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Blended Intensive Programmes Abroad

Erasmus+ Blended Intensive Programmes (BIPs) are short, intensive programmes that use innovative ways of learning and teaching that combine collaborative online learning exchange and teamwork with an intensive week at the partner institution.

Diak’s students can apply to BIPs which are coordinated by Diak’s partner institutions. By participating in BIP, students will earn a minimum of 3 ECTS that will be recognised as a part of their degree. Participation in the intensive week at a partner institution is supported by an Erasmus+ Mobility Grant.

BIPs are a way to learn something valuable while having an impactful international experience in a short period of time!  The upcoming BIPs and the application process will be informed on this page.

BIPs in Autumn 2024

  • Positive Health & Resilience, 3 ECTS
    • Online schedule to be confirmed
    • Intensive week at Karel de Grote in Antwerp, Belgium on 26.8.-6.9.2023
    • Application open until 22.3.2024
    • Elective course in Social Services Programme (in English and in Finnish)
    • Elective course in Nursing programme (in English)

BIPs in Spring 2025

  • Art-Based Well-Being, 3 ECTS
    • Online schedule: kick-off 24.3.2025 at 17.30 and closing seminar 19.5.2025 at 17.30
    • Intensive week at at KdG University of Applied Sciences, Belgium on 23.4.-29.4.2025
    • Application open until 19.1.2025
    • Applicants/Target group:
      • Elective course in Social Services Programme (in English and in Finnish)
      • Elective course in Public Health Nursing Programme
      • Elective course in Sign Language and Interpretation Programme
  • Multidisciplinary Simulation, 3 ECTS
    • Online schedule to be confirmed
    • Intensive Week at KdG University of Applied Sciences, Belgium on 12.-16.5.2025
    • Application open until 8.1.2025
    • Applicants/Target group:
      • 3rd semester Health care (fi) /Public Health Care Nursing/ Health Care (diaconal work) students: Replaces partly courses AHO01 and AHO02
      • 6th semester Health care (fi)/ Health care (diaconal work): Replaces partly course HOE02
      • 2nd semester Nursing (en): replaces partly courses Internal medicine and cancer care (IMC0103N245) and Internal medicine and cancer care skills workshop and simulation (IMC0204N24S)
  • Asset-Based Community Development, 5 ECTS
    • Online kick-off: TBC
    • Intensive week at University College Cork, Ireland on 26.-30.5.2025
    • Application open until 12.12.2024
    • Applicants
      • Elective course in Social Services Programme (in English and in Finnish)
      • Elective course in Master Programmes

Application at Diak

Diaks’ students can apply to the Blended Intensive Programme by completing the APPLICATION FORM in Mobility Online. Please follow this website for application periods which depend on the host institution of each BIP.

Selection criteria:

We will take the following issues into account in the selection of participants:

  • Motivation to participate (Answer to the question in the application form: Why would you be a good candidate for the intensive program?)
  • Language skills
  • Timing and content of the BIP are in line with the study plan of the student.
  • Study success and progress
  • Priority is given to students who have not yet taken part in Erasmus mobility and who have fewer opportunities to participate in Erasmus programme activities.

How does the registration at the host institution take place?

After student is accepted to the BIP by Diak, students will receive instructions for registration at the host institution and further steps.

Learning Agreement

The Learning Agreement is a compulsory document, which will be signed by the student, the host institution and Diak.

Learning Agreement will be made in Mobility Online and students will receive instructions from Diak International Office.

Erasmus+ Mobility Grant

Participation is supported by Erasmus+ Mobility Grant of 79 €/day for the intensive week at the host institution + 2 travel days.

Possible extra grants: 

  • The participant is entitled to the green travel grant when the main part of the travel or at least one direction of the round trip has been made using low-emissions means of transport (train,​​ carpool and/or bus).​​
    • Green Mobility for sustainable arrival and departure, one-off 50€.
    • Green Mobility up to 4 additional travel days (79€/day) with proven use of a sustainable means of transport.
  • Students can apply for fewer opportunities grant of 100 € + travel support (ca. 180 €-275 € depending on the distance) with the following conditions: disability, health obstacles (e.​g.​ severe illness,​ chronic disease), refugee status, social obstacles (e.​g.​ underaged children,​ caregiver).

How do I apply for Erasmus+ grant?

Students apply for Erasmus+ grant in Mobility Online after completing the Learning Agreement. Grant will be paid approximately in 2-3 weeks after completing the grant application.

 

Travel Arrangements

Is the journey organised? How do I get accommodation?

Students organise their own travel arrangements. If necessary, the host institution will provide information about accommodation options, but a booking is not automatically made by the host institution. Please make sure to arrive a day before the intensive week begins. 

Do I need a travel insurance? 

Diak has insurance cover for exchange students provided by LähiTapiola Ltd. Please note that luggage is not covered by Diak’s insurance. We recommend that students also obtain their own travel insurance for additional coverage.

  • Important: Please note that if you are not a member of the Finnish social security system Kela and you don’t have permanent residence in Finland, Diak cannot provide travel insurance for you. In this case, you should obtain travel insurance coverage for the entire exchange period, including travel from Finland to the destination and back.

Contact information

For more information, please contact international.office@diak.fi