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Student stories

Our students are the most satisfied UAS students in Finland (University of Applied Sciences Graduate Student Feedback Survey 2023). In the student story videos, our students tell their own experiences of their studies and of Centria as a place to study.

Bachelor’s students

Business

Baschelor of Business Administration students share their experiences.

  • – Ali Pourrahim, Tranh Thuy Trinh, Business Management students

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    Thuy: In Centria and in Finland they create a good environment for me and many other students, who want to start their own businesses in Finland.

    Ali: There are so many possibilities. You have freedom to take as much courses as you are willing and can handle. You study by your personal plan
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  • – Umar Shahzad & Savva Titov, Business Management students

    The overall environment at Centria is very supportive. There are many peaceful places if you want to focus, and a well-equipped library. Teachers are very supportive. Believe me, it feels like I am at my hometown.

Engineering

Students in the fields of chemical engineering and information technology share their experiences.

  • – Sakari Kankainen, Student

    Studying at Centria has been very pleasant. Relationship between professors and students is much closer. I believe it does create much better learning environment.

  • – Sumiya Chowdhury & Sadikshya Satyal, Students

    You get to improve your communication, learn new things and you get a little bit of adventure also.

    Centria is a beautiful place to learn. It’s got very friendly and supportive environment.

    Sumiya Chowdhury & Sadikshya Satyal, International Students
  • – Ihtasham Hassan, Student

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    Centria is a friendly University and every student should come here. Centria will listen to you and give you time. The studies are really good.

  • – Jessica Suarez, Donát Salamon, Students

    We come to the campus, and it feels so free. There are places where you can just go sit together and study or chill. – Donát

    I think Centria gives you the tools to study at your own rhythm. – Jessica

Nursing

Nursing students share their experiences.

  • – Augustina Okwue, Student

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    The engaging classes, active learning, the practice, workshops and simulations combine to make my studies here enjoyable and impactful.

Master’s students

Our master’s students in the fields of business and engineering share their experiences.

  • – Farzad Mohebi, Student

    Centria has collaboration with actual service providers in the industry, so at the same time I’m doing my masters’ I’m getting certified by the industry leaders in the cloud services. That’s very important to me.

  • – Jonna Virkkala, Student

    MBA studies have been fun. I see it as an investment for the future. Spending time now will gain you much more knowledge and capability to act as a manager or in leadership