Campus Cities
Campus Cities
Three Campus Cities in North Savo, Finland
Study in some of Finland’s most welcoming and student-friendly cities.
Campus Cities
Savonia’s campuses in Kuopio, Iisalmi, and Varkaus offer unique opportunities to learn, grow, and enjoy everyday life in a safe, innovative, and inspiring environment. Discover what makes each city special.
Kuopio
Kuopio is a lively university city with more than 120,000 inhabitants and more than 20,000 students.
Beautiful nature combined with diverse cultural activities and sports facilities make Kuopio a popular city to live in. Cultural experiences are offered by museums, the city theater, and the Music Center, as well as numerous events throughout the year.
The city center, situated conveniently around the Kuopio market square, is full of life during the day, and the city’s nightlife is lively. The Student Housing Company Kuopas offers an affordable alternative to open market accommodation.
Savonia’s educational options in Kuopio are varied. In English you can study Business, Tourism and Hospitality, Health Care, or Engineering and Technology. In Finnish there are degrees also in Design, and Music and Dance. Savonia’s campuses are located on Microkatu and the Music Center.
Student life in Kuopio is bustling. Student life includes many events that take place in Kuopio every week. There are exercise opportunities and sports clubs for every taste.
Iisalmi
The compact size of Iisalmi, with about 20,000 inhabitants, is ideal for students. Distances are short. You can easily get from one place to another even by bike. In addition, getting a rental apartment in the city is easy, and the affordable price level of rental apartments is perfect for a student’s wallet.
Savonia’s teaching is concentrated on a modern, bright campus near the city center but surrounded by nature. In Iisalmi the educational options include the Finnish language programmes of Health Care and Social Services, Natural Resources, and Engineering and Technology. The versatile facilities on campus offer opportunities for people who enjoy sports, among other things.
Varkaus
The Varkaus campus is focused on Industrial Management and Energy Technology. Varkaus is known for its concentration of know-how in the energy industry, and the companies in the area work in close cooperation with Savonia.
Varkaus is easy to reach from different parts of Finland. The vibrant city of around 20,000 inhabitants offers both a lively cultural life and natural peace. You can easily find a rental apartment and housing costs are affordable.