# Application info for exchange students - Savonia AMK

> How to apply as an exchange student or trainee to Savonia UAS.

## Application Process
In order for you to apply to Savonia as an exchange student or trainee, you must be a student of our partner university. Your home university must first nominate you as an exchange student to Savonia by contacting Savonia UAS’ International Mobility Services for gaining the link to the digital nomination form by the following deadlines:

* **31 March** (28 Feb for the field of Health Care) for autumn semester and academic year
* **30 Sept** for spring semester (31 Oct for MultiPro programme)

After nomination, you need to apply and be approved by Savonia UAS as an exchange student. We cannot guarantee accepting all nominated students, especially the ones wishing to complete a practical internship due to the limited number of internship placements.

## Language Requirements
We expect that our partner universities nominate to all our study fields only students whose English language proficiency is comparable to at least B2 on CEFR (Common European Framework of References for Languages), i.e. upper intermediate level.

Savonia UAS does not admit visiting / free mover students from non-partner universities.

## Required Documents
To apply you need to submit an application through the Mobility-Online application portal and include the requested documents by the application deadline. The requested attachments are:

* Transcript of records
* Passport photo
* A copy of travel insurance or European Health Insurance card
* Audition video & motivation letter (for music & dance studies only)

## Music and Dance Audition Requirements
Video recording/recordings of your playing/singing/dancing is required.

* **Classical music:** You may choose the works freely; 3 pieces in different styles. The total length of the recordings may not exceed 20 minutes.
* **Rhythm music:** You may choose the works freely; 3 pieces in different styles including improvisation. The total length of the recordings may not exceed 20 minutes.
* **Dance:** Max 3 min long video that contains elements from the following two dance techniques: Ballet, contemporary dance and jazz dance. In addition to this, a video of your choice, max. 2 min., which contains elements and dance styles chosen by yourself.

Upload the videos to the Internet, i.e. your own website, Vimeo, YouTube or similar. Make sure that the URL provided is correct, that the site is working and that the videos can be viewed in a standard web browser. A motivation letter is also required. You can upload the motivation letter and include a link to your audition video in the Mobility-Online application system.

## Internships and Traineeships
In case you are interested in completing an internship (e.g. in addition to theoretical courses) period at Savonia, you need to contact the International Coordinator of your study field first. The number of internship placements is limited.

* [Instructions for health care students applying for a traineeship in the field of health care.](https://www.savonia.fi)
* [Application form for Erasmus+ traineeships in other study fields](https://www.savonia.fi)

**Deadlines for traineeships:**
* **30 April:** for autumn semester and academic year
* **30 October:** for spring semester (30 November for MultiPro programme)

## Additional Resources
* Courses for exchange students
* Housing
* Before arrival
* Services for students

## International Mobility Services
**Ms Sinikka Korsikko, Mobility Coordinator**
* Email: mobility@savonia.fi
* Phone: +358 44 785 6421