Guidance and Counselling Service SIMHE-Karelia
In response to the humanitarian crisis unfolding in Ukraine, Karelia University of Applied Sciences offers services and study opportunities for Ukrainians. For the present, we do not charge tuition fees from Ukrainian students in our degree programmes.
In case you want to find out what study possibilities might suit for you, contact [email protected].
Studies in Open UAS free of charge
These courses are meant for those who have applied for or have been granted temporary protection in Finland under the EU Temporary Protection Directive or international protection. These courses are free of charge. The offer consists Finnish language courses and courses in English, which are suitable for anyone with sufficient language and other skills.
Spring Semester Courses
The enrolment on studies is done online with the application form in the course description.
- Finnish for Beginners, 2 cr
- Kahville! Kielikahvila 1, 2 cr
- No niin, mitäs tänään? Kielikahvila 2, 2 cr
- Työelämän suomi, 6 cr
- Opiskelijan suomi, 5 cr
- Asiakirjoittajan suomi, 5 cr
- Hygieniapassi – Hygiene in Accomodation and Catering Premises
- Hygieniapassi – Hygiene in Accomodation and Catering Premises
- Alkoholipassi – Legislation of Alcoholic Beverages
Application process for the Ukrainian students and staff is continuous
- Please contact Erasmus+ coordinator Katriina Korhonen or International Officer Antonia Stavridou at [email protected]
- to check up your eligibility for Erasmus+
- to get more information and to apply
- to select courses and complete your learning agreement (students) or mobility agreement (staff), and the grant agreement
Separate study rights in Bachelor’s degree programmes
Karelia can grant separate study rights in certain bachelor’s degree programmes to Ukrainian degree students. This study opportunity is aimed at students who have an existing, valid right to study at a Ukrainian university, and whose studies have been discontinued due to the war. Ukrainian students will get a grant based on humanitarian ground so that they do not need to pay the tuition fees.
Separate study rights will be granted based on the compatibility of applicants’ earlier studies with those offered by Karelia. Applicants must satisfy specific academic and language requirements. Karelia offers also Finnish language studies online. Application period will open in Autumn 2025. Please contact [email protected] if you are interested in applying.
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.
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.
Karelia`s Ukraine Group
The Ukraine Group coordinates the needs, measures and information related to the crisis in Ukraine. The group is chaired by Rector Petri Raivo.