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  • Starckjohann foundation awarded grants for 47 students of Karelia

    The grants of the Starckjohann foundation were awarded to the selected students of Karelia University of Applied Sciences, on Thursday 5 Decembrer 2024. A total of EUR 42 300 was awarded this year to 47 students, EUR 900 each. The grants were handed out by the President of Karelia UAS, Petri Raivo and the representative…

  • Karelia UAS Hosts 21st International Week in February 2025

    Karelia University of Applied Sciences is excited to welcome international guests from partner universities to the 21st International Week in Joensuu, Finland, from February 24-28, 2025. The theme for this year’s event is “Sustainable Well-being for Students and Staff.” The week-long event will feature a variety of activities, including lectures, workshops, and social programs, offering…

  • Karelia UAS achieves highest possible rating in national open science and research assessment

    Karelia University of Applied Sciences participated in an external evaluation focused on open science and research for Finnish universities and research institutions. The evaluation was conducted by the Federation of Finnish Learned Societies on behalf of the Ministry of Education and Culture. In the assessment, Karelia UAS attained the highest rating of five (5) on…

  • Karelia UAS Alumni Week 4.-8.11.2024

    Karelia UAS alumni are all graduates and people who have worked in Karelia. Alumni are important partners in working life, but as an alumni you can also strengthen your skills, network and share your knowledge with students! During the Alumni Week 4.-8.11., you can find out more about alumni activities in the campus lobbies: Mon…

  • Rectors of the INVEST Alliance Meet in Milan 

    Karelia University of Applied Sciences and other members of the INVEST European university alliance participated in the INVEST Rectors’ Assembly and Steering Committee meeting organized by the University of Milano-Bicocca in Milan, Italy from October 22 to 24, 2024.  During the meeting, the governance model for the “INVEST Center of Excellence in RDI,” which focuses…

  • Excellent Feedback for Karelia UAS from Clients and Partners

    During the summer of 2024, clients and partners of Karelia University of Applied Sciences participated in T-Media’s Trust & Reputation survey, which evaluated Karelia UAS reputation among its stakeholders. A total of 95 organizations responded to the survey. The survey gathered feedback on Karelia UAS governance, financial stability, management, innovation, engagement, products and services, responsibility,…

  • Career Monitoring Survey collects up-to-date information on graduates

    The UAS Career Monitoring Survey is sent to around 27 000 people each year. The survey targets graduates who have completed a bachelor’s or master’s degree five years previously. This year, the survey will therefore also be sent to more than 700 graduates of Karelia University of Applied Sciences in 2019. The purpose of career…

  • Karelia UAS International Programmes Attract Applicants in the Autumn Joint Application

    Karelia University of Applied Sciences received a total of 9 455 applications in the autumn joint application for higher education, which ended on September 11, 2024. Karelia UAS was chosen as the first choice by 1 167 applicants. The clear leaders in Karelia UAS’s application results were the international programmes, International Business and Industrial Management,…

  • Energy advice on Karelia’s campuses during Energy Saving Week!

    National Energy Saving Week is celebrated on October 7–13, 2024. A new era of energy use Is the main theme of the week. It encourages us to concentrate the use of electricity at the most favorable moments, and to find even more efficient ways to use electricity. During Energy Saving Week, energy advice is available…

  • Karelia UAS Academic Year Opening on 5.9.2024

    The 2024–2025 academic year at Karelia University of Applied Sciences officially opens today, Thursday, 05.09.2024. The event, starting at 12:00 PM in the auditorium of the Tikkarinne campus, will feature a keynote speech by Provincial Director Markus Hirvonen, along with greetings from the student union POKA and staff, as well as musical performances. Following the…