About Karelia University of Applied Sciences
It was established in 1992, and located in Joensuu, Eastern Finland, Karelia UAS is a multidisciplinary, widely connected, international and innovative organisation offering education leading to bachelor and master degrees. Karelia UAS operates in seven study fields offering 23 programmes out of which six are master-level studies. The study areas are health care and social studies, business, engineering, forestry, media and hospitality management.
Karelia UAS is a significant and well-recognized operator in education and plays a key role in the regional development, international collaboration, and research, development and innovation (RDI) activities. Karelia UAS operates actively in various national and international networks. International partner networks include many Asian, African, European, and North- and South-American countries. Karelia is a member of the INVEST European University Alliance that is a strategic consortium for holistic internationalisation of education, mobility, services and RDI.
We offer excellent conditions for internationally oriented students who strive with us to be the experts of the future. In Karelia UAS, all students work closely with local companies and with other educational institutions on exciting research and development projects. Each student builds a solid grounding in their field throughout their studies. The curriculum is customised to each student’s own preferences and needs, and is supplemented through close contact with prospective employers. A degree from Karelia UAS degree will give the professional skills needed for a rewarding future.
Cost of Living
Students need at least 800 euros per month (or 9600 euros/year) for living in Finland starting from November 2024 (requirement from Finnish Immigration Service)
Key Facts
Campus addresses: Tikkarinne 9 & Wärtsilä‑campus, Joensuu | Phone: +358 13 260 600 | Intakes: August (application January) | International bachelor tuition 2025‑26: EUR 9,000/year (scholarships 50 % from year 2) | Students: 4,000 | Staff: 350 | Founded: 1992 | EUA member & Erasmus+ charter
This degree awarding education combines technology, business and management skills. You will receive great boost towards your future career, as Karelia UAS has over 100 years of experience in business and 60 years of experience as an instructor in technology.
Course Details
- Duration: 4 years
- Campus: Main Campus
- Intakes: Jan/Aug
- Jan/Aug
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In ICT engineering studies you will grow into the role of an independent developer and problem solver. As ICT engineer you will have the competence to work on computing, more specifically, on intelligent automation and software development. In addition, you will have diverse project management skills and competence as an entrepreneur.
Course Details
- Duration: 4 Years
- Campus: Main Campus
- Intakes: Aug
- Aug
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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.
Course Details
- Duration: 3.5 years
- Campus: Main Campus
- Intakes: Jan/Aug
- Jan/Aug
Fees & Financials
As Master of Engineering in Sustainability Management you will lead and support the deployment of sustainable technologies and organisational change processes for organisations. You create and maintain networks for organisational collaboration for environmentally and socially responsible businesses.
Course Details
- Duration: 2 Years
- Campus: Main Campus
- Intakes: Aug
- Aug
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