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CEMS, EQUIS, PIM Helsinki School of Economics (HSE)
Helsingin Kauppakorkeakoulu, Runeberginkatu 14 - 16, 00100 Helsinki, Finland
Description:
The Helsinki School of Economics and Business Administration is the third oldest institute of higher education in Finland. The school was established by the business community in 1904, and became an institute of university standing in 1911. It remained privately operated until 1974, when financial responsibility was turned over to the state of Finland.
89% of students recommend
264 reviews
20 4-star reviews of Helsinki School of Economics
HOUSING
Personal assessment
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why? Having international flatmates was really interesting!
Personal comments:
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STUDENT LIFE
Personal social experience
Describe host city: Students equally interact with the local and student community
Nightlife: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment Activities, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment Personal comments:
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ACADEMIC
My academic experiences
Course recommendations:
My opinion of the university assessment
Personal comments:
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Language difficulties
Language of instruction: English
Local language was: Different than language of instruction.
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't. Was learning the local language a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't. How much did you improve your English?
My level before: At ease in most situations My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang) How much did you improve your local language?
My level before: Did not speak it My level after: Basic phrases Personal comments:
Young Finnish people perfectly speak English. HSE is quite international so you can learn English as well as Spanish, German, Chinese, French and Finnish! This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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EXPENSES
The accessibility of student needs
Main source of funding:
Personal savings Other sources of funding:
An ERASMUS grant Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options Personal spending habits:
Food, Travel: was more expensive than at home. Nightlife, Overall: was the same price as at home. Telephone, Housing: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
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OVERALL
Important to choosing this university...
I wish I had known...
No, HSE's website is quite clear. In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
During my experience abroad, I ...
Personal recommendation:
Select courses about the Baltic Sea Region! FINAL COMMENTS
Go to Tallinn! This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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