Study field: Business and Administration

  • Isaac Adaam: From Karelia UAS to Global Leadership Journey

    Isaac Adaam chose Karelia University of Applied Sciences for its International Business programme: a decision that shaped his future. With a growing interest in marketing already underway, International Business emerged as the most natural fit for Isaac. – Karelia was the right foundation for me. Definitely. It was the right foundation. Not only academically, but…


  • Ayeman Rahman: Dreaming of my own marketing agency

    International business student Ayeman Rahman shares his experience of traineeship in Kesla Company and his future ambitions.


  • Manjit Kaur Banga: Empowered by Karelia UAS BBA in International Business 

    In August 2023, Manjit Kaur Banga made a bold move, leaving behind a four-year career as a pharmacist in India to pursue a new path in Finland. She saw limitations in her growth and a desire to do something to build her career in a field where there is growth and success.  -I packed my ambitions…


  • Student story: Timur Voinov

    My name is Timur Voinov. I am a 20-year-old student from Russia. With a passion for international business and a drive to succeed, I found myself studying in Joensuu. The reputation of Finland for its top-notch education system and the tranquil environment attracted me. Karelia UAS, with its focus on practical learning seemed to be…


  • Anna Abonyi: Developing new skills in International Business

    I am Anna, a 29-year-old International Business student from Hungary. Before moving to Finland I used to work with human resources and payroll. In 2019 I got engaged with my partner, who studied in Finland at the time and also I decided to move so that we could start our life together. We ended up…


  • Student story: Andrea Cuba

    Hauska tutustua! I come from the United States and am a third-year International Business student. In addition to living in California, I spent my childhood in Peru.  Karelia UAS helped me to reach my dream. I had wanted to move to Finland since I was six years old and was so thrilled when accepted. I…


  • Valerii Petrov: Useful experience from working in multicultural teams

    I am from Russia, Saint-Petersburg, and when the question of getting higher education arose in high school, I realized that I wanted to study my degree in Europe. Then I faced a rather difficult choice of country and university. I decided to choose Finland, because here I have relatives who can help if needed. Also,…