Go International at University of Lapland

Internationalisation stories

Alina Korotovskaia ”There and Back Again”

Dreams about northern lights, picturesque fells and Nordic Design became true when Alina spent her exchange semester of Autumn 2016 in Finnish Lapland. Inspired by Finnish culture she found that Finnish education suited her goals. Later she applied to a Master’s degree program in Arctic Art and Design and continued her journey in Lapland.

Thao Trinh Phuong, Vietnam

Thao Trinh Phuong from Vietnam, a degree student of International and Comparative Law, learned how to ski, how to get lost and how to find her way again in Lapland. Read more on how the Arctic light felt right for our dear Thao.

Thao Trinh Phuong, Vietnam

Shari-Michelle Noss, Germany

Shari Noss came to Finland as a stranger and visited the North Cape with another one. In a jumble of people from all around the world she encountered challenges, reindeer wandering the hills and learned that it’s no joke that Finns, they sure love karaoke.

Shari-Michelle Noss, Germany

Heidi Heikkonen, Exchange student in Ireland

Heidi Heikkonen arrived in Dublin in spring. Studying social work at the University of Lapland, she decided to pack her bags and see the world on a whim. She reminisces on seeing the tide for the first time, meeting sheep in the mountains, and stirring up a hornet's nest at an Irish party.

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Plan your GREAT ADVENTURE – live your dream abroad

Spend an unforgettable semester or year abroad! Create a bundle of social networks, learn a new language, and enjoy exotic cultural experiences. A long exchange or traineeship period gives you novel perspectives and deeper experiences than brief visits. Quench your thirst for adventure!

What’s it all about?

4–12 months study abroad
3–6 months traineeship abroad
You may also ask about short mobility

For whom?

For the adventurous
For the cultural enthusiast
For the seeker of experiences

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Pack your bags for BLEISURE – combine your studies and experiences

Minimise contingencies and choose a pleasant way to see the world, to support your studies, and to boost your career. You will graduate in time, enhance your language skills, and gain valuable international work experience and contacts. Spend a few months on exchange or go for a short traineeship period abroad.

What’s it all about?

3-5 months study abroad
1-5 months traineeship abroad
You may also ask about short mobility

For whom?

For the career-oriented
For the employed
For the family-oriented

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Discover your STAYCATION – gain international expertise at home

Discover the forms of internationalisation at home! Increase your international skills while keeping things running at home. Why not take a foreign-language course, an international minor, or an intensive course? Internationalisation at home helps you cross language barriers, enhance your communication skills, and acquire international expertise and networks – make most of your stay in Finland!

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