Help yourself and your people to succeed with Karelia University of Applied Sciences. Together we can co-create practical skills, sharp knowledge and competences based on your needs.
Are you in need of sustainable, innovative and prosperous development of competences and skills benefitting from world-wide ranking Finnish education?
We can offer capacity building and learning opportunities for educators, local leaders, teachers, students and everybody from all walks of life. Check our offering and contact us – we tailor the services based on your needs and expectations.
Karelia oppportunities for students
Professional development programmes
Active Aging for practitioners in the field (autumn 2023)
Read New Students Guide
Welcome to start your studies at Karelia University of Applied Sciences! Read our New Students Guide. On this Guide, you find information about starting the studies, housing, academic year etc.

Info for incoming exchange students


Read Alla Vokhta´s student story
Degree Programme in International Business
The university helps to create connections with local and international companies in order to complement theoretical learning with practical experience.
Studying at Karelia UAS is…
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.
Recommendations for Applicants
International students of Karelia UAS give recommendations to applicants who consider Finland and Joensuu as their study place.