Unforgettable student life
Here, you will not need to fit in to belong; instead, everyone has the opportunity to shine as they are. The wide range of studying options and leisure activities help make your time as a student an unforgettable life experience.
Savilahti has a unique campus that provides education on three degree levels. The area is home not only to the Kuopio campus of the University of Eastern Finland, but now also to the Savonia University of Applied Sciences, which relocated to the new Microkatu campus in the autumn of 2020. And in August 2022, over 4,000 students of the Savo Vocational College began their studies on the new Savilahti campus, too. Students in the area have excellent opportunities for collaboration, both with each other and with local businesses.
Currently, there are 7,000 University of Eastern Finland degree students and 6,500 Savonia University of Applied Sciences students studying in Savilahti. With the students of Savo Vocational College now also in their new and modern facilities, the student community in Savilahti now comprises 17,500 students. And if those taking smaller study units or courses are included, the number of students rises to nearly 20,000.
Those who choose their own paths will change the world, not only for themselves, but for others as well.
Three degree levels on one campus
University of Eastern Finland
The University of Eastern Finland (UEF) is the most multidisciplinary university in Finland. High standard of interdisciplinary research and education respond to global challenges and build a sustainable future. Research is ranked among the best in the world in several fields. UEF offers education in nearly 100 major subjects and we train experts for tomorrow’s changing labour market needs.
Savonia University of Applied Sciences
Savonia UAS is one of Finland’s biggest and most versatile Universities of Applied Sciences, which is committed to training strong professionals in seven different fields of education. Savonia’s versatile programmes offer students the opportunity to study full-time as students or alongside work.
For the business world, Savonia University of Applied Sciences is a partner in sustainable growth. Research and development activities provide skilled service and individual solutions for the development and testing needs of businesses and work communities. Savonia’s areas of expertise include well-being technology, food business, water security, machine and energy industries, and bioeconomy and circular economy.
Savonia University of Applied Sciences
Savo Vocational College
Savo Vocational College (SAKKY) provides opportunities for life-long learning within vocational education and training and continuing education. The tailored and high-quality education meets the needs of the business world, and SAKKY is an active developer of working life and a contributor to a sustainable future.
kood/Sisu
kood/Sisu is a 2-year program for developers, mixing theory with hands-on practice. The training teaches coding, teamwork, and project management without classrooms or fees. Retrainee-friendly study program does not require previous experience in coding from its applicants. Studies can be completed on-site, remotely or hybrid. The study program is constructed in English and the campus is located at Kuopio, Savilahti area.
kood/Sisu is co-funded by the European Union. The ELY Center funds the project with 2.75 million euros from the European Social Fund (ESF+).
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