Helsinki Summer School 2000
July 24 to August 11, 2000
The University of Helsinki announces an international summer university, Helsinki Summer School 2000. We are celebrating the 360th anniversary of our University and the 450th anniversary of Helsinki, which is one of nine European Cities of Culture for the year 2000. Twenty-six multidisciplinary courses divided into five different themes have been designed for international and Finnish university and college students. The language of study is English and the credits are transferable. The usual number of credits per course is five (ECTS).
Themes:
I The Nordic Welfare State in Transition
II Baltic Region: Cultures, Societies and Nature
III Information Society: Opportunities and Risks
IV Ethics of The New Millennium
V National Images: Continuity and Change
Helsinki Summer School 2000 provides an exceptional opportunity to combine high quality learning with unforgettable summer experiences in Helsinki. Exchange students for the academic year 2000 - 2001 participating in our Summer School will get off to a good start. It is an opportunity to gain credits and enjoy the Northern summer at the same time.
The Helsinki Summer School Side Programme will offer something to everyone. There will be several events free of charge, arranged especially for the participants (e.g. parties, excursions and movie nights). In addition to our official Side Programme several options will be easily available every day. Helsinki will be a vibrant city in summer 2000.
Complete Summer School information regarding programme, fees, scholarships (60
available), accommodation, and travel arrangements can be found on the Internet: http://summerschool.helsinki.fi
For a printed brochure, do not hesitate request one from our office:
Helsinki Summer School 2000
P.O. Box 17
FIN-00014 University of Helsinki
Fax + 358 9 191 7301
Tel. + 358 50 367 1063
Email: summerschool-2000@helsinki.fi