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#### **Built environment as a platform for sustainable development** Cities are inspiring arenas for business, culture, and everyday life. However, they face complex challenges related to the environment and the well-being of individuals. Bachelor's program in Sustainable Urban Development is a multidisciplinary program developing skills needed to address these challenges. Urbanization is one of the biggest trends in the globalized world. It is estimated that 2/3 of humans will be living in urban areas by the year 2050. This transformation needs to be met with sustainable solutions that take into account not only climate change but also social justice among many other criteria. Bachelor’s program in Sustainable Urban Development offers you a way to develop multidisciplinary expertise related to urban development and sustainability. This multidisciplinary program consists of three specializations: Administrative Sciences, Social Sciences, and Technology. The program includes basic and intermediate studies in each of the fields. Knowledge of these fields will help you understand the complex phenomena related to sustainable urban development from several perspectives. In addition to the studies that are common for all students, the program includes specialization studies, which develop the theoretical basis of the selected study field and create a professional profile. In addition to stream-specific studies, a novel aspect of the program is the multidisciplinary teaching with other Sustainable Urban Development streams. Common courses with students from the social and administrative science streams help you understand the complex phenomena related to sustainable urban development from several perspectives, develop interdisciplinary thinking skills, and identify novel and constructive ways of solving complex problems. Another unique aspect of this program is the style of learning. Through the challenge-based Urban Lab courses, students are engaged in real-life urban development projects in multidisciplinary teams. These projects are carried out in collaboration with companies and public organizations such as the City of Tampere, providing students the opportunity engage with – and learn from - local stakeholders and actors in urban development. For example, we utilize a real-world laboratory, Hiedanranta, which is a future city district and a testbed for innovative projects related to smart and sustainable housing, energy, transportation, and business. Students of this multidisciplinary program select their specializationto (Administrative Sciences, Social Sciences, or Technology) when applying for the program. Although much of the contents of the program are common for all students, there are variations in the application criteria, study contents, and the name of the degree granted after completing the program. [Read more on the institution's website](https://www.tuni.fi/en/study-with-us/technology-sustainable-urban-development?utm_source=Keystone&utm_campaign=Keystone&utm_medium=ReadMoreSchoolWebsiteCTA)

Get an interdisciplinary education that will enable you to work with basic research and application development in math & statistics, chemistry, computer & data science and physics. #### **Do you want to shape the future and understand how the universe is built up?** Our understanding of the universe is based on advances made in basic science research over approximately the last 100 years. The core scientific disciplines of math, physics, chemistry, and computer science also set the basis for all modern technology. In the interdisciplinary Bachelor's Program in Science, you get to work on the cutting edge of exciting basic research and application development in all of these subjects. #### Studying The Faculty of Science is opening a Bachelor's Program in Science taught fully in English and open for applications for anybody with a high school diploma including advanced math and physics or chemistry studies. The Program offers an interdisciplinary education. During the first half year, all students receive a foundation in university-level math and basic programming skills. After this, they can choose a specialization study track, with second- and third-year university-level courses offered in math, computer/data science, physics and chemistry. It is possible to either deepen the studies in one of these study tracks or to combine studies of two or three tracks to get a truly multidisciplinary education. The Bachelor's Program in Science offers an interdisciplinary education that will enable you to work on the cutting edge of exciting basic research and application development in math, physics, chemistry and computer/data science. Bachelor's Programme in Science at the Faculty of Science is taught fully in English. The program is open for applications from anybody with a high school diploma including advanced math and physics or chemistry studies. The programme offers an interdisciplinary education. During the first half year, all students receive a foundation in university-level math and basic programming skills. After this, they can choose a specialization study track, with second- and third-year university-level courses offered in math and statistics, computer/data science, physics and chemistry. It is possible to either deepen the studies in one of these study tracks or to combine studies of two or three tracks to get a truly multidisciplinary education. The Bachelor's Programme in Science offers an interdisciplinary education that will enable you to work on the cutting edge of exciting basic research and application development in * math and statistics * physics * chemistry and * computer/data science. Kumpula campus, one of the four campuses at the University of Helsinki, is the largest centre in the Nordic countries for research in exact natural sciences. It is a dynamic study environment with a good sense of community. We put efforts into using a wide variety of teaching methods and developing these continuously. As a student, you get easily involved in research groups and active student organisations. #### Why Bachelor's Programme in Science? Our understanding of the universe and all modern technology is based on advances made in scientific research over approximately the last 100 years. The operation of computers and mobile phones relies fully on quantum mechanical principles, and the nature of matter in the universe has been unveiled by studies in particle physics, astronomy and cosmology. New exciting discoveries are constantly made and will affect our future. For instance, studies on quantum information combined with the development of new materials are just about to open up the doors for quantum computing, and the analysis by artificial intelligence of big data will lead to new ways to cure disease. The Bachelor's Programme in Science offers an interdisciplinary education that will enable you to work on the cutting edge of exciting basic research and application development in * math and statistics * physics * chemistry and * computer/data science. #### Student life Student life and especially the student organisation culture is exceptionally rich and diverse in Finland. Also at the University of Helsinki, the student community is very active. More than 250 student organisations operate within the Student Union of the University of Helsinki (HYY). The student organisations range from faculty and subject organisations to political and societal organisations, and from choirs and orchestras to sports and game clubs. Their activities include anniversary celebrations, academic dinner parties, cultural events, get-togethers and excursions. As a student and member of the Student Union (HYY), you are entitled to many benefits and services. For example, affordable student housing, basic healthcare services, sports facilities and student-priced meals. You also get numerous discounts, for example on public transport fees across the country. [Read more on the institution's website](https://www.helsinki.fi/en/degree-programmes/science-bachelors-programme?utm_source=keystone&utm_medium=portals&utm_content=listing&utm_campaign=hama_kv)

The share of challenging and interesting aircraft work is constantly increasing and the employment prospects are good in both Finland and Europe. An installer graduating with an undergraduate degree in aircraft installation masters basic knowledge and skills in aircraft aerodynamics, structures, and systems. The purpose of the tasks is to ensure the proper operation and airworthiness of the aircraft and its components and systems. An aircraft and avionics installer applies his knowledge and skills when servicing and repairing aircraft. The trainings include e.g. radio technology, electrical and digital technology, electronics, maintenance technology, materials technology, as well as aerodynamics, power plants and aircraft systems.