Centria University of Applied Sciences

In Centria, we have our feet firmly on the ground of three Ostrobothnian regions, on the Kokkola, Pietarsaari, and Ylivieska campuses. Therefore, it is no wonder that people from near and far come here, to receive the most international university education in the country, with an exceptionally strong spearhead on research and development. 

• University of applied sciences degree is a higher education degree that gives you skills and competences to work in a variety of expert, planning and development positions.
• A Master's degree allows you to deepen your professional competence after your experience in the working life. You will learn to acquire and process research knowledge in your field and apply it to your work.

• We invest in strong research, development and innovation expertise, divided into six different teams: digitalisation, production technology, entrepreneurship and business, wellbeing and health, chemistry and bioeconomy, and pre-awards and networks.
• We have approximately 100 ongoing projects at all times. In these projects we seek and develop solutions locally, nationally and internationally. 

Would you like to learn how to apply for a job? Are you interested in career planning? Career planning is continuous throughout the entire study path, starting right from the first academic year. Career planning aims to build a bridge from studies to working life. This is possible when you identify your own strengths, interests and goals.