition fees. The grant that the students receive through JAMK covers 

some of the travelling costs, whether it is an Erasmus, Nordplus grant or the JAMK grant. The 

amount of the grant you receive depends on the duration of your exchange period. In case you 

cancel or suspend your studies abroad you will have to inform your International Coordinator/ 

International Services immediately and pay the grant back fully or partially. 

For the first days/ weeks of your exchange, take enough cash with you. Also, plan your spending 

in the host country. The general cost level varies from country to country. In some countries 

it is possible to live comfortably on the study grant + housing subsidy if you are entitled to 

them. In some countries the cost level is even higher than in Finland. At some institutions the 

students have to pay a fee for using the library or the laboratory etc. 

6.3.1 Grants 

A student participating in an exchange programme usually receives a grant that covers some 

of the travelling expenses. During the academic year 2011–2012, for example, the amount of 

the grant for studies abroad is 250 € per month according to the duration of the study period. 

Grant is paid in two parts; 80 % is paid before the exchange after the required documents 

have been delivered to the International Services (Rajakatu 35, 40200 Jyväskylä), 20% is paid 

after the exchange and after the required documents have been delivered to the International 

Services (see chapter 8.3). 

The grant for practical training abroad in the academic year 2011–2012 is 350 € / month 

according to the duration of the practical training period. Exception; when a foreign degree 

student leaves for practical training to his/her own home country, the grant is 200 € / 

month. Grant is paid in two parts; 80 % is paid before the practical training after the required 

documents have been delivered to the International Services (Rajakatu 35, 40200 Jyväskylä), 

20% is paid after the exchange and after the required documents have been delivered to the 

International Services (see chapter 8.3). 

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JAMK reserves the right to change the grant sums, as the financing situation may change. The 

amounts and grounds for distribution are checked annually. The decision about the grant sums 

for the academic year 2012–2013 will be made in the spring 2012. The exact guidelines for the 

grants can be found in Optima – Study forum – Internationality through studies – Guidelines 

for JAMK mobility grants. 

6.3.2 Kela 

If you are entitled to Kela’s student financial aid you can apply for Kela study grant for studies/ 

practical training abroad by filling in the OT15 (OTm) (Notification of Change in Circumstances) 

Form. You will also need to attach the form Certificate on a Study Period Abroad to the OT15 

Form. For further information, turn to the Secretary of the Financial Aid Committee at JAMK 

(Rajakatu 35, 40200 Jyväskylä) e-mail: opintotukilautakunta@jamk.fi or go to www.kela.fi. 

In some countries it is possible for students to work part-time, but you should remember 

that studying in another language is more time-consuming and that you are expected to pass 

the courses you take at your host institution. Further information on working abroad can be 

obtained from the web pages of the Ministry of Labour, www.mol.fi and from The European 

Job Mobility Portal EURES, http://ec.europa.eu/eures/. 

6.3.3 Scholarships 

International Services of JAMK announces the Freemover scholarship for international student 

exchange available once per academic year. It is intended for student who independently 

apply for an exchange place at a higher education institution that charges tuition fees. Degree 

students from all fields at JAMK, who are currently enrolled as attending students and who 

have completed at least two years of their studies by the beginning of the exchange period 

can apply for the scholarship. Studies completed abroad must be accepted as a part of the 

student’s degree at JAMK. The scholarship is awarded for an exchange period realized within the 

academic year 2012–2013 and it cannot be applied for retrospectively. The scholarship is worth 

3000€ at the most. The scholarship application announcement will be given in February 2012. 

Many regional, national and international foundations give students grants for exchange 

studies, practical training or doing the bachelor’s thesis abroad. When the foundations, 

organizations and companies award grants, they consider the student’s field of study, the 

target country and the place of birth. For example, friendship associations, field-specific 

unions and the Rotary foundations award various grants. 

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The following addresses might be useful in finding out about other possible sources of grants: 

• http://www.syl.fi (The National Union of Students in Finland (SYL) 

• http://www.skr.fi (Finnish Cultural Fund) 

• http://www.opiskelijaunioni.fi/ 

• http://www.saatiopalvelu.fi 

Follow also advertisements in newspapers and magazines as well as possible sources of grants 

in your home town or country. 

6.4 Accommodation 

Once you know where you are going to study or do your practical training, you should start 

finding out what accommodation alternatives there are. In most cases the host institution has 

an accommodation service through which you will be able to get accommodation either in the 

student halls on the campus or in the private sector. It is also a good idea to ask advice from 

your International Coordinator or students who have been there before. Be prepared to pay a 

deposit for your accommodation. It might be returned to you when you leave the place in the 

same condition you received it. It is therefore important to make a detailed inventory of the 

place and what is included in the rent before you accept it. 

6.5 Visa, Residence Permit, Right of Residence, Insurance, Health Care 

Contact the Embassy or Consulate of the country concerned to find out what the exact entry 

requirements are. You will need at least a letter from the receiving institution saying that you 

have been accepted to study there and sometimes you may also need a proof of adequate 

finances. Some countries require a health certificate and a certificate that you have a place to 

live in. A visa/student entry permit application procedure usually takes several weeks so be 

sure to start the application process early enough. Further information on foreign embassies in 

Finland and on Finnish embassies abroad can be found on the website of Ministry for Foreign 

Affairs at http://formin.finland.fi/public/default.aspxnodeid=15203&contentlan=1&culture=fi. 

The students of JAMK are covered by the accident insurance of the institution during the 

study or practical training periods abroad which are recognised as parts of the curriculum. 

The accident insurance does not cover accidents that happen in leisure time. NB! If a student 

is paid for the practical training, thus having an employment relation with the employer, an 

accident is covered by the employer’s statutory accident insurance. 

As to additional insurance, you will need at least travel insurance. Find out what kind of 

insurance coverage is required in your target country. It pays to be over- rather than underinsured. 

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Since the beginning of June 2004, EU citizens have been able to use a new European Health 

Insurance Card when on temporary visits abroad, enabling them quick access to treatment. 

The card confirms that holders are covered by health insurance in one of the EU member 

states and that they have the right to immediate medical treatment while they are in any other 

member state. Further information on European Health Insurance Card is available on the 

following websites: http://www.kela.fi/in/internet/english.nsf/NET/090604144919EH. 

6.6 Taxation 

The income of a paid practical training abroad as part of the education is always taxable. Find 

out more at http://www.vero.fi/ 

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7. On exchange 

Remember to enrol as a present exchange student as you enter the host institution. Also 

remember the old saying: ”When in Rome do as the Romans do”. Your main task is to study, 

but it certainly is a good idea to participate in the activities offered by your host institution. 

Foreign higher education institutions are usually much larger than our University of Applied 

Sciences, and you will have to be able to take care of yourself. Follow the notice boards, the 

instructions that are given to you and make sure you meet the given deadlines. Be prepared 

for some kind of a cultural shock even if you are going to a country which you expect not to be 

very different from your own. 

Remember, too, that you are a representative of JAMK. Be prepared for questions about 

Jyväskylä, Finland, JAMK and your field of study in JAMK. It is a good idea to update your 

knowledge on these issues before you leave. Take photos, brochures, posters, slides etc. with 

you. Websites maailmalle.net and virtual.finland.fi give you information on Finland. 

7.1 Making changes to the original study plan 

If the study plan (= Learning Agreement) changes at the beginning of or during your exchange 

period, you must fill in Changes to the original Learning Agreement form in which you declare 

the changes. Form can be found in Optima – Study forum – Internationality through studies – 

Studying abroad – When you are abroad. 

Delete the courses you had chosen in your original Learning Agreement but will not attend 

or complete. Also if the course is cancelled, it must be deleted. Add the courses which you 

had not chosen in your original Learning Agreement but will attend and complete. Ask the 

representative of the host institution to sign the Changes LA and then send it to the International 

Services, who will then ask the International Coordinator and the Head of Department to 

process and sign it. After the Changes LA is settled by all the parties, one copy will be sent to 

you by the International Services. 

7.2 Before leaving host institution/practical training place 

At the end of your studies abroad, you must make sure that you are given a certificate for 

the exchange (Letter of confirmation), indicating the dates of your exchange and the local 

Transcript of Records with the courses and credits taken during the exchange period. 

Sometimes the transcript of records is send to the student afterwards, but check this from 

your host institution before leaving for Finland. 

On practical training remember to ask for a Work Certificate for the practical training with the 

dates of the practical training before leaving for Finland. 

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8. After exchange 

8.1 Accreditation of studies undertaken abroad 

The studies undertaken abroad will be accredited and entered into the study record in ASIO by 

filling in the relevant form (can be found in Optima – Study forum – Internationality through 

studies – After you return), enclosing the transcript of records and delivering them to the 

International Coordinator or to the Head of Department. Having the credits accepted by the 

Head of Department is each student’s responsibility. 

The accreditation of practical training takes place directly with the supervisor of the practical 

training and there is no need to separately apply for the accreditation. Exception; the students 

of the School of Health and Social Studies must apply for the accreditation of the practical 

training as described above. 

8.2 Reporting 

Reporting is an important part of your exchange. On one hand, it ”forces” you to remember 

to focus on your studies and observe matters connected with your stay and studies and on 

the other hand, it gives valuable information to other students who plan on studying abroad. 

JAMK has introduced an electronic reporting model. After being accepted to exchange period, 

the report form will be available to you in ASIO database and you can start writing your 

report right away. You should write the report in English. There are seven topics in it and 

under each topic there are some general guidelines that help you write an interesting and 

informative report. You can continue writing it during your stay abroad, finish it after arriving 

in Finland and send it to your International Coordinator via ASIO. You cannot return it to your 

International Coordinator until after your exchange period. After accepting the report, it can 

be seen in ASIO by other students. 

A blog written on the platform of JAMK Blog Service can replace the ASIO exchange report, 

when the following terms are fulfilled: 

- the student has ordered a blog and participated in the blog training before leaving abroad. 

The blog invitation with the instructions on how to order the blog and the date of the blog 

training will be sent via e-mail to those students whose application for exchange is approved 

in ASIO after the application period has ended. In the blog training the student will be guided 

on how the blog should be written in order to make up for the report in ASIO. 

If you are doing a practical training period abroad, you have to write a report on it as well and 

return it to the supervisor of your practical training period. 

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8.3 Second payment of the grant 

After arriving from your exchange/practical training period you have to apply for the 2nd 

part of the grant no later than 6 months after finishing the exchange/practical training period 

(exception; in Erasmus the grant must be applied for by the end of September regardless of the 

ending date of the exchange/practical training period!). 

Deliver the “Application for the second part of the grant” form together with the certificate 

of your exchange period (Letter of Confirmation/Work Certificate) from the host institution 

stating the exact dates of exchange/practical training to the International Services. In studies 

you should also turn in your report via ASIO to the International Coordinator and in practical 

training the report must be deliver to the supervisor of the practical training e.g. via e-mail. 

After returning all the required documents you will receive the remaining part of your grant 

according to the realized study/practical training time. 

Send the required documents to the International Services, Rajakatu 35, 40200 Jyväskylä or 

scanned to: international@jamk.fi 

The exact guidelines for paying the second parts of the grants can be found in Optima – 

Study forum – Internationality through studies – Guidelines for JAMK mobility grants. 

8.4 Sharing your experiences 

Be prepared to tell others about your experiences when you have returned from your 

exchange period. By acting as an international tutor, you will have an excellent opportunity to 

share your experiences with others and help the new international students coming to JAMK 

to orient themselves in the institution and the studies. If you are interested in acting as an 

international tutor, turn to the website of Student Union JAMKO at http://www.jamko.fi or 

tutorjaliikuntasihteeri@jamko.fi 


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9. Places of Student Exchange 2012–2013 

Please take into account that the information on exchange places may change during the 

academic year. New agreements may be made and the mobility numbers within the existing 

agreements may be revised. The information on the exchange places listed in this guide is 

based on the situation in November 2011. The current state of agreements and exchange 

places can be checked from the International Coordinator at each School. 

9.1 Exchange Places outside Europe 

• Based on bilateral and multilateral agreements 

• Application period: 1–31 January 2012 

• Exchange places sorted by the country 

• The availability of the exchange places in different countries is 

School/Degree Programme specific 

Exhange Places outside Europe 

Country Partner Institution Places Schools/Degree Programmes 

Argentina Universidad Argentina de la 

Empresa (teaching in Spanish) 

1 

1 

1 

1 

Civil Engineering, Logistics Engineering, Mechanical 

Engineering 

Fashion and Clothing 

Tourism, Service Management, Facility Management 

International Business, Business Information Systems, 

Business Administration, Entrepreneurship Development, 

Team Academy 

Universidad de Ciencias 

Empresariales y Sociales 

(Teaching in Spanish, some 

courses in English in Business) 

Buenos Aires –Business 

Studies in Latin America 

(UADE) 

Brazil Universidad Federal de 

Santa Catarina (teaching in 

Portuguese) 

1 


1 



Team Academy 

* Available for all the students of JAMK regardless of the 

School 

2 Available for all the students of JAMK regardless of the 

School 

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Canada Okanagan College 1 International Business, Business Information Systems, 


Team Academy 

Fanshawe College 1 

1 



Team Academy 


Chile La Pontificia Universidad 

Catolica de Chile (Some 

courses in English) 

2 International Business, Business Information Systems, 


Team Academy 

China Beijing Language and Culture 

University (language and 


School 

culture studies) 

Donghua University 5 Tourism, Service Management, Facility Management, 

International Business 

Hong Kong Baptist University 2 International Business 

MBA Center of Shanghai 

International Studies 

University (Master’s level) 

Peking Union Medical College 2 School of Health and Social studies, nursing 

Hospital 

Shanghai University ** Available for all the students of JAMK regardless of the 

School 

India 

Shaoxing University 1 

1 

1 

1 

3 

Teacher Education College 



Business Administration, 

Entrepreneurship Development, Team Academy 

School of Health and Social Studies: Music, Nursing 

The Hong Kong Polytechnic 

University 

2 Tourism, Service Management, Facility Management 

Birla Institute of Management 5 International Business, Business Information Systems, 

Technology 


Team Academy 

International Management 2 International Business, Business Information Systems, 

Institute (Master’s level) 


Team Academy 

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Japan Seinan Gakuin University 

(1,5 years Japanese studies 


School 

required, language and 

culture studies) 

Kenya Mathare Special Training 

Center 

4 School of Health and Social Studies: Physiotherapy, 

Occupational Therapy, Social Services 

Korea Ajou University 1 

1 

1 

1 


Engineering 

Information Technology 




Team Academy 

Mexico Universidad de Monterrey 1 

1 

2 

2 

Teacher Education College 


Engineering 

School of Health and Social Studies, Nursing 



Team Academy 

Nicaragua Different training places in 

Matagalpa 

8 School of Health and Social Studies: Physiotherapy, 

Occupational Therapy, Social Services 

Singapore Singapore Polytechnic 1 

1 

1 

2 


Engineering 


Music and Media Management 

Business Information Systems 

Temasek Poytechnic 2 

2 

3 




Team Academy 


Taiwan National Yang-Ming University 2 Physiotherapy 

National Taiwan University Negotiable School of Health and Social Studies: Occupational Therapy 

Tanzania Ilembula Lutheran Mission 3 Nursing 

Hospital 

Thailand Assumption University of 

Thailand 



Team Academy 

King Mongkut’s University of 

Technology Thonbury 

2 

3 



Engineering 

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USA Finlandia University 2 International Business, Business Information Systems, 


Team Academy 

North Carolina State 

University 



Team Academy 

Northern State University 2 International Business, Business Information Systems, 


Team Academy 

San José State University *** Business study programme for Master’s level students 

School of Health and Social Studies: Summer School, Study 

tours 

The State University of New 

York College at Oneonta 

1 

1 

Music and Media Management 



Team Academy 

Vietnam Hanoi University of 

Technology/ Haipong 

University 

**** Available for all the students of JAMK regardless of the 

School 

Different Universities of Applied Sciences in Finland offer “study packages” for example in Argentina, China and 

Vietnam. All the students of JAMK can apply for these places except for the programme at San José State University, 

which is only meant for Master’s level students. Please note that the procedure and schedules for applying may be 

different from the process at JAMK. Information on these study packages can be found in Optima and be requested 

from International Coordinators at Schools. 

*Buenos Aires –Business Studies in Latin America (UADE) = Organized by JAMK University of Applied Sciences. 

**Shanghai University = Organized by Central Ostrobothnia University of Applied Sciences. 

*** Short Term Programme - San José State University. 

****Hanoi University of Technology/ Haipong University= Organized by Lahti University of Applied Sciences. 

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9.2 Exchange Places in Europe 

• Erasmus and Nordplus programmes, bilateral agreements 

• Application period: 15 February – 15 March 2012 

• Exchange places sorted by the Schools 

9.2.1 School of Business and Services Management 

International Coordinator Mr Risto Korkia-Aho 

Tel. +358 40 521 5687, 

E-mail: risto.korkia-aho@jamk.fi 

Degree Programmes in: 

• International Business 

• Business Information Systems 

• Business Administration 

• Entrepreneurship Development, Team Academy 

• Fashion and Clothing 

• Continuing Education 

• Master’s Degree Programmes 

International Coordinator Ms Minna Junttila 

Tel. +358 40 588 6533, 

E-mail: minna.junttila@jamk.fi 


• Tourism 

• Service Management 

• Facility Management 

• Music and Media Management 

• Music Management 

• Media Design 

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International Business, Business Information Systems, Business Administration, Entrepreneurship Development, Team Academy 

ERASMUS PLACES 

Country Partner institution Places 

Austria 

Fachhochschule Vorarlberg GmbH 

Fachhochschule des Bfi Wien 

Fachhochschule Wiener Neustadt für Wirtschaft und Technik 

4 

2 

3 

Belgium 

Katholieke Hogeschool Zuid-West-Vlaanderen 

Katholieke Hogeschool Kempen 

Karel de Grote-Hogeschool 

3 

2 (studying) 

2 (practical training) 

2 

Czech Republic VŠB-Technická Univerzita Ostrava 5 

Estonia Tartu Ülikool 2 

France 

American Business School IGS International 

CICD Institut International de Commerce et de Distribution 

Ecole de Management de Normandie 

Groupe Ecole Supérieure de Commerce et 

Technologie, Toulon 

Group Sup de Co la Rochelle 

ESDES School of Management 

Groupe ESC Rouen, IFI Institut de Formation International 

Groupe Sup de Co Amiens Picardie 

IAE Institut d’Administration des Entreprises 

IESEG School of Management 

ISCPA Institut des Médias de Paris en 10 points 

Université des Sciences et Technologies de Lille 

Université de la Méditerranée (Aix-Marseille II) 

Université Toulouse 1 Sciences Sociales 

4 

4 

4 

3 

4 

5 

4 

4 

2 

4 

6 

4 

4 

1 

2 

Germany 

Hochschule Esslingen 

Hochschule Harz, Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaften 

Fachhochschule Bielefeld 

Fachhochschule Düsseldorf 

Fachhochschule Koblenz RheinAhrCampus, Remagen 

4 

2 

2 

2 

2 

Great Britain 

Southampton Solent University 

The Nottingham Trent University 

6 

2 

Hungary 

Budapesti Gazdasagi Föiskola 

Debreceni Egyetem 

Pécsi Tudományegyetem 

2 

5 

2 

Italy 

Università degli Studi di Genova 

Università degli Studi di Roma -La Sapienza- 

3 

2 

Lithuania Vilniaus ir versio kolegija 2 

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The Netherlands Hogeschool van Arnhem en Nijmegen 

Stenden Hogeschool 

Hogeschool van Utrecht 

Hogeschool INHOLLAND 

2 

2 

1 

2 

Poland Uniwersytet Ekonomiczny w Poznaniu 4 

Slovenia Univerza v Ljubljani 4 

Spain 

Universidad de Alicante 

Universidad Autónoma de Madrid 

Universidad Complutense de Madrid 

Universidad de Sevilla 

Mondragon Unibertsitatea 

2 

2 

3 

4 

4 

Switzerland 

Berner Fachhochschule 

Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz FHNW 

3 

2 

Turkey 

Yildiz Teknik Üniversitesi 

Yasar Üniversitesi 

2 

2 

OTHER EXCHANGE PLACES IN EUROPE 


Croatia 

University of Zagreb 

Zagreb School of Economics and Management 

2 

4 

France Groupe Sup de Co Amiens Picardie: for DOUBLE DEGREE studies 5 

Germany 

Russia 

Hochschule Harz, Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaften: for 

DOUBLE DEGREE studies 

French Russian Institute Of Business Administration (also for DOUBLE 

DEGREE studies) 

The State University of Management 

IMISP International Management Institute of St. Petersburg 

For further 

information 

please turn to 

your International 

Coordinator 

4 

2 

4 




Estonia Tallinna Tehnikakõrgkool 2 

Germany Hochschule Niederrhein 4 

Italy Accademia di Belle Arti di Brera 3 

Portugal Universidade Lusófona de Humanidades e Tecnologias 2 

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Belgium Katholieke Hogeschool Zuid-West-Vlaanderen 1 

Croatia Sveuciliste u Zagrebu 2 

Denmark Metropolitan, Suhr´s Seminarium 2 

Estonia 

Eesti Ettevõtluskõgkool Mainor 

Tartu Ülikool 

2 

2 

France 

Groupe Ecole Superieure De Commerce De Troyes 

Group Sup de Co la Rochelle 

Université Toulouse 1 Sciences Sociales 

5 

5 

1 

Germany 

Hochschule Harz, Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaften 

Hochschule München 

2 

2 

Great Britain 

Bournemouth University 

University College Birmingham 

2 

2 

Hungary 

Budapesti Gazdasagi Föiskola 

Pécsi Tudományegyetem 

Kodolányi János Föiskola 

2 

2 

2 

Italy Università degli Studi di Genova 2 

Lithuania Vilniaus ir versio kolegija 2 

The Netherlands Hanzehogeschool Groningen 

Hogeschool van Arnhem en Nijmegen (Facility Management) 

NHTV Breda University of Applied Sciences 


2 

2 

4 

2 

Poland 

Uniwersytet Ekonomiczny w Poznaniu 

Szkola Glówna Gospodarstwa Wiejskiego 

2 

2 


Spain 

Escuela Universitaria de Turismo Sant Ignasi ESADE 

Universidad CEU san Pablo 

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona 

Universidad Complutense de Madrid 

Universidad de Alcalá 


2 

2 

2 

2 

2 

2 

Turkey 

Bilkent Üniversitesi 

Yaşar Üniversitesi 

2 

2 

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Music and Media Management, Music Management 

ERASMUS PLACES (for all in MMM) 


Czech Republic Univerzita Palackého v Olomouci 2 

Estonia Tartu Ülikooli 2 

France University of Burgundy 2 

Germany Hochschule Mittweida 2 


Inholland University of Applied Sciences 



1 

5 

1 

2 

Turkey Yaşar Üniversitesi 2 

Norway Høgskolen i Hedmark 2 

OTHER EXCHANGE PLACES IN EUROPE 


The Netherlands Inholland University of Applied Sciences: for DOUBLE DEGREE studies negotiable 

Media Design 



Greece University of Aegean 2 

Hungary Pécsi Tudományegyetem 2 

The Netherlands NHTV Breda University of Applied Sciences 

Hanzehogeschool Groningen 

2 

2 

Spain TSI Tourism school Sant Ignasi 2 

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9.2.2 School of Technology 

International Coordinator Ms Sanna-Leena Piiroinen 

Tel. +358 40 705 4506 

E-mail sanna-leena.piiroinen@jamk.fi 

Mechanical Engineering, Logistics Engineering and Civil Engineering 



Austria 


Fachhochschule des Bfi Wien 

Fachhochschule Wiener Neustadt 

4 

2 

1 

Belgium 

Karel de Grote-Hogeschool Antwerpen 

Katholieke Hogeschool Zuid-West-Vlaanderen 

Katholieke Hogeschool Kempen 

2 

1 

2 

Croatia Sveuciliste u Zagrebu 2 

Czech Republic University of Pardubice Jan Perner Transport Faculty 

VŠB-Technická Univerzita Ostrava 

2 

2 

Denmark Ingeniørhøjskolen i København 2 

Estonia 

Eesti Lennuakadeemia 

Tallinna Tehnikakõrgkool 

2 

2 

France 

Université d´Artois 

Université de Haute-Alsace 

Universite de Caen-Basse Normandie Cherbourg 

Ecole de Management de Normandie 

2 

1 

2 

2 

Germany 

Fachhochschule Bielefeld 


Hochschule München 

Jade Hochschule 

Hochschule Pforzheim 

Technische Universitaet Dortmund 

Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau 

2 

5 

6 

3 

2 

4 

3 

Great Britain University of Huddersfield 3 

Italy Università Carlo Cattaneo 2 

Lithuania International School of Law and Business 2 

The Netherlands Stenden Hogeschool 

Fontys Hogeschool 


Hogeschool van Amsterdam 

Hogeschool Rotterdam 


2 

3 

2 

3 

4 

1 

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Poland 

Wojskowa Akademia Techniczna 

Politechnica Krakowska 

Politechnika Poznanska 

Wyzsza Szkola Logistyki 

6 

1 

2 

4 


Spain 

EPSEVG Escola Politècnica Superior d’Enginyeria de Vilanova i la 

Geltrú 

Universidad Pontificia Comillas 

1 

2 

Sweden Luleå tekniska universitet 2 

Switzerland 

Haute école de gestion de Genéve 

Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz 

2 

3 




Austria 


Fachhochschule Joanneum Gesellschaft 

3 

2 

Belgium 

Hogeschool Gent 

Karel de Grote-Hogeschool Antwerpen 

2 

2 

Czech Republic VŠB-Technická Univerzita Ostrava 5 

Germany 


Hochschule Bremen 

1 

3 

Hungary Debreceni Egyetem 2 

The Netherlands Fontys Hogeschool 

Hogeschool van Amsterdam 


3 

2 

2 

Poland 

Wojskowa Akademia Techniczna 

Uniwersytet Slaski 

Politechnica Krakowska 

2 

3 

2 

Slovakia 

Technická univerzita v Košice 

Zilinská univerzita v Ziline 

5 

2 

Spain Universidad Politécnica de Valencia 2 

Switzerland Universität Bern 2 

Natural Resources 

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Hungary Debreceni Egyetem 2 

Iceland Hólaskóli-Hákólinn á Hólum 2 

Latvia Kaunas College of Forestry and Environmental Engineering 2 

The Netherlands Hogeschool INHOLLAND 2 

Poland Szkola Glówna Gospodarstwa Wiejskiego 2 

9.2.3 School of Health and Social Studies 

International Coordinator Ms Katri Huuskola 

Tel. +358 40 097 6773 

E-mail: katri.huuskola@jamk.fi 

International Coordinator Ms Armi Hirvonen 

Tel. +358 40 849 4035 

E-mail: armi.hirvonen@jamk.fi 



PHYSIOTHERAPY 

Belgium Haute Ecole Paul-Henri Spaak 2 

Denmark University College of Northern Denmark 2 

Estonia Tartu Tervishoiu Kõrgkool 2 

Germany Europa Fachhochschule Fresenius 2 (practical training) 

Great Britain University of Central Lancashire, Preston 2 (studying) 


Hungary Pécsi Tudományegyetem 2 (practical training) 



2 

2 (studying) 


Poland Uniwersytet Medycny im. Karola Marcinkowskiego w Poznaniu 4 

Spain 

Universidad Europea de Madrid 


2 

1 

Switzerland Berner Fachhochschule 2 (studying) 


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OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY 


Denmark University College of Northern Denmark 2 

Great Britain The University of Northampton 2 

Sweden Högskolan i Jönköping 2 

NURSING 

Austria Fachhochschule Technikum Kärnten 2 

Bulgaria Higher Medical University, Plovdiv 2 (studying) 


Denmark VIA University College 2 

Estonia 

Tartu Tervishoiu Kõrgkool 

Tallinn Health care college 

2 

2 

Germany Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften Hamburg 2 (studying) 


Great Britain 

University of Central Lancashire, Preston 

University of Leeds 

The University of Northampton 

2 (studying) 


2 

2 

Hungary Pécsi Tudományegyetem 2 (practical training) 

Ireland University College Cork 2 

The Netherlands Hogeschool van Utrecht 2 

Norway University of Stavanger 2 

Poland Uniwersytet Medycny im. Karola Marcinkowskiego w Poznaniu 4 

Portugal Instituto Superior de Saúde do Alto Ave, ISAVE 2 (studying) 


Romania Universitatea Transilvania din Brasov 2 (studying or 

practical training) 

Slovenia The College of Nursing Jesenice 2 

Spain 



Universidad Europea de Madrid 

1 

2 

2 (studying or 

practical training) 



MIDWIFERY 



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SOCIAL SERVICES 


Germany 

Fachhochschule Potsdam 

Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften Hamburg 


2 

2 (studying) 


2 

Great Britain University of Central Lancashire, Preston 2 

The Netherlands Hogeschool van Utrecht 2 

Poland Uniwersytet Zielonogórski 2 

Sweden Mälardalens Högskola 2 

NORDPLUS: Nursing 

Number of places will be negotiated according to the number of applicants 


Denmark 

University College Sealand, Slagelse 

Estonia 

Tartu Health Care College 

Norway 

University of Agder 

Sweden 

Sophiahemmet University College, Stockholm 

Mälardalen University, Eskilstuna and Västerås 

Ersta Sköndal University College, Stockholm 

OTHER EXCHANGE/TRAINING PLACES IN EUROPE 


Estonia 

Aktiviseerimiskeskus Tulevik (Rehabilitation Councelling) 

Mäenkodu Children’s home (Social Services) 

Käepesä Children’s home (Rehabilitation Councelling, Physiotherapy, 

Occupational Therapy) 

2 

2 

2 

Macedonia State University of Tetova negotiable 

Russia Menchnikov Academy, St. Petersburg negotiable 

Sweden Suomi-koti (Occupational therapy, Physiotherapy) 2 

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Music 

International Coordinator Ms Katri Huuskola 

Tel. +358 40 097 6773 

E-mail: katri.huuskola@jamk.fi 

International Coordinator Ms Armi Hirvonen 

Tel. +358 40 849 4035 

E-mail: armi.hirvonen@jamk.fi 



Austria Universität für Musik und darstellende Kunst Wien 1 

Estonia Eesti Muusik- ja teatriakadeemia 1 (studying) 


France 

Conservatoire National de Région de Rennes 

1 (studying) 


Conservatoire à Rayonnement Régional de Dijon 

1 

Germany 

Hochschule für Musik FRANZ LISZT Weimar 

1 (studying) 


1 

Hochschule für Music und Theater “Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy” 1 

Laipzig 

Staatliche Hochschule für Musik und darstellende Kunst Mannheim 1 (studying) 

Staatliche Hochschule für Musik Trossingen 


Great Britain 

Guildhall School of Music & Drama 

1 

Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama 

1 

Hungary Debreceni Egyetem (Debrecen University) 1 

Iceland Listaháskóli Íslands 1 

Italy 

Conservatorio di Musica Giuseppe Tartini –Trieste 

1 

Conservatorio di Musica Santa Cecilia 

1 

Lithuania Lietuvos muzikos ir teatro akademija 1 (studying) 


The Netherlands Hogeschool voor de kunsten / ArtEZ 

1 (studying) 

Conservatorium 

Hanzehogeschool Groningen, Prince Claus Conservatorium 

5 

Norway 

Universitetet i Agder, Kristiansand 

1 

Universitetet i Bergen/ Griegakademiet 

2 

Romania Universitatea Transilvania Brasov 1 (studying) 


Slovakia Akadémia umení v Banskej Bystrici 1 (studying) 


NORDPLUS: Note! For further information on application period for the Nordplus places, contact the International 

Coordinator of the School. All Music Academies and Conservatoires in Nordic Countries! www2.siba.fi/Nordplus/ 

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9.2.4 Teacher Education College 

International Coordinator Ms Riitta Virtanen 

Tel. +358 40 532 2564 

E-mail: riitta.virtanen@jamk.fi 



Austria 

Berufspädagogische Akademie des Bundes in Wien 

Pädagogische Hochshule Wien 

4 

2 

Czech Republic Masarykova univerzita v Brne 2 

Estonia Tartu Ülikooli 2 

Lithuania Vytautas Magnus University 2 

Luxembourg Universite du Luxembourg 2 

Norway Høgskolen i Akershus 1 

Spain University of Granada 2 

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10. Checklist 

Before leaving I have… 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

applied for an exchange place within the application period (studies) or filled in a Practical 

Training Plan (practical training) 

made a Learning Agreement or in Erasmus practical training the Placement Agreement for 

an Erasmus student placement form and Training Agreement and Quality Commitment 

form 

returned the required application documents to my International Coordinator for sending 

to the receiving institution 

calculated the budget for my exchange period 

participated in the pre-departure orientation 

received a confirmation on my exchange/practical training period 

returned the Grant Agreement 

applied for student financial aid / reported on its alteration at the Financial Aid Committee 

investigated other grant opportunities 

taken the additional insurance needed during the stay abroad 

organised my bank connections for the exchange period (bank cards, payments, bank 

services on internet etc.) 

acquired the European Health Insurance Card from Kela 

acquired the residence permit or visa if required 

got the vaccinations and vaccination certificates if required 

enrolled for attendance at JAMK during the exchange period 

applied for and confirmed my accommodation 

informed the receiving institution on the time and place of my arrival 

got the relevant addresses and contact information in the target country 

packed some passport photos 

packed brochure material on JAMK 

On exchange I remember to… 

 

 

 

 

 

ask for the host institution’s signature for the Learning Agreement if it is still missing 

fill in a Changes to Original Learning Agreement form if needed 

enrol at the institution 

ask for the Confirmation Letter and Transcript of Records or work certificate 

continue writing my report 

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After exchange I will… 

 

 

 

 

 

finish and send my report to the International Coordinator or to the supervisor of my 

practical training 

return the Application for the second part of the grant form together with the Letter of 

Confirmation or Work Certificate to the International Services 

fill in the accreditation form and enclose the copies of Confirmation Letter and Transcript 

of Records and take them to the International Coordinator or Head of Department to be 

accepted 

become an international tutor at JAMK 

be available to take part in international events. 


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11. Contact Information 

INTERNATIONAL SERVICES 

International Services help students and staff in general matters related to mobility and 

international cooperation. You can find us in the Main Campus in room B104. Address is 

Rajakatu 35, 40200 Jyväskylä. 

Primarily please contact: international@jamk.fi 

Ms Nina Björn 

International Relations Manager 

Tel. +358 40 585 6791 

Ms Maarit Sinikangas 

International Relations Planner 

Tel. +358 50 417 5123 

Ms Miska Möttönen (on leave of absence until April 10, 2012) 

International Relations Planner 

Tel. +358 40 566 0402 

Ms Anu Lietonen 

International Relations Secretary (incoming students) 

Tel. +358 50 438 9983 

Ms Sini Nousiainen 

International Relations Secretary (outgoing students) 

Tel. +358 40 757 4043 

Ms Katja Niskanen (on leave of absence from July 2011 onwards) 

E-mails: firstname.lastname@jamk.fi 

Fax +358 14 449 9694 

INTERNATIONAL COORDINATORS OF THE SCHOOLS 

The international coordinators of the Schools serve both students and personnel in School 

specific matters related to internationalisation. 

SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND SERVICES MANAGEMENT 

Mr Risto Korkia-Aho 

Rajakatu 35, FI-40200 Jyväskylä (Room B206) 

Tel. +358 40 521 5687 

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• International Business 

• Business Information Systems 

• Business Administration 

• Entrepreneurship Development, Team Academy 

• Fashion and Clothing 

Master’s Degree Programmes 

Continuing Education 

Ms Minna Junttila 

Piippukatu 2, FI-40100 Jyväskylä (Room D517) 

(on Thursdays and Fridays at Rajakatu 35, room B209) 

Tel. +358 40 588 6533 


• Tourism 

• Service Management 

• Facility Management 

• Music and Media Management 

• Music Management 

• Media Design 

Restonomi Services 

Research and Development 

SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY 

Ms Sanna-Leena Piiroinen 

Rajakatu 35, FI-40100 Jyväskylä (Room F131) 

Tel. +358 40 705 4506 

SCHOOL OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL STUDIES 

Ms Armi Hirvonen 

Puistokatu 35, FI-40200 Jyväskylä (Room B117) 

Tel. +358 40 849 4035 

Ms Katri Huuskola 

Puistokatu 35, FI-40200 Jyväskylä (Room B117) 

Tel. +358 400 976 773 

TEACHER EDUCATION COLLEGE 

Teacher Education 

Ms Seija Koskela 

Rajakatu 35, FI-40200 Jyväskylä (Room C224) 

Tel. +358 50 591 3848 

E-mails: firstname.lastname@jamk.fi 

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Notes

Notes

Notes

Notes

Exchange period abroad | Guide 2012–2013

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