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Diaconia University of Applied Sciences (Diak)
Diaconia University of Applied Sciences (Diak) offers high quality, innovative degree programmes of education and training in Diaconia, nursing, sign language interpretation, community interpreting, social services and youth work. Diak emphasises a close relationship to practise and working life. It has seven campuses located in different regions of Finland. Diak also offers postgraduate studies in diaconia, health promotion and social services, and carries out research and development work. All Diak units are actively engaged in the specific social and health issues of their own regions. Diak values are based on Christianity, therefore, we emphasise the human dignity of each person. Diak is committed to social justice, solidarity and the empowerment of people. It aims to train people to influence social change, work for a multicultural society and fight social exclusion. Diak has about 3,000 students. Approximately 40 % of the students choose to take courses that give them dual qualifications in the fields of social work, youth work, diaconal or youth work in the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland. (Source: the university’s website)
Degree Courses Taught in English: YesOnline/Distance courses offered:
Bachelors Course Duration: Semesters (7) Years (3.5)
Masters Course Duration: Semesters (N/A) Years (N/A)
This University currently has no English taught Online or Distance Courses listed.
None required.
IELTS score academic level 6,0 or TOEFL score 550 paper-based test/ 79-80 Internet -based test required.
Housing for exchange students in Helsinki can be arranged for example through a student housing provider HOAS. Instructions for applying can be found here. Please note that Diak can not guarantee any accommodation for late applicants, and that in general, finding suitable accommodation in the capital region can be challenging due to a high number of students.
For information on housing options, please visit the university’s Accommodation pages (scroll down to accommodation section):
http://www.diak.fi/en/international%20affairs/exchangestudents/Pages/default.aspx
or
http://www.hoas.fi/www/hoaswww.nsf/sp3?open&cid=Content1082A
To obtain the residence permit, foreign students have to make a bank deposit of at least €6000 for each year of studying to cover living costs in Finland. ۬Obtaining a part-time job without Finnish language knowledge can be difficult.
For information on the universities work placements click the link below:
http://www.diak.fi/en/international%20affairs/exchangestudents/Pages/default.aspx
or
For student jobs in Finland, you can visit:
N.B.
The Fees shown below are for EU Status Students. For the latest NON EU Student Fees please either go to the “Additional Course & Fee Information” sections, or check on the University website, link below.
Bachelors Fees per Semester:
Tuition: €0.00
Enrolment: €0.00
Other: €0.00
Total Yearly Fees: €0.00
Masters Fees per Semester:
Tuition: €0.00
Enrolment: €0.00
Other: €0.00
Total Yearly Fees: €0.00
Monthly Living Costs (Incl. accommodation):
€700 - 900
Contact Emails:
Website Link:
University Address:
Sturenkatu 2, 00510 Helsinki, Finland
Diaconia University of Applied Sciences (Diak) offers high quality, innovative degree programmes of education and training in Diaconia, nursing, sign language interpretation, community interpreting, social services and youth work. Diak emphasises a close relationship to practise and working life. It has seven campuses located in different regions of Finland. Diak also offers postgraduate studies in diaconia, health promotion and social services, and carries out research and development work. All Diak units are actively engaged in the specific social and health issues of their own regions. Diak values are based on Christianity, therefore, we emphasise the human dignity of each person. Diak is committed to social justice, solidarity and the empowerment of people. It aims to train people to influence social change, work for a multicultural society and fight social exclusion. Diak has about 3,000 students. Approximately 40 % of the students choose to take courses that give them dual qualifications in the fields of social work, youth work, diaconal or youth work in the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland. (Source: the university’s website)