ISEP exchange

How to apply for an ISEP exchange in Finland?

Students enrolled at an ISEP member university outside of Finland may apply
for an ISEP exchange at a Finnish ISEP university. Please see the ISEP Coordinator at your home university’s Study Abroad or International Student Office for additional information. Applications can be downloaded from the Student Section of the ISEP Website. Placements for exchanges beginning in the Fall or the following Spring are made throughout the Spring months. Placements for the Spring semester continue throughout the Fall as long as space and sufficient processing time remain before the beginning of the exchanges.

Exchange dates: In Finland, the Academic Year is divided into two semesters. The Fall semester normally lasts from early September to late December and the Spring semester from early January to late May. Some Finnish ISEP universities also offer Summer programs with courses taught in English.

ISEP students interested in a paid internship at a Finnish enterprise or organisation after their study period should indicate this on their application form.

Study Abroad with ISEP

Immerse yourself in a foreign culture.
Courses in most academic fields.
Improve your language skills.
Take courses in English.
Earn credit towards your degree at home.
The basic cost of study abroad through ISEP is the same as tuition,
room and board at your home institution.
Make friends in your host country.

Quotes from ISEP students

The classes that I took were all in English - English is spoken by much of the population. Be open to what the Finns do...you might be surprised with some of their traditions...sauna is fun! Get a tutor, they’re a great asset. The winters aren’t that bad, coming from Kansas... Oh, and remember to go sledding and ice skating...they bring out the best in people... All in all, Finland is a great place...

Luke Rahjes
Fort Hays State University to Helsinki University of Technology

Finland was a springboard from which I was able to travel all over the place.

Christopher Steubing
Texas Lutheran University to the University of Joensuu

For further information
on studying and living conditions in Finland,
please consult the Discover Finland web pages at
finland.cimo.fi