Centria University of Applied Sciences’ music degree programme once again offers music lovers in Kokkola a diverse selection of free concerts throughout the autumn. As usual, the concerts will mainly take place on Thursdays at 7 p.m. in the Fordell Hall at the Snellman Music Centre.
The national Career Monitoring Survey for Universities of Applied Sciences will launch on 7 October 2026. The survey gathers information on graduates’ employment, career development, competencies required in working life, and how well UAS studies have met the needs of the labour market.
A growing demand for skilled professionals among companies in Central Ostrobothnia and the employment challenges faced by highly educated international graduates are being addressed in a new pilot initiative launched by Centria University of Applied Sciences and the Central Ostrobothnia Employment Area. The pilot offers international recent graduates an opportunity to enter positions that match their education while helping companies gain practical experience of working with international talent.
The three universities of applied sciences in Western Finland – Centria, SAMK and SEAMK – are developing a completely new operating model and a joint strategy. Cooperation between these three independent universities of applied sciences will strengthen the vitality, expertise and growth of the whole of Western Finland.
Centria University of Applied Sciences celebrated the opening of the academic year on Wednesday, 2 September in Kokkola. The day brought the Centria community together through music, a joint parade and a park picnic for students.
Centria University of Applied Sciences will celebrate the opening of the academic year on Wednesday, 2 September 2026, in Kokkola. The new academic year will begin with a shared celebration featuring a concert by Arppa & Mikko Pellinen’s band, a parade through the city and a park picnic for students in Länsipuisto Park.
The new academic year at Centria University of Applied Sciences will begin with orientation days during the week starting Monday, 24 August. This autumn, more than 1 000 new students will start their studies at Centria.
– The increase in the total number of graduates is primarily due to a higher degree target following the entry into force of the new …
Prospective students will have two additional opportunities to secure a study place for the 2026–2027 academic year. Additional application rounds opening in August will enable …
Centria International Week was held at the Talonpojankatu campus in February. Visitors arrived at the event from across Europe.