This is Centria
Study where’s cool! Start your international journey in Finland! Centria University of Applied Sciences offers high-quality education, real-world learning, and a welcoming community in one of the safest and happiest countries in the world. Study in English, make new friends, and build your future with us in Finland!
Study in Finland: join Centria UAS!
Looking for high-quality education, friendly people, and a safe environment? Welcome to Centria University of Applied Sciences, one of Finland’s most international universities!
We’re based in Kokkola, Ylivieska and Pietarsaari, right on Finland’s beautiful west coast. Read more about our campuses.
If you’re aiming for a bachelor’s degree, you can choose a study path in:
Business
Centria offers practical business studies in an international setting, with flexible paths in International Business, Business Management, and ERP systems, preparing you for global careers in fields like marketing, finance, and entrepreneurship.
Engineering
Engineering tracks – Centria’s engineering programmes combine hands-on learning with real industry experience in fields like IT, Chemical Engineering, and Industrial Management and Engineering, preparing you for careers in Finland’s growing tech and industrial sectors.
Health care
Centria’s Nursing programme offers hands-on learning from the start, with simulations, real clinical practice, and Finnish language training that help you grow into a skilled nurse ready to make a difference in Finland and beyond.
If you’re aiming for a Master’s degree:
MBA at Centria
Centria’s MBA in International Business Management helps you boost your career and grow into a confident global business leader. Deepen your expertise, expand your network, and take the next step toward success. The studies take about 1,5 years to complete.
Who can apply?
Centria welcomes International students from anywhere! There can be some restrictions for specific application methods.
In a nuthsell, the eligibility requirements are:
Bachelor programmes:
- A high school diploma or similar
- English language certification (in most cases)
- Copy of passport
- You can also apply with your SAT scores during the rolling application
- Check the full list of documents on this page.
Master programmes:
- Bachelor’s degree
- Two years of work experience (post Bachelor’s degree)
- English language certification (in most cases)
- You can also apply with your GRE/GMAT scores
Why Centria?
- Study in one of the world’s safest, cleanest happiest countries
- Practical, future-focused education
- Affordable student life: read about costs of living, tuition fees and scholarships at Centria.
- Friendly international community
- Student life is well balance, allowing to study seriously, but yet practice hobbies and live a healthy life!
Read more about studying and living in Finland on our “This is Finland” page.
Application periods
There are two ways to apply to Centria University of Applied Sciences:
Rolling Admission (for our Bachelor programmes)
1 December 2025 – 31 May 2026
Joint Application in Finland (for our Bachelor and Master programmes)
7 – 21 January 2026
All degree programmes start in Autumn 2026.
Have a question?
We’re happy to help! Send us an email and our EduExpo or Admissions team will get back to you.
EduExpo Team
We provide information about studies, tips for living and studying in Finland, and guidance on preparing for your study journey.
Contact us at: eduexpo@centria.fi
Admissions Office
We assist with questions about admissibility, required documents, the application process, and more.
Reach out to: admissions@centria.fi