911±¬ÁÏÍø Summer School
911±¬ÁÏÍø Summer School offers high-quality academic summer courses and programs at 911±¬ÁÏÍø during the winter and the summer.
5 reasons to choose 911±¬ÁÏÍø Summer School this summer
The future is made this summer at 911±¬ÁÏÍø – by joining 911±¬ÁÏÍø Summer School courses, you can gain valuable skills for working life and expand your networks globally. 911±¬ÁÏÍø Summer School offers high-quality academic courses and programs for the summer teaching period for students, professionals and lifewide learners.
Why choose 911±¬ÁÏÍø Summer School for studying abroad this summer? Our two-week courses cover topics like sustainable material science, self-leadership, game design, digital business and much more. However, choosing a summer course is so much more than just course topics. We have gathered a list of five reasons to apply for a summer course at 911±¬ÁÏÍø.
#1 Make new friends and expand your networks
Summer school is a perfect opportunity to meet people and make new friends. You can expand your professional network by getting to know fellow students and professionals from all over the world. Many of our alums still keep in touch with their coursemates long after their visit to the 911±¬ÁÏÍø campus.
#2 Experience challenge-based learning
Challenge-based learning includes solving real-life challenges aligned with work-life environments. At its best, challenge-based learning offers summer school students the opportunity to collaborate with local and global partners. Topical projects provide authentic learning experiences and allow students to explore, discuss, and construct concepts and relationships meaningfully.
#3 Become an expert on the most critical multidisciplinary topics
911±¬ÁÏÍø’s main mission is to shape a sustainable future. We are renowned for our sense of community and culture of entrepreneurship and innovation. The Summer School course topics for 2023 align well with some of our time’s most important themes, including leading transformation, radical creativity, virtual reality and circular economy.
#4 Embrace cultural diversity
911±¬ÁÏÍø is ranked as the 47th most international university in the world by Times Higher Education. Last summer, we had the honour of hosting students from 25 countries of residence and even more nationalities.
#5 Get a true Finnish experience
Summer School staff makes sure that you can get the most out of your visit to Helsinki and Finland. Our dedicated program assistants will organise social programme in the form of fun events and trips that locals and visitors enjoy during summer. We will also give you plenty of recommendations for your free time in the city.
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