Higher education preparatory program for immigrants
Higher education preparatory program for immigrants
Timing plans by study path
Higher education preparatory program for immigrants
Timing plans by study path
Higher education preparatory program for immigrants
Timing plans by study path
Higher education preparatory program for immigrants
Timing plans by study path
Enrollment
30.12.2023 - 28.01.2024
Timing
29.01.2024 - 17.03.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Turku University of Applied Sciences
Campus
Kupittaa Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
15 - 24
Degree programmes
- Higher education preparatory program for immigrants
Teachers
- Noora Hämäläinen
- Sirpa Rajala
- Mervi Rasilainen
Groups
-
VALMEK24AKorkeakouluopintoihin valmentava koulutus maahanmuuttajille, Terhy
Objective
The students know basic facts of nursing in Finland and familiarize themselves with important concepts of the field. They also become familiar with tasks and competence requirements in the field of nursing. Finnish language proficiency level: B1.1 (CEFR).
Content
The course introduces key concepts and service systems of health care. It provides students with the basics of care and references of frame in nursing. The students also learn to search for field-related information. The course includes studies of professional vocabulary and essential structures in the Finnish language.
Evaluation scale
H-5
Qualifications
Minimum language proficiency level B1 in Finnish.
Enrollment
12.01.2024 - 04.03.2024
Timing
04.03.2024 - 26.04.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Turku University of Applied Sciences
Campus
Location-independent
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
15 - 24
Degree programmes
- Higher education preparatory program for immigrants
Teachers
- Noora Hämäläinen
- Sirpa Rajala
- Mervi Rasilainen
Groups
-
VALMEK24AKorkeakouluopintoihin valmentava koulutus maahanmuuttajille, Terhy
Objective
The students extend their knowledge of basic field-related concepts and deepen their professional know-how. The students explore the variation of professional language in different situations and know how to use professional Finnish in working life context both orally and in writing. The students comprehend different kinds of professional texts and can produce both short texts and oral presentations in professional context. Finnish language proficiency level: B1.1–B1.2 (CEFR).
Content
During the course, the students familiarize themselves with a Finnish health care organization and its functions. The course gives the chance to learn field-related client and patient cases. The studies also expand the knowledge of vocabulary and usage of Finnish in different kinds of situations of the field. The students also get to know typical forms of spoken Finnish and professional language in the field of nursing.
Evaluation scale
H-5
Qualifications
Minimum language proficiency level B1 in Finnish.
Enrollment
12.09.2023 - 31.05.2024
Timing
29.04.2024 - 14.06.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Turku University of Applied Sciences
Campus
Kupittaa Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
15 - 24
Degree programmes
- Higher education preparatory program for immigrants
Teachers
- Noora Hämäläinen
- Sirpa Rajala
- Mervi Rasilainen
Groups
-
VALMEK24AKorkeakouluopintoihin valmentava koulutus maahanmuuttajille, Terhy
Objective
The students apply the field-related knowledge gained from the previous courses. The students deepen their Finnish skills so that they can participate in written and oral communication situations both in higher education and when getting acquainted with a working community. The students produce clear, fluent and structured speech and texts related to their field and working life. Finnish language proficiency level: B1.2–B2 (CEFR).
Content
The students develop skills needed in higher education studies of the field and learn e.g. how to use evidence-based sources. Finnish language studies focus on field-special vocabulary and more demanding grammatical structures used in the field.
Evaluation scale
H-5
Qualifications
Minimum language proficiency level B1.2 in Finnish.
Enrollment
12.09.2023 - 31.03.2024
Timing
12.02.2024 - 26.04.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Turku University of Applied Sciences
Campus
Kupittaa Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
15 - 24
Degree programmes
- Higher education preparatory program for immigrants
Teachers
- Jaana Forsbacka
Groups
-
VALMEK24AKorkeakouluopintoihin valmentava koulutus maahanmuuttajille, Terhy
Objective
The students have a good command of basic calculations, unit conversions and essential procedures of calculations. The students know how to correctly interpret mathematical word problems in health care. The students develop their mathematical skills and know how to use various means to alleviate calculation processes and to confirm their correct results.
Content
The course includes unit conversions, different procedures of calculations and estimations of size range. The course introduces important key concepts of mathematics in the field of health care, e.g. concentration and proportionality.
Evaluation scale
H-5
Enrollment
15.11.2023 - 22.01.2024
Timing
29.01.2024 - 01.03.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Turku University of Applied Sciences
Campus
Location-independent
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
15 - 30
Degree programmes
- Higher education preparatory program for immigrants
Teachers
- Annika Karppelin
- Tiina Hirard
- Sirpa Rajala
Groups
-
VALMEK24BKorkeakouluopintoihin valmentava koulutus maahanmuuttajille, TELI
Objective
The students know basic facts of the field of business or technology in Finland and familiarize themselves with an organization and its functions in the field of their interest. The students recognize and can use important concepts of the field. They also become familiar with task areas in the field of business or technology. Finnish language proficiency level: B1.1 (CEFR).
Content
The course introduces the field of business and technology as a part of the Finnish society and focuses on important concepts and information search. The students study terminology of the field and strengthen their command of essential grammatical structures.
Evaluation scale
H-5
Qualifications
Minimum language proficiency level B1 in Finnish.
Enrollment
15.11.2023 - 22.01.2024
Timing
29.01.2024 - 01.03.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Engineering and Business
Campus
Location-independent
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
15 - 30
Degree programmes
- Higher education preparatory program for immigrants
Teachers
- Annika Karppelin
- Tiina Hirard
- Sirpa Rajala
Scheduling groups
- Avoimen AMK:n kiintiöpaikat. Ilmoittaudu ilman tätä pienryhmää. (Size: 5. Open UAS: 5.)
Groups
-
VALMEK24BKorkeakouluopintoihin valmentava koulutus maahanmuuttajille, TELI
Small groups
- Open UAS quota. Please enroll without selecting this group.
Objective
The students know basic facts of the field of business or technology in Finland and familiarize themselves with an organization and its functions in the field of their interest. The students recognize and can use important concepts of the field. They also become familiar with task areas in the field of business or technology. Finnish language proficiency level: B1.1 (CEFR).
Content
The course introduces the field of business and technology as a part of the Finnish society and focuses on important concepts and information search. The students study terminology of the field and strengthen their command of essential grammatical structures.
Evaluation scale
H-5
Qualifications
Minimum language proficiency level B1 in Finnish.
Enrollment
15.11.2023 - 26.02.2024
Timing
04.03.2024 - 26.04.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Engineering and Business
Campus
Location-independent
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
15 - 30
Degree programmes
- Higher education preparatory program for immigrants
Teachers
- Annika Karppelin
- Tiina Hirard
- Sirpa Rajala
Scheduling groups
- Avoimen AMK:n kiintiöpaikat. Ilmoittaudu ilman tätä pienryhmää. (Size: 5. Open UAS: 5.)
Groups
-
VALMEK24BKorkeakouluopintoihin valmentava koulutus maahanmuuttajille, TELI
Small groups
- Open UAS quota. Please enroll without selecting this group.
Objective
The students broaden their vocabulary and knowledge of basic skills of the field of their interest. The students comprehend texts of the field and they can also produce short field-specific texts and oral presentations. The students can verbalize problems and can explain the process of problem solving. Finnish language proficiency level: B1.1–B1.2 (CEFR).
Content
In reading comprehension, the students progress from understanding popular texts to more demanding texts and practice summarizing them both in speech and writing. The students practice language needed in mathematics and in problem solving. The students strengthen their command of field-specific terminology and essential grammatical structures.
Evaluation scale
H-5
Qualifications
Minimum language proficiency level B1 in Finnish.
Enrollment
15.11.2023 - 04.03.2024
Timing
04.03.2024 - 26.04.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Turku University of Applied Sciences
Campus
Location-independent
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
15 - 30
Degree programmes
- Higher education preparatory program for immigrants
Teachers
- Annika Karppelin
- Tiina Hirard
- Sirpa Rajala
Groups
-
VALMEK24BKorkeakouluopintoihin valmentava koulutus maahanmuuttajille, TELI
Objective
The students broaden their vocabulary and knowledge of basic skills of the field of their interest. The students comprehend texts of the field and they can also produce short field-specific texts and oral presentations. The students can verbalize problems and can explain the process of problem solving. Finnish language proficiency level: B1.1–B1.2 (CEFR).
Content
In reading comprehension, the students progress from understanding popular texts to more demanding texts and practice summarizing them both in speech and writing. The students practice language needed in mathematics and in problem solving. The students strengthen their command of field-specific terminology and essential grammatical structures.
Evaluation scale
H-5
Qualifications
Minimum language proficiency level B1 in Finnish.
Enrollment
01.09.2023 - 20.11.2023
Timing
30.10.2023 - 27.11.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Kupittaa Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
1 - 20
Degree programmes
- Higher education preparatory program for immigrants
Teachers
- Riia Lamminmäki
- Tiina Hirard
Teacher in charge
Tiina Hirard
Scheduling groups
- Avoimen AMK:n opiskelijat (Size: 500. Open UAS: 500.)
Small groups
- Open UAS students
Objective
The students broaden their vocabulary and knowledge of basic skills of the field of their interest. The students comprehend texts of the field and they can also produce short field-specific texts and oral presentations. The students can verbalize problems and can explain the process of problem solving. Finnish language proficiency level: B1.1–B1.2 (CEFR).
Content
In reading comprehension, the students progress from understanding popular texts to more demanding texts and practice summarizing them both in speech and writing. The students practice language needed in mathematics and in problem solving. The students strengthen their command of field-specific terminology and essential grammatical structures.
Evaluation scale
H-5
Qualifications
Minimum language proficiency level B1 in Finnish.
Enrollment
15.11.2023 - 22.04.2024
Timing
29.04.2024 - 14.06.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Turku University of Applied Sciences
Campus
Location-independent
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
15 - 30
Degree programmes
- Higher education preparatory program for immigrants
Teachers
- Annika Karppelin
- Tiina Hirard
- Sirpa Rajala
Groups
-
VALMEK24BKorkeakouluopintoihin valmentava koulutus maahanmuuttajille, TELI
Objective
The students deepen their knowledge of technology or business and its concepts as well as their Finnish language skills to be able to participate in written and oral communication situations in higher education studies. The students can search for information and produce clear and structured speech and writing about field-related topics. The students are familiar with the student admissions procedure in the higher education studies of the field. They can also describe their own competences. Finnish language proficiency level: B1.2–B2 (CEFR).
Content
The course offers the students the chance to expand their knowledge of text types in the field, to write different texts and to practice presentation skills. It also includes information about critical literacy and argumentation skills. During the course, the students learn to analyze, combine and summarize information from different sources. The course strengthens the students’ command of field-related terminology and essential grammatical structures.
Evaluation scale
H-5
Qualifications
Minimum language proficiency level B1.2 in Finnish.
Enrollment
15.11.2023 - 22.04.2024
Timing
29.04.2024 - 14.06.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Engineering and Business
Campus
Location-independent
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
15 - 30
Degree programmes
- Higher education preparatory program for immigrants
Teachers
- Annika Karppelin
- Tiina Hirard
- Sirpa Rajala
Scheduling groups
- Avoimen AMK:n kiintiöpaikat. Ilmoittaudu ilman tätä pienryhmää. (Size: 5. Open UAS: 5.)
Groups
-
VALMEK24BKorkeakouluopintoihin valmentava koulutus maahanmuuttajille, TELI
Small groups
- Open UAS quota. Please enroll without selecting this group.
Objective
The students deepen their knowledge of technology or business and its concepts as well as their Finnish language skills to be able to participate in written and oral communication situations in higher education studies. The students can search for information and produce clear and structured speech and writing about field-related topics. The students are familiar with the student admissions procedure in the higher education studies of the field. They can also describe their own competences. Finnish language proficiency level: B1.2–B2 (CEFR).
Content
The course offers the students the chance to expand their knowledge of text types in the field, to write different texts and to practice presentation skills. It also includes information about critical literacy and argumentation skills. During the course, the students learn to analyze, combine and summarize information from different sources. The course strengthens the students’ command of field-related terminology and essential grammatical structures.
Evaluation scale
H-5
Qualifications
Minimum language proficiency level B1.2 in Finnish.
Enrollment
05.08.2023 - 03.09.2023
Timing
04.09.2023 - 15.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Engineering and Business
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Higher education preparatory program for immigrants
Teachers
- Aaro Mustonen
- Ana Kupri-Karenmaa
Groups
-
PENERS23Energy and Environmental Engineering, S23
Objective
The students recognize their personal strengths and development needs while planning their studies. The students know what kinds of language skills, study skills and digital competence are needed in higher education studies. The students also know how to develop these skills. The students can operate in digital learning environments and use digital conferencing tools and cloud services in processing and sharing information. The students know how to find the key points in texts relevant to higher education. The students understand and know how to write down the key points from spoken language.
Content
The course introduces the Finnish higher education system and higher education as a learning environment. The course focuses on the use of digital tools and different learning techniques. The course focus on the vocabulary needed in higher education studies and introduces students with reading and understanding professional texts and other text types. The course also gives tools to practice language skills independently, to practice listening comprehension, to take (lecture) notes and to search for information from different sources.
Materials
The study material can be found in the learning environment itslearning. Study materials include e.g.
- Curricula
- Different web pages and materials
- General and scientific articles
Studying takes place in Itslearning online environment as well as in weekly meetings that obligatory. Students work both independently, regardless of time and place, and communally with the rest of the student group.
Teaching methods
Learning-by-doing, task-based and independent study
The course provides the prerequisites for studying in higher education in Finland.
Exam schedules
There is no final exam for the course.
International connections
learning-by-doing, lectures, teamwork, supporting learning
Student workload
5 credits is equivalent to 135 hours of student work.
Further information
Own computer is needed.
Evaluation scale
H-5
Assessment methods and criteria
The course is assessed on a scale of 0 to 5. Grade is influenced by written and oral learning assignments during the course, which are assessed on a scale of 0 to 2.
0, to be supplemented: The task has not followed the instructions or has not been done
1, Accepted: The task is done according to the instructions
2, excellent: The task is done according to the instructions and it shows familiarity
Grade vs Point limits
5 – 30 points
4 – 27 points
3 – 25 points
2 – 23 points
1 – 20 points
The course has 8 themes to assess. For each topic, the student receives 1-2 points for attendance (depending on the lectures) and 0-2 points for the assignment to be returned (depending on the scope of the assignment).
Assessment criteria, fail (0)
Less than 20 course points.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)
2 – 23 points
1 – 20 points
Assessment criteria, good (3-4)
4 – 27 points
3 – 25 points
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
5 – 30 points
Enrollment
12.09.2023
Timing
08.01.2024 - 26.01.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Turku University of Applied Sciences
Campus
Location-independent
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
15 - 30
Degree programmes
- Higher education preparatory program for immigrants
Teachers
- Tiina Hirard
- Sirpa Rajala
Groups
-
VALMEK24BKorkeakouluopintoihin valmentava koulutus maahanmuuttajille, TELI
Objective
The students recognize their personal strengths and development needs while planning their studies. The students know what kinds of language skills, study skills and digital competence are needed in higher education studies. The students also know how to develop these skills. The students can operate in digital learning environments and use digital conferencing tools and cloud services in processing and sharing information. The students know how to find the key points in texts relevant to higher education. The students understand and know how to write down the key points from spoken language.
Content
The course introduces the Finnish higher education system and higher education as a learning environment. The course focuses on the use of digital tools and different learning techniques. The course focus on the vocabulary needed in higher education studies and introduces students with reading and understanding professional texts and other text types. The course also gives tools to practice language skills independently, to practice listening comprehension, to take (lecture) notes and to search for information from different sources.
Evaluation scale
H-5
Enrollment
01.12.2023 - 09.01.2024
Timing
09.01.2024 - 26.01.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Turku University of Applied Sciences
Campus
Kupittaa Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
15 - 24
Degree programmes
- Higher education preparatory program for immigrants
Teachers
- Noora Hämäläinen
- Sirpa Rajala
Groups
-
VALMEK24AKorkeakouluopintoihin valmentava koulutus maahanmuuttajille, Terhy
Objective
The students recognize their personal strengths and development needs while planning their studies. The students know what kinds of language skills, study skills and digital competence are needed in higher education studies. The students also know how to develop these skills. The students can operate in digital learning environments and use digital conferencing tools and cloud services in processing and sharing information. The students know how to find the key points in texts relevant to higher education. The students understand and know how to write down the key points from spoken language.
Content
The course introduces the Finnish higher education system and higher education as a learning environment. The course focuses on the use of digital tools and different learning techniques. The course focus on the vocabulary needed in higher education studies and introduces students with reading and understanding professional texts and other text types. The course also gives tools to practice language skills independently, to practice listening comprehension, to take (lecture) notes and to search for information from different sources.
Evaluation scale
H-5
Enrollment
01.08.2024 - 30.08.2024
Timing
31.08.2024 - 21.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Engineering and Business
Campus
Kupittaa Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
0 - 45
Degree programmes
- Higher education preparatory program for immigrants
Teachers
- Leena Hämölä-Glorioso
- Aaro Mustonen
- Ana Kupri-Karenmaa
Groups
-
PENERS24
-
PIMES24
-
PMECES24Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Objective
The students recognize their personal strengths and development needs while planning their studies. The students know what kinds of language skills, study skills and digital competence are needed in higher education studies. The students also know how to develop these skills. The students can operate in digital learning environments and use digital conferencing tools and cloud services in processing and sharing information. The students know how to find the key points in texts relevant to higher education. The students understand and know how to write down the key points from spoken language.
Content
The course introduces the Finnish higher education system and higher education as a learning environment. The course focuses on the use of digital tools and different learning techniques. The course focus on the vocabulary needed in higher education studies and introduces students with reading and understanding professional texts and other text types. The course also gives tools to practice language skills independently, to practice listening comprehension, to take (lecture) notes and to search for information from different sources.
Materials
The study material can be found in the learning environment itslearning. Study materials include e.g.
- Curricula
- Different web pages and materials
- General and scientific articles
Studying takes place in Itslearning online environment as well as in weekly meetings that obligatory. Students work both independently, regardless of time and place, and communally with the rest of the student group.
Teaching methods
Learning-by-doing, task-based and independent study
The course provides the prerequisites for studying in higher education in Finland.
Exam schedules
There is no final exam for the course.
International connections
learning-by-doing, lectures, teamwork, supporting learning
Student workload
5 credits is equivalent to 135 hours of student work.
Content scheduling
The course is implemented during the autumn semester 2024, starting in September.
Further information
Own computer is needed.
Evaluation scale
H-5
Assessment methods and criteria
The course is assessed on a scale of 0 to 5. Grade is influenced by written and oral learning assignments during the course, which are assessed on a scale of 0 to 2.
0, to be supplemented: The task has not followed the instructions or has not been done
1, Accepted: The task is done according to the instructions
2, excellent: The task is done according to the instructions and it shows familiarity
Grade vs Point limits
5 – 30 points
4 – 27 points
3 – 25 points
2 – 23 points
1 – 20 points
The course has 8 themes to assess. For each topic, the student receives 1-2 points for attendance (depending on the lectures) and 0-2 points for the assignment to be returned (depending on the scope of the assignment).
Assessment criteria, fail (0)
Less than 20 course points.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)
2 – 23 points
1 – 20 points
Assessment criteria, good (3-4)
4 – 27 points
3 – 25 points
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
5 – 30 points