Exchange students

Finland

CORONAVIRUS

THL advises to suspend short-term international student exchanges

The Nomad Today 2/4/21

The health agency says thinks that international student gatherings can pose a risk for the epidemic to escalate.

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EXCHANGE STUDENTS

EU agrees Erasmus programme expansion to triple number of students

The Nomad Today/dpa 12/12/20

The programme would be open to up to 12 million people, tripling the number of participants from its present level and making it significantly more inclusive. It is also due to include adult…

Finland

HEALTH

Higher education students now must pay a healthcare fee to Kela

The Nomad Today 12/1/20

 In 2021, the student healthcare fee in higher education will be 35.80 euros per term.

Finland

Finland’s universities have become exciting melting pots

Gerrit Bruno Blöss 7/12/19

44% of foreign students who come to Finland to obtain a full academic degree are from Asia, followed by 39% from Europe. The five most important countries of origin are Russia, Vietnam, China, Nepal…

Finland

Finland, a promising destination for international students

Gerrit Bruno Blöss 4/30/19

Supposedly, more than 1 million babies were made by couples that met during their Erasmus stays abroad. That is just one happy result of more than 30 years of Europe’s successful student…