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Student stories

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.

  • – Kimberly Eria, Student

    I was surprised of the amount of practical work. Our instructors invited some local companies and gave us business challenges that we would solve. Real application to real world problems.

  • – 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.

  • – Ellen Vargas Virkkala, Student

    Centria supports the student and gives you the tools to face the 
    challenges that every students goes through during their career. I find the environment really student oriented.”

  • – Ernest Hamun & Rafiu Khan, Students

    The teaching is very simple, teachers go straight to the point, and give us the most critical ideas that we need.

    The classrooms are fine, environment is very beautiful, and you can find a really big library. For international students Centria will be a great choice.

Engineering

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

  • – 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.

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.