Internationality during studies 

Global and intercultural communication skills are essential professional skills in world of work today. Many of Humak’s courses cover themes, that will help you develop these skills during your studies. As a degree student at Humak you have the possibility to further develop your global skills by doing for instance by studying foreign languages and conducting parts of your studies abroad. You also have the possibility to show your competences in global skills by applying for the Global Talent badge.

How can I develop my global skills at Humak?

You can complete the international and multicultural studies included in Humak’s Bachelor’s degrees in various ways.

If you are an international student, you can:

  • Study foreign languages (English, Finnish and other languages). Please note that by having been offered a study place on the programme, you have demonstrated that your level of English is at least B2 level.
  • Develop intercultural competence by completing courses with an international perspective
  • Participate in events organized with Finnish students
  • Do your internship in Finland (especially if you are an international degree student) in order to develop Finnish language skills, network with the local Finnish labor market and enhance your options on staying and working in Finland after your studies.
  • Study or do your internship abroad

We encourage our international degree students to make the most of their stay in Finland. Explore the possibilities to do their internship in Finland and get to know Finnish culture and people!

Humak’s goal is that at least one third of our students will participate in an exchange period abroad. Joint exchange programmes will be developed in cooperation with international partners.

If you are a Finnish student, deciding to go on an exchange, you must complete the 3 ECTS course International Exchange (VVKV05), which is part of the optional studies. In addition to an introduction to Finnish culture, the course includes an introduction to foreign cultures, the host countries, partner institutions, and a wide range of practical matters related to the exchange.

You can read more about student exchange on the International services page.

Global Talent Badge

Global Talent Open Badge is a virtual skills badge, helping you display the competences in global skills that you have developed during your studies.

More detaild information about how to conduct your studies at Humak in order to earn the Global Talent badge ar found at Global Talent – Humak.

Global Talent – How to apply

  • It is important that you familiarize yourself with the criteria for the badge in the beginning of your studies, to ensure that your study path will cover all of them.
  • You can be awarded the Global Talent Badge when you are able to display that you have met all criteria in the different sections: Language and communication skills, Intercultural competence, and International experience abroad. The studies may be completed at Humak or another higher-education institution in Finland or abroad. You may also make use of the courses offered at CampusOnline or going on student or internship mobility abroad.
  • Attach all certificates needed to your skills badge application. This includes Transcript of records from foreign universities and certificates of interships conducted abroad, as well as possible foreign language certificates.
  • The application form can be found here

For more information contact:
Hoda Saastamoinen, Education and Work- and education-based immigration expert
hoda.saastamoinen(at)humak.fi

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Last modified: October 4, 2024