# Exchange studies and traineeships - Savonia UAS

> Savonia welcomes exchange students and trainees from partner universities around the world. Experience studying in Finland.

## Experience Exchange Studies at Savonia
Experience studying in Finland at Savonia University of Applied Sciences. As an exchange student, you can broaden your academic and professional skills, meet people from around the world, and enjoy a safe, innovative, and student-friendly learning environment in the heart of Finland.

## Study Opportunities
*   **Courses for exchange students:** See here the courses in English offered for exchange students and check out also the possibilities to take virtual courses.
*   **Traineeships:** At Savonia you can complete a hands-on traineeship e.g. in the field of health care, social services and information technology.
*   **Blended Intensive Programmes (BIP):** Complete a short-term exchange programme at Savonia.

## Resources for Students
*   **How to apply:** Check out the application deadlines and forms for exchange students and trainees.
*   **New exchange students:** Start here for information before arrival and services at campus.
*   **Academic calendar:** Check the semester dates & holidays.
*   **Exchange student story:** Read Julian’s story about being an exchange student in Kuopio, Finland.
*   **Life in Finland:** Savonia is located in three cozy cities. Take a look at the student life in Finland.

## 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.

### Nomination
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. We cannot guarantee accepting all nominated students, especially those wishing to complete a practical internship due to the limited number of placements. We expect that our partner universities nominate only students whose English language proficiency is comparable to at least B2 on CEFR. Savonia UAS does not admit visiting / free mover students from non-partner universities.

### Required Documents
To apply, submit an application through the Mobility-Online application portal with the following attachments:
*   Transcript of records
*   Passport photo
*   A copy of travel insurance or European Health Insurance card
*   Audition video & motivation letter (for music & dance studies only)

### Audition Requirements (Music & Dance)
*   **Classical music:** 3 pieces in different styles; total length max 20 minutes.
*   **Rhythm music:** 3 pieces in different styles including improvisation; total length max 20 minutes.
*   **Dance:** Max 3 min video containing elements from ballet, contemporary, and jazz dance. Plus a video of your choice, max 2 min.
*   **Submission:** Upload videos to a platform like YouTube, Vimeo, or a personal website. Include the URL and a motivation letter in the Mobility-Online application.

### Internship Applications
If you are interested in completing an internship, you must contact the International Coordinator of your study field first.
*   **Application deadlines for traineeships:**
    *   **30 April:** for autumn semester and academic year
    *   **30 October:** for spring semester (30 November for MultiPro programme)

## Contact Us
Our International Coordinators are here to help you.

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