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Welcome to Centria University of Applied Sciences

We have just the right combination of creative madness and common sense. Our three campuses work together, and we want the same team spirit and courage to be transferred to our students as well.

MBA student Jonna Virkkala

Master of Business Administration, International Business Management, Blended learning

APPLY 13.3.–26.4.

Our Master’s Degree Programme in International Business Management is the right pick for you, if want to develop your expertise and take the next step to advance in your career.

Did you know? Based on the annual survey for graduating students in Finland, we offer the best education among all UASes!

Find your path

Bachelor’s degrees

University of applied sciences degree is a higher education degree that gives you skills and competences to work in a variety of expert, planning and development positions.

Master’s degrees

A Master’s degree allows you to deepen your professional competence after your experience in the working life. You will learn to acquire and process research knowledge in your field and apply it to your work.

Information for applicants

From our applicant’s guide you can find important information about different application rounds and guidelines for applying to Centria’s Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programmes.

Male students sitting in armchairs and chatting on Pietarsaari campus

Campuses and campus towns

Our three campuses are located in beautiful Finnish towns: Kokkola, Pietarsaari and Ylivieska. Students of our English conducted degree programmes study on our Kokkola and Pietarsaari campuses.

Living in Finland

Finland is a country for people who are looking for something different, for those who are willing to change their lifestyle and embrace a life surrounded bu the splendour of nature.

Centria state of mind

Success in studies is derived from one’s own motivation, but it is also influenced by a good community and peer support. In Centria, sense of community and caring are important values.

Four students walking and laughing together in Kokkola centre
International students in a classroom

International Centria

We are one of the most international universities in Finland. International degree students and exchange students, our English-conducted degree programmes and courses, visiting lecturers and collaborations with international R&D partners are part of our everyday life. Around every fourth of our students comes outside Finland.

Got a question about Centria UAS?

Do you want to know more about our degree programmes. Do you have a question regarding the application round, tuition fee as well as scholarship?

Please do not hesitate to contact us here, we will answer you as soon as we can!

Meet us

Our Education Export team members regularly travel the world to meet applicants interested in studying at Centria and in Finland. Now that the world is open again, you can meet us at education fairs in different corners of the world.