Arcada University of Applied Sciences
Helsinki, Finland
- 1996
- Founded
- Not listed
- Global Rank
- 2,900+
- Total Students
- 16%
- International Students
- 14
- Programs
About Arcada University of Applied Sciences
Arcada University of Applied Sciences (Swedish: Yrkeshögskolan Arcada) is a multi-professional, state-recognized university of applied sciences located in Helsinki, Finland. Established in 1996 to serve as a modern Swedish-language higher education institution in Finland, Arcada also offers a robust and renowned selection of degree programs taught entirely in English, attracting a dynamic international student community from over 50 nationalities. Operating out of a single, custom-built campus in Helsinki’s creative Arabianranta district, Arcada serves approximately 2,900 students across practical, industry-aligned disciplines: Business & IT, Health & Care, Energy & Materials Technology, and Culture & Media. Education emphasizes professional theory combined with high-fidelity clinical simulation, hands-on engineering labs, live industry projects, and corporate placements.
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Helsinki, Finland
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