Exchange at Humak
Humak is Finland’s University of Applied Sciences for community development, cultural management, and language accessibility. We educate change-makers who strengthen inclusion and connection across society.
Study and live in Finland
Finland is a safe Nordic country with a top-notch education system and beautiful nature with four distinct seasons. For many years in a row, Finland has been chosen as the happiest country in the world. Finland is a highly functioning society with lots of digital solutions in use in daily life, low corruption, and a strong emphasis on equality.
Our Erasmus+ programmes are located in the capital of Finland, Helsinki, which provides top-level services, vibrant urban life, and easy access to nature—all in one place.
Why Humak?
We’re a smaller University of Applied Sciences – and that is our strength! We have a strong value basis in humanity, equality, a sense of community, and responsibility. With us, you can strengthen your skills in community education, cultural management, or sign language interpreting and ACC instructions.
Learning is based on coaching pedagogy. This means that you are an active participant in your own learning – instead of traditional lectures, we build competence together through hands-on learning. The teacher acts as your coach, supporting and guiding you forward.
Enjoy personalized support from our dedicated and close-knit community!
Exchange programmes
We offer Erasmus Exchange Programmes in three fields of study. All the programmes are taught in English.
Spring and Autumn semesters
- The studies combines courses from Adventure and Outdoor Education, as well as NGO and Youth Work
- 20-25 ECTS on campus teaching + online studies per semester
Spring and Autumn semesters
- The programme focus on on Finnish Sign Language and interpreting practices. The emphasize is on language acquisition, cultural understanding and interpreting skills, preparing students for professional roles in various settings.
- 20-30 ECTS on campus teaching + online studies
Spring semester
- The studies train experts in production and project management and entrepreneurship in creative industries.
- 25 ECTS on campus teaching + online studies
Who can apply?
Humak UAS welcomes all students from its partner institutions to apply for an Erasmus+ exchange!
Students must be currently enrolled at a higher education institution that has a valid Erasmus+ agreement with Humak and be nominated by their institution. Please follow your institution’s instructions concerning applying for an exchange period.
Nomination can only be done by the student’s home institution. Students must be officially nominated via email erasmusmobility@humak.fi.
Nomination deadlines
- Autumn term or academic year 24.5.
- Spring term 23.11.
The nominated students must submit the application form to Humak. The form is sent to the student via email after the nomination.
Applications are handled after the deadline for applying. The letter of acceptance will be sent to the accepted student via email.
Application deadlines
- Autumn term or academic year 31.5.
- Spring term 30.11.
Check the required documents in the Student’s Guide!
Information for incoming students
Student’s Guide is a comprehensive online guide containing all the necessary information about:
- Application process
- Semester schedules
- Course catalogue
- Practicalities
Check the guide to get a smooth start for your exchange journey!
Testimonials
Student Exchange
Humak’s way of teaching and learning is not just theory, but also applying it to real life. This feels very authentic. I’ve also enjoyed the way teachers really want to learn from us students. Teachers include students, which affects the energy in the classroom. There were always open discussions and learning from others. In my opinion, this really improves overall inclusion.
Greta, Germany
Student Exchange
My semester abroad was a very special experience, full of self-discovery and unique moments. Both at HUMAK and during my time in Helsinki in general, I met great people that I wouldn’t want to miss in my life and made intercultural friendships. Finland is a beautiful country to live in, full of incredible nature and beautiful places to visit. This time opened my mind to different perspectives and made me more adaptable and empathetic. I’m deeply grateful for the memories and connections I’ve made.
Elisabeth, Germany
Staff Exchange
I had never been to Finland and didn’t really know what to expect. Now, I can see why Finland has been named the happiest country in the world so many times. There are many elements in the day-to-day life that support happiness. I hope to learn of the Finns’ way-of-life and take that adaptiveness with me.
Jos, Netherlands
Staff Exchange
Humak welcomes incoming staff visitors under the Erasmus+ staff teaching and training mobility programmes. If you are interested in visiting Humak, please contact the unit whose activities align with your expertise and interests.
When contacting us, please briefly describe your plan for the visit, including the purpose, preferred dates, and expected outcomes. All inquiries are reviewed on a case-by-case basis, taking into account the available resources and schedules.
Erasmus+ coordinator helps with the required documents (erasmusmobility@humak.fi).
Humak’s Erasmus Policy Statement (EPS)
In Humaks strategy for 2030 the aim is to be nationally and internationally strong actor in all our three study fields: Community development, communication and in culture.
In international activities Humak has been focusing creating partnerships with institutions which share the similar humanistic values and have a curricula or modules of curricula matching the Humak programmes curriculas. Human connections are the basis of Humak UAS’s core values which include the aims for society where the focus is on people and the communities´ needs.
The practical aim of the Humaks strategy and for the coming charter period is to create new joint degrees (B.A. and/or M.A) for some or all our study fields in addition for the existing M.A. joint degrees. The core activities for this are going to be done via Erasmus-programmes projects including curriculum development with our existing and new Erasmus partners. In the long run the aim is to strategic partnerships in form of European University.
Humak is also going increase the student mobilities (both incoming and outgoing flows) steadily each academic year with the aim of including mobility or virtual mobility into every student’s degree at the end of the programme period.