Category: Yleinen

  • Problems detected during the update of the automatic lending machines

    The lending and return machines in the library have been updated and the user interface has been slightly redesigned. All functions are still the same, no changes have been made. During the update, it was discovered that one of the lending machines had malfunctions during week 16, i.e. 15-19 April.There might be some oddities in…


  • Karelia Entrepreneurship Expo 2024

    Karelia University of Applied Sciences organizes the first Karelia Entrepreneurship Expo on 23rd April 2024, in Wärtsilä Campus, Joensuu. The event will showcase a unique selection of live company interviews and local best practices. All colleagues, students, and local representatives interested in entrepreneurship are welcome to join us!  At the end of the day, Karelia will award distinguished…


  • Karelia Launches Language-Supported Nursing Education in Fall 2024

    At Karelia University of Applied Sciences, a language-supported nursing education program will commence in the fall 2024. Twenty-five nursing students with an international background will embark on their studies with language support. The primary language of instruction is Finnish, but during the first two years, Russian will be used to facilitate learning. This program is…


  • Library is closed 22.12.2023 – 7.1.2024

    The library is closed during the holidays, 22.12.2023 – 7.1.2024. You can see all the opening and service hours on Karelia-Finna. Library’s Christmas checklist: You can find Christmas information and atmosphere in Finland on the Christmas traditions page of ThisisFINLAND.Christmassy wishes from Karelia UAS Library!


  • Apply to Karelia UAS webinar

    Apply to Karelia UAS webinar on Thursday 14 December 2023 Come and join our webinar on Thursday 14 December 2023 at 10 AM (GMT+2).In this webinar you will hear important information about studies, Finland and Joensuu as study place, the working life connection of UAS studies, and much more. Meet our students and staff and…


  • Apply to Karelia UAS Webinar

    Come and join our webinar on Thursday 14 December 2023 at 10 AM (UTC+2 / GMT+2). In this webinar you will hear important information about studies, Finland and Joensuu as study place, the working life connection of UAS studies, and much more. Meet our students and staff and ask the questions you may have! Webinar…


  • New student! Have you picked up your overall badge?

    You can get library’s badge from our customer service by showing your library card (e.g. in Tuudo). The badges will be available until the end of September and only during the opening hours of the customer service (check them at Karelia-Finna).


  • We are sending automatic payment reminders from the beginning of September

    In the future, you will receive a reminder once a month of unpaid library fees. You can pay the fees as a card payment at the library’s customer service (check the opening hours!) or as an online payment at Karelia-Finna. It is advisable to settle your payments before they cause a lending ban and prevent…


  • Elective Studies

    Scope 7 ECTS (1 ECTS=27 hours) Elective studies will be agreed upon during the autumn semester. The studies can be content specific studies, language studies or transversal skills studies. Target audience – For Business: Experts working in relevant fields – For Education: Leaders, experts at all levels, 3rd or 4th year students of the associated/applicable…


  • Responsible Use of Natural Resources

    Scope 5 ECTS (1 ECTS=27 hours) Info Enable yourself the ability to identify responsible use of natural resources! Content Values behind environmental attitudes Basics of Environmental Economics Sustainability Climate chance impacts to environment Global natural resources Global agreements on environment Course includes case studies on subjects closely related to local conditions and problems in students’…