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The Finnish-Russian
Cross-Border
University
CBU
Study Guide
2009-2010
Business and Administration
Forestry and Environmental Engineering
Information and Communications Technology
International Relations
Public Health
University of Helsinki
University of Joensuu
University of Kuopio
Lappeenranta University of Technology
University of Tampere
St. Petersburg State University
St. Petersburg State Polytechnical University
Petrozavodsk State University
St. Petersburg State Forest-Technical Academy
European University at St.Petersburg
THE FINNISH-RUSSIAN CROSS-BORDER UNIVERSITY
DEVELOPMENT UNIT
Postal address P.O.Box 111, FI-80101 JOENSUU,Finland
Street address Yliopistokatu 2, FI-80100 JOENSUU,Finland
Telephone (office) +358 13 251 2056
Telefax +358 13 251 2086
E-mail cbu@joensuu.fi
Internet www.joensuu.fi/cbu
Editors Liisa Tahvanainen
Eero Forss
Irina Kryukova
Olli Kauppinen
Joensuu 2009
University Press
Welcome to the CBU®
– to build your future!
I have a pleasure to welcome you to start your studies in one of our unique
CBU® Master’s Programmes! All the CBU® Programmes are jointly developed
and implemented by highly recognized Finnish and Russian universities to
meet the challenges of today’s international world of business and science.
However, most of all, the programmes are developed for you, who have a
focused scientist, but also a visionary innovator and a bit of an adventurer in
you. We are well aware, that today, the master’s students are demanding and
enthusiastic customers, who are seriously building their own future.
In the CBU® Programmes you are studying in English according to the Euro
pean higher education system with other students coming from all over the
world. The Personal Study Plan
assures that in your studies you
can focus on your individual st-
rengths and professional goals.
After completing your two-year
studies you will be awarded a
Master’s Diploma, in some ca-
ses a Double Diploma and, of
course, a Diploma Supplement
to show your future employers
more exactly about your unique
cross-border education.
Teachers and Scientists of all
nine universities on both sides
of the Finnish-Russian border
are providing their competen-
ces, experiences and expertise
to make your studies to meet
your expectations, to develop
your personal skills and build
your future! I am sure you will
have a rewarding time both
professionally and socially du-
ring the Study Programme.
On behalf of the ten CBU® universities
Professor Liisa Tahvanainen
Director
The CBU glossary
CBU administrational abbreviations
CBU Finnish-Russian Cross-Border University
DU Development Unit
WG Working Group
CBU Master’s programmes abbreviations
BA Business and Administration
FEE Forestry and Environmental Engineering
ICT Information and Communications Technology
IR International Relations
PH Public Health
Universities in Finland, abbreviations
UH (HY) University of Helsinki
UJ (JoY) University of Joensuu
UKU (KuY) University of Kuopio
LUT (LTY) Lappeenranta University of Technology
UTA (TaY) University of Tampere
Universities in the Russian Federation, abbreviations
SPbSU (СПбГУ) St. Petersburg State University (also: SPSU)
SPbSPU (СПбГПУ) St. Petersburg State Polytechnical University (also: SPSPU)
PetrSU (ПетрГУ) Petrozavodsk State University (also unofficially: PSU)
SPbSFTA (ЛТА) St.Petersburg State Forest-Technical Academy
EUSP (ЕУСПб) European University at St. Petersburg (also: ЕUSPb)
General concepts and abbreviations linked to studies
ECTS European Credit Transfer System
EHEA European Higher Education Area
QAS Quality Assurance System
Home university The university, where the student is taking a degree
Host university A university, where the student is visiting for studies
Terminology used explicidly in the Russian system of education
Bakalavr Bachelor
Magistr Master
Magistratura Study programme for Master’s degree
Aspirantura Study programme for Candidate of Sciences
Doctorantura Study programme for Doctor of Sciences
Internatura Professional training for students of medicine, 1 year
Ordinatura Professional training for students of medicine, 2 - 3 years
Candidate or Sc. Lower post-graduate degree
Doctor of Sc. Highest post-graduate degree
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Contents
1. Finnish-Russian Cross-Border University CBU® 6
1.1CBU partner universities 7
1.2Quality Assurance System (QAS) in CBU 13
2. CBU curriculum 14
2.1CBU Learning outcomes 16
2.2Business and administration 17
2.3Forestry and environmental engineering 21
2.4inFormation and CommuniCations teChnology 28
2.5international relations 31
2.6PuBliC health 34
3. The CBU universities’ contact information 39
4. Studying in the CBU 45
4.1Studying in Finland 48
4.1.1. System of education in Finland 52
4.2Studying in Russia 54
4.2.1. System of education in Russia 57
5. Living in Finland 62
6. Living in Russia 67
7. Embassies and consulates 73
8. Useful links 75
Personal Study Plan (PSP) 77
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1. Finnish-Russian Cross-Border
University CBU®
The Finnish-Russian Cross-Border University (CBU®) is a university consor-
tium of ten highly recognized universities in Russia and Finland, developing
international Joint Master’s Degree Programmes. The universities currently
involved in CBU® in Finland are The University of Helsinki, The University of
Joensuu, The University of Kuopio, Lappeenranta University of Technology and
The University of Tampere, and in Russia St. Petersburg State University, St.
Petersburg State Polytechnical University, Petrozavodsk State University , St.
Petersburg State Forest-Technical Academy and European University in StP.
The CBU® Development Unit (DU), located at the University of Joensuu as an
independent CBU institute, serves as the administrative unit of the CBU®.
The ten CBU® universities are together offering Master’s Degree Program-
mes in five study fields, combining the strengths and expertise of the partner
universities. The study fields are Business and Administration, Forestry and
Environmental Engineering, Information Technology, International Relations
and Public Health.
The CBU® Master’s Degree Programmes offer a unique possibility to carry out
master level studies in English both in Finland and Russia. The duration of the
studies is two years (120 ECTS). The Master’s Courses include studies in at le-
ast one Finnish and one Russian university. The CBU® students can fully exp-
loit the expertise of the CBU® partner universities. The joint programmes are
accordant with the Bologna process and form a part of the European Higher
Education Area –process. Furthermore the CBU® curricula meet the require-
ments of national regulations as well as the internal regulations of the CBU®
partner universities. Quality of education and services are of great importan-
ce.The CBU® Quality Assurance System is developed to jointly guarantee the
high quality of the Master’s Programmes and the providers.
The programmes are based on professionalism and theoretical studies and
have a strong orientation to the realities of working life. The learning out-
comes of the CBU Programmes are in accordance with the Dublin Descriptors.
The graduates have high-quality special proficiency for acting across national
boundaries in international and intercultural environment and specifically in
European Russian relationships in the working and business life.
The basic admission criteria for applicants are a Bachelor’s degree (or equi-
valent, 180 ECTS) and a good command of academic English. Annual student
intake in each CBU® Master’s Programme is approximately 20 students. The
graduates are currently provided with either a double degree or one national
degree of the home university, Diploma Supplement and a CBU® Certificate.
More detailed information about the individual CBU® Master’s Degree Programmes, including contact
information of the local coordinators at the partner universities, the study contents, and the applicati-
on periods and admission criteria can be found in this study guide or at www.joensuu.fi/cbu
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1.1 CBU partner universities
CBU partners and programmes
Lappeenran-
Univ. at SPb
Forest-Tech.
vodsk State
Technology
Polytechni-
St.P. State
St.P. State
ta Univ. of
St.P State
European
Tampere
cal Univ.
Petroza-
Joensuu
Helsinki
Univ. of
Univ. of
Univ. of
Univ. of
Kuopio
Acad.
Univ.
Univ.
Business and
Administration
●
Forestry and
Environmental ● ● ●
Engineering
Information
and Communi-
cations Techno- ● ● ● ● ● ●
logy
International
Relations
● ●
Public Health ● ●
= Coordinating university, ● = Partner university
University of Helsinki, Finland
The University of Helsinki is the biggest university in Finland with the widest
range of disciplines. It was established in Turku in 1640, but was transferred
to Helsinki in 1828. The number of faculties is eleven. There are 38,000 de-
gree students and 7,600 staff. The University has strong international con-
nections.
CBU
The University of Helsinki is involved in the CBU Master’s Programmes in Fo-
restry and Environmental Engineering and Information and Communications
Technology.
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Links:
University of Helsinki: http://www.helsinki.fi/university/
International Affairs: http://www.helsinki.fi/international/
Forestry and Environmental Engineering: http://www.mm.helsinki.fi/cbu/
Information and Communications Technology: http://www.cs.helsinki.fi/index.en.html
University of Joensuu, Finland
The University of Joensuu coordinates the Finnish-Russian Cross-Border Uni-
versity CBU®.
The University of Joensuu was established in 1969. It includes eight faculties
and nine non-faculty institutes. The strenghts and areas of expertise of the
University of Joensuu are border studies and Russia, education and human
development, forests and the environment, optics, new materials and infor-
mation technology. The University has over 8200 students and 1200 people
of staff.
The University of Joensuu has a strong international mission. It is committed
to meeting the challenges of globalisation and the needs of the adjacent area.
The University of Joensuu was designated a Partner University of the United
Nations Environment Programs UNEP in 2003.
From 1.1.2010 onwards University of Joensuu and University of Kuopio will
form University of Eastern Finland.
CBU
The University of Joensuu coordinates the CBU Master’s Programme in Fo-
restry and Environmental Engineering and Information and Communications
Technology.
Links:
University of Joensuu: http://www.joensuu.fi/englishindex.html
International Affairs: http://www.joensuu.fi/international/english/
Forestry and Environmental Engineering: http://www.joensuu.fi/metsatdk/opiskelu/CBU_FEE.html
Information and Communications Technology: http://cs.joensuu.fi/CBU
University of Kuopio, Finland
The teaching at the University of Kuopio started in 1972. The University con-
tains five faculties and over 60 teaching and research institutions, including
14 clinics operating within Kuopio University Hospital. The University of Kuopio
has an international reputation in the fields of health, environment and well-
being. The University’s latest fields of expertise are business administration
and technology education. Today the University has 6,500 students.
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From 1.1.2010 onwards University of Joensuu and University of Kuopio will
form University of Eastern Finland.
CBU
The University of Kuopio coordinates the CBU Master’s Programme in Public
Health, and is involved as well in the Master’s Programme in Information and
Communications Technology.
Links:
University of Kuopio: http://www.uku.fi/english/
International Office: http://www.uku.fi/intl/english/
Public Health: http://www.publichealtheducationkuopio.info/
Information and Communications Technology: http://www.cs.uku.fi/cbu/
Lappeenranta University of
Technology, Finland
Lappeenranta University of Technology (LUT) was established in 1969 as a na-
tional university of technology. It is specialised in technology and economics.
About 5000 students study in the various degree programmes offered by the
university. There are about 500 postgraduate students, and 900 members of
staff. LUT`s location on the border between the EU and Russia has also had a
major impact on the university’s activities and orientation.
CBU
Lappeenranta University of Technology coordinates the CBU Master’s Pro-
grammes in Business and Administration, and is involved as well in the CBU
Master’s Programme in Information and Communications Technology.
Links:
Lappeenranta University of Technology: http://www.lut.fi/en
International Students: http://www.lut.fi/en/lut/admissions
School of Business: http://www.lut.fi/en/business
Information and Communications Technology:
http://www.it.lut.fi/en/technologymanagement/it/studies/cbu
Bioenergy Technology: http://www.et.lut.fi/en/technology/environment/studies
University of Tampere, Finland
The University of Tampere is a multidisciplinary scientific community with a
special commitment to the critical scrutiny of social phenomena and the for-
mation of civic society. Research include society, economy, administration and
culture, likewise public health, well-being and education.
All six faculties of the University of Tampere offer teaching in English. Of the
annual intake of new students some 12 % are foreigners. The University of
Tampere was the first university in Finland to join the International Student
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Exchange Program (ISEP). Researchers of the University of Tampere take an
active part in European Union research projects.
CBU
The University of Tampere coordinates the CBU Master’s Programme in Inter-
national Relations.
Links:
University of Tampere: http://www.uta.fi/english/index.html
International Office: http://www.uta.fi/studies/intoffice_contact_information.html
International Relations: http://www.uta.fi/studies/degreeprog/programmes/cbu.php,
http://www.uta.fi/isss/
St. Petersburg State University,
Russia
Peter the Great’s edict regarding the foundation of a university in St. Peters-
burg was approved by the Senate of the Russian Empire on 28 January 1724.
A characteristic feature of this, Russia’s first, institution of higher education
was its organic link with the other two constituents of St. Petersburg’s scho-
lastic trinity: the Academy of Sciences and the Grammar School.
Today St Petersburg State University is a major Russian centre of science,
education and culture of international repute. The university has over 20 fa-
culties and integrated scientific institutes. There are over 25.000 students,
near 2.000 Postgraduate students, near 5.000 lecturers & researchers and
over 40 members of Russian Academies of Science, Education etc.
CBU
St. Petersburg State University is involved in the CBU Master’s Programmes in
Business and Administration, Information and Communications Technology,
International Relations and Public Health.
Links:
St. Petersburg State University: http://www.spbu.ru/e/
Information for foreigner students: http://www.spbu.ru/e/Education/forstudents.html
Business and Administration: http://eng.som.pu.ru/graduate/mitim
International Relations: http://www.sir.edu/russian/innovation1.htm
St. Petersburg State Polytechnical
University, Russia
On 19 February 1899 a government decree establishing the Polytechnic In-
stitute in St. Petersburg was adopted. The official opening ceremony of St.
Petersburg Polytechnic Institute was held on 2 October 1902. Today the Poly-
technical University is invariably placed among the top 2 technical universities
in Russia according to the annual national rating contest. The Polytechnical
University embraces 21 Institutes and Faculties, 6 associated institutes out-
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side St.Petersburg and many scientific research laboratories. There are app.
27000 students, and over 2700 full-time staff. The Polytechnical University
has a very strong international collaboration.
CBU
St. Petersburg State Polytechnical University (SPSPU) is involved in the
Master’s Programmes of Information and Communications Technology and In-
ternational Relations.
Links:
St. Petersburg State Polytechnical University: http://www.spbstu.ru/english/index.html
Information for foreigner students: http://www.imop.spbstu.ru
Information and Communications Technology: www.imop-ris.spb.ru
International Relations: www.imop.spbstu.ru
Petrozavodsk State University,
Russia
Petrozavodsk State University is the largest classical university in the Europe-
an North of Russia, playing a leading role among the higher educational insti-
tutions in this region. The 16 faculties of the University offer a wide range of
disciplines. Teaching and research activities in PetrSU are widely-based, their
focus being on business studies and administration, medicine, environment,
social sciences, education, languages and culture. The international contacts
of the university are developing rapidly. The university comprises 82 chairs
and 16 faculties. At present, there work more than 3600 teachers, faculty
and staff members in PetrSU, and there are over 19500 undergraduate and
graduate students.
CBU
Petrozavodsk State University is involved in the CBU Master’s Programmes in
Business and Administration, Forestry and Environmental Engineering, Histo-
ry, Information and Communications Technology, International Relations and
Public Health.
Links:
Petrozavodsk State University: http://petrsu.ru/Structure/structure_e.html
Information for international students: http://schools.karelia.ru/
Forestry and Environmental Engineering: http://www.petrsu.ru/Faculties/lif_e.html
Information and Communications Technology: http://www.petrsu.ru/Faculties/mathematics_e.html
International Relations: http://www.petrsu.ru/Faculties/polit_e.html
Public Health: http://www.petrsu.ru/Faculties/medicine_e.html
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St. Petersburg State
Forest-Technical Academy
Forest-Technical Academy is the newest member among CBU partner univers-
sities. The Academy was founded in 1803 by the decree of emperor Alexander
the First and it was the first forest educational institution in Russia.
Today St. Petersburg State Forest-Technical Academy has eight faculties and
more than 8000 students are attending the Academy. Studying process is
provided by 524 teachers, 26 members and associate members of Russian
Academy of Natural Sciences, 73 professors, 245 assistant professors. 30
teachers are honored men of science and techniques, honored higher school
workers of Russian Federation.
CBU
The Forest-Technical Academy is a partner in the CBU Master’s Programme in
Forestry and Environmental Engineering.
Links:
St. Petersburg State Forest-Tecnical Academy
ftacademy.ru/eng/index.html (English)
ftacademy.ru/ (Russian)
European University at
St. Petersburg, Russia
European University consists of five Departments (History, Ethnology, History
of Arts, Economics, Political Sciences and Sociology) and five interdisciplinary
centers. The EUSP has a commitment to the integration of Russian scholarship
with scholarship in Europe and America.
CBU
European University at St. Petersburg is involved in the CBU Master’s Pro-
gramme in History. The programme has no student intake this semester and
the programme will end after students currently studying in the programme
have graduated.
Links:
European University at St. Petersburg: http://www.eu.spb.ru/
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1.2 Quality Assurance System (QAS) in CBU
The CBU quality assurance system is developed by the nine CBU universities
to jointly guarantee the high quality of the Master’s Programmes and their
providers by a continuous and regular development process. The CBU® QAS
is to provide an additional element for existing national and university specific
systems.
Joint efforts for increasing collaboration in educational programmes, as well
as mobility of students, academic staff and professionals, have stimulated the
CBU® consortium to create a shared quality assurance system (QAS). Quality
assurance in CBU® is regarded as a shared and integrated responsibility of the
network. The CBU® programmes have a three-level structure for governan-
ce, development and quality assurance; the master’s programmes, individual
universities and the CBU® consortium. Consequently, the programmes have
to meet not only the quality standards of different countries and universities,
but also the quality elements essential for joint international cross-border
education are emphasized.
The quality work of the CBU consortium is realized according to the standards
illustrated in the EUA (European University Association), ENQA (European Net-
work for Quality Assurance in Higher Education) and OECD (Organisation for
economic Co-operation and Development). The documents of the EUA, ENQA
and OECD have been used as a basis for the CBU Quality Assurance Handbook.
ISO (the International Organization for Standardization) 9001:2000 standard
for the quality management system in education and the processes illustrated
in this standard and its International Workshop Agreement (IWA 2:fi, 2004)
were followed in the preparation of the CBU Quality Assurance System
The fundamental principle in the quality assurance of the CBU® education is
to assure and demonstrate students, employers and the society of the good
quality of education offered and of the good quality of the institutions offering
that education. The value-added of the CBU® quality assurance system shall
be realized in a better market value of the joint international educational pro-
ducts and a good career prospects with the highly recognized CBU® brand.
The Students are invited to contribute the CBU® Quality Assurance regularly
during their studies and beyond for continuous improving of the programmes.
Quality assurance is a continuous process and strongly incorporates the views
of students to development process. Student feedback will guarantee the de-
velopment of the Study Programmes to better meet the needs of the students
and working life.
The CBU QAS handbook provides with a clear set of instructions for the CBU partner universities
and other stakeholders involved in joint CBU master’s programmes to assure the high quality of the
provided international joint educational products. The CBU QAS –handbook can be found from www.
joensuu.fi/cbu
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2. CBU curriculum
The CBU Curricula are designed for the second cycle (Master’s Degree) uni-
versity studies according to the Bologna Process in Europe (see chapter 3 for
more information about the study system). The curricula are also meeting
the requirements of each CBU Partner University. For the students in one of
the five CBU Master’s Programmes there is a full transfer and recognition of
credits on studies performed at another CBU university.
The Master’s Degree curriculum consists of 120 ECTS of advanced studies,
including compulsory and elective courses, and a Master’s Thesis. The studies
can generally be divided into major- and minor studies, scientific studies,
elective courses and a Master’s Thesis. The modules of mobility, intensive
courses and internship form the special characteristics of the CBU studies. The
general CBU learning outcomes are defined in Chapter 2.1.
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Depending on the Master’s Programme, the compulsory courses are intensi-
ve courses, jointly arranged by the partner universities, or courses at one of
the participating universities. The compulsory courses, including the Master’s
thesis, form the major part of the studies. The remaining elective courses can
be taken in any of the partner universities of the Master’s Programme. The
elective courses are chosen individually to form an interesting and relevant
study plan for the student, fitting with the topic of the thesis and providing the
required skills and competences.
Language
The language of studies is English. However, some elective Master’s level
courses in the partner universities can be provided in the national languages.
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Mobility
Generally the CBU programmes are providing the students with an opportu-
nity of a minimum of three months period of mobility in partner universities
on the other side of the border than the student’s home university , that is
the university into which s/he is admitted. The mobility period can consist of
face-to-face studies, internship or virtual studies.
CBU degrees awarded
The students who have been accepted into CBU programmes and who have
successfully completed their studies within these programmes will be awarded
at least one national Master’s degree, Diploma Supplement, and a CBU Certifi-
cate. If the studies meet both the Russian and Finnish national requirements,
two national degrees may be awarded.
The names of the degrees vary by the university and they are mentioned in
the descriptions of the Master’s Programmes.
REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION
The common minimum requirements for applying into the CBU Master’s
Degree Programmes are:
1. Bachelor degree or equivalent in an applicable field of studies,
corresponding to at least 180 ECTS of higher education
2. Fluent level of English language, certified by a TOEFL, IELTS or
equivalent (or English as a native or study language)
In addition to the academic records the selection process also considers:
3. Applicant’s motivation
4. Work experience, international experience
5. References
More detailed, Programme specific instruction can be found in www.joensuu.fi/cbu.
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2.1 CBU Learning outcomes
The CBU learning outcomes illustrate the main abilities which a student should
have after the graduation. The CBU curricula together with the personal stu-
dy plans ensure the fulfillment of the main general learning outcomes. The
learning outcomes of the CBU Master’s Degree Programmes are in accordan-
ce with the Dublin Descriptors. The subject-specific learning outcomes are
defined separately by each Master’s Programme and are not included in this
general CBU study guide.
After completing the CBU Master’s Programme the students have gained:
• Subject specific expertise
• Ability to integrate knowledge and handle complexity
• Capacity for applying knowledge in and understanding new and
international environments
• Capacity for applying knowledge in and understanding multicul-
tural cross-border environments
• Learning skills for continuing in third cycle studies
• Competences for succeeding in international business life
• Capacity for analyses and synthesis
• Capacity for problem solving and decision making in international
environments
• Appreciation of diversity and multiculturality
• Research skills and creativity
• Social and ethical responsibility
• Concern for quality
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2.2 Business and administration
The Master’s degree programme titled as “International Technology and Inno-
vation Management” (MITIM) leads to the double degree:
• Master of Science (Economics and Business Administration)
(M.Sc.) (
Kauppatieteiden maisterin tutkinto, KTM)
at Lappeenranta University of Technology, School of Business,
and
• Master of Management
(Магистр менеджмента)
at St. Petersburg State University, Graduate School of Manage-
ment.
Three semesters include obligatory lectures and exercises, as well as summer
internship and essay and elective courses. The fourth semester is devoted to
the Master’s thesis, which is jointly guided.
The extension of the studies is 120 ECTS, which means approximately two-
year full-time studies. The MITIM program is taught completely in English. The
curriculum is designed in a unique way. The students of the program will take
classes during the 1st semester at the GSOM (36 ECTS of core co-developed
courses) and during the 2nd at LUT (30 ECTS of core co-developed courses).
During the 3rd semester, all of the students may choose to study at LUT or at
the GSOM (18 ECTS of elective studies).
The MITIM program focuses on close cooperation between business education
and the business community, integrating knowledge and best practices. All
students will do a summer internship in leading international technology ori-
ented companies in Russia or in Finland.
The Degree Structure
General Studies 6 ECTS
Major Subject 66 ECTS
Minor Subject 30 ECTS
Elective Studies 18 ECTS
Credits (min.) 120 ECTS
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Major Subject (66 ECTS)
International Technology and Innovation Management
All the courses are obligatory year per. ECTS
Knowledge Management as a Theory and Practice M.Sc. 1 1-2 6
Cross-Cultural Management and Corporate
Social Responsibility in the Information Age M.Sc. 1 1-3 6
Supply and Innovation Management M.Sc. 1 3-4 6
International High Technology Marketing M.Sc. 1 4 6
Economics of Innovation M.Sc. 1 4 3
Intellectual Capital Management M.Sc. 1 1-2 3
Technology Management M.Sc. 1 1-2 6
Master’s Thesis M.Sc. 2 1-4 30
Minor Subject (30 ECTS)
Business Administration in CBU
All the courses are obligatory year per. ECTS
Managerial Economics M.Sc. 1 1-2 6
Consulting Project at GSOM (* M.Sc. 1 1-2 6
Consulting Project at LUT (* M.Sc. 1 1-2 6
Strategic Management of Growth M.Sc. 1 3 6
International Financial Management M.Sc. 1 3 6
Summer Internship + Interim Report M.Sc. 2 6
*) Please not that only one of the courses can be included in the Master’s degree
General Studies (6 ECTS)
All the courses are obligatory year per. ECTS
Qualitative Methods for Business Research M.Sc. 1 1-2 3
Quantitative Methods for Business Research M.Sc. 1 3-4 3
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Elective Studies (18 ECTS)
Min. 18 ECTS credits should be selected from GSOM or LUT.
Electives from GSOM year per. ECTS
European Union - Russia Relations M.Sc. 2 5
Business-Government Relations M.Sc. 2 5
Economics of Information Technology and Tele- M.Sc. 2 5
communications Network
Emerging Markets M.Sc. 2 5
Business in Arab World M.Sc. 2 5
Relationship Marketing and Network Approach M.Sc. 2 5
in Marketing
Marketing Communications M.Sc. 2 5
Knowledge Engineering M.Sc. 2 5
International Retail Management M.Sc. 2 5
Business Process Modelling M.Sc. 2 5
Knowledge Management Technologies M.Sc. 2 5
E-Business and Web-Technologies M.Sc. 2 5
Enterprise Information Systems M.Sc. 2 5
Electives from LUT School of Business year per. ECTS
International Business Strategies M.Sc. 2 3-4 6
Cross-Cultural Marketing Strategies M.Sc. 2 2 6
Multivariate and Econometric Analysis Methods M.Sc. 2 1-2 6
Doing Business in Transitional Economies M.Sc. 2 3-4 7
International Accounting and Analysis M.Sc. 2 1-2 6
Empirical Research in Accounting and
Finance M.Sc. 2 3-4 7
Integrated Marketing Communication M.Sc. 2 4 5
Internationalization of the Firm M.Sc. 2 2 6
Collaborative Innovation and Innovativeness M.Sc. 2 3 7
Master’s Thesis
The Master’s thesis is a demanding research project carried out in the field of
the student’s major subject.
Language Studies
Students will have to take complementary language studies of min 9 ECTS
credits of one language. These studies are not included in the Master’s degree,
but are an addition to it.
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Contact Information
Lappeenranta University of Technology
Programme Coordinator
Programme director: Professor, Ph. D. Minna Martikainen
minna.martikainen@lut.fi
tel. +358 5 621 7271
MITIM office: International Officer Essi Reponen
essi.reponen@lut.fi,
tel. +358 5 621 7214
Programme web pages: http://www.lut.fi/kati/lsb
Lappeenranta University of Technology
P.O.Box 20
FI -53851 LAPPEENRANTA, Finland
St. Petersburg State University
Programme director: Associate Professor Dmitry L. Volkov
volkov@gsom.pu.ru,
tel. +7 812 323 8458
MITIM office: Program Coordinator
Anastasia Zaretskaya
zaretskaya@gsom.pu.ru ,
tel (+ 7 812) 323 8448
Program webpages http://eng.som.pu.ru/graduate/mitim
St. Petersburg State University
Graduate School of Management (GSOM)
3, Volkhovskiy pereulok.
199004, ST. PETERSBURG, Russia
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2.3 Forestry and environmental engineering
The Master’s Programme “Forestry and Environmental Engineering” is organi-
sed by the University of Joensuu (the main coordinator), University of Helsin-
ki, Petrozavodsk State University and St. Petersburg Forest Technical Acade-
my. The programme leads to one degree of the home university, including a
diploma supplement and a CBU certificate: to
• Master of Science (Agriculture and Forestry), MSc (agr. and for.)
(Maatalous- ja metsätieteiden maisterin tutkinto, MMM)
at the University of Joensuu and the University of Helsinki, ,
• Engineer(Инженер)at the Petrozavodsk State University (no Mas-
ter’s Degree for this period of time), and
• Master of Science in Forestry (Степень магистра по лесному
делу)at the St. Petersburg State Forest Technical Academy
The extension of the studies is 120 ECTS, which means app. two years full-
time studies. Language of instruction is principally English, but some courses
at home university may also be instructed in the local language.
The courses are divided into compulsory courses (courses at home university
+ CBU compulsory courses), elective courses, applied period and the master’s
thesis. The study programme of a student has to include at least 60 ECTS of
studies with a cross-border element. These may include student mobility (also
virtual mobility in distance-education courses), jointly organized courses (in-
cluding CBU compulsory courses), a jointly guided thesis (10 weeks of work
across the border) and practical training or science project abroad. The mini-
mum period of physical student mobility to the other country is 30 ECTS, incl.
studies and activities abroad (50 % of virtual mobility in distance-education
courses, CBU compulsory courses, practical training or science project, 50 %
of a jointly guided thesis).
COMPULSORY COURSES (min. 50 - 62 ECTS)
A) Courses at home university (min. 25 - 39 ECTS)
A student will choose one major topic area at home university. The amount of
alternative major topics is 2 at UJ, 4 at UH, PSU and SFTA. At UH, a major to-
pic area will consist of compulsory courses, alternative (vaihtoehtoinen), and
elective (vapaasti valittava) courses. The elective courses may include studies
in local language as well as language and cultural courses according to the
approval by the home university. A personal study plan (1 ECTS) is obligatory
for all students and has to be included in the courses at home university.
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1. University of Joensuu (UJ)
1.1 Bioenergy production ECTS
Production and Energy Use of Wood Biomass 4
Peat production and use of cutaway peat bogs 4
Bioenergy Markets and Policies 4
European Forest Related Policies 4
Economics of Multiple-use Forestry 4
Forestry in Changing Societies in Europe 3
Forest Information Systems 5
Personal study plan 1
1.2 Forest policy and economics ECTS
Forest Information Systems 5
Decision Making in Forestry 6
International Forest Policy 4
Methods of Forest Policy Analysis 4
European Forest Related Policies 4
Economics of Multiple-use Forestry 4
Forestry in Changing Societies in Europe 3
Ethical Approaches to Forestry 5
Current Trends in Ethical Business Practices and Human Rights 3
Pulp and Paper Industry 5
Personal study plan 1
2. University of Helsinki (UH)
2.1 General Studies, 15 ECTS ECTS
Compulsory courses
FOR520 Introduction to Studies in Forest Sciences and Business, inclu-
des Personal Study Plan (1 ECTS) 3
MKV310 Interpersonal Communication in Intercultural context 3
MMVAR31 Project Planning and Management 5
Academic Writing I 2
Academic Writing II 2
2.2 Major Subject Studies ECTS
Compulsory courses
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A) FOREST ECOLOGY
ME402 Special Practical Training 3
ME403 Essays 3
FOR530 Master’s Thesis Seminar 5
ME500 Master’s Thesis 40
Maturity Essay
B) FOREST ECONOMICS
FEC210 Advanced Forest Economics 4
FECP210 Econometrics II 6
or
FPM26 Survey Methods in Marketing in Social Sciences 6
FECM210 Quantitative Methods in Forest Resource Management 5
FECM280 Essays 3
or
FECP280 Essays 3
FECM270 Literature 5
or
FECP270 Literature 5
FEC270 Special Practical Training 2
FOR530 Master’s Thesis Seminar 5
FECM290/FECP290 Master’s Thesis 40
Maturity Essay
C) FOREST PRODUCTS MARKETING
FPM7 Structures and Functions of Forest Products Marketing 9
FPM25 Strategic Planning of Forest Products Marketing 5
FPM26 Survez Methods in Marketing and Social Sciences 6
FPM18 Master’s Thesis Seminar 5
FPM19 Articles 3
FPM21b Special Practical Training 3
FPM20 Master’s Thesis 40
Maturity Essay
D) FOREST RESOURCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
MMVAR35 Special Practical Training 3
MMVAR21 Essays 3
FOR530 Master’s Thesis Seminar 5
MMVAR33 Master’s Thesis 40
One of the following:
MSUU11 Literature: Forest Planning 6
MINV11 Literature: Forest Inventory 6
METEK38 Literature: Forest Technology 6
PTEK32 Literature: Wood Technology 6
Maturity Essay
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2.3 Specialisation Studies ECTS
The student chooses one of the two lines of specialisation studies in
order to complete the total amounts of ECTS of the component of ad-
vanced studies. The complete list of studies can be found at
http://www.helsinki.fi/mscfb/studies/MScFB_degree_require-
ments_2008-2010.pdf
1) Science-based specialised studies consisting of theoretical and met-
hodological studies in one’s major subject;
a) Tropical silviculture
b) Boreal Forest and Peatland Ecology
c) Forest Tree Breeding
d) Forest Economics
e) Forest Products Marketing
f) Forest Planning and Inventory
g) Forest and Wood Technology
2) Theme-based multidisciplinary specialised studies in
a) Sustainable Forest Resource Management
b) Global Industrial Forestry
2.4 CBU Theme Studies, 26 credits ECTS
FOR540 Group Investigation (UH) 3
Introductory Course (UJ) 7
Intensive Course (UH/PSU, rotating) 5
Problem Oriented Course (UH/PSU, rotating) 5
Seminar «Ecological Problems of Bioenergy» (SPbSPU) 3
Joint thesis seminar (over internet) 3
2.5 Elective Studies, 9 credits ECTS
Information on elective studies can be found at
http://www.helsinki.fi/mscfb/studies/MScFB_degree_require-
ments_2008-2010.pdf
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3. Petrozavodsk State University (PSU)
Bioenergy systems and management ECTS
Compulsory courses
Courses in English:
Forest Management in Russia 5
Landscape Design (in Russian or in English) 6
Forest Legislation and Forest History 5
Machinery and Logging Technology in Russia 5
Personal study plan 1
Courses in Russian:
Forest GIS 3
Forest plantations 4
Forest Inventory in Russia 5
Elective courses
Courses in English:
Wood Raw Material Processing for Bioenergy Needs 2
Wood Wastes, Logging and Reforestation Residues Processing
for Bioenergy Needs 2
Russia as Business Environment 4
Genefund of Russian forests and directions of its conservation 5
Optimization Models for Forest Operations 6
Ecology and utilization of forest resources in Russia 5
Forest Economics in Russia 3
Courses in Russian:
Remote Sensing in Forestry in Russia 5
Forest drainage reclamation 5
Forest Fire Science 4
B. CBU compulsory courses (23 ECTS)
CBU compulsory courses are obligatory for all students. The teachers will
come from both countries.
ECTS
Introductory Course 7
Intensive Course (UH/PSU, rotating) 5
Problem Oriented Course (UH/PSU, rotating) 5
Seminar «Ecological Problems of Bioenergy» (SPbSPU) 3
Joint thesis seminar (over internet) 3
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ELECTIVE COURSES
Elective courses can be taken both from home university curriculum and from
partner university programme being part of student mobility, from the list in
A). They may include also language and cultural courses.
APPLIED PERIOD
12 ECTS
Applied period can be accomplished at home university, partner university,
company, NGO or public sector organization, but preferably abroad.
Science project / work placement / development project (12 ECTS)
MASTER OF SCIENCE THESIS
LUT, PSU 30 – others 40 ECTS
The thesis is preferably jointly guided and has a topic that is relevant on both
sides of the border.
TOTAL (minimum) 120 ECTS
Contact information
University of Joensuu
Programme coordinator
Professor Paavo Pelkonen
paavo.pelkonen@joensuu.fi, tel: +358 13 251 3641
Coordinator Eugene Lopatin
eugene.lopatin@joensuu.fi, tel: +358 13 251 4495
Faculty of Forest Sciences
University of Joensuu
P.O. Box 111
FI - 80101 JOENSUU, Finland
University of Helsinki
Professor Bo Dahlin
bo.dahlin@helsinki.fi, tel: +358 9 191 58 178
University of Helsinki
Dept. of Forest Economics
P.O.Box 27
FI - 00014 UNIVERSITY OF HELSINKI, Finland
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Petrozavodsk State University
Mr. Vadim Kostuykevich
PhD, Associate Professor, Vice dean for international work
vadkos@petrsu.ru
tel.: + 7 814 2 563 187, mobile: +7 906 206 5667,
fax: + 7 814 2 711 000
Petrozavodsk State University
Forest Engineering Faculty
185910, Petrozavodsk, pr. Lenina. 33
St. Petersburg State Forest Technical Academy
Professor Aleksander Alekseev
a_s_alekseev@mail.ru
tel. +7 812 550 0253
www.ftacademy.ru/eng
Saint Petersburg State Forest Technical Academy
Institutsky per. 5, 194021, St. Petersburg, Russia
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2.4 inFormation and CommuniCations teChnology
The Master’s Programme “Information and Communications Technology” is
produced in a concerted way in the network of three Finnish and three Russi-
an universities: University of Joensuu (the main coordinator), Lappeenranta
University of Technology, University of Helsinki, University of Kuopio, St. Pe-
tersburg State University, St. Petersburg State Polytechnical University, and
Petrozavodsk State University.
The programme leads to one degree of the home university, including a diplo-
ma supplement and a CBU certificate: to
• Master of Science (M.Sc.)
(Filosofian maisterin tutkinto, FM)
at the University of Helsinki, the University of Joensuu and the
University of Kuopio,
• Master of Science (Technology), M.Sc. (techn.)
(Diplomi-insinöörin tutkinto, DI)
at the Lappeenranta University of Technology,
• Master of Informational Technologies
(Магистр информационных технологий)
at St. Petersburg State University,
• Master in technique and technologies
on subject stream informatics and computer techniques
(Степень магистра техники и технологий
по направлению информатика и вычислительная техника)
at the St. Petersburg State Polytechnical University, and
• Master of applied mathematics and computer science
(Магистр по прикладной математике и информатике)
at the Petrozavodsk State University.
The extension of the studies is 120 ECTS, which means app. two years full-
time studies. The language of instruction is English, even some courses at the
home university might be offered in the local language as well.
The curriculum contains Compulsory and Elective modules, MSc project and
MSc thesis, which are jointly supervised. The total volume is 120 ECTS credits.
The curriculum contains 60 ECTS of studies that will be produced in cross-
border collaboration, like in exchange of academic resources, development of
joint study modules, visiting lecturers etc. The topics and subtopics that you
can study at the curriculum include:
Basic Methodologies
• Software engineering
• Modelling and Scientific Computing
• Parallel and Distributed Computing
• Security
Computational Intelligence
• Image analysis
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• Pattern recognition and Neural Computing
• Web services (retrieval)
• Control Theory
Modern Communication Engineering
• Mobility and Wireless Communication
• Pervasive and Ubiquitous Computing
• Web Services (network)
CBU ICT Master Programme Summer Schools and Winter Schools are orga-
nized in cross-border collaboration as one-week intensive lecturing in one of
CBU-IT partner universities alternately:
• Intensive courses by visiting lecturers from across the border
• Virtual courses (some of the courses can be studied
over the Internet)
• Student visits to a partner institutions
• Common projects in cross-border teams
• Jointly supervised M.Sc. –projects
Jointly supervised M.Sc. - thesis (The first examiner/supervising professor
must be appointed from the home University; the second examiner must be
from the university across the border.
Your home university study guide and the ICT programme web-site will provi-
de more detailed information about study structures and available courses.
Contact information
University of Joensuu
Programme coordinator
Professor Jussi Parkkinen
jussi.parkkinen@joensuu.fi, tel. +358 13 251 7932
University of Joensuu
P.O.Box 111
FI - 80101 JOENSUU, Finland
Lappeenranta University of Technology
DSc. (tech) Pekka Jäppinen
pekka.jappinen@lut.fi, tel.+358 5 621 2879
Lappeenranta University of Technology
P.O.Box 20
FI -53851 LAPPEENRANTA, Finland
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University of Helsinki
Professor Jussi Kangasharju
jussi.kangasharju@cs.helsinki.fi, tel. +358 9 191 51379
Tiina Niklander
tiina.niklander@cs.helsinki.fi, tel. +358 9 191 51370
University of Helsinki
P.O.Box 68
FI - 00014 UNIVERSITY OF HELSINKI, Finland
University of Kuopio
Professor Matti Nykänen
matti.nykanen@cs.uku.fi, tel. +358 40 355 3521
University of Kuopio
P.O.Box 1627
FI - 70211 KUOPIO, Finland
St. Petersburg State University
Professor Nikolay Smirnov
nvs@apmath.spbu.ru, tel. +7 812 428 4154
St. Petersburg State University
Universitetskii prospekt 35, Petergof
198504 ST. PETERSBURG, Russia
St. Petersburg State Polytechnical University
Associate Vice-Rector Viacheslav Shkodyrev
shkodyrev@imop.spbstu.ru, tel. +7 812 534 1002
St. Petersburg State Polytechnical University
28 Grazhdansky pr.
195220 ST. PETERSBURG, Russia
Petrozavodsk State University
Professor Yury Bogoyavlenskiy
ybgv@cs.karelia.ru, tel. +7 8142 711 015
Petrozavodsk State University
Lenin Str. 33
185910 PETROZAVODSK, Russia
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2.5 international relations
The CBU Master’s Programme “International Relations in the European North”
is organised jointly by the University of Tampere (the main coordinator), the
St. Petersburg State University and the Petrozavodsk State University.
The programme follows a curriculum jointly developed by the partner univer-
sities. All compulsory CBU IR courses are offered at seasonal schools where
CBU IR students gather. In addition, student exchange among participating
universities is strongly encouraged.
The extent of the studies is 120 ECTS, which means app. two years’ full-time
studies. The language of instruction is English.
Upon successful completion of the programme, students are awarded a degree
issued by the home university, a diploma supplement and a CBU certificate.
The programme is a double degree programme which means that the students
also have the possibility of gaining a Finnish and a Russian degree certificate
after the approval of the Thesis on both sides of the border.
ECTS
1. Local Studies at the Home University 15
E.g. in Tampere:
Approaches to European Studies
Approaches to Russian and East European Studies
Russian Society and Culture: History, Culture, Social History
European and Russian Media
2. Joint Subject Studies 20
The European North: Historical Geopolitics and
International Institutional Dynamics
Russia and the Baltic Sea Security Problems
Russian Policies on the European North
Transnational relations in the European North
From Finnish-Russian Relations to EU-Russian Relations
EU-Russian Relations: Interpreting Cooperation and Conflict
Foreign Policy Analysis Colloquium
3. Theoretical and Methodological Approaches 20
Major Theoretical and Methodological Orientations in IR: Introduction
Recent Theoretical and Methodological Advances and Debates
in International Relations
4. Language studies 5
Courses in Russian, English or a Nordic Language
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5. Thesis Seminar 20
Thesis Seminar
6. Master’s Thesis (Joint Studies) 40
Thesis Writing
Contact information
University of Tampere
Programme coordinator
Senior Academic Assistant, Dr. Anni Kangas
anni.kangas@uta.fi, tel. +358 3 3551 6371
Head of Educational Affairs, Marja Jukola-Aho
marja.jukola-aho@uta.fi, tel. +358 3 3551 7284
International School of Social Sciences
FI - 33014 UNIVERSITY OF TAMPERE, Finland
tel. +358 (0)3 3551 7011, fax +358 (0)3 3551 7287
isss@uta.fi, http://www.uta.fi/isss/
St. Petersburg State University
Professor Konstantin Khudoley
sir@dip.pu.ru, tel. +7 812 276 1947
St.Petersburg State University
School of International Relations
Smolnii str. 1/3, entrance 8.
199034 ST. PETERSBURG, Russia
tel.: +7 812 576 7947
Dmitry A. Lanko
dimppa@hotmail.com,
tel.: + 7 812 576 6189, mobile: + 7 921 743 9979
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Petrozavodsk State University
Dean of the faculty, PhD, Professor, V.S. Maksimova
maksimova@psu.karelia.ru, tel. (fax): + 7 8142 731957
Petrozavodsk State University
Department of International Relations
A.Nevsky av. 8
185640 PETROZAVODSK, Russia
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2.6 PuBliC health
The Master’s Programme “Public Health” is organised by the University of Kuo-
pio (the main coordinator), the St. Petersburg State University and the Pet-
rozavodsk State University. The programme leads to one degree of the home
university, including a diploma supplement and a CBU certificate: to
• Master of Health Sciences, M.Sc.
(Terveystieteiden maisterin tutkinto, TtM)
at the University of Kuopio,
• Master of Biology
(Магистр биологии)
at the St. Petersburg State University, and
• Doctor
(Врач)
at the Petrozavodsk State University
(no Master’s Degree for this period of time).
The extension of the studies is 120 ECTS, which means app. two years full-
time studies. The language of instruction is English, even some courses at the
home university might be offered in the local language as well.
Curriculum
ECTS
Compulsory courses 58,5
Compulsory CBU courses 20
Elective courses 11,5
Master’s Thesis 30
Total 120
Compulsory Courses (58,5 ECTS)
MPH INTRODUCTORY (4 ECTS) ECTS
Orientation to MPH studies 2
University Study Skills 1
Computing Skills 1
PUBLIC HEALTH (12 ECTS) ECTS
Introduction to Public Health 4
Public Health Issues 6
Public Health Journal Club 2
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HEALTH PROMOTION AND HEALTH POLICY (9 ECTS) ECTS
Introduction to Health Promotion 4
Health Policy 5
EPIDEMIOLOGY (15.5 ECTS) ECTS
Introduction to Epidemiology (compulsory) 2
Evidence Based Health Care 1.5
Nutritional Epidemiology 4
Applied Epidemology 3
Social Epidemology 2
Infectious Disease Epidemolgy 3
RESEARCH (9 ECTS) ECTS
Introduction to Academic Writing 2
Information Retrieval and Library Skills for International Stu-
dents 1
Research Seminar 6
BIOSTATISTICS (9 ECTS) ECTS
Basic Biostatistics I 2
Basic Biostatistics II 3
Basic Biostatistics III 4
MASTER’S THESIS (includes maturity test)(30 ECTS)
CBU COURSES (20 ECTS) ECTS
A) In the University of Kuopio
Health and disease around the Baltic region and
Northwestern Russia 2
History, culture, and public health:
examples from Russia and Finland 2
Health Issues of Carelia 2
Health Care Sysytems 1.5
Environmental epidemiology 2
Occupational epidemiology 3
CBU Symposium 1.5
Aspects of International Social and Health Care 1-3
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B) In the Saint Petersburg State University
Risk Factors in Colon Cancer 2
Reproductive Health 2
Regression analysis, Part II 2
Complementary Chapters of Mathematical Statistics 1
Industrial Psychology 2
Communities Psychology 2
Social Context of AIDS Prevention 2
Social Gerontology 2
Social Deviantology 2
Survey Organizational Functioning 2
C) Petrozavodks State University
Russian language courses
Elective courses (11,5 ECTS)
MPH INTRODUCTORY ECTS
MPH Culture Club 1.5
MPH Portfolio 3
RESEARCH ECTS
Methods of Scientific Thought 1.5 - 4.5
Ethics in Health Research 2
PUBLIC HEALTH MANAGEMENT AND POLICY ECTS
Strategic management theories in health care organisations 5
Management and Leadership Theories in Social and Health Care
Organisations 5
Project Planning and Management 4
The Applications of Economics to Health Care 6
HEALTH PROMOTION ECTS
Results and Experiences of Community Intervention Programmes 1.5
Community Based Practise in Health Promotion 4
Health Impact Assesment 4
Tobacco Control 1,5
Workplace Health Promotion in Ergonomics 4
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PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITION ECTS
Principles of Nutrition 3
Public Health Nutrition 6
Nutrition in the Life Cycle 5
European Food and Nutrition 3
Food Legislation and Food Policy 3
Food and Culture 2
EPIDEMOLOGY ECTS
Genetic Epidemology 3
Drug Utilisation and Pharmacoepidemology 8
Clinical Epidemology (book exam) 4
Epidemology II (book exam) 5
Statistical Epidemiology(book exam 3
Advanced Topics in Epidemiology 1-4
CULTURE AND SOCIETY IN PUBLIC HEALTH ECTS
Introduction to Medical Anthropology 1.5
Health, Culture and Illness (book exam) 3
Medical Sociology (book exam) 5
Health Psychology (book exam) 4
Gender in Public Health 1.5
Framework and Concepts for Intercultural Professional Develop-
ment 5
LANGUAGE STUDIES ECTS
Finnish 1 4
Survival Finnish 2
Russian 1 3
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Contact information
University of Kuopio
Programme coordinator
Professor Jussi Kauhanen
jussi.kauhanen@uku.fi, tel. +358 40 552 5104
Coordinator Annika Männikkö
annika.mannikko@uku.fi, tel. +358 40 355 2919
University of Kuopio
School of Public Health and Clinical Nutrition
P.O.Box 1627
FI - 70211 KUOPIO, Finland
St. Petersburg State University
Professor Galina Dizhe
dizhe@mail.ru, tel. +7 812 328 96 67
St. Petersburg State University
7/9 Universitetskaya nab.
199034 ST. PETERSBURG, Russia
Petrozavodsk State University
Dean, Prof., Doctor of Med., Lupandin Yuri Vasilievich
imaksim@psu.karelia.ru, tel.: +7 814 2 781550
Petrozavodsk State University
Krasnoarmeiskaia str., 31, room#218
185910 PETROZAVODSK, Russia
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3. The CBU universities’
contact information
Below is listed the contact information of the International Offices of the CBU
partner universities, the experts for the general CBU administration and the
CBU central coordination.
For the Master’s Programme specific contact information, please see the chap-
ter for the Master’s Programme in question.
University of Helsinki
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SERVICES
P.O. Box 3 (Fabianinkatu 33, 1st floor)
FI-00014 University of Helsinki
fax: +358-(0)9-191 22176
E-mail: studentadviser@helsinki.fi (for international students
studying at UH)
CBU GENERAL ADMINISTRATION AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HELSINKI
Mr Esko Koponen, International Education Adviser
University of Helsinki, Strategic Planning and Development/Academic Affairs
PL 4 (Vuorikatu 3)
FI-00014 University of Helsinki
Tel.: +358-(0)9-191 22220, fax: +358-(0)9-191 22192
E-mail: esko.koponen@helsinki.fi
http://www.helsinki.fi/university/
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University of Joensuu
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SERVICES
Ms Päivi Haltilahti, Coordinator of International Education
University of Joensuu, International Student Services
P.O.Box 111 (Aurora, Yliopistokatu 2)
FI-80101 Joensuu
Tel.: +358-(0)13-251 4301, fax: +358-13-251 2010
E-mail: paivi.haltilahti@joensuu.fi
CBU GENERAL ADMINISTRATION AT THE UNIVERSITY OF JOENSUU
Ms Erja Widgrén-Sallinen, Head of Student Services
University of Joensuu, Student Services
P.O.Box 111 (Aurora, Yliopistokatu 2)
FI-80101 Joensuu
Tel.: +358- (0)13- 251 2065,
fax: +358 (0)13 251 2010
E-mail: erja.widgren-sallinen@joensuu.fi
http://www.joensuu.fi/englishindex.html
University of Kuopio
INTERNATIONAL OFFICE
Ms Anne Kauppinen, Coordinator of International Student Services
P.O.Box 1627
FI-70211 Kuopio
Mobile: +358 50 431 7300,
fax: +358 17 16 3496
E-mail: intl@uku.fi or anne.kauppinen@uku.f
CBU GENERAL ADMINISTRATION AT THE UNIVERSITY OF KUOPIO
Ms Anitta Etula, Head of International Affairs
University of Kuopio, International Affairs
P.O.Box 1627
FI-70200 Kuopio
Mobile: +358 50 590 5012,
fax: +358 (0)17 16 3496
E-mail: anitta.etula@uku.fi
http://www.uku.fi/english/
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Lappeenranta University of Technology
INTERNATIONAL SERVICES
Ms Virpi Maunuksela, International Coordinator (Incoming Exchange
Students)
P.O. Box 20
FI-53851 Lappeenranta
Tel.: +358 (0)5 621 6083, fax: +358 (0)5 621 6089
E-mail: virpi.maunuksela@lut.fi
CBU GENERAL ADMINISTRATION AT THE LAPPEENRANTA UNIVERSITY
OF TECHNOLOGY
Ms Pirkko Pesu, International Coordinator (Incoming Degree Students)
P.O. Box 20
FI-53851 Lappeenranta
Tel.: +358 (0)5 621 6085, fax: +358 (0)5 621 6089
E-mail: pirkko.pesu@lut.fi
http://www.lut.fi/en/index.html
University of Tampere
INTERNATIONAL OFFICE
The International Office opening hours Mon-Fri 9:30 – 11:00, 12:00-15:00
Kalevantie 4 (University main building, room A 129)
FI-33014 University of Tampere
Tel.:+358 (0)3 3551 7973 and +358 (0)3 3551 8949,
fax.: +358 (0)3 3551 6503
E-mail: intoffice@uta.fi
CBU GENERAL ADMINISTRATION AT THE UNIVERSITY OF TAMPERE
Mr Tenho Takalo, Director of International Education Services
International Office (University main building, room A 116)
FI-33014 University of Tampere
Tel. +358-3-3551 8343
E-mail: tenho.takalo@uta.fi
http://www.uta.fi/english/index.html
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St. Petersburg State University
INTERNATIONAL ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Russia, 199034 Saint-Petersburg
Universitetskaya nab. 7-9
Tel.: (7-812) 328-32-91, or 328-15-51, or 328-97-38,
fax: (7-812) 325-87-39
E-mail: interoffice@om1636.spb.edu
CBU GENERAL ADMINISTRATION AT
THE ST. PETERSBURG STATE UNIVERSITY
Mr Ladvishchenko Viatcheslav, Head of International Affairs Office
Russia, 199034 Saint-Petersburg
Universitetskaya nab. 7-9
Tel.: (7-812) 326-49-43
E-mail: ladvic@mail.ru
http://www.spbu.ru/e/
St. Petersburg State Polytechnical University
INTERNATIONAL DEPARTMENT
28, Grazhdansky pr.
195220 St. Petersburg, Russia
Tel.: +7-(812)-534-1001, fax: +7-(812)-534-1365
E-mail: interdep@imop.spbstu.ru
CBU GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
AT THE ST. P. STATE POLYTECHNICAL UNIVERSITY
Ms Elena Nikonchuk, Head of International Educational Projects’
Department IIEP, SPbSPU
28 Grazhdansky Pr., St.Petersburg, 195220 RUSSIA
Tel.: +7(812) 534 25 31, fax: +7(812) 534 13 65
E-mail: nikonchuk@imop.spbstu.ru
http://www.spbstu.ru/english/index.html, http://www.imop.spbstu.ru/
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Petrozavodsk State University
Department of educational and exchange programs
Ms Lidia Klikacheva, International students advisor
Petrozavodsk, 185910, Russia
Anokhina st, 20 (office 412)
Tel.: +7 8142 71 96 27; 76 58 35, fax: +7 8142 78 26 68
E-mail: lidia@psu.karelia.ru, exchange.office@schools.karelia.ru
CBU GENERAL ADMINISTRATION AT PETROZAVODSK STATE UNIVERSITY
Ms Galina Parikhina, Head of Department of Educational and Exchange
Programs
Anokhina st., 20 (office 412)
Petrozavodsk, 185910, Republic of Karelia, Russian Federation
Tel.:+7 8142 76 58 35, fax.:+7 8142 78 26 68
E-mail: parikhina@psu.karelia.ru
http://petrsu.ru/Structure/structure_e.html
St. Petersburg State Forest-Technical Academy !!!!
Registrar’s Office
The European University at St Petersburg
3 Gagarinskaia St
St Petersburg, RUSSIA 191187
Tel.: +7(812) 579-06-84
E-mail: office@eu.spb.ru
CBU GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
AT THE EUROPEAN UNIVERSITY AT ST. PETERSBURG
Dr, Mr Pavel Lysakov, Director of International Programmes
Faculty of Political Science and Sociology
3 Gagarinskaia St
St Petersburg, RUSSIA 191187
Tel.:/fax: +7 (812) 279-44-02, Backup Fax: +7 (812) 275-51-33
E-mail: lyssakov@eu.spb.ru
ftacademy.ru/eng/index.html
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CBU central coordination
FINNISH-RUSSIAN CROSS-BORDER UNIVERSITY, CBU
DEVELOPMENT UNIT
P.O.Box 111 (Yliopistokatu 2)
FI–80101 Joensuu, Finland
Tel.: +358 (0)13 2512056, fax: +358 (0)13 2512086
E-mail: cbu@joensuu.fi
DIRECTOR
Professor, Ms Liisa Tahvanainen
Tel.: +358 (0)13 251 2100, mobile: +358 50 5417337
E-mail: liisa.tahvanainen@joensuu.fi
COORDINATOR
Mr Eero Forss
Tel.: +358 (0)13 251 2102, mobile: +358 40 5865736 or
+358 50 4364927
E-mail: eero.forss@joensuu.fi
http://www.joensuu.fi/cbu/
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4. Studying in the CBU
The CBU partner universities are engaged in both education and research. The
CBU follows closely the principles of the Bologna Process, which took officially
place with the Bologna Declaration in June 1999. The aim is to create a Eu-
ropean Higher Education Area by 2010, in which students can choose from a
wide and transparent range of high quality courses and benefit from smooth
recognition procedures. There are three priorities of the Bologna process: 1)
Introduction of the three cycle system (bachelor/master/doctorate), 2) quality
assurance and 3) recognition of qualifications and periods of study.
According to the Bologna Process in Europe the university studies are divided
to the first (Bachelor), second (Master), and third (Doctor) cycle studies. Ac-
cess to Master’s studies is generally based on possession of the qualification
awarded at the end of the first cycle and access to the Doctoral studies on the
qualification awarded at the end of the second cycle. (In addition, there exists
also a postgraduate degree of Kandidat Nauk in Russia and an optional degree
of Licentiate in Finland preceding the Doctor’s degree.)
A Master’s degree includes advance studies and a completion of Master’s The-
sis. The CBU Master’s thesis is generally supervised by the professors from
both Finnish and Russian universities.
Teaching methods
Information on the teaching method of study mode is given in the course
description for each course of the CBU Master’s Programme in question. Many
of the courses are offered as formal face-to-face lecture courses in English.
Some courses can be completed as independent study. In the case of inde-
pendent study, reading assignment are given and students complete the work
under the supervision of the instructor. In addition, new learning methods
problem oriented and team learning, internship/learning in an organisation
and distance learning are emphasised in CBU astudies. Written examinations,
practical exercises, class participation, a team paper, an oral presentation,
debates, self assessing or a combination of these may be used to assess a
student’s learning from a course.
Field courses, study tours and excursions offer an opportunity for students to
visit and experience various interesting sites and companies in Finland and
Russia. Additional costs may also apply to field courses, excursions, and study
tours.
The general grading system
Generally the examination is in the end of each study module, often two op-
tions are available. However, depending on the university, in case the time is
not suitable, failure, or need to improve the grade extra possibilities are offe-
red. In some programmes also more individually tailored virtual exam possibi-
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lities are offered. These possibilities should be discussed with the responsible
responsible teacher of the course and Master’s Programme in question.
The general grading system (excluding the Master’s thesis) is 0-5 scale
Grade % of max Grade Definition
Finland Finland Russia
5 90 5 Excellent
4 80 Very Good
3 70 4 Good
2 60 3 Satisfactory
1 50 Sufficient
0 <50 2 Failed
Pass/Fail Pass/Fail
ECTS - European Credit Transfer System
In the CBU study programmes the European Credit transfer System (ECTS)
is adopted. The normal credit load for a full-time student is 60 ECTS in one
academic year. The whole CBU Master’s Programme requires two academic
years which corresponds to 120 ECTS.
A common ECTS credit guarantees academic recognition of studies taken in
different institutions and in different countries. ECTS credits represent the
value allocated to a course in order to describe the student workload required
to complete it.
Generally one ECTS-credit corresponds to 25-30 hours of student’s workload,
in Finland 26.7 hours.
1 ECTS 26,7 hours
1 Academic Year 60 ECTS
1 Master’s Degree 120 ECTS
DS - The Diploma Supplement
The Diploma Supplement (DS) is a document, jointly designed by the EU,
the Council of Europe and UNESCO to provide information about the studies
completed by the student, about the status of the degree, and about the qua-
lifications provided by the degree for further studies and empolyment. It helps
to explain the diploma and to ensure that acquired knowledge and ability will
be transparent and readily understood in the context of mobility. In the CBU
Diploma Supplement also information about CBU partner universities, joint
education and mobility is provided.
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PSP – your Personal Study Plan
Personal Study Plan is developed for study counselling purposes and is specifi-
cally focused on enhancing the student’s learning. Personal Study Plan is used
for planning individually relevant studies that are at the same time meeting
the requirements of the CBU universities. CBU Programmes are providing a
wide range of elective courses in different universities - it is important for the
students to be able to choose the courses so that they will form an individu-
ally suitable combination of studies to gain skills they expect to need in their
future career.
PSP
• Makes it possible to follow personal study paths
• Promotes advance planning
• Gives the studies better structuring
• Supports the development of skills and competences of an indivi-
dual student
• Ensures that the requirements for awarding CBU Diploma or
Double Diploma are fulfilled
In the beginning of the CBU studies, during the first semester, each student
should make their own PSP according to the instructions of the university.
Personal study plans are flexible and can be modified during the studies. Ho-
wever, all changes have to be discussed together with and approved by the
responsible professor/teacher.
Please, contact your CBU programme coordinator, institution or university for
information on the PSP models used at your university. In the end of this Stu-
dy Guide you can find one version to start your personal study planning.
INTERRUPTION OF STUDIES
In case of not continuing your studies, or in case of any major delays (ma-
ternity/parental leave, illness, military service etc.) please contact your
university’s CBU contact person and/or you professor.
APPEALS
In case of any failure in procedures of student selection or grading please
contact the teacher in question, your university’s CBU contact person or the
CBU development unit. Detailed, written appeals to the CBU Development
Unit are to be made by name and signed. Contact information can be found
in www.joensuu.fi/cbu.
MATTERS OF INEQUALITY OR SEXUAL HARASSMENT
In case of any mistreatment or sexual harassment please contact the teacher
in question, your university’s CBU contact person or the CBU development
unit. Detailed, written appeals to the CBU Development Unit are to be made
by name and signed. Contact information can be found in www.joensuu.fi/
cbu.
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4.1 Studying in Finland
The academic year lasts from August 1 to July 31, and is divided in two
semesters, Autumn Semester (app. End of August – Mid of December) and
Spring Semester (app. January – May). At many universities the semesters
are divided in two sections with a break of a week in between.
Registration for the studies is obligatory to earn credits. Please, hold the
university up to date on your contact information, like postal address. The
following documents are needed when registering:
• passport or official identification card
• insurance documents/E128 form/European Health Insurance Card
• receipt of the payment of the Student Union Membership fee
• registration form (available in the office)
Examinations
Course description usually specify what a student must do in order to earn
credits from a course. Examinations, practical exercises, class participation,
the quality of a term paper or an oral presentation – or a combination of these.
If the study mode of a course calls for an examination the test is scheduled by
the contact person or the course supervisor.
At Finnish universities, examinations are scheduled throughout the academic
year. Examinations are scheduled by the contact person or the course super-
visor. Two examination dates are set for each course, the first examination
usually one to two weeks after the end of the course. The examinations are
usually written exams, the course description specifies the form of examinati-
on. In some universities also a virtual exam is in use.
General examination days allow also taking the examinations.
The general examinations days are arranged by the Faculty, usually
organized once a month. Independent studies in some subjects can
be completed by taking examinations on set books. General examina-
tions require signing up at least ten days in advance.
Please note that books, dictionaries, notes, or other devices are not allowed in
examinations unless otherwise informed. Also note that you are not allowed
to cooperate with other students.
The grading system of courses at the Finnish Universities follows two basic
practices: 1) Applying a numerical scale with grading from 0-5 (maximum) or
2) Pass or Fail.
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Grade Definition ECTS scale
5 Excellent A
4 Very good B
3 Good C
2 Satisfactory D
1 Sufficient E
0 Fail F
Pass No number grade given C
The extent of the whole CBU master’s programme is 120 ECTS. A total of 60
credits measures the (expected) workload of a full-time student during one
academic year.
The Master’s thesis are graded by two Ph.D. teachers or researchers ap-
pointed by the Dean. The Master’s thesis has to fulfil ten criteria: 1) Problem
identification and thematic focus, 2) General understanding of research met-
hodology, 3) Familiarity with theory, 4) Material, 5) Methods, 6) Presentation
of results, 7) Conclusions, 8) Originality, 9) Clarity and formal composition
and 10) Maturity. These criteria have different weights, which lead to following
total grade points and the verbal grades:
Total grade points Grade
67-75 Laudatur
58-66 Eximia cum laude approbatur
50-57 Magna cum laude approbatur
41-49 Cum laude approbatur
33-40 Non sine laude approbatur
24-32 Lubenter approbatur
16-23 Approbatur
0-15 Improbatur (fail)
At the universities of technology the Master’s thesis are graded with the same
grading scale as exams, from 0 to 5 (see above) with somewhat different
emphasis of criteria.
A maturity test is included as well to the Bachelor’s as to the Master’s the-
sis. In the level of Bachelor’s the maturity test is an essay, where the student
demonstrates his or her conversance with the field of research and language
skills. In the case the student has completed the maturity test for the lower
university degree, the maturity test completed for the Master’s thesis shall
only assess the student’s conversance with the field of research as defined by
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the Professor in the student’s major subject. The maturity test usually inclu-
des three options for the topic of the essay, decided by the Professor. At the
universities of technology the maturity test is written of one topic decided by
the Professor.
Transcript
The studies you complete at a Finnish University will automatically show in a
transcript of records, “opintorekisteriote”. The transcript includes information
about completed courses, grades and ECTS credits, teachers’ names, etc.
The credits will only appear in the transcript once a course is completed and
graded. This takes a couple of weeks, max. a month, e.g. after an exam. You
are not supposed to go from teacher to teacher collecting documents or sig-
natures. The transcript is in the form of a computer print-out. It will be signed
and stamped which makes it an official document. Transcripts can be obtained
free of charge.
Language Centre
The Language Centres are independent units within the universities, offering
e.g. Finnish courses. Students who wish to improve their language skills are
advised to turn to the Language Centre. The contact information you will find
on the web pages of your university. Students are not allowed to participate
in the teaching offered by the Departments of Foreign Languages unless they
have been accepted and registered for studies there.
Practical studying matters
Student card
The Finnish student card is a national student card, which acts also as your
university library card or as a payment card, as a membership card for the
university sport services and as a discount and benefit card. You get the stu-
dent card by paying the student union fee. The student card allows you to:
• Visit a general practitioner and a nurse at the Finnish Student Health Ser-
vices (FSHS; YTHS) free of charge. Specialised medical care and dental
care have a small fee.
• Eat in the students restaurants for a subsidised price, and also use your
card as a payment card.
• Travel by VR train or Matkahuolto bus the long-distance trips (exceeding
80 kilometres) for 50 % discount.
To get some other (local) benefits, please visit the site http://www.lyyra.fi/
eng/index.php.
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Student unions
The Student Unions are independent organizations, although closely linked
with the universities. They look after the students’ rights and interests.
A student union membership is obligatory in Finland for all Bachelor’s and
Master’s degree students and recommended for all exchange students. The
fees are app. 100 € for the full academic year and 50 € for one semester. Less
than one semester memberships are not considered.
The most important membership benefits are described above by the student
card, which you get by joining the student union.
Often student unions have also international sections, which bring internatio-
nal and Finnish students together. They organize meetings, parties or trips.
You can join an e-mailing list of the international sections. Please, contact the
student union of your host university.
The student unions publish also student newspaper on a monthly basis.
Student clubs
Almost every major subject has its own student club (ainejärjestö), desig-
ned not only for socializing but also for providing information and broadening
students’ horizons in their fields of study. International students are welcome
to join the activities they offer. The clubs have web sites, as well as bulletin
boards in the departments.
Library
Every university in Finland has a library. The library collections consist of
printed books, scientific periodicals, serials, newspapers, electronic publica-
tions and microfilmed material. Inter-library lending and the document supply
service provide customers with information material that is not held locally, by
ordering loans and photocopies from other libraries. These services are liable
to fees according to the current price list.
Libraries offer also reading rooms (no fee), computer facilities (no fee) and
self-service copying machines (a small fee). Teaching the use of the library is
normally organized for new students in small groups.
The university libraries are linked in the web to the front pages of the univer-
sities.
There are also public libraries in every city with samples of international news-
papers and magazines as well. You can find more information on the web
pages http://www.libraries.fi/en-GB/.
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4.1.1. System of education in Finland
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tion and adult education. The higher education system comprises two parallel
sectors: universities and polytechnics.
The provision of higher education in Finland is extensive as the annual student
intake is equivalent to approximately 65% of the 19-21 age group. The Finnish
higher education network covers the whole country. There are 20 universities
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(multi-faculty institutions, universities of technology, schools of economics
and art universities) and 29 polytechnics.
Students apply for higher education after secondary education. Those with a
matriculation examination, a vocational upper secondary qualification of at
least three years’ duration, a higher vocational diploma or a vocational col-
lege diploma have general eligibility for higher education. Qualified for higher
education are also those who have a foreign diploma which in the awarding
country gives eligibility for corresponding higher education. A student comp-
leting one level is always eligible for the next level studies.
Universities select their own students. Procedures and practices relating to
student selection vary from one university and faculty to another. Generally,
student admissions are based on prior study attainments and different kinds
of entrance examinations. Polytechnics determine their own admissions cri-
teria.
There are no tuition fees in higher education degree programmes. Student
financial aid is available for post-secondary studies for Finnish nationals or a
student registered as a permanent resident in the Finnish population register
system.
The Finnish higher education sector is a participant in the Bologna Process,
a European Union initiative to create a European Higher Education Area by
2010. Higher Education Sector has adopted an easily readable and comparab-
le degrees, uniform degree structures and uniform system of credits, ECTS.
University studies and degrees
Degrees usually consists of studies in one major subject, in one or more
minors and language and e.g. statistics studies. In most fields, university
studies are divided into basic or introductory studies, intermediate (subject)
studies (Bachelor’s level) and advanced studies (Master’s level). Basic and
intermediate studies acquaint the student with the content, foremost con-
cepts, theories and research methods in the field of study or discipline. In the
major subject, this knowledge is deepened and complemented in advanced
studies. The aim is to develop the student’s ability to find and apply scientific
and artistic knowledge independently and thereby make it possible to advance
to postgraduate studies in the field. Advanced studies provide students with
knowledge and skills needed to write a thesis (Master’s thesis). The purpose
of the thesis is to demonstrate proficiency in research methods, the use of
information sources and scientific or artistic presentation.
The extent of higher education degrees is determined as ECTS credits. The mi-
nimum extent of lower university degrees is 180 ECTS and they can generally
be completed in three years. The Master’s degree contains 120 ECTS more
and its normative duration is two years. The licentiate and doctoral degrees
are scientific or artistic postgraduate degrees. In medicine, veterinary medici-
ne and dentistry, however, the higher degree is the licentiate.
Based on: http://mot.kielikone.fi/mot/valter/netmot.exe
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4.2 Studying in Russia
The academic year lasts from September 1 to June 30. Academic year has
two terms and lasts usually 10 months. The first term is 1.9. – 31.1. and the
second 1.2. – 30.6. Usually, students have practical studies in July. August is
a vacation time.
Registration at the university’s registration office is compulsory in the be-
ginning of each academic year. Price of registration varies from 150 to 600
Rubles, depending on the university. The following documents are needed
when registering:
• passport
• visa
• migration card
• certificate of valid health and accident insurance
• recent HIV-certificate
• some passport photos
• in some institutions certificate of vaccination and lung x-rays.
The students leave these documents in the registration office for the period
of some weeks.
Examinations take place, in principal, twice a year. Examination periods are
called Sessions and they begin often with oral tests on the subject. These are
followed by written or oral examinations, depending on the subject.
The Session in the end of Autumn Term (First Term) begins on December 20.
Oral tests take place in December and the Session continues with examina-
tions till January 23. In the end of the Spring Term (Second Term) oral test
take place between May 20 and 31, followed by examinations till June 23.
In oral tests a student chooses randomly a test ticket with questions on the
subject. After a short preparation time s/he orally answers to the proctor.
Student’s knowledge is aasessed by the following system:
Grade Definition
5 Excellent
4 Good
3 Satisfactorily
2 Unsatisfactorily = fail
Pass/Fail
The Thesis is the final work at all levels of higher education. In addition to
the Thesis, a student has to pass oral and written examinations in the end of
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each semester and study year. Oral dissertation is a part of the Thesis. The
Thesis is graded according to the same scale as examinations.
Dissertation
Thesis are prepared in written form and assessed by a professors’
body. On all levels thesis are defended by an oral presentation/disser-
tation, giving and passing of which is obligatory.
Transcript of records is kept either in form of a traditional study book, handed
out to all students, or in a form of a computerised data record. Results of each
examinations session are recorded into the transcripts.
Language Policy
Proficiency in the language of instruction is essential to successful study. Con-
sequently, foreign students must attend a Russian language course and pass
the final examination in order to be qualified for admission. Where another
language is the language of instruction for a particular course, students will be
required to prove their proficiency in this language.
The number of courses and whole units taught in English is increasing, but
still majority of studies is in Russian. Largest universities can offer some full
master’s programmes in English.
Practical studying matters
Student card
The International Student Identification Card is recognized only randomly.
International students are given a Student Ticket, which gives free or low
price entrance to many sites and also sometimes discount in public transport.
Benefits awarded to international students might be less than those awarded
to Russian students.
Student unions
There are student unions in all higher education institutions. They are called
Labour Union Committees. Their goals and objectives resemble those of La-
bour Unions, adapted to serve students’ interests. Student unions also arran-
ge social activities and have sub-organizations for different fields of interest.
Student clubs
Many faculties have student clubs, designed not only for socializing but also
for providing information and broadening students’ horizons in their fields
of study. Many of the clubs have web sites, as well as bulletin boards in the
faculties.
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Library
The library collections of Russian universities consist of — in variable combi-
nation — printed books, scientific periodicals, serials, newspapers, electronic
publications and microfilmed material. Inter-library lending and the document
supply service are available in the bigger universities.
Libraries can also offer reading rooms, computer facilities and copying machi-
nes. A small fee can be chargeded for using the library services.
There are also public libraries in every city.
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4.2.1. System of education in Russia
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classes 5 – 9 basic and classes 10 – 11 secondary (complete) general educa-
tion. Children start school at the age of 6 or 7.
The main educational programs of higher education in Russia are steadily
realized in Higher Educational Institutions, either Universities, Academies or
Institutes. The number of Higher Education Institutions is above 1300, over
1100 of which are accredited. The total number of students of higher edu-
cation institutions exceeds 6 million, including 5 300 000 and 720 000 in
governmental and non-governmental education institution respectively. The
number of teachers in governmental institutions is 265 000, with 153 000 of
them holding a post-graduate degree. Non-governmental institutions employ
more than 42 000 teachers.
State licensing and accreditation are the most important characteristics of any
institute of higher education. State license gives institution the permission
to offer educational services. Ministry of Education of the Russian Federation
issues this document.
State accreditation means correspondence between the quality of education
on accredited programs and state educational standards. Accreditation also
gives the right to issue state-standard diplomas. State accreditation is the
formal recognition of the status of an education establishment by the State
on the basis of solid evidence that its activities conform to nationally estab-
lished requirements. The procedure results in the granting to the educational
institution concerned the right to award Diplomas of the state format cer-
tifying the successful completion of an education program, to use a State
seal of the Russian Federation, and to be included in the financing scheme of
the State budget. State accreditation is applicable both to state educational
establishments and to private institutions. For higher education institutions,
State accreditation is regulated by a decree of the Ministry of Education. The
accreditation procedure includes both a self-evaluation and a peer review. The
word ”state” in the name of the institute of higher education guarantees that
this institute issues state standard diplomas.
Higher education (HE) studies and degrees
Training provided in accordance with the particular study curriculum (students
can not choose the subjects to study), created by the Higher Educational
Institution and stated by the Ministry of Education and Science of Russian
Federation is typical for Russian educational system.
International candidates for admission to Russian higher educational institu-
tions are supposed to have the educational level equivalent to the complete
secondary education in Russia. Their results on basic subjects in Maturity De-
gree are expected to be not less than 80% of the highest marks level. On the
other subjects candidates are also supposed to have good marks.
The gap between the time of graduating from school, college or technical
college and the time of entering any of the higher educational institutions of
Russia should not exceed 3 years. It is preferable that the age of candidates
for admission doesn’t exceed 27 years.
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There are the following stages of higher education:
• Bachelor’s degree
• Specialist’s degree
• Master’s degree
The Bachelor’s Degree is conferred after at least a four-year course of stu-
dy. Bachelor’s programmes can cover all disciplines except medicine. The
Bachelor’s degree is a prerequisite for admission to Master’s studies.
The State final attestation includes the defence of a thesis prepared over a
period of four months and State final examinations. Following a successful
attestation, a State Diploma is issued attesting conferral of the Bachelor’s
degree. The Diploma supplement includes the list of disciplines, the number
of hours, the grades, practical training, and the results obtained on the final
state examinations and in the defence of the thesis.
The traditional qualification of the Specialist Diploma has two functions. It
opens access to professional practice (e.g., to engineers, teachers, chemists,
etc.), and it is also the traditional prerequisite for admission to doctoral stu-
dies. The qualification of Specialist Diploma is conferred after studies lasting
five years. The diploma is awarded in all fields of study (specialities). The Sta-
te final attestation for a Specialist Diploma covers the defense of a project or
a thesis and State final examinations. The procedure for the State final attes-
tation and for the award of the Diploma as well as the content of the Diploma
supplement are the same as for the Bachelor’s degree.
A Master’s programme is at least a two-year course focused more around
research activities in comparison with Specialist program. The State educa-
tional standard defines only general requirements for Master’s educational
programmes and not the requirements regarding the content of education.
Higher education establishments in Russia introducing Master’s degree pro-
grammes are free to make their own decisions regarding the contents of the
programmes.
Access to Master’s studies is open to the holders of a Bachelor’s degree. The
higher education institutions themselves set up admission requirements and
procedures (examinations, interviews, etc.).
The duration of study in the medical sciences is the following: five years in
dentistry and pharmacy, six years in medicine and four years in nursing fol-
lowing completion of vocational education and two-and-a-half years following
completion of non-university level higher education. The medical sciences are
the only area in which diplomas of university level HE do not give the right to
their holders to exercise their professions independently. In order to be ad-
mitted to the medical professions, the holders of university level HE diplomas
must undertake further in-depth professional training, lasting minimum of
one year.
The hierarchy of advanced scientific degrees in Russia includes Doctor’s de-
grees of two levels: the Candidate of Sciences and the Doctor of Sciences. The
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Candidate of Sciences degree normally requires at least three years of study
after the award of the Specialist or the Master’s diploma. The Doctor of Scien-
ces degree can be earned after a period of further study following the award
of the Candidate of Sciences degree. In reality, to earn a Doctor of Sciences
degree requires five to fifteen years beyond the award of the Candidate of
Sciences degree.
Two national bodies, the Education Ministry and the Russian Academy of
Sciences are responsible for supervision of doctoral studies in higher educa-
tion establishments and research institutions, respectively. Upon the decisi-
on of these two bodies, doctoral study programmes can be opened in those
higher education establishments and research institutions that possess the
required personnel as well as scientific and financial resources. Higher edu-
cation institutions must be accredited, and research institutions must have a
license granting them the right to carry out educational activities. The defense
of doctoral dissertation is carried out before a Dissertation Council. A public
defense of the dissertation is held in the form of a public presentation and a
scientific debates.
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Living
in Finland
and in Russia
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5. Living in Finland
The living in Finland is principally organized and the costs carried by the stu-
dent him/herself. Still, do not hesitate to ask the international office of your
host university for more information and possible help. The contact informati-
on is at the end of this guide.
Housing
Accommodation in Finland for both international and Finnish students is of-
fered mostly by student’s union or independent student housing companies,
depending on the university.
The normal student accommodation is at dormitories, where you normally
have a shared flat with a private room and a shared kitchen, bathroom and
toilet with 1-3 other students. There is normally a possibility for a furnished
room with a bed, a mattress, a desk, a chair and a wardrobe. Normally there
is no linen or kitchenware, but often you can rent it from elsewhere. In most
flats there is also a possibility to have an internet connection for some fee
(app. 20 €/month). Students arriving with their wife/husband and/or children
can apply for a family flat.
The rents for the rooms in shared flats vary from 150-300 €/ month, for
the family flat up to 850 €/ month, depending on the flat and the location.
Therefore, no exact sums can be given here. For very short terms, there is a
possibility to rent a guest room, depending on the host university.
You get the most exact information by contacting the international students’
office of your host university.
Study and living expenses
There are no tuition fees in Finland. In the CBU, the students pay the tuition
fees according to the practices of their home university. In Finland, students
have to pay the student union membership (app. 100 €/ academic year or 50
€/ semester). The membership for the full academic year includes also the
services of the Finnish Student Health Services (FSHS) free of charge (specia-
lised medical care and dental care have a small fee). The membership entitles
you as well to get the student card, which allows you several discounts and
benefits.
Student has to pay for the study material and for all the living expenses.
Living expenses are relatively high in Finland, though comparable to the EU
average. Since international students can work in Finland only on a restricted
basis, one should not anticipate studies to be financed by part-time work.
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Anyway, the meals at the student cafeterias are inexpensive, and at the su-
permarkets “ale” or “tarjous” indicate sales or special offers. The Libraries are
well supplied also with international magazines and newspapers.
You can find several recommendations for the average costs for a single stu-
dent, like 550 € per month for living. In fact, many students come out with
less money, and many need more, so no exact sums can be given here eit-
her.
There is not the possibility for CBU students visiting the Finnish host university
to get the financial aid for studies in Finland from KELA (The Social Insurance
Institution of Finland), as the requirements for non-citizens of Finland are
quite strict according to the official character and length of the stay. More
information: http://www.kela.fi/in/internet/english.nsf/.
Visa and residence permit
EU and EEA (European Union/European Economic Area) citizens can enter the
country freely, but they must register their right to reside in Finland if staying
for more than 3 months. The registration costs 40 €. Citizens of the Nordic
countries are not required a visa or a residence permit. More information:
http://www.poliisi.fi/english Licences Permits and licences for foreig-
ners.
Non-EU/EEA citizens intending to enter Finland must secure a study visa/resi-
dence permit at the nearest Finnish embassy or consulate with the admission
confirmation documents provided by the host university. Please note that the
tourist visas cannot be extended in Finland. Non-EU/EEA citizens must also
demonstrate that their own funds or scholarship will cover their living expen-
ses in Finland. More detailed information is available from the Embassy of Fin-
land at the home country and on the Directorate of Immigration (http://www.
uvi.fi/).
Registration of a foreigner in Finland is needed for stays longer than a year
or for working and receiving a salary.
Notifying the post office of moving is recommended, even if you are not
required to register, if you are moving during your stay in Finland. Please in-
form the post office with a notification of moving (muuttoilmoitus), the form
is available at the post office or on the internet site www.posti.fi.
Please note, that a foreign citizen must carry a valid passport in order to en-
ter the country and during his/her stay in Finland, or in case of a citizen of a
Schengen country a passport or an internationally recognised official identity
card.
Work permit
International students are allowed to work in Finland without a work permit
max. 20 hours/week during academic semesters and full-time during holi-
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days, according to international agreements. For a full-time engagement is
needed a work permit. Please, inform detailed by the Directorate of Immigra-
tion (http://www.uvi.fi/). Citizens of Nordic countries, EU or EEA countries do
not need a work permit.
Taxation
Persons residing in Finland for less than 6 months must pay a final 35% tax-
at-source on their income. The amount of salary does not affect the tax rate.
Apart from the tax, the employer is also required to deduct an employment
pension contribution and an unemployment insurance contribution.
The income earned by persons who have been residing in Finland for more
than 6 months are taxed at the same rate as permanent residents. More in-
formation: http://www.vero.fi/.
Health care and other social issues
Emergencies and severe illness
General emergency number: 112
Toxicological emergency: (09) 471 977
Finnish Student Health Services (FSHS; YTHS) are free of charge (specialised
medical care and dental care have a small fee) for students, who own the
Finnish Student Card for one academic year.
Students may also use the general health services, especially for serious ill-
ness and emergencies or when the student health services are closed (eve-
nings and weekends).
Insurance
It is required, that all CBU-students have a valid personal (travel) insurance
policy from an internationally recognised insurance agency for the duration of
their stay at the host university.
All EU students in Finland are advised to obtain a European Health Insurance
Card from their home country and always carry it with them.
Everyday issues
Banks and currency
The Finnish monetary unit is the euro (EUR, €).
Opening a bank account is free of charge, but other services are usually liable
to a charge. Fees depend on the bank. Using the web bank is usually the chea-
pest method. Banks in Finland (in alphabetical order): Handelsbanken, Nordea,
Osuuspankki, Säästöpankki Optia, Sampo, Tapiola Pankki, Ålandsbanken.
You will be given an ATM card which will work in most cash dispensers/ ATMs
(otto/pankkiautomaatti/pikapankki) throughout Finland. All banks also have
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special banking terminals (maksuautomaatti) for paying bills. Using them is
much cheaper than paying bills at a bank desk. If you lose your ATM card, call
020 333, 24 h/day.
Time zone
The Finnish time is two hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time. There is only
one time zone covering the whole country.
Summertime/Daylight savings time, when the clock is turned one hour back,
is used from the last Sunday of March to the last Sunday of October.
Public holidays
Date English Name Local Name
January 1 New Year’s Day Uudenvuodenpäivä
January 6 Epiphany Loppiainen
Moveable Sunday March-April Easter Pääsiäinen
May 1 May Day, 1st of May Vappu
Second Sunday in May Mothers’ Day Äitienpäivä
Moveable Thursday (May) Ascension Day Helatorstai
Moveable Sunday (May) Pentecost Helluntaipäivä
Friday – Saturday between
Midsummer Juhannus
June 19 and June 25
Saturday between October 31
All Saints’ Day Pyhäinpäivä
and November 6
Second Sunday in November Fathers’ Day Isänpäivä
December 6 Independence Day Itsenäisyyspäivä
December 24 – 26 Christmas Joulu
Telephone, international calls
The telephone country code for Finland is +358. Note that the first number of
the area code (0) is omitted.
You can call direct to all countries from Finland. There are several international
prefixes of different companies for different prices. You can always use the
pan-European code 00 + country code + area code + destination number.
There are not too many telephone booths left in Finland. The easiest way is to
buy a prepaid sim card for a mobile phone e.g. at R-kiosk. Mobile phones cost
up from app. 70 €, second-hand ones are cheaper.
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Skype (http://www.skype.com/) is always an economic alternative.
Domestic number enquiries: 118 or 020202 (an extra char-
ge)
International number enquiries: 020208 (3,50 €/min. + local
call)
Measurements
In Finland the Unit of measurement is the metric system.
Electricity
The electrical current in Finland is 220V (230V), 50 Hz. Plugs are the two-pin
continental size.
Tipping
A service charge is automatically included in restaurant and hotel bills. Cafés,
hairdressers or taxi-drivers do not expect tips.
Smoking
The non-smoking policy is very strict in Finland, meaning that smoking is pro-
hibited in public facilities (schools, trains, busses, bus stops, hospitals, etc.).
Cafés, bars and restaurants are normally smoke free, bur many have a special
smoking room.
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6. Living in Russia
The living in Russia is principally organized by the student him/herself and
the/she covers the costs. Still, do not hesitate to ask the international office
of your host university for more information and possible help. The contact
information is at the end of this guide.
Student housing
Cost on housing is not unified, but depends on the city and on the type of
housing. Most universities and colleges have their own halls of residence,
where one can stay on a reasonable price. In the halls one easily gets to know
other students, Russian as well as international. Also evening programmes
and other free time activities are arranged there. Many halls also have a diner
and a studying hall.
Most halls of residence consist of shared flats with bedrooms for one, two or
more people. Halls have guards and they are closed at night, when nobody
may enter. Visitors are allowed usually at daytime or in the evening; they
are to leave their ID-card at the lobby warden and report whom they are
visiting.
The price of a place in a hall of residence depends on the type of room and
how well it is equipped. A place in a room with common kitchens in the hall
and common shower rooms can costs as low as USD 6 per month. Rooms of
higher standard and with less tenants cost up to USD 450 per month.
Besides halls of residence, students can subrent a room in family flats. If one
is interested in this kind of housing, please contact the receiving university to
find interested families.
If you are looking for a flat on private market, it is advisable to use a realiable
real estate agency with a good reputation. Monthly rents for an apartment
vary between USD 200 – 500, depending on size, location, level of equip-
ments etc. Often rent is paid in cash and usually there is a warranty rent de-
manded. It is most advisable to agree about renting of an apartment and the
amount of rent in a written document.
Study and living expenses
When planning studying in Russia, it is advisable to find out in advance to as
much accuracy as possible the total cost of studying. Expenses include tuition
fees and other fees, directly connected to studies, like fees to use the library,
laboratory and computers, fees for copying, books and other studying mate-
rials, travelling and insurance expenses, living expenses, telephone fees and
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fees connected to free time activities. Expenses can vary a great deal depen-
ding on location of studying, field of studying and personal habits of spending.
Living expenses, as a rule, are highest in large cities. In some fields, like art
studies, study supplies might be costly.
International students always pay tuition fees when studying in Russian Higher
Education Institutions. Also increasing number of Russian students pay tuition
fees. Indicative costs of studying on different levels per study year: Bachelor
USD 2 000 – 4 500, Master or Specialist USD 2 000 – 5 000, post-graduate
studies USD 3 000 – 6 500. It is advisable to ask about the cost of studying
from the receiving institution and also to confirm what is included in the price
that is given. CBU students pay only the costs of the home university, not of
the host university.
Universities and many dormitories have their own diners, where students can
eat low-cost meals. In addition to diners there are cafes, where salads and
sandwiches are sold. Prices of meals in diners vary generally between 30 and
70 rubles. Outside the campus, medium price diners charge 100 – 200 rubles
a meal. Diners and cafes in campus area often arrange their working hours so
that one of them is always open from early morning to late night.
Visa and residence permit
A student, admitted to a Russian university, is issued a student visa, without
which it is not possible to register as a foreign student in any university. The
required documentation for a student visa:
• visa application form filled and signed (can be obtained in Russi-
an embassies, consulates and travel agencies)
• a valid passport (validity expires not earlier than 1,5 years after
arrival to Russia)
• one passport photo
• invitation from the receiving institution (or from the Ministry
of Education and Science of the Russian Federation); the in-
vitation has to include a recommendation for a visa (визовая
поддержкa) from the Passport and Visa Administration under the
Ministry of Interior of the Russian Federation, that is the stamp of
the Ministry
• a recent (max 3 months) HIV-Certificate (for those that stay over
3 months, so that they can be issued a multiple visa)
• a certificate of a valid traveler’s insurance (for sickness and
accident); the insurance has to be valid for the whole period, for
which the visa is applied
• Insurance Certificate Information, signed by the person, applying
for a visa
The visa issued is either single or multiple, according to application. A single
visa allows a student to enter Russia once. After this he has to register to his
receiving institution, through which he applies for single visas separately for
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each time, that he/she needs to go abroad from Russia. A multiple visa allows
a student to enter Russia any number of times during its validity.
When entering Russia, one has to fill in a migration card on the border. The
card has two identical parts. Both parts have to be filled in when arriving to
the country and the first part is left with the border control. On the border,
make sure the other part is stamped, as the stamp is required for registering
at the receiving institution. The stamped part is to be always kept inside the
passport till the time one leaves Russia.
Students are issued a temporary residence permit for the time of their studies
as they register at the receiving university.
Registration of a foreigner in the Russian Federation
It is obligatory for all foreign citizens to register in the Russian Federation wit-
hin three working days from their arrival in Russia. Registering can take place
in hotels, educational institutions, halls of residence or local militia office. If
foreigners travel inside Russia, they are to register always, when arriving in a
new locality. Foreigners are free to move on the territory of the Russian Fede-
ration, except in areas which are restricted for foreigners.
The laws of The Russian Federation are applied also to foreigners, who are
staying on Russian territory. It is obligatory to always carry with you your
passport or other documentation to prove your identity and also you migration
card with a stamp verifying your registration in that locality.
Work permit
Students studying in Russia and working in their spare time do not need a
work permit.
Taxation
The taxpayers of personal income tax are individuals – residents or non-re-
sidents of the Russian Federation – who receive income from the sources on
the territory of the Russian Federation. Even a foreign citizen can be a tax
resident of the Russian Federation if he resides on the territory of the Russian
Federation not less than 183 days of the calendar year.
The tax rates for personal income tax in Russia are the following:
• 13 % - for income received by tax residents;
• 30 % - for income received by tax non-residents on the territory of
the Russian Federation;
• 35 % - for certain kinds of income;
• 6 % - for income from share (stock) dividends.
An individual who is a non-resident of the Russian Federation may be exempt
from taxation by Russian tax authorities, provided that he introduces (for-
wards) to Russian tax authorities an official confirmation that he is a resident
of the state that has a double taxation treaty with the Russian Federation.
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It is also important to note that if the organization pays for the lease of apart-
ments for its foreign employee, the latter shall pay personal income tax on 13
% or 30 % tax rate depending on the period of time he resides on the territory
of the Russian Federation.
Health care and other social issues
Emergencies
There is no centralized emergency number (like 112 in Finland or 911 in the
USA), so it is advisable to find out at your institution the number to call in
case of emergencies. Information on health care, police and fire department
for less urgent cases can be found in bulleting boards at institutions and halls
of residence and from international offices of institutions.
Insurance
An insurance for sickness and accident, which covers the whole length of stay
in Russia, is required from all international students. It is advisable to take the
insurance before leaving for Russia, although some Russian colleges and uni-
versities offer their own insurances for graduate and post-graduate students.
The terms of the insurances are different along with the prices, so it pays
to check different insurance companies and study the offers carefully before
choosing the insurance agency.
Student health care
Student health care is provided in university health centres and clinics. In all
cities there are public health centres, in bigger cities also international health
centres. Some insurances cover the costs on all these centres, some only the
costs of university or community health centres. Additional information avai-
lable in the insurance agencies.
If you are planning to stay longer in Russia, it is advisable to take vaccination
against certain diseases: diphtheria, tetanus, polio and hepatitis A. In some
areas also other vaccinations are recommended.
Tab water has to be boiled before drinking; usually also locals boil their drin-
king water.
Pharmacies
Prescribed medicine is bought in pharmacies. These also provide a variety of
herbal medicines, some of which are world famous for their effect (e.c. tiger
balm). Pharmacies in city centers are better equipped than those in suburban
areas or country side.
Everyday issues
Currency
The Russian monetary unit is the ruble (RBL). It is the only official currency,
although occasionally euros or American dollars are accepted.
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Most international credit cards are accepted in larger cities, but mostly paying
is done in cash. Check the possibilities with your bank before travelling to
Russia.
Traveler’s checks are not recommended, as cashing them can be difficult. If
one needs to send money to Russia, Western Union (http://www.westernuni-
on.com)provides good services for this.
There are ATM machines in city centers.
Time zone
Russia is a vast country with many time zones. The time in St. Petersburg and
Moscow is three hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time.
Summertime/Daylight savings time, as the clock is turned one hour back, is
used from the last Sunday of March to the last Sunday of October.
Public holidays
Date English Name Local Name
January 1 New Year’s Day Новый Год
Православнoe
January 7 Orthodox Christmas
Рождество
Moveable week (February-
Mardi Gras Mасляница
March, before the Great Lent)
March 8 Women’s Day Восьмое марта
Moveable Sunday (March-April) Orthodox Easter Православная Пасха
April 12 Cosmonautics Day День Космонавтики
May 1 May Day, 1st of May Первое Мая
May 9 Victory Day День Попеды
June 12 Independence Day День России
June 24 Midsummer Day Иван-Купала
День Октябрьской
November 7 Revolution Day
революции 1917 года
День Народного
November 9 Unity Day
едиства
Postal services
Postal services are run by the government, and post offices are located in
all cities, towns and bigger rural localities. Mail carrying is inexpensive, but
sometimes considered slow and not always reliable. To ensure your mail arri-
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ving to its destination it is advisable to use fax, e-mail or international courier
services.
Telephone, international calls
There are phone booths for inner city and long distance calling. International
calls can be made from telephone centers. The telephone country code for
Russia is +7. Note that the first number of the area code (0) is omitted.
Most mobile phone lines of foreign operators can be used in Russia. If one
is staying in Russia for a longer period of time, buying a Russian mobile line
becomes cheaper. Russian lines can be bought in mobile phone shops, char-
ging centers and charging booths. Calling time is bought on pre-paid principle
only.
Skype (http://www.skype.com/) or equivalents are always an economic al-
ternative.
Measurements
In Russia the Unit of measurement is the metric system.
Electricity
The electrical current in Russia is 220V (230V), 50 Hz. Plugs are the two-pin
continental size. Be prepared for instability of the current outside cities.
Tipping
A service charge is automatically included in restaurant and hotel bills. Cafés,
hairdressers or taxi-drivers do not officially expect tips. Practically, to ensure
good service in future, it is recommendable to give tips of 5 – 10 % of the
price.
Smoking
Smoking in public facilities is not prohibited, but can be restricted to certain
smoking areas or rooms. In restaurants, bars and cafes one can smoke free-
ly.
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7. Embassies and consulates
A directory for embassies in Russia can be found on the web site
http://www.embassiesabroad.com/embassies-in/Russia
A directory for embassies in Finland can be found on the web site
http://www.embassiesabroad.com/embassies-in/Finland
Russian embassies in Finland
Russian Embassy in Finland
Chief of the Consular section: Alexandr N. Shepelenko
Vuorimiehenkatu 6
00140 Helsinki, Finland
Tel.: +358-9-661 448
Fax: +358-9-622 1812
E-mail: consdep@mail.ru (English and Russian only)
Consular section information service, Tel.: +358 9 661448
English and Russian only (Mon - Fri 8.30 - 12.30, not national holidays)
Working hours: Mon – Fri 9.00 - 12.00 (not national holidays)
National holidays: 1.-8.1., 23.2., 8.3., 1.-2.5., 9.5., 12.6., 4.11.
Chancellery in Lappeenranta
Councellor: Alexander P. Chilikov
Kievarinkatu 1А
53100 Lappeenranta, Finland
Tel. + 358 5 8720722
Fax + 358 5 8720777
Office hours: Mon, Wed, Fri 9.00 - 12.00
Finnish embassies in Russia
Embassy of Finland, Moscow
Ambassador: Mr. Harry Helenius
E-mail: sanomat.mos@formin.fi
Finland’s Consulate General, St. Petersburg
Consul General: Mr. Juhani Väänänen
Generalnoje konsulstvo Finljandii
Preobrazhenskaja pl. 4
191028 St. Petersburg D-194
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Postal address:
Finland´s Consulate General in St.Petersburg
PB 45-46, 53501 Lappeenranta, Finland
Tel.: +7-812-331 76 00
Fax: +7-812-331 76 01
Customer Service: Mon-Fri 8.30-16.15
Visa services
Visa section’s service number for visa inquiries:
+7 812 331 76 03
between 10-12 local time
Visa information (recording in Russian):
+7-812-331 76 02
Fax: +7-812-331 76 01
E-mail: sanomat.pie@formin.fi
Consular services: (+7 812) 967 3782 / 24-hour service
Petrozavodsk office of the Consulate General of Finland
Consul Paula Sirkiä
Ul. Pushkinskaja 15
158 035 Petrozavodsk
Tel.: +7-8142-764 171
Fax: +7-8142-767 167
E-mail: sanomat.pet@formin.fi
Postal address:
Consulate General of Finland in St. Petersburg
Petrozavodsk office, P.O.Box 220, 80101 Joensuu, Finland
Emergency number in consular cases concerning Finnish citizens:
from Friday at 17.00 to Sunday at 23.00: +7-921 726 0874
Mon-Fri after business hours: +7-8812-9673782
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8. Useful links
CBU Master’s Programmes www.joensuu.fi/cbu
CBU universities
University of Helsinki: www.helsinki.fi/university
University of Joensuu: www.joensuu.fi/englishindex.
html
University of Kuopio: www.uku.fi/english
Lappeenranta Univ. of Technology: www.lut.fi/en/
University of Tampere: www.uta.fi/english/index.html
St. Petersburg State University: www.spbu.ru/e
St. P. State Polytech. University: www.spbstu.ru
Petrozavodsk State University: www.petrsu.ru
European Univ. at St. Petersburg: www.eu.spb.ru/
Other links
Finnish Student Health Services (FSHS) www.fshs.fi
Finnish public libraries www.libraries.fi/en-GB
Finnish postal services www.posti.fi
Russian postal services www.russianpost.ru “EN”
Registration for Finland/ Police www.poliisi.fi/english
Registration for Russia www.russiavisa.com/
visaregistration.htm
(commercial pages)
Directorate of Immigration www.uvi.fi
The Social Insurance Institution of Finland www.kela.fi/english
Population Register Centre www.vaestorekisterikeskus.fi
Working in Finland www.mol.fi/mol/en/index.jsp
Finnish tax regulation www.vero.fi
Russian tax code www.russian-tax-code.com/
Transportation
Finnish trains (long-distance) www.vr.fi/heo/eng/index.html
Russian trains www.expresstorussia.com/
russian_train_tickets.html
Finnish buses (long-distance) www.matkahuolto.fi/en
Finnish airlines www.finnair.com, www.fc.fi
Russian airlines www.aeroflot.aero/eng/
www.pulkovoairport.ru/eng/
Driving in Finland www.lvm.fi/web/en/home
Finland for tourists www.visitfinland.com
www.finland.fi
www.finnguide.fi
Russia for tourists www.expresstorussia.com/
www.geographia.com/russia/
www.nordictravel.ru/
Finnish Culture virtual.finland.fi
Russian Culture en.wikipedia.org/wiki/
Culture_of_Russia
Weather in Finland www.fmi.fi/en/index.html
Weather in St. Petersburg e.g. www.bbc.co.uk/weather/
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Personal Study Plan (PSP)
Instructions
In the following table you can create your own personal study plan.
You can freely modify it with your supervisor to meet your needs as long as you
follow the CBU curriculum.
1. Decide which courses you will take during your studies. Information about the
courses you will find e.g. in the study guides and course descriptions of the CBU
partner universities, in which you are making your studies.
2. Write the name of the course, course code (if there is one) and the credits
(ECTS) to the table. Write the credits under the right term (semester).
Mobility periods, possible compensatories or other notes should be mentioned in
the Notes-column.
3. Possibly some courses and timings can not be identified precisely yet. You
can anyway write in the PSP-table your preliminary ideas, which studies you
are interested in taking, where and when. The main thing is that you plan, how
to use the 120 credits in general, meeting the requirements of your CBU study
curriculum
4. After being completed, the PSP has to be approved by your home university.
In Finland you can get the approval from the professor of your study field, in
Russia from the professor of your study field or the dean of your faculty (ask for
the precise instructions from your local CBU-coordinator). Print the plan, get an
approval and take a copy for yourself, for the programme coordinator and for
your university
5. When you get a course completed, you can write your grade into the table
6. Update your personal study plan at least once a year, in order to see how
your studies are progressing.
Notice, that you can not do any major changes to your study plan without the
approval of the professor or the dean.”
APPENDIX
Personal Study Plan (PSP), model
APPENDIX
Name:
Student number:
CBU-programme:
PSP approved by:
Compulsory courses 1. term 2. term 3. term 4. term total NB
(mobility periods, compensatories,
Code Grade ECTS ECTS ECTS ECTS ECTS others)
Total
Elective courses 1. term 2. term 3. term 4. term total NB
(mobility periods, compensatories,
Code Grade ECTS ECTS ECTS ECTS ECTS others)
Total
Scientific studies and seminars 1. term 2. term 3. term 4. term total NB
(mobility periods, compensatories,
Code Grade ECTS ECTS ECTS ECTS ECTS others)
Total
Master Thesis 1. term 2. term 3. term 4. term total NB
(mobility periods, compensatories,
Code Grade ECTS ECTS ECTS ECTS ECTS others)
Total
Total of 120 ECTS
APPENDIX
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