Students

The Emergency Services College is situated in Kuopio on the suburb of Petonen which is about ten kilometres from the Kuopio city centre. Kuopio is a modern and developing city in eastern Finland and it is a city of economic growth, science and technology. A unique nature, an excellent quality of services, and an enjoyable living environment make Kuopio an attractive place to live. The growing and developing city has not forgotten its roots, but still values the genuine and positive Savo.

Kuopio, which was founded in 1775, is the 8th largest city in Finland. These days there are about 90,000 inhabitants in the city and about 600,000 people live in the surrounding area. Of the people living in Kuopio, 90 per cent live in the city centre or in suburbs. The citizens of Kuopio are somewhat younger and better educated than on the average.

To Study at the College
During the basic vocational training provided by the Emergency Services College the training, accommodation and meals are free of charge. Also the protective equipment needed is free of charge. The students have to buy a student uniform, study books and other material needed in the training. Students get information on other acquisitions on the course invitation or during the first lessons at the College.

Training is provided from Monday to Friday from 8 am to 4.10 pm. The students are obliged to take part in on-call maintenance work without compensation. The students should obey the College rules and any other instructions at all times when studying at the ESC. Most of the students live in the dormitory.

Finland has two official languages: Finnish and Swedish. The majority of Finns speak Finnish, and also the language of instruction at the College is Finnish. Students are allowed to use Finnish or Swedish in admission tests and during exams.

Most of the students are accommodated in the College dormitory (Building C) in student apartments. In each student apartment there live six students and the rooms are double rooms.