Name: Centria University of Applied Sciences Jakobstad
Address: Talonpojankatu 2, Kokkola, Finland, Finland
Telephone: +358 6 868 0200
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Centria University of Applied Sciences Jakobstad

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Description

Centria University of Applied Sciences Jakobstad campus is located in the city of Jakobstad, Finland. It is one of the four campuses of Centria UAS, and is the second largest campus with over 1,000 students.

Centria UAS Jakobstad offers a variety of degree programs in English, including:

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) in Civil Engineering and Building Technology
Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) in Environmental Chemistry and Technology
Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) in Information Technology

Centria UAS Jakobstad is known for its strong focus on practical learning and its close collaboration with industry. The campus has a number of state-of-the-art facilities, including a new engineering workshop and a digital learning center.

Centria UAS Jakobstad is also a very international campus, with over 100 foreign students from over 20 different countries. The campus offers a number of services to support international students, such as language support, tutoring, and cultural events.

The tuition fee for Centria UAS Jakobstad is 7000 euros per academic year for international students. There is also an early bird discount of 800 euros for students who pay their tuition fee in full by the end of May.

Overall, Centria UAS Jakobstad is a well-respected university of applied sciences with a strong focus on practical learning and internationalization.

Here are some additional details about Centria UAS Jakobstad:

The campus is located in a beautiful and historic city, with a variety of cultural and recreational activities to offer students.
Centria UAS Jakobstad is committed to sustainability and has a number of initiatives in place to reduce its environmental impact.
The campus has a number of student clubs and organizations, so students can get involved in activities outside of their studies.
Centria UAS Jakobstad offers a number of student support services, such as financial aid, housing assistance, and counseling.

Area of Studies

Biological & Physical Sciences, Business & Economics, Computer Science, Information Science & Technology, Engineering & Engineering Technology, and Health Sciences

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Student Life

Centria University of Applied Sciences has operations in the three towns of Kokkola, Ylivieska, and Pietarsaari. This region is not only characterized by the old towns, the sea with its archipelago, and vivid bilingualism, but also by the long river valleys, traditional country life, and bustling local cultures. Kokkola, a pleasant town of 47,000 inhabitants, has ample opportunities for leisure and outdoor activities all year round. When it comes to sports and leisure activities in Kokkola, there are many things you can do. Besides music, art, and theater, you can do almost any sport, from ice hockey to football and from floorball to lacrosse. The Swimming Centre VesiVeijari offers spa-standard facilities for swimmers. From Lohtaja in Kokkola you can find the longest sand beach in the Nordic Countries and good winds for kitesurfers. Nature is presently offering good opportunities for e.g. fishing and paddling. There are many gyms in town and some of them offer nice student discounts. The Student Union of Centria University of Applied Sciences (COPSA) exists to promote the interests of students. COPSA also recruits and trains student tutors, organizes sport turns for students, and organizes all kinds of events and sports tournaments. COPSA consists of student actives and two full-time employees. A student can become a member of the student union by ordering a student card. Exchange students can also order a Finnish student card (without a payment option) here. With the student card, the student is, among other things, entitled to all the student discounts in Finland. The main office of COPSA is located at the campus at Talonpojankatu campus, Kokkola.

Housing

Students should book accommodation for themselves in the town where they will study. The accommodation is not organized by the university but by a local housing agency. Students can decide to apply for shared accommodation through local agencies or look for housing from private sources. Rent usually varies from 200 to 300€ / month in the shared apartments offered by the student housing agencies.