Master's Level Post-Graduate Diploma

The student can graduate with a Masters degree if they apply, study & pay for one additional semester (Thesis: 30 ECTS) and complete total 90 ECTS. The student will be eligible for post study work visa if they complete graduation with a Masters degree.

Our running Master's Level post-graduate diploma (PGD) program details are given below:

Business Background

Program name Duration in year Application Deadline Total ECTS Tuition Fee RP Type English language test MOI Acceptable? Job Experience Study/Job Background

Entrepreneurship and Startups 1 12.10.2024 60 11600 B IELTS 6, PTE 54, TOEFL 60 - 2 Bachelor’s degree in business
Business Management 1 Active on SPI 60 11500 B IELTS 6, PTE 55, TOEFL 60 - 2 Bachelor’s degree in business

Engineering Background

Program name	Duration in year	Application Deadline	Total ECTS	Tuition Fee	RP Type	English language test	MOI Acceptable?	Job Experience	Study/Job Background
Software Development	1-1.5	30.08.2024	60	12500	B	IELTS 6.0 / PTE 55 / TOEFL 60	-	2	Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, IT or related background. Two years work experience in relevant background.
Industrial Management	1-1.5	20.07.2024	60	12500	B	IELTS 6.0 / PTE 55 / TOEFL 60	-	2	Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer or Business field. Two years work experience in relevant background.

No new recruitment for Top-up Vocational Programs (Permanently closed)

Diploma Degree in Education and Guidance

The program is designed for students who have a previous education and work experience in the field of education and guidance. The program content is 180 competence points and is uniformly organized to the whole group. The competence area is early childhood education and family services.

Duration: 1 year, full-time studies on campus

Studies start: April 1, 2025 (Finland)

Open seats: 28

Application Deadline: 01.12.2024 (Rolling application)

Requirements: Upper secondary education (high school or vocational education) and previous training and work experience in the field

The duration of the online Finnish language course is from December 9 to Mid-March, 2025.

• Live online classes will be held approximately 2-3 times per week (e.g. Monday, Wednesday, Friday), one class is usually 60-90 minutes. The exact weekly schedule is to be confirmed later.

• Attendance is mandatory, and maximum 4 absences from class is accepted. Excess absence will lead to cancellation of the study place and no program fee or Finnish course fee refunds will be made.

Fees:

• Application fee 100 EUR (non-refundable)

• Mandatory online Finnish language course: 495 EUR (level A1.2)

• The program fee for 1 year of studies is 10200 EUR.

• SPI consultancy Fees after Residence Permit: 1500 EUR.

Applicants applying for the Vocational Qualification in Education and Guidance top-up program must meet the following criteria:

• Completed upper secondary education (high school) in the country of origin

• Completed previous education and work experience in the field of education and guidance

• Prove that the applicant does not have a criminal record

• Meet the SORA legislation requirements

• Be able to participate in a mandatory Finnish language course online.

• Be able to study in English & Finnish

Applicants must submit the following documents in English:

• Certificate of the completed training in the field of Education and Guidance from the country of origin (Diploma Certificate and ToR)

• Upper Secondary Education diploma

• Passport ID page OR official ID card indicating nationality

• Official Certificates of Employment and CV

• Criminal record extract

Note: All student selections are conditional until students have completed A1.2. Finnish language course online and until original

certificates have been verified upon start of studies in Finland.

Application Process:

1) Contact with SPI

2) Follow the guidelines from SPI

3) No payment before initial documents check by SPI

4) Tuition fee after getting offer letter.

Student selection process:

Student selection is made based on the educational background and work experience, suitability and result of the admission interview:

• Admission interview by Host Institution

• Interview Assessment:

- English Language Proficiency

- Motivation

- Suitability to the program

Prerequisites for student admission are assessed when studies include requirements related to the safety of minors or patient or client safety.

Obstacles to student admission may include, for instance, the following:

• severe rash and/or allergy to e.g. medicinal products and detergents

• severe sensory disability affecting functional capacity

• psychological disorder or severe mental health disorder

• substance abuse/drug abuse or misuse of prescription drugs

• limited social functional capacity which makes it difficult to work with people

• long-term illness or physical injury limiting participation in studies and practical training

Mandatory Tuberculosis screening in Finland

All students in the social and healthcare fields are required to undergo a tuberculosis (TB) screening. This screening is mandatory and must be completed in Finland, before you can participate in the required internship, graduate from your program, or seek employment in the sector. Exact timing will be discussed in collaboration with the school and health care sector.

Reason for Screening

The TB screening is conducted to ensure the health and safety of both students and clients. It is a critical measure in preventing the spread of tuberculosis within healthcare environments. Although tuberculosis is rare in Finland, it remains a common infectious disease worldwide. A student coming from a high-risk country may unknowingly carry and spread tuberculosis within their close community. To prevent this, Finland conducts TB screenings.

Screening Process

The screening includes the following steps:

• A medical examination

• A chest X-ray (if necessary)

• A TB skin test or blood test

Cost of Screening

Students are responsible for covering the costs of the TB screening. The total cost estimate is around 300 EUR, covering the medical examination and TB exclusion report and the chest X-ray with a radiologist's report. Prices may vary by clinic.

Vaccinations

• All students studying in social and health care programs in Finland need to meet the following vaccination requirements.

• Students are advised to obtain these vaccinations before arriving to Finland and starting their studies.

• Students must present an official vaccination certificate/document/proof showing which vaccines they have received and when they have been administered. This is mandatory and crucial for the on-the-job training. Any required supplementary vaccinations must be covered by the students themselves.

• If additional examinations or vaccines are required in Finland by the institution, public authority, employer, or SPI, the student must cover them at their own expense.

Required Vaccinations:

Basic Vaccination

• Tetanus –D (Tetanus Diphtheria)

• DTAP (Boostrix) (Diptheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis)

• Polio

• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)

• Influenza Vaccination (Administered Annually)

• Varicella Vaccination (Varitrix or Varivax)

• Covid-19 Vaccination

Hepatitis

• Hepatitis A (Havrix or Epaxal) &

• Hepatitis B (Engerix-B or HBVax-Pro) or

• Combination Vaccine Hepatitis A+B (Twinrix)

Information Regarding Fees:

The total program fee for the tailored group education program, Vocational Qualification in Education and Guidance, April 2025 intake: 10,200 Euros

• The total program fee for 1 year of studies is 10,200 EUR.

• Students will be invoiced 10,200 EUR when accepting the study place. The program fees are to be paid in one instalment. Payment due date is maximum14 days after receiving the invoice.

• The program fee covers teaching, teaching materials, required exams, and the diploma. The program fee does not include anything else. SPI and the Host Institution are not responsible for any other expenses incurred during the program. Housing, required vaccinations, Tuberculosis screenings and other health checks are at the sole expense of the student. They must be covered by the student themselves.

• Students must complete all program requirements within the time limit set by the school, that is, 1 year, in order to graduate. There are no exceptions to this.

• The Finnish language course fee is 495 EUR. The language course must be paid before the course starts. The Finnish language course fee is non-refundable.

• The admin fee of 100 EUR must be paid when submitting the application and is non-refundable.

SPI consultancy Fees after Residence Permit: 1500 EUR.

Information:

-Residence Permit Type: B

-Student can work 30 hours/week

-Spouse can come with applicant (But need TB medical test as well)

-After graduation, student can manage a job hopefully in childhood education sector.

Master's Level Post-Graduate Diploma

The student can graduate with a Masters degree if they apply, study & pay for one additional semester (Thesis: 30 ECTS) and complete total 90 ECTS. The student will be eligible for post study work visa if they complete graduation with a Masters degree.

Our running Master's Level post-graduate diploma (PGD) program details are given below:

Business Background

Program name Duration in year Application Deadline Total ECTS Tuition Fee RP Type English language test MOI Acceptable? Job Experience Study/Job Background

Entrepreneurship and Startups 1 12.10.2024 60 11600 B IELTS 6, PTE 54, TOEFL 60 - 2 Bachelor’s degree in business
Business Management 1 Active on SPI 60 11500 B IELTS 6, PTE 55, TOEFL 60 - 2 Bachelor’s degree in business

Engineering Background

Program name	Duration in year	Application Deadline	Total ECTS	Tuition Fee	RP Type	English language test	MOI Acceptable?	Job Experience	Study/Job Background
Software Development	1-1.5	30.08.2024	60	12500	B	IELTS 6.0 / PTE 55 / TOEFL 60	-	2	Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, IT or related background. Two years work experience in relevant background.
Industrial Management	1-1.5	20.07.2024	60	12500	B	IELTS 6.0 / PTE 55 / TOEFL 60	-	2	Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer or Business field. Two years work experience in relevant background.

No new recruitment for Top-up Vocational Programs (Permanently closed)

Diploma Degree in Education and Guidance

Duration: 1 year, full-time studies on campus

Studies start: April 1, 2025 (Finland)

Open seats: 28

Application Deadline: 01.12.2024 (Rolling application)

Requirements: Upper secondary education (high school or vocational education) and previous training and work experience in the field

The duration of the online Finnish language course is from December 9 to Mid-March, 2025.

• Live online classes will be held approximately 2-3 times per week (e.g. Monday, Wednesday, Friday), one class is usually 60-90 minutes. The exact weekly schedule is to be confirmed later.

• Attendance is mandatory, and maximum 4 absences from class is accepted. Excess absence will lead to cancellation of the study place and no program fee or Finnish course fee refunds will be made.

Fees:

• Application fee 100 EUR (non-refundable)

• Mandatory online Finnish language course: 495 EUR (level A1.2)

• The program fee for 1 year of studies is 10200 EUR.

• SPI consultancy Fees after Residence Permit: 1500 EUR.

Applicants applying for the Vocational Qualification in Education and Guidance top-up program must meet the following criteria:

• Completed upper secondary education (high school) in the country of origin

• Completed previous education and work experience in the field of education and guidance

• Prove that the applicant does not have a criminal record

• Meet the SORA legislation requirements

• Be able to participate in a mandatory Finnish language course online.

• Be able to study in English & Finnish

Applicants must submit the following documents in English:

• Certificate of the completed training in the field of Education and Guidance from the country of origin (Diploma Certificate and ToR)

• Upper Secondary Education diploma

• Passport ID page OR official ID card indicating nationality

• Official Certificates of Employment and CV

• Criminal record extract

Note: All student selections are conditional until students have completed A1.2. Finnish language course online and until original

certificates have been verified upon start of studies in Finland.

Application Process:

1) Contact with SPI

2) Follow the guidelines from SPI

3) No payment before initial documents check by SPI

4) Tuition fee after getting offer letter.

Student selection process:

Student selection is made based on the educational background and work experience, suitability and result of the admission interview:

• Admission interview by Host Institution

• Interview Assessment:

- English Language Proficiency

- Motivation

- Suitability to the program

Prerequisites for student admission are assessed when studies include requirements related to the safety of minors or patient or client safety.

Obstacles to student admission may include, for instance, the following:

• severe rash and/or allergy to e.g. medicinal products and detergents

• severe sensory disability affecting functional capacity

• psychological disorder or severe mental health disorder

• substance abuse/drug abuse or misuse of prescription drugs

• limited social functional capacity which makes it difficult to work with people

• long-term illness or physical injury limiting participation in studies and practical training

Mandatory Tuberculosis screening in Finland

Reason for Screening

Screening Process

The screening includes the following steps:

• A medical examination

• A chest X-ray (if necessary)

• A TB skin test or blood test

Cost of Screening

Vaccinations

• All students studying in social and health care programs in Finland need to meet the following vaccination requirements.

• Students are advised to obtain these vaccinations before arriving to Finland and starting their studies.

• If additional examinations or vaccines are required in Finland by the institution, public authority, employer, or SPI, the student must cover them at their own expense.

Required Vaccinations:

Basic Vaccination

• Tetanus –D (Tetanus Diphtheria)

• DTAP (Boostrix) (Diptheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis)

• Polio

• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)

• Influenza Vaccination (Administered Annually)

• Varicella Vaccination (Varitrix or Varivax)

• Covid-19 Vaccination

Hepatitis

• Hepatitis A (Havrix or Epaxal) &

• Hepatitis B (Engerix-B or HBVax-Pro) or

• Combination Vaccine Hepatitis A+B (Twinrix)

Information Regarding Fees:

The total program fee for the tailored group education program, Vocational Qualification in Education and Guidance, April 2025 intake: 10,200 Euros

• The total program fee for 1 year of studies is 10,200 EUR.

• Students will be invoiced 10,200 EUR when accepting the study place. The program fees are to be paid in one instalment. Payment due date is maximum14 days after receiving the invoice.

• Students must complete all program requirements within the time limit set by the school, that is, 1 year, in order to graduate. There are no exceptions to this.

• The Finnish language course fee is 495 EUR. The language course must be paid before the course starts. The Finnish language course fee is non-refundable.

• The admin fee of 100 EUR must be paid when submitting the application and is non-refundable.

SPI consultancy Fees after Residence Permit: 1500 EUR.

Information:

-Residence Permit Type: B

-Student can work 30 hours/week

-Spouse can come with applicant (But need TB medical test as well)

-After graduation, student can manage a job hopefully in childhood education sector.

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Master's Level Post-Graduate Diploma

The student can graduate with a Masters degree if they apply, study & pay for one additional semester (Thesis: 30 ECTS) and complete total 90 ECTS. The student will be eligible for post study work visa if they complete graduation with a Masters degree.

Our running Master's Level post-graduate diploma (PGD) program details are given below:

Business Background

Engineering Background

No new recruitment for Top-up Vocational Programs (Permanently closed)