TERMS
Sping Term: 7.1. - 18.5.
Fall Term: 10.8. - 18.12.
Independent study weeks: 8 or 9, Easter break and 42.
APPLICATION PERIODS
Fall Term:
Application Deadline 15.7.
Spring Term:
Application Deadline 25.11.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Fill out the official Iso Kirja College application form. The form is available for printing from the link below or you can order it via email from our Academic Secretary.
Note! Applicants for the Master of Arts -program should request application material from the Academic Secretary.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
The main objectives and values of the Iso Kirja Bible College are based on the Christian faith. Christian worldview and values are incorporated in all of the courses within the curriculum.
To be accepted, applicants must be at least 18 yrs old and have the financial means to cover the course fees.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
CORE EN:
- English language skills: Adequate English proficiency will be required.
Team Action:
- Entrance interview to ensure applicant’s suitability for the missions internship. At the moment this course is not being taught in English.
TELLUS-Lähetyskoulutus:
- At the moment this course is not being taught in English.
- Bible Studies
- At least one academic year of previous Bible studies recommended
- For Fida’s development co-operation assignments, one semester of previous Bible studies
recommended
- Language Skills: Proficiency in spoken and written English, French, German or Spanish
- Work Experience: Applicable work experience from a church ministry
Pastoral Ministry Degree
- Bachelor of Arts in Theology with good grades
or
- College degree in any field or a lower academic degree
or
- 3-year Church Ministry Degree from Iso Kirja Bible College with good grades, or a similar degree
SCHOLARSHIPS
A new testamentary scholarship trust has been set up for the students of IK College. Read more here.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Contact our Academic Secretary:
koulutussihteeri(a)isokirja.fi
+358 40 750 0876
COURSE FEES
The following fees for the Iso Kirja Bible College are valid for the academic year 2019-20.
Course fees include Mon-Fri teaching. Course fees are usually invoiced in four equal parts.
Fees for accommodation, breakfast, lunch and dinner at Keuruu Campus, can be found from the price list below.
HELSINKI
Note! The following sums are examples.
Not available next semester
FolLOW Discipleship School (term length: 5 months)
Course fee 2227,00 € (= 445,40 €/mo)
KELA* Student Allowance (if applicable) - 1251,40 €
Student's responsibility after allowance = 975,60 € (= 195,12 €/mo)
*The Social Insurance Institution of Finland. Click here for more info of KELA.
Note! Ask more about the new Scholarship (up to 500€) and Educational Voucher to cover the course fees.
The cost of the missions trip abroad (4 wks) is NOT included in the course fee. Its price will depend on the destination (c. 850-1000€). For the duration of the mission trip, KELA may grant an additional housing supplement to the students receiving financial aid.
Other courses, for example CORE EN (term length; 5 months)
Course fee: 1596,00 € (= 319,20 €/mo)
KELA* Student Allowance (if applicable) - 1251,40 €
Student's responsibility after allowance = 344,60 € (= 68,92 €/month)
Note! Ask more about the new Scholarship (1000€) and Educational Voucher to cover the course fees.
If you need accommodation in our dormitory, please contact academic secretary for further details.
*The Social Insurance Institution of Finland. Click here for more info of KELA.
Alphacrucis Degree Costs
AC student registration fee 80 € per subject
The students at Helsinki Campus can have lunch at the restaurant near by. Lunch (6,40€) includes hot meal, salad, bread and coffee.
KEURUU
Not available next semester
FolLOW Discipleship School (term length: 5 months, Mon-Fri)
Course fee 2227,00 € (445,40 €/mo)
KELA* Student Allowance (if applicable) - 1251,40 €
Student's responsibility after allowance = 975,60 € (= 195,12 €/mo)
Full Board 1039,00 € (= 259,80 €/mo)
KELA* Housing Supplement - 444,35 €
Student’s responsibility = 594,65 € (= 148,67 €/mo)
Total 3266,00 € (= 653,20 €/mo)
Student’s responsibility after KELA financial aid 1570,25 € (= 314,10 €/kk)
*The Social Insurance Institution of Finland. Click here for more info of KELA.
Note! Ask more about the new Scholarship (up to 500€) and Educational Voucher to cover the course fees.
The cost of the mission trip abroad (4 wks) is NOT included in the course fee. Its price will depend on the destination (c. 850-1000€). For the duration of the mission trip, KELA may grant an additional housing supplement to the students receiving financial aid.
Tuition fees for students living on-campus (5 month term)
Course fee 1544,00 € (= 308,80 €/kk)
KELA* Student Allowance (if applicable) - 1251,40 €
Student's responsibility after allowance = 292,60 € (= 58,52 €/kk)
Full Board 1299,00 € (= 259,80 €/kk)
KELA* Housing Supplement - 444,35 €
Student’s responsibility = 854,65 € (= 170,93 €/kk)
Total 2843,00 € (= 568,60 €/kk)
Student’s responsibility after KELA financial aid 1147,25 € (= 229,45 €/kk)
*The Social Insurance Institution of Finland. Click here for more info of KELA.
Note! Ask more about the new Scholarship (1000€) and Educational Voucher to cover the course fees.
Tuition fees for students living off-campus (5-mo term)
Course fee 1544,00 € (= 308,80 €/kk)
KELA* Student Allowance (if applicable) - 1251,40 €
Student's responsibility after allowance = 292,60 € (= 58,52 €/kk)
The students at Keuruu Campus can eat at the Campus Restaurant (check student lunch price in the Fall).
*The Social Insurance Institution of Finland. Click here for more info of KELA.
Alphacruccis Degree Costs:
AC student registration fee 80 € per subject
Other Costs
Material fee 52 €/semester
Oppilaskunnan jäsenmaksu 20 €/semester
Single room, private bathroom 54,40 €/mo
Single room, communal bathroom 40,80 €/mo
Double room, private bathroom 40,80 €/mo
For an additional charge, you can board at the campus during the breaks, as well (Spring wk 9 and Easter wk; Fall wk 42)
Weekend accommodation is included in the lodging fee. Weekend meals can be bought directly from the campus cafeteria. Weekend programs dictated by the school or voluntary work service may be used to compensate for the meal fees.
KELA Financial Aid and Other Benefits
You can apply for the KELA Student Allowance for 10 months per academic year. For more information, see KELA’s homepages. Click here for more info of KELA.
Ask more about the new Scholarship (1000€) and Educational Voucher to cover the course fees.
As a student, you may also be applicable for benefits from the Finnish National Agency for Education. Inquire for more information from our Academic Secretary.
At this time, courses cannot be completed off-campus.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Contact our Academic Secretary
koulutussihteeri(a)isokirja.fi
+358 40 750 0876