Welcome to Karelia UAS, located in the city of Joensuu, Finland.
HOW TO REACH US?
Flights from Helsinki to Joensuu
The nearest international airport is Helsinki-Vantaa airport (HEL).
For practical information, please visit the website of Helsinki airport. You will also find general information on transport to/from the Helsinki airport (trains, buses, taxis, and car rentals).
Finnair operates flights between Helsinki and Joensuu once or twice daily. The flight time is approximately one hour. Joensuu airport is located approximately 11 km from the city centre. A bus to the city centre departs after each flight directly from outside the arrivals area Airport information.
Trains from Helsinki to Joensuu
Several trains run daily from Helsinki (including Helsinki airport) to Joensuu. The journey takes approximately 4.5 hours. Ticket prices vary depending on the date of purchase and travel. To secure the best fare, it is advisable to book your ticket well in advance. The railway station is located beneath the Helsinki-Vantaa airport, and in Joensuu, it is located right next to the city centre.
Check vr.fi for timetables and prices.
OUR CAMPUSES
Karelia UAS is operating in two campuses:
- Wärtsilä (address: Karjalankatu 3)
- Tikkarinne (address: Tikkarinne 9)
Detailed information, including the location of the campuses on map, and parking instructions is available at Karelia UAS campuses and campus services.
ERASMUS+ STAFF EXCHANGE
Karelia UAS welcomes staff members from Erasmus+ partner universities for teaching or staff training visits. A combined teaching and training mobility is also possible.
International Weeks are organised every second year, but it is possible to inquire about exchange opportunities also at other times. The International Office at Karelia helps in finding the right contact person, if needed.
Both teaching and staff training mobilities always require discussion and approval by the relevant degree programme or department at Karelia well in advance.
The Erasmus+ mobility agreements are signed at Karelia by the Erasmus+ coordinator.
More information: Katriina Korhonen, [email protected]