Karelia University of Applied Sciences
Joensuu, Finland Public university Founded 1992 QS 613

Karelia University of Applied Sciences

★ Signature University Taught in English
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Programs43 bachelor · 1 master
Average annual tuition€9,625
Deadline Ask your advisor
Duration4 yr bachelor · 2 yr master
Living cost~€10,200/ year, Finland

Overview

Karelia UAS, established in 1992 in Joensuu, Finland, is an innovative institution offering bachelor’s and master’s degrees across 23 programs, including six master’s-level studies. It specializes in fields such as healthcare, business, engineering, forestry, media, and hospitality management. The university plays a key role in regional development, international collaboration, and research and development activities. Students work closely with local companies and other educational institutions on research projects, gaining practical experience and skills tailored to their future careers. Karelia UAS offers a global network and provides students with the professional skills needed for a successful future.

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.

Signature universityA directly partnered ApplyEuroLink university; application and admission run one-to-one with your advisor.
Taught in EnglishAll programs run in English; your advisor guides you on the language requirement.
Joensuu, FinlandFounded in 1992, located in the Northern Europe region.

Programs

Tuition is shown at the highest scholarship rate; your advisor confirms your rate at registration.

ProgramLanguageDurationAnnual tuition
Information and Communication TechnologyEnglish4 Years €10,000
Industrial ManagementEnglish4 Years €9,000
International BusinessEnglish3.5 Years €9,000
Tuition includes scholarship.
  • The listed prices are based on the highest merit scholarship rates; our advisor will confirm your scholarship rate during enrollment.
  • Please note that university fees may vary from term to term. This will be confirmed in your application.

Requirements

Documents are uploaded to your portal account; your advisor completes what is missing with you.

Bachelor 7 documents

  • IB Diploma
  • High School Diploma (or equivalent educational certificate)
  • AP Courses
  • ACT Composite
  • SAT results
  • UAS exams
  • NCC Education Level 3 International Foundation Diplomas

Master 3 documents

  • Pre-assignment and Interview
  • Two-Year of Working Experiences in Relevant Field
  • An appropriate UAS Bachelor’s degree or another appropriate higher education degree

The Application Deadline Varies by Department

Additional Documents May Be Requested by Departments

The YKS requirement applies to students in Türkiye. International students will be evaluated according to the examination systems and admission criteria of their respective countries.

Scholarship & fees

€9,000 – €10,500/ yearAnnual tuition
The listed prices are based on the highest merit scholarship rates; our advisor will confirm your scholarship rate during enrollment.
Please note that university fees may vary from term to term. This will be confirmed in your application.

Average living cost in Finland is about €10,200 per year (housing, insurance, transport). Your advisor builds the full budget with you.

Campus & video

FAQ

Questions our advisors hear most often.

What is the language of instruction?

Programs run in English. The required language certificate is listed under requirements; your advisor suggests the right test for your level.

How do I get a scholarship?

The listed prices are based on the highest merit scholarship rates; our advisor will confirm your scholarship rate during enrollment. Please note that university fees may vary from term to term. This will be confirmed in your application.

How does the timeline work?

Your advisor shares this university's intake calendar. Allow at least 3 months for documents and the language test.

Who submits my application?

Your documents go into your portal account and your advisor submits the application. We stay with you through admission, visa and housing.

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