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Rector, CEO Tapio Huttula can be contacted for general statements and questions regarding Centria University of Applied Sciences.
Tapio Huttula
Rector, CEO
tapio.huttula@centria.fi
+35840 563 7944
In matters regarding education please contact the Vice Rector of Education Jennie Elfving.
Jennie Elfving
Vice Rector (Education)
jennie.elfving@centria.fi
+35840 090 3929
In matters regarding RDI please contact the Vice Rector of RDI Marko Forsell.
Marko Forsell
Vice Rector (RDI)
marko.forsell@centria.fi
+35840 808 5128
In matters regarding international affairs and education export please contact the Director of International Affairs Francesca Cucinotta.
Francesca Cucinotta
Director (International Affairs)
francesca.cucinotta@centria.fi
+35850 531 3535
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Latest news
Opening of the Academic Year brought the Centria community together – communities are at the heart of becoming an expert
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’s Academic Year Opening Celebrated with Music, Parade and Park Picnic
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.
New Academic Year Begins at Centria with More Than 1 000 New Students
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.
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