Arts Academy
Turku UAS’ Arts Academy warmly welcomes exchange students for a semester or for a full academic year.
The faculty offers a wide range of courses taught in English. Exchange studies are meant for students who study in one of our partner institutions.
Scope
20-30 ETCS credits
Duration
Type of studies
Location
Teaching language
Courses for exchanges students
The Arts Academy provides a wide range of Bachelor of Arts Programme (240 ECTS) in the field of arts and media. A central and significant feature is the multi-disciplinary structure, which allows interaction between subjects and presents creative potential for the cross-fertilisation of ideas between programmes. Concentration on project-based studies allows us to have international students in most of the workshops, since a teacher can give guidance and teaching in both languages simultaneously (English and Finnish). Most of the courses can be arranged in a flexible way in English.
International Semester at Arts Academy
- Film and Media: Advertising and Media Management, Film Studies, Journalism
- This International Semester takes place only during Spring semesters. An international exchange student will have an individual study plan based on the courses offered for exchange students. The individual study plan will be agreed with the teacher tutor of the study field. Some courses are arranged in online studies. Each student is requested to have an individual project (min. 5 ECTS) during the exchange period. A student will be provided guidance for the execution of the project by the teacher tutor and student tutors.
- Fine Arts: Fine Arts, Photography, Animation
- An international exchange student will have an individual study plan based on discussions with the teacher tutor of the study field. Each student is requested to have an individual project (min. 5 ECTS) during the exchange period. A student will be provided guidance for the execution of the project by the teacher tutor and student tutors.
- Music and Performing Arts: Music Pedagogue, Circus, Theatre and Puppetry, Dance Teacher
- An international exchange student will have an individual study plan based on discussions with the teacher tutor of the study field. Each student is requested to have an individual project (min. 5 ECTS) during the exchange period. A student will be provided guidance for the execution of the project by the teacher tutor and student tutors.
During an exchange period of 3 months, a student may complete min. 20 ECTS. During an exchange period of a whole semester, a student may complete min. 30 ECTS.
Additional courses suitable for all Exchange Students
In addition to courses provided by Arts Academy students are expected to take the following general courses suitable to all exchange students:
Multicultural and International competence, 5 ECTS, course code TE00CS61-3001
- This course aims to bring Finnish and international students together and improve their competence in the multicultural world of work. Understanding the significance of multiculturalism makes communication between people from different cultural backgrounds easier.
- The students learns the multicultural aspects of Turku and its international working life with the help of theoretical knowledge and activities that explore the themes, like events, workshops, and expert lectures.
- Graded 0-5.
Finnish for Exchange students, 3 ECTS, course code 1000474
- Beginners course for Finnish language. Available for all exchange students.
What and where
The courses presented on the page are preliminary course lists, meaning that some changes might occur. You can take courses from the faculty of which your home university is a partner.
Workload: The recommended workload for exchange students is 5 ECTS / month. ECTS (European Credit System). One ECTS credit is equal to 27 hours of student work. 60 ECTS credits are equal to one academic year of study.
When: see the semester dates
Where: Teaching takes place on the Kupittaa Campus, City of Turku.
Credit and Grading system
ECTS grading is comparable to the Turku UAS grading system. ECTS grading uses the scale F-A, we use a scale 0-5. The courses can also be graded H (passed) or F (failed). The grade H means that the student has met all the learning goals of the course. The grades are as follows: H = pass, 5 (A) = Excellent, 4 (B) = Good, 3 (C) = Good, 2 (D) = Satisfactory, 1 (E) = Satisfactory, 0 (F/FX) = Fail
Application periods for incoming exchange students
For the autumn semester / full academic year:
15 February – 15 April
For the spring semester:
1 September – 15 October
Steps towards exchange studies
Our exchange program is aimed at students from our partner institutions
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Who can apply?
First, check if your current institution and Turku UAS Turku UAS’s faculty has an exchange agreement. You can do this, for example, by contacting the international office at your home institution. This way you can be sure that you are eligible for exchange studies or practical training.
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Choose the programme and studies
Explore the international semester or modules that fits best for you. Please note, you can only take courses from the faculty of which your home university is a partner.
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How to apply?
Discuss and agree with your home university about exchange studies. Your home institution needs to nominate you as an applicant to Turku UAS. After you have been nominated, you will receive e-mail including information and instructions to the whole application process NB. Application process will take some time, so make sure you’re nominated and completed the application including the application documents before the deadline. See the detailed instructions for the application process.
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Welcome for exchange studies to Turku UAS
You will receive the information concerning your acceptance by email. We will also send information about the start of your studies. We are looking forward to having you here!
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Before arrival: it’s time to reserve accommodation and pay attention to other practicalities
What do I need to do before arrival? See the checklist and schedules for orientation days.
