University profile

In Finland during my Erasmus semester I studied in Savonia University of Applied Sciences. Savonia University of Applied Sciences is one the Largest and most versatile Universities of Applied Sciences in Finland.

Savonia University of Applied Sciences in KUOPIO 

Savonia university is Divided in three campuses. One in Kuopio, Iisalmi in one and one in Varkaus. I study on the campuses of Kuopio. Campus Lisalmi is about 100 KM north of Kuopio and VARKAUS campus is about 100 KM south of Kuopio.

On the campus of Kuopio, there is also the building of many companies.

Now I will speak about the history of Savonia University

Savonia University of Applied Sciences was established in 1992.

Savonia University of Applied Science was formed by many of the different old Etablissement:

·      Kuopio Academy of Design in 1884

·      Kuopio Polytechnic in 1886

·      Kuopio Institute of Commerce in 1887

·      Walter Ahlström's Polytechnic in Varkaus

·      Varkaus Institute of Commerce

Soon They Were Followed By Kuopio School of Public Health and the institution expanded to Iisalmi aussi.

It was in 1998 that the university receives a standing statue by the Finnish government.

On 1 January 2004 the university was renamed to Savonia University of Applied Sciences

Savonia offers mainly Bachelor degree studies, though some Master degree programmes are in operation. It is the sixth largest University of Applied Sciences in Finland with about 6,500 students.

Our integration into the university was rather easy. In fact the university is attentive to our integration.

Firstly when we arrived at the airport, students of Savonia was there to welcome us and take us to our flat and help us to settle.

Secondly the internationnal departement has always been at our disposal for any questions (find the classrooms, print documents ...).

Third, the University has an association for Erasmus students, which is very active. Indeed, the association ENS KISA implements many events where the students can meet.