Student’s Guide
We want our students to thrive and their studies to proceed smoothly. This requires the information to be readily available. Whether you are looking for information about support services or exchange studies you will find the information in the Student’s Guide.
Academic year, enrolment and study right
The dates of the academic year and information about enrolment and study right.
Content of studies
Your studies at Centria consist of compulsory studies, free-choice studies, practical training and a thesis.
Cross-institutional studies
Cross-institutional studies offer students the possibility to complete studies from other higher education institutions’ selections.
Student’s wellbeing
Centria is invested in the well-being of students so that you can concentrate your resources on studies in the best way possible.
Guidance and advising
At Centria, our students are supported by study counsellors, student services and tutors, among other services. Whatever your dilemma is do not hesitate to contact your support services.
Student’s career and work-life services
At Centria, our aim is to support the development of the student’s general and professional working life skills, in order to meet the demands of today’s working life.
Integration services
Integration Services guide international degree students in settling into the Centria region, especially in the early stages of their life and studies in Finland.
Student mobility
Centria has approximately 130 co-operative universities around the world where you can apply to both short exchanges and longer-term tuition exchanges.
As a student in RDI activities
We offer students a variety of opportunities to become involved in research, development, and innovation (RDI) activities already from the early stages of their studies. Working in RDI environments supports the development of professional skills, career growth, and networking.
Campuses
Students of our English conducted degree programmes study on our Kokkola and Pietarsaari campuses.
Campuses and campus townsTuition fees and scholarships
Tuition fees will be charged from citizens of a country outside the European Union (EU) and the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland.
Tuition fees and scholarshipsNEWS FOR STUDENTS
Puhutaan suomea – Let’s Talk Finnish!
This is a walk-in discussion group where we only talk Finnish. Everyone is welcome – whether you are a beginner or already know Finnish. The discussion group gathers on Thursdays 24.9.–10.12.2026 at 17.30–19.00 in classroom 131 on Talonpojankatu Campus.
Join Centria Band
Can you play an instrument? The Centria Band course (4 credits) starts on Wednesday, September 16 at 10:30. Everyone who plays an instrument is welcome to join, regardless of which instrument you play. In the band, you will have the opportunity to practise and play music with other students in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Sign up for the course in Peppi using the course code YY00AE61-3007.
Application for Exchange Studies Opens on 7 September 2026
Looking for new experiences and interested in studying abroad? The additional application period for exchange studies starts next Monday. Exchange studies are part of your degree at Centria and will not extend your study time. They also offer an international dimension to your studies. During this application period, you can apply for an exchange for the spring semester of 2027. The additional application period is from 7 September to 25 September 2026.