Welcoming Guide

Studying at Karelia University of Applied Sciences

 

Academic Calendar 2022 - 2023

  • Autumn Semester 18.8.2022 - 16.12.2022. Semester is divided in to 2 periods. Week 42 (17 - 21 Oct): no contact studies.
  • Spring Semester 9.1.2023 - 31.5.2023. (Semester is divided in to 2 periods. Week 10 (6 - 10 March): no contact studies.

At Karelia, you study with your own computer. Read more.

Information on public holidays is in section Useful Information.

 

Different ways of learning

Contact studying takes place at an agreed location at an agreed time. Contact studying includes e.g. contact teaching days and lectures at UAS premises, excursions and trips made by a student group, or following real-time distance lectures.

E-learning (distance learning) is a method in which information and communication technology is employed. It allows flexibility in the timing of your studies and you can usually select the most appropriate study time and place. A prerequisite for e-learning is having a computer, broadband connection, headset and a web camera.

Karelia uses Moodle and Collaborate as e-learning environments. It is possible to deliver study materials, submit assignments to the teacher, take exams and discuss learning with your peers through these systems. Moodle also serves as a support for student counselling and recorded lectures can also be stored in Moodle.

Group work allows you to conduct project work and various project-related assignments. In addition, some individual study units may be implemented as group work.

Independent studying means that a student e.g. gets familiar with study materials and literature, completes learning assignments and conducts studies in an e-learning environment.

Blended learning requires you to have self-discipline, activity, time management skills and determination to take responsibility for your studies. Social interaction and co-operative learning are new kinds of technology-based forms of communication used in blended learning.

Exam is usually one part of all study units. However, some study units can be completed by taking a book exam only.

On-the-job training refers to different placements and project work that develop your expertise and give you an opportunity to establish contacts for your future career.

Credits

The degree programmes at Karelia University of Applied Sciences have gone through curriculum reforms and defined the core contents and learning objectives of the programmes and modules as well as the student workload at course level. The European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) has been used as a national system to measure the student workload at all Finnish higher education institutions since 1 August 2005. The student workload required to complete each course or module is measured in ECTS credits. The average workload for one academic year is 60 ECTS credits (1600 hours), and one credit corresponds to 27 working hours.

Assessment

Assessment is carried out at different stages of the study process in order to support the attainment of educational objectives and competences. The annual, module or course specific learning objectives are used as a basis when choosing different assessment principles and methods. The assessment principles are presented during the first session of each course. The courses are assessed using the marks excellent (5), good (3-4), satisfactory (1-2), fail (0) or pass (H) / fail (0), assessment missing (X). The student’s marks are recorded in Peppi system through which the student can also monitor the progress of his/her studies. Students are responsible for updating their contact information at Peppi during their studies.


Projects

Exchange students have excellent opportunities to complete individual projects, practical training and/or a thesis at Karelia University of Applied Sciences. Those interested in these options should contact the departmental international coordinator of the particular study field and agree on the details well before arriving to Finland.
Those who are already in Joensuu and wish to do practical training after a study period at Karelia University of Applied Sciences, should consult their home institution and the departmental international coordinator at Karelia UAS to explore the possibilities.  

Studies from the University of Eastern Finland

According to the practice between Karelia University of Applied Sciences and the University of Eastern Finland, it is possible for the exchange students of Karelia UAS to take modules (max 9 ECTS credits) from the University of Eastern Finland provided that the classes are not full. The exchange students of the University of Eastern Finland have the same opportunity regarding to studies offered by Karelia UAS. More information can be obtained from the International Relations Coordinators of Karelia UAS and the International Student Services of the University of Eastern Finland.

For documents concerning the exchange period (such as Erasmus confirmation letter or Erasmus certificate of departure), please contact the following persons:

International Relations Coordinators

Ms Antonia Stavridou tel. +358 50 3458262

Ms Katriina Korhonen tel. +358 50 585 5146

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