Finland/Norway: Engineering Innovations

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Finland/Norway: Engineering Innovations

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Students will learn about Finland's and Norway's engineering innovations, rich historical heritage, and vibrant cultural landscapes through company visits, university interactions, and city explorations.

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Program Highlights

  • Guided tour of a R&D Center

  • Exploration of Suomenlinna historical site

  • Visit to the Kistefos Museum and Pixotope in Norway

This 13-day program in Finland and Norway immerses students in the forefront of engineering and technology while exploring historical and cultural landmarks. Activities include visiting top universities, innovative companies like KONE and Norsk Titanium, and historical sites such as Suomenlinna and Akershus Fortress. Through guided tours, company visits, and cultural exchanges, students will gain insights into engineering advancements, sustainability practices, and the rich history and culture of Finland and Norway.

Day 1

Arrival to Helsinki. Orientation and welcome dinner.

Day 2

Visit to local university focused on multidisciplinary collaboration. Walking tour of central Helsinki.

Day 3

Company visit to an Elevator company’s R&D Center. Visit to Häme Castle.

Day 4

Company visit to a Finnish civil engineering firm. Company visit to the offices of sustainable wood and pulp producer.

Day 5

Company visit to a sports watches producer. Tour of Suomenlinna.

Day 6

Free time to explore Helsinki.

Day 7

Walking tour of central Oslo.

Day 8

Visit to the Akershus Fortress. Tour of the Oslo Opera House. Meet with engineers at a local tech start-up.

Day 9

Visit to a local engineering university. Visit to a waste management plant.

Day 10

Company visit to a local Oslo engineering firm. Company visit to a leading global company in electrochemical sensors. Visit to Borre Mounds.

Day 11

Company visit to a company specializing in producing high-quality titanium components. Visit to Kistefos Museum.

Day 12

Free day in Oslo. Farewell dinner

Day 13

Departure.