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Partially work-capable healthcare professionals support older adults in everyday life: Arcada behind award-winning innovation

The project Functional ability for older adults – Work ability for staff (TOTY) has been selected as one of the winners of the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health's national innovation competition, The Future of Care Work. The innovation is an operating model based on reablement, offering dual benefits: older adults receive support to live more independently at home, while social and healthcare professionals with partial work ability are given the opportunity to continue working within the sector.

Category: Health and wellbeing

The application to Saila studies is open!

Saila is a qualification training programme for nurses who have completed their degree outside the EU or EEA.

Category: News

People, possibilities and purpose in focus at the opening of the academic year and 30th anniversary

Arcada officially started the 2026–2027 academic year at its traditional opening ceremony on 2 September. The event also marked the beginning of Arcada's 30th anniversary celebrations, which will be highlighted throughout the year under the theme People, possibilities and purpose.

Category: Event

The autumn application to Nursing TopUp is open!

Arcada's Nursing TopUp programme is aimed at you who already have a previous Nursing education completed outside of Finland, work experience, and sufficient skills in English and Finnish or Swedish.

Category: News

Building a career in finance: meet Arcada alumna Nguyen Ho

From Arcada’s International Business programme to Nordic Investment Bank, Nguyen Ho has turned her passion for finance into a thriving career. Today, she helps keep transactions running smoothly while drawing on the teamwork, expertise and confidence she built during her studies.

Category: Alumni

Apply via the additional application from 23 July to 5 August 2026

Through Arcada’s additional application, you can apply for selected degree programmes starting in autumn 2026. The application period runs from 23 July to 5 August 2026, and the entrance exams will be held in August.

Category: Education

Have you received a study place at Arcada in autumn 2026? Learn more

Below is information for those of you who have received a study place at Arcada and will begin your studies in August 2026.

Category: News

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