EVTEK
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EVTEK University of Applied Sciences (formerly EVTEK Institute of Technology) (abbr. EVTEK) is one of Finland
's applied science polytechnics. Evtek University of Applied Sciences is a forward-looking, international educational institution with a reputation for excellence in Greater Helsinki
. It offers degree programmes in technology, business and art & design leading to either Bachelor's or a Master's degree. EVTEK has established strong links with industry and business and supports working life and regional development through research and development work. In August 2008, EVTEK University of Applied Sciences together with Helsinki Polytechnic Stadia
into Metropolia University of Applied Sciences.
The current president of Evtek is Pertti Törmälä. The Vice-President at the Institute of Technology in Leppävaara, Espoo
is Jaakko Sirkjärvi. At the School of Business Administration in Myyrmäki, Vantaa, the Vice-President is Sinimaaria Ranki. At the Institute of Art and Design in Tikkurila the Vice-President is Maisa Huuhka. The ECTS
coordinator at Evtek is Arja Hannukainen.
metropolitan region and near major high-tech industries. There are 3 campuses in total. The Institute of Technology campus is in Leppävaara
in eastern Espoo
. The other two campuses are located in Vantaa
. The School of Business Administration campus is located in western Vantaa in Myyrmäki. The Institute of Art and Design has its campus in Tikkurila
in eastern Vantaa.
in 1996. EVTEK offers 12 degree programs in technology studies. Most of the faculty and staff are recruited from Helsinki University of Technology or industry
.
. Each ECTS credit equals to about 30 hours of student's work. The Bachelor of Engineering degree programme totals 240 ECTS credits and takes four years to complete. Classes take place either full-time day school, or part-time evening-school for adult students who are usually in full-time employment.
studies.
In the Professional studies a student chooses one specialisation option, which relates to his/her specialisation option in the Bachelor’s degree.
in all areas consist of 240 ECTS and take four years to complete. The degree is equivalent to the Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in the UK, the French Licence, the German Diplom Fachhochschule and the Dutch HBO Diploma.
Internships play an integral part in the education programmes and each degree programme has an obligatory internship period of twenty credits or twenty weeks and is included in the regular study plan. The internship period is usually divided into two periods of ten weeks each.
Finland
Finland , officially the Republic of Finland, is a Nordic country situated in the Fennoscandian region of Northern Europe. It is bordered by Sweden in the west, Norway in the north and Russia in the east, while Estonia lies to its south across the Gulf of Finland.Around 5.4 million people reside...
's applied science polytechnics. Evtek University of Applied Sciences is a forward-looking, international educational institution with a reputation for excellence in Greater Helsinki
Helsinki
Helsinki is the capital and largest city in Finland. It is in the region of Uusimaa, located in southern Finland, on the shore of the Gulf of Finland, an arm of the Baltic Sea. The population of the city of Helsinki is , making it by far the most populous municipality in Finland. Helsinki is...
. It offers degree programmes in technology, business and art & design leading to either Bachelor's or a Master's degree. EVTEK has established strong links with industry and business and supports working life and regional development through research and development work. In August 2008, EVTEK University of Applied Sciences together with Helsinki Polytechnic Stadia
Helsinki Polytechnic Stadia
Helsinki Polytechnic Stadia is a multidisciplinary institution of higher education, one of the biggest and the most attractive polytechnic in Finland in 2005. Helsinki Polytechnic Stadia offers students an international learning environment with a wide variety of higher education level studies...
into Metropolia University of Applied Sciences.
The current president of Evtek is Pertti Törmälä. The Vice-President at the Institute of Technology in Leppävaara, Espoo
Espoo
Espoo is the second largest city and municipality in Finland. The population of the city of Espoo is . It is part of the Helsinki Metropolitan Area along with the cities of Helsinki, Vantaa, and Kauniainen. Espoo shares its eastern border with Helsinki and Vantaa, while enclosing Kauniainen....
is Jaakko Sirkjärvi. At the School of Business Administration in Myyrmäki, Vantaa, the Vice-President is Sinimaaria Ranki. At the Institute of Art and Design in Tikkurila the Vice-President is Maisa Huuhka. The ECTS
ECTS
ECTS may refer to:* Elementary cognitive tasks, from psychometrics* Engine coolant temperature sensor* European Calcified Tissue Society* European Computer Trade Show* European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System...
coordinator at Evtek is Arja Hannukainen.
Location
The EVTEK University of Applied Sciences has campuses that are located in the cities of Espoo and Vantaa, within the HelsinkiHelsinki
Helsinki is the capital and largest city in Finland. It is in the region of Uusimaa, located in southern Finland, on the shore of the Gulf of Finland, an arm of the Baltic Sea. The population of the city of Helsinki is , making it by far the most populous municipality in Finland. Helsinki is...
metropolitan region and near major high-tech industries. There are 3 campuses in total. The Institute of Technology campus is in Leppävaara
Leppävaara
Leppävaara or Alberga is a district of Espoo, a city in Finland. A major traffic hub in the Greater Helsinki region, the Rantarata rail line and Kehä I, the busiest road in Finland, cross in Leppävaara. The Sello Shopping Centre is also located there...
in eastern Espoo
Espoo
Espoo is the second largest city and municipality in Finland. The population of the city of Espoo is . It is part of the Helsinki Metropolitan Area along with the cities of Helsinki, Vantaa, and Kauniainen. Espoo shares its eastern border with Helsinki and Vantaa, while enclosing Kauniainen....
. The other two campuses are located in Vantaa
Vantaa
Vantaa is a city and municipality in Finland. Helsinki, Vantaa, Espoo and Kauniainen make up the Helsinki Metropolitan Area.Vantaa, with its population of , is the fourth most populated city of Finland. The biggest airport in Finland, the Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, is located there...
. The School of Business Administration campus is located in western Vantaa in Myyrmäki. The Institute of Art and Design has its campus in Tikkurila
Tikkurila
Tikkurila is a district of the municipality of Vantaa, Finland. Located in the eastern half of the Helsinki conurbation, some north of the capital's downtown district, it is the administrative and commercial hub of Vantaa, although Myyrmäki is a rival shopping centre within the municipality and...
in eastern Vantaa.
History
EVTEK was established as a technical institute in 1985 and it received accreditation to become a polytechnicUniversity
A university is an institution of higher education and research, which grants academic degrees in a variety of subjects. A university is an organisation that provides both undergraduate education and postgraduate education...
in 1996. EVTEK offers 12 degree programs in technology studies. Most of the faculty and staff are recruited from Helsinki University of Technology or industry
Industry
Industry refers to the production of an economic good or service within an economy.-Industrial sectors:There are four key industrial economic sectors: the primary sector, largely raw material extraction industries such as mining and farming; the secondary sector, involving refining, construction,...
.
Degree Programmes
The extent of studies is measured in ECTSECTS
ECTS may refer to:* Elementary cognitive tasks, from psychometrics* Engine coolant temperature sensor* European Calcified Tissue Society* European Computer Trade Show* European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System...
. Each ECTS credit equals to about 30 hours of student's work. The Bachelor of Engineering degree programme totals 240 ECTS credits and takes four years to complete. Classes take place either full-time day school, or part-time evening-school for adult students who are usually in full-time employment.
Institute of Technology
The Institute of Technology campus in Espoo offers a degree in four-year Bachelor of Applied ScienceBachelor of Applied Science
The Bachelor of Applied Science, often abbreviated as BAS, BSAS. BASc or BAppSc is an undergraduate degree awarded for a course of study that generally lasts three to four years in the United Kingdom and Australia, and four to six years in Canada, the Netherlands and the United States.-Usage:In...
studies.
In the Professional studies a student chooses one specialisation option, which relates to his/her specialisation option in the Bachelor’s degree.
Master of Engineering
This program is for graduated engineers, to level the Bachelor degree up to Masters degree. Program is 60 ECTS.School of Business Administration
EVTEK offers two full-time Bachelor of Business Administration double degree programmes in English in conjunction with partner institutions in the UK and the Netherlands. Both programmes are 4 years in length (210 ECTS credits), and award two recognised degrees.Institute of Art and Design
EVTEK Institute of Art and Design offers study programmes under three primary headings. The degree programmes, Bachelor of ArtsBachelor of Arts
A Bachelor of Arts , from the Latin artium baccalaureus, is a bachelor's degree awarded for an undergraduate course or program in either the liberal arts, the sciences, or both...
in all areas consist of 240 ECTS and take four years to complete. The degree is equivalent to the Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in the UK, the French Licence, the German Diplom Fachhochschule and the Dutch HBO Diploma.
Internships play an integral part in the education programmes and each degree programme has an obligatory internship period of twenty credits or twenty weeks and is included in the regular study plan. The internship period is usually divided into two periods of ten weeks each.
Location in Placeopedia
- Institute of Technology in Leppävaara, Espoo
- School of Business Administration in Myyrmäki, Vantaa
- Institute of Art and Design in Tikkurila, Vantaa