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EBS has accepted the first students to study in the Helsinki branch

Monday, August 15

Estonian Business School

Instead of opening one study group for 25 students, as initially planned, EBS has decided to open two groups.

In total, 150 people applied for the first 25 vacant slots offered, said Urmas Arumäe, head of EBS' Helsinki branch. "We received more applications than we expected before and thus decided to form two groups instead of one to meet the Finnish applicants half way," he said.

English-language curriculum and a good reputation among Finnish students who study at EBS headquarters in Tallinn are the main reasons behind the popularity of the Helsinki branch, said Arumäe. "Many young people would like to study abroad and in English, yet their work or family commitments do not provide this option."

Each semester Finnish students will also be given the opportunity to participate in classes held in Tallinn, Arumäe added. According to him the next step is to launch a Masters’ programme in Helsinki, so that EBS Finnish students could continue their studies at home.

Opening a branch in Finland is a positive step by EBS, said Timo Kekkonen, director of the Confederation of Finnish Industries, adding that it will force local colleges to pay more attention to the quality of their higher education.

The Estonian Business School (EBS) is the oldest private university in the Baltic States to offer business education. The school provides active and enterprising students with the academic basis for success. Business studies at EBS focus on the modern business environment in Europe considering the latest innovations and developments in the international business environment.

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Estonian Public Broadcasting
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