East Asia exchange
Exchange options for University of Turku students in East Asia are:
Japan
China
Hong Kong
Republic of Korea
Taiwan
Japan
Tokai University
An exchange agreement between the University of Turku and Tokai University was signed in 2005. Exchange without tuition can be divided amongst 2-4 students per year. Studies at Tokai University include Japanese language, culture history, and society. Studies can partly be completed in English, but the exchange requires that the student has had at least one semester's worth of Japanese studies.
Information about studying at Tokai University can be found on their webpages. The University of Turku can award a travel grant of €1000 - €1900. The amount depends on the fares the student finds for travelling.
A Statement of Purpose must be included with the application
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China
Renmin University of China, Beijing
The University of Turku has a 12 month limit for students of History, International Policy, Sociology, Economics, Law, or Chinese Language and Literature. Study rights are given first and foremost to one student for studying one academic year. The applicant must have completed a Bachelor's degree as well as two years worth of Chinese studies (a separate language certificate or in the trascript of records) before the exchange. There are no tuition fees and housing is fee of charge.
The State of China can grant foreign students a study grant (approximately €84 per month at the Master's level). Furthermore, the University of Turku can award a travel grant of €750 - €1700. The amount depends on the fares the student finds for travelling.
Study Guides are available at the Department of Contemporary History. You can also check the Renmin University of China website.
A Statement of Purpose must be included with the application
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Hong Kong
Hong Kong Baptist University
The University of Turku has a two student limit at the English-language Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU). There are no tuition fees in all subject areas, but some of the courses require some knowledge of Chinese. The University of Turku can award a travel grant of €1000 - €1800. The amount depends on the fares the student finds for travelling.
You can visit Student Services, the homepage of the Honk Kong Baptist University and also the pages of their International Office for more information.
A Statement of Purpose must be included with the application
The Republic of Korea
Taiwan
Please refer to the Finnish University Network for East and Southeast Asian Studies for information about studies in Taiwan
Statement of Purpose
In a clear, thoughtfully prepared short essay (approximately 500 words), in English, introduce yourself and present your reasons why you would like to study at your host university. Use this essay to talk about your strengths and special interests that may not be evident in other materials you have submitted. Explain why you are a strong candidate for this exchange programme, referring to issues such as educational achievements, intellectual and personal interests, and career goals.