Higher education institutions in Finland are preparing to offer study spaces to 2,000 Ukrainians who have fled the Russian invasion, as a follow-up to a request from the Finnish Ministry of Education and Culture.
The study places will be offered to Ukrainians who were already in higher education institutions in their home country and want to continue their studies in Finland. Tuition fees will be waived.
Open University opportunities
Tampere University is offering study opportunities to students who arrive in Finland due to the humanitarian crisis caused by the war in Ukraine. The university grants rights to study in Open University and non-degree courses.
Students who obtain a right to study are exempt from tuition fees. Moreover, researchers can apply for fixed-term postdoctoral research fellow posts.
Tampere University’s English-language studies are aimed at bachelor and masters degree level students whose studies have been interrupted at a Ukrainian higher education institution. Applications will be processed until the end of 2022. The rights to study will be granted until 31 July 2023.
“We are discussing with our colleagues in Ukrainian universities what would be the most appropriate support measures. We are also looking at how we can support Ukrainian students with our scholarship schemes,” says Tampere University’s Vice President for Education Marja Sutela.
Tampere University has also opened a call for applications for five two-year fixed-term and full-time postdoctoral research fellow positions based in Tampere. This call is for Ukrainian post-docs who cannot continue their work in Ukraine due to the war and are seeking a temporary position abroad.
In addition, Tampere University is cooperating with the City of Tampere and other regional bodies to provide support for those who are fleeing Ukraine.
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