First, the conditions for going to Finland to study for a master's degree
1, education requirements
Students who plan to go abroad for graduate studies can start preparing for their applications after finishing their third year of college. You can get your own proof of attendance from the school first, and then make up your diploma later, so that your application will be recognized.
The preparation of grades requires everyone to apply to the competent department of the school in advance to get a complete transcript during the university. At present, the minimum requirement for admission is 3.5 points, and students who get this score can basically enter school smoothly.
2. Language requirements
English is the main language of master's degree. In order to ensure that you can confirm contact with the school, you can enter formal language training. Both IELTS and TOEFL take time to get familiar with.
Therefore, when you are preparing, you must spend time on skills, test modes and test questions, which are different from what you have come into contact with in China. You can get a qualified score directly, IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 80, and you don't need to take the preparatory course.
3, professional requirements
For students' professional background, requirements will also be put forward, because students with learning foundation can receive professional teaching faster and learn more efficiently after entering formal majors, which is very academic for everyone.
Moreover, the school will spend less resources on improving students' basic ability, which will help to improve the overall teaching strength. Therefore, when enrolling students, they will be more inclined to orient students by major, and the examination of students applying for cross-majors will be stricter.
4. Other requirements
There are other unnecessary requirements, which are generally relaxed. It is necessary to ensure that the applicant is between 18-35. If the applicant is already employed, the requirements can be relaxed when applying, as long as reliable proof can be provided.
Second, the materials required for graduate application
1, English score: IELTS or TOEFL. Generally speaking, Finland 6.5 is enough, and some liberal arts majors may need 7 (6 is enough for undergraduate students). It is convenient and quick to send IELTS scores to Finland in official website. Just pay for it.
2. Transcript and diploma (proof of studying): This is a special requirement for China students, and the materials need to be submitted to CDGDC China Academic Degree and Postgraduate Education Information Network (Degree Network) for authentication.
You can scan the original and submit the materials online, but you must leave enough application time. The expedited service will be cancelled from 17, so it will take 18 working days. Not counting the mailing time.
3. Motivation letter: Personal statement must be true and brief. Personally, I don't think it is necessary to find an intermediary.
Finns pay more attention to authenticity, and the template of intermediary can be seen through at once. At that time, I wrote three pages magnificently and asked my American roommate to show it to me. She cut it to half at once. Later, I learned that most of the words on those three pages were nonsense. Try to keep it within 800 words. And the content should not be repeated with CV. You can choose one or two highlights on the CV to focus on. It is also very important to pay attention to the professional relevance! ! ! This is the key! ! ! Irrelevant experiences, or experiences that can only be pulled to a certain corner, can be removed.
4. Letter of recommendation: Select professional-related referees. Besides, if their background is unconvincing, reference is unnecessary. Many schools don't have a mandatory recommendation, but having a strong recommendation is definitely a plus item.
5. Special requirements for business: Finland's relatively good business colleges, such as Aalto and Hanken, all need GMAT scores, depending on the major, so if you want to apply for business, you must be prepared and don't miss the application because of these details.
Third, the advantages of studying for a master's degree in Finland
1, you will experience world-class education.
Finland is famous as an innovative country, which is the characteristic of its higher education system. Most organizations have the most advanced facilities and leading technology.
The leading university in innovative teaching and research is the University of Eastern Finland, ranking 7th in Finland and top 500 in the QS World University Ranking in 20 19. The school offers 25 international postgraduate courses taught in English, so no matter what you study, whether it is a master's degree in linguistics and data science, a master's degree in biomedicine, or a master's degree in environmental policy and law, you have always been a member of the dynamic and personalized education environment of the University of East Finland. The application deadline for international postgraduate courses at the University of East Finland is 20 19 10 3 1.
2. Unique Nordic lifestyle and culture.
Live like a local and stimulate your taste buds with some classical and local Nordic food. You will find that fresh fish, vegetables and berries play a major role in local dishes. If you like coffee very much, then you have definitely come to the right place; Finns love coffee so much that the per capita coffee consumption in Finland is the highest in the world!
Art and festivals are also good things that Finland does. In summer, there will be Ilosaarirock Festival in joensuu, eastern Finland, and Rokumenti Rock Film Festival in the town in autumn. However, the Ku Oppio Wine Festival or Ku Oppio Dance Festival is in the east of Finland, which may be more in line with your preference.
Finland is an ideal place for students to study without burden.
Although it is well known that the cost of living in Nordic countries is higher than that in other parts of Europe, Finland is committed to ensuring that the cost of higher education is as low as possible, and in some cases, studying in universities is free. This is because Finland does not charge tuition fees to students from EU or EEA countries. However, starting from 20 17, students from EU/EEA have to pay tuition fees for undergraduate and postgraduate courses taught in English.
Many universities in Finland provide scholarships for international students, including government awards and university-specific awards-the University of Eastern Finland is an example. For students who need to pay tuition fees, the University of Finland will provide a large number of scholarships to help them reduce their financial burden.
In addition, all students with bachelor's and master's degrees are entitled to free preventive insurance, medical care, mental health care and dental treatment, just like exchange students, which is part of the health rehabilitation service for Finnish students. What you need to do is to make sure that you have paid the student union membership fee.