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Bachelor’s degree programmes

Bachelor’s degree programmes

Savonia UAS has 6 Bachelor’s degree programmes and you will find more information about the content of these programmes from the links below:

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Bachelor of Business Administration, International Business

Administration, International Business programme aims to develop global business experts with a specialisation in foreign trade and in the internationalisation process of businesses. BBA graduates are valuable assets to small- and medium-sized companies going global. Our BBAs work in import-export operations, marketing, international sales, customer care, and other international activities.

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Bachelor of Engineering, Information Technology (Internet of Things)

The Bachelor of Engineering, Information Technology (Internet of Things) programme aims to develop experts in information technology with the specialisation in Internet of Things (IoT). The degree programme qualifies engineers to work in the fields of IoT and Big Data; especially, in companies operating within the digital health and industrial internet sectors. The duties of an IoT graduate may vary from software design to electrical engineering, the design of smart wireless devices, and the whole IoT system in the cloud.

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Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

The Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering programme develops technology industry experts with a specialisation in mechatronics. Mechatronics is an interdisciplinary branch of engineering that focuses on the integration of mechanical, electronic and electrical engineering systems.

At the Savonia University of Applied Sciences mechatronics is studied with machines such as mini excavators to which students can design new parts or systems. Other examples of mechatronics are welding robots and robotic arms. Those will also become familiar to Mechanical Engineering students.

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Bachelor of Engineering, Industrial Management

The Bachelor of Engineering, Industrial Management programme develops highly skilled technology industry experts who also focus on service-oriented business and production in industrial framework.

The duties of an industrial management graduate fall within the fields of industrial engineering and business management. For example, supply chain management, project management, business operations, sales engineering, and other industrial-related activities. Graduates understand product-orientated and service-oriented business models and have the knowledge and skill to design new products and services, based on the customers’ needs.

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Bachelor of Health Care, Registered Nurse

The Bachelor of Health Care, Registered Nurse programme aims to develop competent and highly skilled nurses with an excellent knowledge of encountering, supervising and caring for people with diverse health issues. The degree programme provides you with extensive knowledge of nursing. You will master the required concepts, methods and skills to enable critical assessment and decision-making in changing and unpredictable nursing situations.

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Bachelor of Hospitality Management

The Bachelor of Hospitality Management educates competent and distinctive experts in the development of the tourism and hospitality industry. The bilingual degree programme is aimed at immigrants and the studying of the Finnish language has a significant role in this programme.

This degree provides you with the knowledge and skills you need to get a job in Finland. By the time of graduation, the goal is that the student will be able to work in Tourism and Hospitality industry in Finland using the Finnish language.

Two applications

Savonia UAS offers two applications to degree programmes conducted in English, studies starting in autumn 2024.

Direct Application to Savonia UAS

  • Direct Application to Bachelor of Hospitality Management, Tourism and Hospitality opens on 1 March 2024.
    • Bachelor of Hospitality Management is targeted for immigrants who already live in Finland.
  • Required attachments must be uploaded to the application form before the application form can be sent.
  • Student selection is based on personal interview, in which the applicant’s motivation and the English language skills are evaluated.
    • Interviews will be organized only in Kuopio, Finland.
  • The results of the student selection will be published continuously, whenever the interviews have been held and the results are ready. The application period closes when the group is full, but on 30 April 2024 at the latest.
  • Study place must be confirmed within 7 days of being accepted as student. 
  • If the student is obligated to pay the tuition fee, she/he will receive instructions on how to pay the tuition fee.

Joint Application spring 2024

  • Application is open from 3 to 17 January 2024. 
  • The applicant can apply up to six (6) degree programmes in the same application form (to other UASs as well).
  • Required attachments must be uploaded to the application form by 24 January 2024.
  • Student selection can be done in two ways:
    • International UAS Exam
    • SAT test score
  • Results of the student selection will be published by 31 May 2024 at the latest. 
  • The study place must be confirmed by 11 July 2024 at the latest, or if accepted from the waiting list in June or July, within 7 days of being accepted as a student. 
  • The waiting list is valid until 30 July 2024 
  • If the student is obligated to pay the tuition fee, she/he will receive instructions on how to pay the tuition fee

Important information for applicants

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Who is eligible to apply?
What documents are needed for applying?

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I have been offered several study places, but how many study places I can accept?

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How is life in Finland?
Where to find housing?
Can I work while studying?

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How much is the tuition fee?
Is there a scholarship available?

If you have any questions related to applying, please contact the Admission services.

Savonia UAS Admission services
admissions@savonia.fi

Savonia University of Applied Sciences
Admission services
P.O. Box 6 (Microkatu 1)
FI-70201 KUOPIO
FINLAND