Studies


Studies with theory and practice

Bachelor's degrees

Bachelor´s degree studies at Mikkeli University of Applied Sciences provide the students with the practical expertise needed in their profession. The graduates work for promoting, developing and bringing expertise for the working life.
Studies include basic and professional studies, optional studies, practical training and Bachelor’s thesis.

Students can do part of their studies during one or two semesters abroad. Theory is applied to practice both during practical training and in projects and researches done in tandem with working life.

Mikkeli University of Applied Sciences (Mikkeli UAS) offers 20 different degree programmes, of which 3 are conducted in English language:

Business Management (BBA), 210 cr (ECTS), 3.5 years
Environmental Engineering (BEng), 240 cr (ECTS), 4 years
Information Technology (BEng), 240 cr (ECTS), 4 years

All Bachelor`s degree programmes at Mikkeli UAS by campus and field of study

The language of instruction in the programmes is Finnish, unless otherwise informed.

Main Campus, Mikkeli

Humanities and Education
- Civic Activities and Youth Work

Culture
- Design
- Cultural Management

Natural Sciences
- Business Information Technology

Tourism, Catering and Domestic Services
- Hospitality Management

Social Services, Health and Sports
- Nursing
- Social Work

Technology, Communication and Transport
- Automotive and Transport Engineering
- Environmental Engineering (in English)
- Information Technology (in English)
- Material Technology
- Electrical Engineering
- Building Services
- Environmental Technology

Social Sciences, Business and Administration
- Business Management (also in English)

Nikkarila Campus, Pieksämäki

Natural Resources and the Environment
- Forestry

Savonniemi Campus, Savonlinna

Tourism, Catering and Domestic Services
- Tourism

Social Services, Health and Sports
- Physiotherapy
- Nursing
-Nursing option

Master's degrees

The graduates from Bachelor’s degree or other higher education degree can deepen their professional competence with specialisation studies or by completing Master’s degree.
Master’s degree obtained at a university of applied sciences gives the same qualification for public posts and offices as the Master’s degree obtained in a university.

Mikkeli University of Applied Sciences (UAS) offers Master’s degree in the following degree programmes conducted in Finnish language:

Entrepreneurship and Business Operations (Master of Business Administration)
Environmental Technology (Master of Engineering)
Hospitality Management (Master of Hospitality Management)
eServices and Digital Archiving (Master of Business Administration)
Business Operations in Forestry (Master of Natural Resources)
Development and Management in Health Care and Social Services (Master of Health Care / Master of Social Services)
NGO and Youth Work (Master of Humanities).
Mikkeli UAS does not currently offer any Master’s degree programmes in English.

Co-operation in Master's studies with Kymenlaakso UAS

Mikkeli UAS co-operates with Kymenlaakso UAS in Master's studies in the field of business. Kymenlaakso UAS offers the Master's degree programme in International Business Management in English. Further information about the Master's degree programme at Kymenlaakso UAS is available at www.kyamk.fi.