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Three universities of applied sciences – Centria, SeAMK and SAMK – organized their first football tournament and networking event in Kokkola on 9 November 2024. The tournament featured matches of competitive teams and amateur teams. Once the Coppa West championship was settled, the day was topped off with an afterparty at West Coast Billiards of music and socializing.

Applications are open for Bachelor programmes for those applying with their SAT scores, and for those willing to pursue a Master’s degrees at Centria UAS.

The National Maturity Level Report on Open Science and Research published at the end of October shows that Centria University of Applied Sciences has made progress in the development of open science and research, especially in the areas of learning and organisational culture. Based on the maturity report, Centria is currently rated at level four, with the highest level being five. The results demonstrate Centria's long-term commitment to promoting open science.

Centria University of Applied Sciences, Satakunta University of Applied Sciences (SAMK) and Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences (SeAMK) are organising a joint Coppa West football tournament in Kokkola's Kipparihalli on Saturday 9 November at 12.30–16.30.

Students graduating from Centria University of Applied Sciences in 2023 rated their education as the best in Finland in a nationwide student feedback survey. The number of graduates during the year also increased.

Between 1.9.2023 and 31.12.2023, 305 students graduated from Centria UAS.

As the induction process of CEO, Rector Tapio Huttula continues and due to the strategy process that is about to start, Jennie Elfving is appointed Deputy Rector for the period 1.10.–31.12.2023 to ensure the operational capacity of the UAS. 

A delegation from Foshan University led by President Mr Shaoming visited Centria’s Kokkola Campus on 19th of September.

During the summer, 237 students graduated from Centria. Congratulations to all graduates!