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Study abroad at Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences
Haaga-Helia is a business-focused university of applied sciences in Finland. The University’s education, research and development, prepares students for their future careers. Haaga-Helia focuses on cooperation, entrepreneurship, innovation, and internationality.
They offer students eight bachelor's programs and three master's programs taught in English. The University consists of five campuses, 650 faculty, and specialists, 1,100 international degree students, and it has 200 partner universities around the world.
Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences campuses are located in Helsinki, Porvoo, and Vierumäki. Three of the campuses are in the Finnish capital Helsinki: Haaga, Malmi, and Pasila. The Pasila campus is the largest campus, located next to the Pasila Railway Station.
Haaga-Helia runs programs in international business, hospitality management, information technology, tourism, aviation business, sports management, service solutions, and languages. Pasila campus also offers master's degree programs in aviation and tourism business, business technologies (ICT), and leading business transformation.
Why study at Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences
- High employability
94% of Haaga-Helia students have been employed within a year of their graduation
- Transformative teaching
The University’s Peda Center researches teaching and knowledge at Haaga-Helia
- International recognition
Haaga-Helia's International Business Degree has earned the prestigious EFMD-accreditation. This means the program is internationally recognized for its strong industry connections, excellent teaching, and incredibly diverse student body (representing 64 nationalities).
Location
Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences
Ratapihantie 13, 00520 Helsinki, Finland
Helsinki is a safe modern European cultural city where a cosmopolitan lifestyle exists in perfect harmony with nature. Helsinki is surrounded by the sea and its own exotic archipelago.
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Fees and funding
Applicants who are not citizens of the EU, EEA or Switzerland are required to pay an application fee of €100 when applying to Bachelor's or Master's level programs in Finland.
The application fee does not guarantee that you will be offered admission and isn't refundable.
Funding
Note: To remain eligible for your scholarship, you must maintain good study progress and actively develop your Finnish language skills.
Early Bird Scholarship
- €2,000 reduction on first year tuition fees
- Autumn Scholarship
For applicants who accept their study place within 7 days and pay the tuition fee of the first semester within 14 days of receiving the acceptance letter.
- Spring Scholarship
For applicants who accept their study place within 14 days and pay the tuition fee of the first semester within 30 days of receiving the acceptance letter.
Bachelor-level scholarship - €2,000
You may be awarded this scholarship if you:
- Achieve YKI Basic level (grade 2) in Finnish language proficiency (CEFR A2)
- Complete 60 ECTS credits within two consecutive study semesters at Haaga-Helia or at partner institutions
Eligibility:
- Your mother tongue must be a language other than Finnish
- The 60 credits must be earned within the same degree programme
- You can first apply for this scholarship during your third semester
- From the seventh semester onwards, credits no longer count toward this scholarship
- The scholarship is paid after you’ve paid tuition and completed both semesters of the evaluation period
- If you graduate in one academic year or less, you can still apply by contacting Study Services
Bachelor-level scholarship - €3,500
You may be awarded this scholarship if you:
- Achieve YKI Intermediate level (grade 3) in Finnish language proficiency (CEFR B1)
- Complete 120 ECTS credits within four consecutive study semesters at Haaga-Helia or at partner institutions
Eligibility:
- Your mother tongue must be a language other than Finnish
- The 120 credits must be completed within the same degree programme
- You can first apply for this scholarship during your fifth semester
- From the seventh semester onwards, credits no longer count toward this scholarship
- The scholarship is paid after you’ve paid tuition and completed both semesters of the evaluation period
- If you graduate in one academic year or less, you can apply by contacting Study Services
Master-level scholarships
- Master’s degree students can apply for a €2,000 scholarship based on study progress and academic performance
- To qualify, you must complete the required number of ECTS credits and maintain a minimum GPA of 4.5 (on the Finnish grading scale)
50% SAT Score Scholarship (Limited Award)
- 50% waiver on the tuition fee for the entire degree (up to the statutory study time of 3.5 years/7 semesters)
- Applicants with SAT scores above 1450 are eligible
- Only 5 waivers are awarded each year (2 for the January intake and 3 for the August intake)
- This 50% waiver cannot be combined with the Early Bird discount or any other scholarships
Fee information
- Undergraduate tuition
€11,000 per year
- Graduate tuition
€12,000 per year
What is the cost of living near Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences?
| Category | Cost (in Euro) |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre | €773 |
| Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre | €624 |
| Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse) | €122 |
| Internet (60 Mbps unlimited) | €22 |
| Mobile phone plan (data + calls) | €26 |
| Monthly public transport pass | €62 |
| Monthly grocery basket | €300 |
| Coffee shop drink | €4 |
| Cinema or cultural event ticket | €16 |
| Gym membership | €40 |
Indicative monthly costs per person.
Data sourced from numbeo.com (Crowdsourced).
Visa requirements for Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences
Finnish Immigration requires you to show €9,600 in your account for your first year living costs (per person). Please note that if you switch to a work visa during your studies, you must still pay all your tuition fees.
Life at Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences
Haaga-Helia is the most international university of applied sciences in Finland. More than 1,100 international students attend the University, and Haaga-Helia also has a network of over 200 partner universities abroad. As a student, you have the opportunity to study abroad and become involved in international projects.
Haaga-Helia offers international students services in English, including arrival service, an extensive orientation program, accommodation options, Finnish language, and cultural studies, counseling, and career support services. During free time you have plenty of trips, activities, and events to choose from both on and off-campus.
Facilities
- Group Study Rooms
- Computer labs
- Quiet Areas
- Campus parking
- Counselling & Mental Health Services
- Academic Tutoring & Support
- Peer & Buddy Program
- Student Tutoring & Support
- 2 Restaurants
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