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


Joint appli­cation period

Apply to Degree Programmes taught in English 3 – 17 January 2024

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Infor­mation for new students

On this Guide, you will find important infor­mation about starting the studies, housing, academic year etc.

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Karelia UAS Degree Programmes

Infor­mation and Commu­ni­cation Technology

Bachelor of Engineering

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

information and communication

Inter­na­tional Business

Bachelor of Business Administration

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. 

Indus­trial Management

Bachelor of Engineering

The four-year degree gives you strong expertise in intel­ligent production, sales, product and service life cycle management, and in team and project leadership.

Sustain­ability Management

Master of Engineering

Degree Programme in Sustain­ability Management provides you with expertise required to meet the corporate sustain­ability challenges and requirements.


Karelia UAS Global Education Services

Double Degree Programmes

Increase your job oppor­tu­nities with future employers! Joint programmes are designed for inter­na­tional students who would like to gain degrees from both their local university and Karelia UAS.

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Exchange Programmes

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

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Commis­sioned Pathway Programmes

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

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Karelia UAS 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

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Inter­na­tional Karelia UAS

100
Inter­na­tional degree students

140
Outgoing exchange students

100
Incoming exchange students

Greetings from the President

Life, especially student life, is not just about education and studies, but should also encompass relax­ation and free-time activities. 

Karelia UAS Strategy 2030

Karelia UAS 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.


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