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Arcada awarded status as Elite Athlete Friendly University

Arcada University of Applied Sciences has been audited by the Finnish Olympic Committee and awarded status as Elite Athlete Friendly University. The recognition confirms Arcada’s long term and systematic commitment to supporting elite athletes’ dual careers, enabling the successful combination of higher education studies and elite sports.

Category: Press release

Arcada's transfer application is open 30 April–15 May 2026

Are you a bachelor's student who studies at another Finnish university of applied sciences (UAS) or university and wishes to transfer to Arcada? Then here is your chance: Arcada's transfer application is open 30 April–15 May 2026.

Category: News

A new audiology programme will start in autumn 2026

Would you like to become an expert in hearing care and audiological rehabilitation? Arcada now offers a specialist audiology programme that combines theory, practical training and modern hearing technology.

Category: Continuing education

Arcada granted additional study places in Business administration

Arcada University of Applied Sciences has been granted funding for an increased number of new study places in its Business Administration programme. The decision forms part of the government’s efforts to raise the level of education and skills and to meet labour market needs.

Category: Business

Application to our Swedish programmes is open 10–24 March 2026

On Tuesday 10 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 24 March at 3 p.m. (Finnish time).

Category: Education

Finnish healthcare faces bottlenecks – Arcada’s project offers a path forward

Finnish healthcare is facing several simultaneous challenges. An aging population, more people with chronic diseases, and a growing shortage of staff are all increasing the pressure on healthcare. Digitalisation is often highlighted as part of the solution, but in practice, the transition is complex and takes time.

Category: Research

Engineering a greener future: Arcada student Anton Truss excels in European steel innovation competition

Arcada is filled with ambitious, hard-working students. One of them is Anton Truss, a third-year student in the Mechanical and Sustainable Engineering programme. Not only was he the only undergraduate and the youngest participant to get selected to participate in the RACE 2025 competition, but his team also saw major success and placed third.

Category: News

Coastal reed harvesting and the utilisation of reed accelerate the blue economy

Reed is a versatile and renewable raw material. Utilising it can help reduce nutrient loading in the Baltic Sea and replace fossil-based raw materials. The Reed to Revenue - BalticReed Fair will be held at Arcada University of Applied Sciences on 29 January, gathering professionals, researchers, entrepreneurs and decision-makers to explore the sustainable utilisation of reed materials and their business potential. The public and media are invited to participate.

Category: Press release

Arcada's sustainability work highlighted in national collection of articles

A new collection of articles on sustainable development highlights how Finnish universities of applied sciences are working to promote a more sustainable society. The collection, published as part of Arene's sustainability and responsibility programme, contains a total of 29 articles from 20 universities of applied sciences, including Arcada.

Category: Research