Karelia University of Applied Sciences
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About Karelia University of Applied Sciences
A Finnish university of applied sciences in Joensuu running four English-taught degrees, where tuition is cut 20% for paying early and refunded less 10% if a residence permit is refused.
- Tuition €9,000/year (International Business, Industrial Management), €10,000 (ICT), €10,500 (M.Eng Sustainability Management)
- Early-bird price cuts the first year by 20% — accept within 7 days and pay within 20 days of the offer
- Tuition refunded less a 10% processing fee if a residence permit is refused after enrolment
- Vietnam is on the certificate-based selection list: grade 12 GPA 6.0, plus Maths 6.0 for Industrial Management
- English entry: IELTS Academic 6.0 with Speaking 5.5 · TOEFL iBT 60 · PTE Academic 55 · Cambridge 169
- M.Eng Sustainability Management can be taken fully online, with two years' work experience required
The tuition and scholarship terms above are those Karelia publishes (fees effective 1 Jan 2023, scholarship criteria 1 Jan 2025, refund policy 1 Jan 2024). Rolling admission is processed in order of arrival with no waiting list — VNIS confirms places remain before you pay the €100 application fee.
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Karelia University of Applied Sciences sits in the to be updated tuition band. Tuition and scholarships change every year and by program, so VNIS provides the exact up-to-date figures for the program you choose during consultation. Performance scholarships from year two — 30/20/10% of tuition — conditional on 50 ECTS a year AND Finnish language milestones.
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Where is Karelia University of Applied Sciences located?
Karelia University of Applied Sciences is located in Joensuu, North Karelia, Finland, a university of applied sciences.
What are the tuition and scholarships at Karelia University of Applied Sciences?
Tuition sits in the "to be updated" band. Tuition and scholarships change every year and by program, so VNIS provides the exact up-to-date figures for your chosen program during consultation. Performance scholarships from year two — 30/20/10% of tuition — conditional on 50 ECTS a year AND Finnish language milestones.
How do I apply to Karelia University of Applied Sciences with VNIS?
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