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Arcada offers Ukrainian refugees preparatory studies for higher education

Along with eight other universities of applied sciences, Arcada offers Ukrainians who have fled the war a free-of-charge preparatory programme for higher education. The programme is made possible through the PrepProg project and with support from the Ministry of Education and Culture.

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Application to Arcada’s Swedish degree programmes is open 15–30 March 2023

On Wednesday 15 March, the application to Arcada's Swedish-language degree programmes at both bachelor's and master's level begins. The application period lasts for two weeks until 30 March at 3 p.m. (Finnish time).

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Student blog: European Convention on Human Rights and the Protection of Private Life, Freedom of Expression and Access to Information in a Digital Age

The title of my thesis is “European Convention on Human Rights and the Protection of Private Life, Freedom of Expression and Access to Information in a Digital Age”.

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Arcada supports athletes to combine top level sports with studies

Arcada's partnership with The Helsinki Metropolitan Area sports academy Urhea supports those who want to focus on their sports career and get an education at the same time. For the students, it's valuable to be able to get a degree while aiming for the medals.

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Arcada – A Sustainable Study Choice in Helsinki, Finland

At Arcada University of Applied Sciences (UAS), sustainability plays a key role in all operations: in education, in research and on campus.

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Not All Who Wander Are Lost

This famous line written by J.R.R. Tolkien, which appears in the first novel in the Lord of The Ring series, has been a way of encapsulating the idea of surrendering to your wanderlust. However, it can be argued that the true meaning of the line is that all who wander without an aim are lost.

Category: Alumni

100 years of health checks and support for Finnish families

This year marks the 100th anniversary of mother and child health guidance in Finland. The work has changed over the years, but it is still just as important for families and children, says Arcada's Public Health Nursing alumna Jannika Kuhlefelt and student Julina Fagerlund. They work at what was once Finland's first maternity and child health clinic in Kallio.

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Apply to Open Path studies at Arcada 3–9.8

Open Path studies are an excellent opportunity if you're aiming at becoming a full degree student on bachelor-level. In English, Arcada offers Open Path studies in Nursing.

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Interested in master’s studies this autumn?

Are you looking to begin studying for a master's degree this autumn? We offer two master's degree programmes in this year's additional application.

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