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2021 University Entrance Examinations: Safety instructions for applicants

11 March 2021 Dear applicant, This document describes the safety instructions for entrance examinations jointly prepared by Finnish universities. We kindly…

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FAQ for 2021 entrance examinations

Why are universities holding on-location entrance examinations during the pandemic?   After carrying out careful assessment and risk analyses, Finnish universities have…

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Universities organise entrance examinations with strict safety arrangements

The majority of entrance examinations will be held in May–June. Changes to the manner of administering the examinations are made only…

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Universities preparing to organise entrance examinations on campuses

Applicants will be informed of how the entrance examinations will be carried out by 16 March. Universities have continued to prepare…

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Universities publish 12 ambitious theses and intend to become leaders in sustainable development: “There is no more time for ceremonial speeches – it’s time to act”

Carbon neutrality by 2030, sustainable development at the heart of strategies, and strong support for the Finnish Government’s climate and biodiversity…

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University rectors recommend that the whole university community start to use the Koronavilkku app – “In this way we can work together to create a safe study and work environment”

During the week commencing 31 August, the Department of Health and Welfare (THL) will launch the Koronavilkku mobile app, which is…

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Universities call on European Parliament: Adequate research funding needed to promote sustainable development and well-being

The Rectors’ Councils of 23 countries have signed a joint statement to prevent the planned cuts in the EU’s multiannual budget…

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Joint Statement of National Rectors’ Conferences to the Members of the European Parliament on the budgetary decisions of the European Council of 21 July 2020

The undersigning National Rectors’ Conferences strongly regret that, in the Council’s conclusions of 21 July 2020 on the European budget for…

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Universities prepare for the next stages of the corona pandemic – ‘The decisions made by the government will enable universities to operate safely in exceptional circumstances’

On Monday 4 May, the Finnish government announced how the control measures necessitated by the coronavirus will continue. The recent decisions…

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2020 Student Admissions: Questions and Answers

Page updated 4 May Questions and answers related to the universities’ decisions regarding student admissions that have been published as of…