We can offer capacity building and learning oppor­tu­nities for students, educators, local leaders, teachers and everybody from all walks of life.

Karelia opppor­tu­nities for students

Double Degree Programmes (Bachelor level)

Increase your job oppor­tu­nities with future employers!

Admission period: 6th – 10th March

Karelia One-Year Exchange Programmes

Give you the unique one-year study experi­ences at Karelia University of Applied Sciences!

Admission period: We accept appli­ca­tions to the programme yearly by 30 March. You must inform your interest to partic­ipate this programme to your home university teachers-in-charge by 30 March.

Karelia Commis­sioned Pathway Programmes

Build your future with Karelia Commis­sioned Pathway programmes which lead you to your Karelia degree in 2-4 years!

Commis­sioned Pathway Programme leads students to their chosen Bachelor degree programmes in either Inter­na­tional Business, Indus­trial Management or Infor­mation and Commu­ni­cation Technology as Karelia second-year students.

Admission period 1 February – 30 March

Karelia Diploma Programmes

The Diploma aims to supplement the students with skills or degrees already acquired or further training relating to work done in his/her home countries

Admission period: 1 January – 30 March


Karelia Degree Programmes

Degree Programme in Infor­mation and Commu­ni­cation Technology

Degree in Infor­mation and Commu­ni­cation Technology (ICT) provides you with a wide knowhow for working on the ICT field in Finland.

information and communication

Degree Programme in Inter­na­tional Business

The Degree Programme in Inter­na­tional Business enables you to develop expertise required in global business. The main focus of the studies is on inter­na­tional marketing as a part of successful business. 

Degree Programme in Indus­trial Management

The four-year degree gives you strong expertise in intel­ligent production, sales, product and service life cycle management, and in team and project leadership. The major inter­na­tional business partners of our university partic­ipate actively in the training. 


Greetings from The President

“Life, especially student life, is not just about education and studies, but should also encompass relax­ation and free-time activ­ities. I’m confident that North Karelia as a region and Joensuu as an attractive student city can provide you with a context for stimu­lating studies and meaningful leisure activities.”

Karelia Strategy 2030

Karelia`s vision is: Karelia is a respected, prosperous and inter­na­tional university community. We support vitality within our opera­tional environment. We are known for innov­ative, high-quality operation, good results and strong compe­tence of staff. Both our students and partners receive an excellent service experience.

Acces­si­bility plan

The plan describes the current state of Karelia’s acces­si­bility and measures to promote acces­si­bility in 2022–2024. The plan will be updated in 2024 for the next target agreement period 2025–2028.

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The path to a great future is paved with skills and expertise. Karelia University of Applied Sciences (Karelia UAS) is proud to be part of this devel­opment by training skilled professionals. 

Karelia UAS is a multi­dis­ci­plinary, widely connected, inter­na­tional and innov­ative organ­i­sation offering education leading to bachelor and master degrees.

The path to a great future is paved with skills and expertise. Karelia University of Applied Sciences (Karelia UAS) is proud to be part of this devel­opment by training skilled professionals. 

Karelia UAS is a multi­dis­ci­plinary, widely connected, inter­na­tional and innov­ative organ­i­sation offering education leading to bachelor and master degrees. 

Degree in Infor­mation and Commu­ni­cation Technology (ICT) provides you with a wide knowhow for working on the ICT field in Finland.

The studies take place in modern learning environ­ments and are strongly linked to the real future expertise needs presented by ICT companies. In addition, all students network with experts in ICT companies during their studies.

In Preparatory Programme for Higher Education Studies in English -programme, you famil­iarize yourself with different fields of study and options for you. 

You will get the basic skills required in higher education studies and will also receive personal career guidance and counselling to help you to decide what to do after the course.

Watch Karelia UAS Virtual Fair 2022 and meet our rector, teachers, and students and get a lot of useful infor­mation within one hour. 

You will learn about our study programmes, appli­cation processes and exams, tuition fees, and schol­arship system. In addition, you will get to know more about living in Finland and North Karelia, about Joensuu as a student city, and what you need to know before coming to Finland.

Using the Kalevala and it’s stories with drone filming. 

An experi­ential experience of travel experi­ences, sauna and nature in North Karelia’s tourism services. Media student Joonas Katajisto’s thesis done in the Kalevala mythology value for business project.

Alumni story: Trang Van Nguyen – Inter­na­tional Business, BBA. The Degree Programme in Inter­na­tional Business enables you to develop expertise required in global business. 

The main focus of the studies is on inter­na­tional marketing as a part of successful business. Throughout your studies, you will be working in cross-cultural teams and devel­oping profes­sional business expertise. Thanks to our committed inter­na­tional university partners, you can study and do intern­ships outside Finland.


100
Inter­na­tional degree students

140
Outgoing exchange students

100
Incoming exchange students

77 000 Inhab­i­tants in Joensuu

30 %
of the inhab­i­tants are students

12.
Biggest city in Finland

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