The University of Helsinki collaborates with partner universities to create innovative educational programs that empower students with the knowledge, skills, and competencies required to excel in today's dynamic global environment. These programs, which include bachelor level courses and short courses, emphasize interdisciplinary approaches, practical applications, and real-world problem-solving to prepare graduates to make impactful contributions to society.
University of Helsinki has launched a new joint program, Bachelor in Sustainability, together with other partner universities from the Una Europa Alliance.The programme was awarded an accreditation with European Approach in February, and it will welcome its first students in Jagiellonian University in upcoming fall 2025. Students continue to study their chosen track at one of the six-degree awarding universities, such as the University of Helsinki.
At the University of Helsinki, the Faculty of Science is responsible for planning and executing the programme. Ditte Taipale acts currently as an academic lead for the programme. University of Helsinki will serve as degree awarding partner.
Bachelor in Sustainability is an interdisciplinary field of study that focuses on understanding and addressing the complex environmental, social, and economic challenges facing our planet. Students in this field gain a comprehensive understanding of the interconnectedness of various systems and learn to analyze different strategies for achieving a more sustainable and resilient world.
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The Una Europa Joint Bachelor of Arts in European Studies (BAES) is a unique joint programme, co-developed by eight Una Europa partner universities. The programme examines the fundamental aspects and values of the European Union as well as European states and societies. Adopting a multidisciplinary approach, it reflects on the role of Europe in the world and offers research skills to analyse key issues related to Europe. Through the extensive mobility programme, students will not only learn about Europe but also experience, live and grow in an international setting.
University of Helsinki acts as a Mobility partner. This means that in the second and third year of the programme, BAES students from the degree awarding universities will have to go to student exchange to one or even two different universities - depending on the choice of their specializations. University of Helsinki is offering five study modules and minor study options for the BAES students.
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