kurssipalautetta

Kurssipalautetta is a concept in Finnish higher education. It is one of the two possible ways for students to return to studies after gaining work experience. The other option is osakeluvan palautus.

To be eligible for kurssipalautetta, students must have discontinued their studies due to the Finnish legislation that mandates students to try to get a job in their field for a certain period. This period can be up to two years or more, depending on the student's academic background and the program's requirements.

During this time, students can work in their field and build relevant work experience. Upon return to studies, they may gain credits for the work experience, which can then be directly applied to their degree program. The student can use these credits to bridge the gaps in their curriculum, thereby accelerating their progress through the degree program.

The process of kurssipalautetta is facilitated by the student's employer, which provides the necessary information and confirmation of the student's work experience. The university or higher education institution then assesses the student's work experience and awards the necessary credits.

Kurssipalautetta is aimed at helping students who have discontinued their studies due to work commitments to return to their academic path without having to start from scratch. It recognizes the value of work experience and provides students with an opportunity to combine their work experience with their academic studies.