Advice and study opportunities for Ukrainians

In response to the humanitarian crisis unfolding in Ukraine, Savonia University of Applied Sciences offers services and study opportunities for Ukrainians. In case you want to find out what study possibilities might suit for you, contact SimheUkraine@savonia.fi.

The Finnish higher education system consists of universities and universities of applied sciences. Universities of applied sciences offer professionally oriented higher education on bachelor’s and master’s level and have strong ties with working life and regional development. More information about universities of applied sciences and studies in UAS can be found in UASinfo.

Savonia can grant separate study rights in certain bachelor’s degree programmes (daytime studies at Kuopio Campus) to Ukrainian degree students, who have been granted temporary protection in Finland under the EU Temporary Protection Directive or international protection.

This study opportunity is aimed at students who have an existing, valid right to study at a Ukrainian university, and whose studies have been discontinued due to the war. Ukrainian students will get a grant based on humanitarian ground so that they do not need to pay the tuition fees.

Separate study rights will be granted based on the compatibility of applicants’ earlier studies with those offered by Savonia. Applicants must satisfy specific academic and language requirements. The application period is open on May 16. – 15 August 2024. For more information and to apply, see this link. The studies start in September.

The course offerings of the Open UAS is also prepared so that the studies are free of charge for Ukrainians. In Open UAS offering there are also Path Studies in English at Savonia Campuses and Master level studies online in English. You can participate Master level studies in case you already have a bachelor’s degree.

Registration for path studies 2024-2025 begins on 7.8.2024 at 9:00. The study places will be filled in the order of registration. See further information and links below in “Studies in Open UAS”.

Savonia offers also Finnish language studies online.

Finland wants to support students and researchers who have fled the war in Ukraine. Finnish higher education institutions offer study opportunities, and university and national level initiatives offer concrete support for those whose study plans have been disrupted by the war. Information will be updated to this site as it is available, so make sure to check back for updates, and check with higher education institutions for more detailed information! You can also ask your questions down on that page!

https://www.studyinfinland.fi/ukraine

SimheUkraine@savonia.fi