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9.9.2024
Erasmus+ project funding strengthened international cooperation at Finnish higher education institutions in 2014–2020
—www.oph.fi/en/news/2024/erasmus-project-funding-strengthened-international-cooperation-finnish-higher-education
During the 2014–2020 programme period of the Erasmus+ programme, Finnish higher education institutions received funding for a total of 480 partnership and education development projects. This funding was used to develop the quality of education, support the creation of new innovations and promote the digitalisation of education and training, among other things.
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Higher education
Erasmus+
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3.7.2024
New Finnish Higher Education Institutions Join Erasmus+ European Universities Alliances
—www.oph.fi/en/news/2024/new-finnish-higher-education-institutions-join-erasmus-european-universities-alliances
In the 2024 call, the new Finnish higher education institutions that received funding are Laurea University of Applied Sciences, Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences, Tampere University of Applied...
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Higher education
Erasmus+
Erasmus+ for higher education
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20.6.2024
Nearly EUR 21.8 Million in EU Grants for Finnish Higher Education Institutions' Intra-European Mobility in Erasmus+ Programme
—www.oph.fi/en/news/2024/nearly-eur-218-million-eu-grants-finnish-higher-education-institutions-intra-european
The 2024 Erasmus+ programme's grant for intra-European mobility has been awarded to Finnish higher education institutions. This year, the institutions received a total of EUR 21,794,105 in EU funding, which is over EUR 2.7 million, approximately 14% more than last year.
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Higher education
Erasmus+
Erasmus+ for higher education
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30.6.2023
Mari Mattsson: “You have to live and dream, even if you have children with special needs”
—www.oph.fi/en/news/2023/mari-mattsson-you-have-live-and-dream-even-if-you-have-children-special-needs
During her classroom teacher studies Mari Mattsson went abroad to Spain to do her teaching traineeship with the help of Erasmus+ inclusion support.
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Higher education
Erasmus+
Erasmus+ for higher education
International traineeship
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24.5.2024
Spring Forum for Higher Education International Affairs in Seinäjoki addressed the current state and future outlook of internationalisation
—www.oph.fi/en/news/2024/spring-forum-higher-education-international-affairs-seinajoki-addressed-current-state-and
The 2024 Spring Forum took place in sunny South Ostrobothnia, on the campus of Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences. The event brought together over 400 colleagues and stakeholders involved in higher education internationalisation from across Finland.
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Higher education
Erasmus+ for higher education
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12.4.2024
Number of higher education students’ mobility periods abroad not as high as during peak years – universities and universities of applied sciences developing in different directions in terms of mobility
—www.oph.fi/en/news/2024/number-higher-education-students-mobility-periods-abroad-not-high-during-peak-years
In 2023, higher education students in Finland completed a total of just over 10,000 mobility periods abroad, counting both long-term and short-term periods. Compared to the previous year, the total number of mobility periods completed increased by 21%, or 1,750 periods. The data was collected by Vipunen – Education Statistics Finland.
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9.4.2024
Erasmus+ Alliances for Innovation funding supports 17 Finnish organisations
—www.oph.fi/en/news/2024/erasmus-alliances-innovation-funding-supports-17-finnish-organisations
In the 2023 application round, a record 37 projects were funded at the European level. Finland's participation includes a wide range of actors: higher education institutions, vocational education and training institutions, organisations, companies, and a wellbeing services county.
Programmes
Vocational education and training
Higher education
Erasmus+
Erasmus+ for vocational education
Erasmus+ for higher education
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9.11.2023
Funding for global cooperation awarded to several Finnish actors
—www.oph.fi/en/news/2023/funding-global-cooperation-awarded-several-finnish-actors
The results of the 2023 application round for Erasmus+ Capacity Building projects showcase Finnish actors strengths in global cooperation in higher education, vocational education and training (VET) and sport.
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Vocational education and training
Higher education
Physical education and sports
Global Cooperation
Erasmus+
Erasmus+ for vocational education
Erasmus+ for higher education
Erasmus+: Sport
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10.11.2023
Erasmus Mundus Master's programmes increase the capacity of Finnish higher education institutions to participate in international joint degree programmes
—www.oph.fi/en/news/2023/erasmus-mundus-masters-programmes-increase-capacity-finnish-higher-education-institutions
The European Commission has granted funding for Erasmus Mundus projects. Erasmus Mundus Master's programmes are high-quality, international joint degree programmes organised by several universities. Through these programmes, the quality, innovation, and internationalisation of European higher education are developed.
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Higher education
Global Cooperation
Erasmus+
Erasmus+ for higher education
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11.12.2023
Erasmus+ cooperation partnerships develop digital rehabilitation and the pedagogy of digital storytelling
—www.oph.fi/en/news/2023/erasmus-cooperation-partnerships-develop-digital-rehabilitation-and-pedagogy-digital
As a result of the exceptional situation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, a need to develop different digital solutions to support teaching was identified in the higher education sector. In addition...
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Higher education
Erasmus+
Erasmus+ for higher education