Blended Intensive Programmes Abroad

• Diversity Inclusion for Social Cohesion, 5 ECTS
  • Online kick-off: 17.10.2025 at 11-14
  • Intensive week at EvH Bochum, Germany on 10.-14.11.2025
  • Final workshop: 28.11.2025 at 11-14
  • Application open until 18.5.2025
  • Applicants/ Target group
    • Social Services Programme (in Finnish): replaces course Moninaisuuden ja monikulttuurisuuden perusteet ammatillisessa työssä or can included in elective studies.
    • Social Services Programme (in English): replaces course Professional Skills for Working in Diversity Settings or can be included in elective studies.
    • Elective course in Master Programmes

• Social Policies and Welfare Studies, 7,5 ECTS
  • Online kick-off: 13.1.2026 at 14.15-16.00 (Finnish time)
  • Intensive week at Malmö University, Sweden on 27.1.2026-5.2.2026
  • Application open until 18.5.2025
  • Elective course in
    • Social Services Programme (in English and in Finnish)
    • Public Service Interpreting Programme
• Multidisciplinary Simulation, 3 ECTS
  • Online schedule to be confirmed
  • Intensive Week at VID Specialized University in Oslo, Norway on 18.-22.5.2026
  • Application open until 28.11.2025
  • Applicants/Target group:
    • 2^nd semester Health care (fi) /Public Health Care Nursing/ Health Care (diaconal work) students: Replaces partly courses SIS0204A25S, KIG0202A25S and ENG0101A15S
    • 2^nd semester Nursing (en): 2nd semester Nursing (en): replaces partly courses Internal medicine and cancer care skills workshop and simulation (IMC0204) and Surgical Nursing skills workshops and simulation (SUR0202)
    • 6th semester Health care (fi)/ Health care (diaconal work): Replaces partly course HOE02
• Asset-Based Community Development, 5 ECTS
  • Online kick-off: 30.3.2026
  • Intensive week at Tartu University, Estonia
  • Intensive week schedule: 13.-17.4.2026
  • Online closing seminar: 4.5.2026
  • Application open until 12.12.2025
  • Applicants
    • Social Services Programme (in Finnish) can be included in elective studies
    • Social Services Programme (in English): replaces course CWT or can be included in elective studies
    • Master Programmes can be included in elective studies
• Global Sessions – Youth Under Pressure: Promoting Health and Well-being in an Age of Multiple Crises, 3 ECTS
  • Online kick-off: To be confirmed
  • Intensive week at Munich University of Applied Sciences, Germany
  • Intensive week schedule: 18.-22.5.2026
  • Application open until 16.2.2026
  • Applicants/Target Group:
    • Master’s Degree Programmes and Social Services Programmes: Study module can be included in elective studies
    • Nursing (in English) Programme: Depending on student’s personal study plan this course can be
      • included in elective studies or 
      • can replace Sustainable wellbeing module
    • Public Health Nursing students: Depending on students personal study plan this course can replace
      • Kestävä hyvinvointi module or
      • 2 ECTS of ERI-studies and 1 ECTS can be included in elective studies

Diak 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.

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.

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.

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.

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