
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


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


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


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

International Karelia UAS
News and Events
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Karelia UAS hosted the event “INVEST -Education and Skills for a Sustainable Future” on 19-20 September
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Thrash plogging event in the sports afternoon on October 4, 2023
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Eveliina Miikkulainen is the alumnus of the year 2023 at Karelia UAS
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Karelia UAS opens its academic year 2023-2024 today
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The actions and goals of Karelia’s sustainable development and responsibility have been compiled into a programme for the higher education community
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Karelia UAS’ academic areas of responsibility audited by business representatives
Articles in Pulse
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From templates to classroom – Plan, Do, Check, Act of Curriculum Development in International Teams
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International Conference of Urban Climate ICUC11: A perspective towards climate-conscious construction for building resilience in cities
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Pilot of hybrid training implemented as contact and remote simulations with paramedics and first response unit personnel in North Karelia
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Inclusion with digital tools
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International Hidden Business Champions Spring School in Joensuu
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Digimentor and Digimentoring at Karelia UAS
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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.
