Centria University of Applied Sciences

Centria University of Applied Sciences is a multidisciplinary, dynamic and international higher education institution located in Finland, in northern Europe. We offer students a wide choice of educational opportunities, high-quality teaching and practically oriented teaching methods, as well as excellent connections to the professional world. Our study environment is innovative, caring and multicultural as our students come from all around the world. Our three campuses in Kokkola, Pietarsaari and Ylivieska are surrounded by beautiful nature, yet they are easily accessible nearby the city centres.We offer a variety of high-quality Bachelor's and Master's Degree programmes inTechnologyBusinessSocial WorkHealth CareMusic PedagogyHumanities and Education.Our students enjoy the close-knit community and warm atmosphere, where teachers and staff are easily approachable. We also provide study and career guidance for all the students of Centria. Teaching is very practical, and workshops and projects are widely used as learning methods, enabling students to get a realistic grip on the taught themes. Company visits take place in each programme, which offers students a good insight into the actual working life and helps students build their networks with potential employers.We are also known as one of the most international universities of applied sciences in Finland, as every fifth of our students comes outside Finland. That means you have a chance to gain a professional degree in a truly international environment.

Typically for Finnish institutions in this band — universities of applied sciences (AMK) — a recognised bachelor's degree that qualifies you for master's study in India, plus, for most AMK master's degrees, at least two years (occasionally three) of relevant work experience gained after that degree; this is a formal eligibility rule and international applicants are not exempt. English is usually IELTS around 6.0-6.5 overall with a minimum in each section as well, and selection normally includes an entrance exam or written task. Requirements vary by programme — Vibedu confirms the exact ones for you, free.

Indicative for international postgraduate applicants — your counsellor confirms the exact cut-offs and English scores for your chosen programme, free.