Research, development and innovation activities

Mikkeli University of Applied Sciences (MUAS) is as a higher education institution of lifelong learning, and a strong implementer of research, development and innovation activities (RDI), with a special strength on its expertise on Russia. The strategic development targets are as follows:

• Promote regional development through RDI activities based on the degree programmes of MUAS
• Reinforce interaction between RDI activities, education, and working life and business
• Strengthen international cooperation and partnerships

In the RDI activities the main focus is on the four areas: Health and Welfare; Materials and the Environment; Tourism and Event Production; Electronic Services, with business expertise and expertise on Russia as a cross-cutting theme. The following describes the degree programme base for each RDI area, including the RDI operating line plans and their central content.

Main funding agencies of the Mikkeli UAS include EU Structural Funds, several Finnish ministries, Finnish Funding Agency for Technology and Innovation (Tekes) as well as various private funds and foundations.