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This document presents a comprehensive overview of the student exchange programs at the Helsinki University of Technology (HUT), particularly focused on bridge engineering. Written by Professor Aarne Jutila, it includes details about HUT's structure, Finnish higher education, and the life of exchange students. Key statistics demonstrate HUT's international engagement and academic achievements. Insights into accommodation, catering, and support services emphasize the welcoming environment for exchange students, encouraging participation in programs like Socrates/Erasmus and Nordplus.
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State of Student Exchange Programs in Finland and especially at HUT Bridge Engineering / Prof. A. Jutila, Dr Tech., Dr h.c. by Aarne Jutila Dr. Tech., Dr h.c. Professor of Bridge Engineering Helsinki University of Technology (HUT) assisted by Zdenek Vejpustek M. Sc., Ph.D. Student Brno / Helsinki
Contents Bridge Engineering / Prof. A. Jutila, Dr Tech., Dr h.c. • Introduction • Presentation of HUT • Presentation of the Department of Civil Eng. • Finnish higher education system • Accommodation, catering and life of exchange students • S/E statistics at HUT • Conclusion
Geographical Data Bridge Engineering / Prof. A. Jutila, Dr Tech., Dr h.c. Finland Helsinki HUT in Otaniemi, Espoo
Map of Otaniemi Areal view on the Campus Area
History of HUT Bridge Engineering / Prof. A. Jutila, Dr Tech., Dr h.c. • 1849 – founded as • technical school • 1908 - University • the 1950's and • 60's – University • moved from • Helsinki to Espoo
HUT in a Nutshell Bridge Engineering / Prof. A. Jutila, Dr Tech., Dr h.c. • Twelve faculties • 246 professors • 14 763 under- and • postgraduate students • (2002) • 940 Masters´ degrees • awarded and 195 • doctorates (2002)
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering Bridge Engineering / Prof. A. Jutila, Dr Tech., Dr h.c. • 19 professors (2004) • 775+ 202 students • (2002) • 68Masters´ degrees • (2003) • 10 Licentiate and • doctors´ degrees • (2003)
Education Programs at the Department Bridge Engineering / Prof. A. Jutila, Dr Tech., Dr h.c. • Structural • Engineering • and Building • Technology • Civil and • Environmental • Engineering • +Testing • Facilities
Higher Engineering Education Bridge Engineering / Prof. A. Jutila, Dr Tech., Dr h.c. • Polytechnics • (Fachhochschule, • close contact with • working life) • Universities • (scientific basic, • research and • education based on it)
Five universities giveengineering education, but only two in Civil Engineering (HUT and TUT) Bridge Engineering / Prof. A. Jutila, Dr Tech., Dr h.c. • HUT (Helsinki) • TUT (Tampere) • LUT (Lappeenranta) • OU (Oulu) • ÅA (Turku)
Engineering Studies in the Universities Bridge Engineering / Prof. A. Jutila, Dr Tech., Dr h.c. • Bachelor of Science • Master of Science in Technology • Licentiate in Technology • Doctor of Technology (Dr Sci.)
System of Study at HUT Bridge Engineering / Prof. A. Jutila, Dr Tech., Dr h.c. • list of courses on • HUT home page • one course 1–15 • credits • registration for • examinations • through internet • grading scale 1-5
Accommodation and Catering Bridge Engineering / Prof. A. Jutila, Dr Tech., Dr h.c. • Accommodation • single room • 130 - 400 • Euro per month • Public catering • lunch 1.80 – 3.0 • Euro
Student Assistance Program Bridge Engineering / Prof. A. Jutila, Dr Tech., Dr h.c. • Orientation • week • Study • counselling • Tutoring • Students • organizations • Sports
Socrates /ErasmusStatistics Bridge Engineering / Prof. A. Jutila, Dr Tech., Dr h.c. • 97 students left • (HUT, 2003) • 143 students arrivals • (HUT, 2003) • 7 students left • (department of CE, 2003) • 10 arrivals • (department of CE, 2003)
Number of Erasmus Students at HUT Bridge Engineering / Prof. A. Jutila, Dr Tech., Dr h.c.
Cooperative Universities • Department of CE cooperates with several universities, especially in the following exchange programmes • Sokrates / Erasmus • Nordek / Nordplus • 2 parties agreements • ISEP Pictures: Advertisement of the University of Catania
Thank you for your kind attention Bridge Engineering / Prof. A. Jutila, Dr Tech., Dr h.c. See you at HUT some day? View from the appartment window of S/E student Zdenek Vejpustek, February 2004