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Seinäjoki Polytechnic University

Seinäjoki Polytechnic University. Seinäjoen ammattikorkeakoulu. Polytechnics in Finland. Higher level education system was developed in the1990s Dualistic model From experimental polytechnics to permanent polytechnics (1996) 31 polytechnics in Finland

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Seinäjoki Polytechnic University

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  1. Seinäjoki Polytechnic University Seinäjoen ammattikorkeakoulu

  2. Polytechnics in Finland • Higher level education system was developed in the1990s • Dualistic model • From experimental polytechnics to permanent polytechnics (1996) • 31 polytechnics in Finland • Priorities: regional development and cooperation with working life

  3. Seinäjoki Polytechnic University in South Ostrobothnia region • The only higher level institution that offers degree level education in the region • The center of applied research and skills • Run by a federation of municipalities • A central actor in the implementation of education policy in the region

  4. Seinäjoki Polytechnic University 2001 • 20 degree programmes • postgraduate studies • 2500 full time and 600 part time students • yearly 500 graduates • 70% of the students come from the area of South Ostrobothnia • 270 staff members • academic staff 150, R&D staff 30

  5. Seinäjoki Polytechnic University today • four units / schools in Seinäjoki and five in other locations • the number of students has increased quickly • high quality equipment and facilities • competent staff • cooperation with universities • active international cooperation

  6. The budget of Seinäjoki Polytechnic University • total budget in 2001 FIM 114 million • investments yearly FIM 14 million • research and development FIM 11 million

  7. Seinäjoki PolytechnicFields of Study

  8. Agriculture and Rural Industries Forestry Automotive and Transport Engineering Wood Technology Construction Engineering Food Processing and Biotechnology Information technology Library and Information Services Business Management Business Information Technology SME Business Management International Business Seinäjoki PolytechnicDegree Programmes

  9. Service Management Cultural Production Conservation Design and Product Development Social Services Nursing Physiotherapy Health Care and Social Services / Elderly Care Seinäjoki PolytechnicDegree Programmes

  10. 82 incoming students (min. 3 months) 145 outgoing students (min. 3 months) 2 incoming professors (min. 1 month) 3 outgoing professors (min. 1 month) Seinäjoki Polytechnic 2000Academic and Student Exchange

  11. Seinäjoki PolytechnicInternational Activities • Degree Programme International Business taught in English • Student Exchange • Teacher/Professor Exchange • Research and Development Projects with the Working Life (30) • International Conferences and Seminars • Responsible Posts and Memberships in International Organisations

  12. Finnish education system

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