| The name and abbreviation of the association : |
Finnish Pharmaceutical Students’ Associations (FiPSA) |
| Total number of places per year? (approximately) : |
Approximately 15 |
Area possibilities?
- Community/ hospital/ industry/ research in a university/ other?
- Can you describe the work in more detail? : |
Community pharmacy and research at the University, no places in industry or hospital pharmacy. |
| Length of training periods? (usually 1-3 months) : |
1-3 months, we can only place students for full months due to accommodation arrangements. |
Available months and cities ?
- Specify whether or not full month is required
- Comments? : |
The months available depend on the employers; most of the exchanges take place between May and September. Full months are required! |
The type of accommodation?
- Student residence/ family/ hostel/ other?
- Paid by: the student/ the host association/ employer/ others? If paid by the student how much is it approximately : |
Accommodation will be in a student flat, which will cost 200-270€ and the student will pay it his/herself. A deposit, which the student will get back after the exchange if the apartment is undamaged, is required. Be prepared to pay more in September- |
Board, pocket money or other financial benefits/ remuneration?
- Board paid by: the student/ the host association/ employer/ others?
- Pocket money provided (Yes / No)?
- Other po : |
The student will receive a salary from the employer, which is about 840€ or 670€+free accommodation. Note that foreign students have to pay taxes in Finland! |
| Social events? Possible presence of other exchange student at the same time in the same city (students of pharmacy or other fields)? : |
Social events are arranged mainly in the capital area because most of the students do the exchange there. During summer there normally are many students doing the exchange at the same time, but note that other times of the year you might be the only |
| Language requirements : |
Fluent English is required. |
Other requirements for the student?
- Minimum year of study?
- Graduated? : |
The further you are in your studies, the better chances you have to get a place in Finland. |
| Information on Work Permits and Visa : |
Students coming outside EU need a working permit, which will cost 200€ and have to be arranged in advance. You might also need a visa if you come outside EU. |
Selection Procedures?
- Deadline to apply?
- % Bilateral exchanges usually done?
- Choice of the Exchange Student by: the SEO / the host (employer)? : |
The deadline of applying is 3 months before the exchange, the sooner the better! This year I’ve done only one bilateral exchange, but we’re open to suggestions. The employer decides which student they want to take to do the exchange. |
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