Karelia University of Applied Sciences is a multidisciplinary, widely connected, international and innovative organisation offering high-quality education in Joensuu, Finland.
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Overview
Karelia UAS operates on two campuses in close proximity to the Joensuu city centre in easternmost Finland. It is a significant and well-recognized operator in education and plays a key role in the regional development and research, development and innovation (RDI) activities. Karelia UAS operates actively in various national and international networks. Their international partner networks include many Asian, African, European, and North- and South-American countries.
Karelia UAS offers excellent conditions for international students who aim to be the experts of the future. At Karelia, 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 University of Applied Sciences degree will give the professional skills needed for a rewarding future!
August 2023
Online Studies: 11.01.2023
Bachelor’s: 9,000 – 10, 000 € / year
STUDY PROGRAMS
Karelia University of Applied Sciences offers high-quality, practice-oriented bachelor’s level programs fully in English through Edunation’s Pathway to Finland program.
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Bachelor's degree programs
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Credits
- Bachelor of Business Administration in International Business
- 3.5 years = 210 ECTS
- Bachelor of Engineering in Industrial Management, Bachelor of Engineering in Information and Communication Technology
- 4 years = 240 ECTS
- Bachelor of Business Administration in International Business
Admission criteria
You can apply to Karelia University of Applied Sciences through our Pathway to Finland program. This is a preparatory program that will help you gain admission to bachelor’s degree studies in Finland. You will get a guaranteed entry to a degree program upon completion. No entrance exams or interviews are required.
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Admission criteria
Our Pathway to Finland program offers guaranteed access to bachelor’s degree programs at Karelia UAS.
Admission requirements:
- High school diploma / Higher Secondary Education
- Transcript of records
- Proof of English proficiency
- Copy of passport ID page
Students are admitted on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Application instructions
Check out our Pathway to Finland page for more information.
Tuition Fees & Scholarship
Tuition Fees
Non-EU/EEA countries are required to pay a tuition fee of 9,000 € per academic year for the bachelor’s degree programs in English.
Scholarships
Karelia UAS provides fee-paying students with a scholarship based on Finnish language skills. Students can be awarded a scholarship two times during their studies (second year onwards) based on their level of Finnish language and provided that they have gained 55 ECTS credits per academic year.
PATHWAY STUDIES LEADING TO KARELIA UAS
More information on pathway studies can be found here!