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About Karelia
Karelia University of Applied Sciences (Karelia) — public non-profit university. It is located in Joensuu, Finland. The higher education institution is among the youngest in the country.
Karelia does research in different fields of study and offers bachelor programs.
- Location
- Joensuu, Finland
- Establishment year
- 1992
- Students
- 4,999
- Acceptance rate
- 30%

Karelia tuition fees
The academic calendar at Karelia is divided into two semesters, as in many other universities in Finland. For convenience, tuition fees are calculated per year. At Finnish public universities, you can study for free in Finnish or Sweden. Your language level should be at least at a B2 level. Tuition fees for English programs start from 1,000 USD per year. For up-to-date information on scholarships and the cost of education for each program, check the official website of the educational institution.
Also, consider other expenses: accommodation, transportation, study materials, meals, and personal expenses.
- Academic calendar
- Semesters
- Bachelor
- Foreign5,769USD/year
- Master
- Local1,049USD/year
- Foreign1,000USD/year
Study programs at Karelia
Economics & Business Management
Industrial Management
- Study degree
- BEng
- Study form
- Full-time
Computer Science & IT
Information and Communication Technology
- Study degree
- BEng
- Study form
- Full-time
Engineering & Technology
Industrial Management
- Study degree
- BEng
- Study form
- Full-time
Information and Communication Technology
- Study degree
- BEng
- Study form
- Full-time
Other
International Business
- Study degree
- BBA
- Study form
- Full-time

Karelia campus
Karelia has an urban campus, which provides students with many options for study and recreation. The abundance of museums, theaters and cinemas creates opportunities for the cultural development of young people. In the city, there are also large companies that offer internships.
The educational institution has its own library. Here, students do their homework or just have a good time reading an interesting book. The educational institution provides students with everything for playing sports: from athletic grounds to various clubs. Karelia regularly invites foreign students to participate in exchange programs. For locals, this is a unique opportunity to get in touch with the cultures of other countries, meet representatives of different nationalities and make friends around the world.
- Campus Type
- Urban
- Library
- Yes
- Sport Facilities
- Yes
What to do after graduation
You can stay in Finland for up to 4 years after graduation. To do this, you need to apply for a job seeker visa. We talk about other options for immigration in our article.
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