# Savonia UAS - Discover Savonia

> Get to know Savonia UAS. Study, work or do research with Savonia.

## This is the way to change the world.
We educate, research, develop and innovate, because our actions matter.

## About Savonia
We are a University of Applied Sciences located in the North Savo region of Finland. We are committed to educating highly skilled professionals across six fields of study. Our work-life-oriented approach seamlessly combines theoretical instruction with practical, real-world experience.

Our campuses are located in the cities of Kuopio, Iisalmi, and Varkaus. We have over 9,000 students, including more than 500 international students, and employ around 600 staff members.

## Study with us
Invest in your future. Start your international career with us!

Complete a highly valued and recognized Finnish Bachelor’s degree at Savonia UAS. Finland is known to be a safe and secure environment where everything functions and you are being well taken care of. At Savonia you can select among our six Bachelor’s programmes in English.

## Latest News and Articles

*   **28/07/2026: Can Robotics Make Mining More Sustainable? BOREAS Brings Technology, Environment and Society Together**
    *   Categories: Articles, Hankkeet, Internationality, RDI, Water Safety
*   **24/07/2026: One path, two degrees – EU4DUAL built a new route to working life**
    *   International double degree programme creation requires a competence-based perspective and a flexible mindset.
    *   Categories: Articles, EU4DUAL
*   **24/07/2026: International Collaboration in Practice: The EU4Dual Joint Master’s Degree in Green Economy and Sustainable Future**
    *   Categories: Articles, EU4DUAL, Internationality, Master School
*   **24/07/2026: My Exchange at DHBW Lörrach: Learning, Industry Insights, and International Friendships**
    *   Academic learning, industry insights, cultural exchange, and global friendships at DHBW Lörrach.
    *   Categories: Articles, EU4DUAL, Exchange Student, Internationality
*   **06/07/2026: Savonia Website Unavailable on 7–8 July**
    *   Categories: News
*   **03/07/2026: Designing Evidence-Based Exergaming Interventions Across Five European Countries in the NEXT-VET Project**
    *   Categories: Articles, RDI, Sosiaali- ja terveysala, TKI
*   **30/06/2026: New! Pre-arrival online training for new international degree students**
    *   Categories: Internationality, News
*   **29/06/2026: Can play help solve regional challenges? Lessons from cooperation across borders**
    *   What can gamified approaches offer regional development? InnoGS highlights lessons from cooperation across borders.
    *   Categories: Articles, Internationality, Monialainen TKI, RDI, Sustainable Society

## New student? Start here!
First, let us just tell you how happy we are to have you join our Savonian community! We also know that you may be having a lot of questions. Please do not worry, we have all the resources you need to get you started.

## Let’s talk business
Savonia’s RDI department is responsible for supporting regional development and internationalisation. Savonia’s RDI also produces new competences and knowledge for the use of local operators, based on working life orientation.