New Student? Important to Know
Congratulations to All New Students and Welcome to Novia UAS!
On this page, you, as a prospective Novian, will find instructions on how to accept your place of study, as well as information relating to all new students, regardless of campus and degree programme.
Pick-Up Service in Autumn 2024
Novia UAS organizes pick-up service for new International Degree students arriving from abroad in Autumn 2024.
More info here.
Check List for New Students
The following links will guide you to important information about how to accept your place of study and how to begin your studies. Make sure you have read, and completed, all the steps expected of you.
New for 2024: TUUDO app for students. In Tuudo you will find information for new students, you may follow checklists and get an overview of all necessary steps you need to take from the point of admission to starting your studies. Download the Tuudo app after receiving your notice of admission, select "Novia UAS" as institution and then proceed as "New student". You can access the checklists by clicking on "For new students".
Finnish and EU/EEA Students
- Accepting Your Study Place
- Registration of Attendance or Non-Attendance
- Registration of Residence (EU Students)
- Registering with the Local Authorities
- Verification of Grades and Certificates
- Paying the Finnish Student Healthcare Service (FSHS) Fee
- Novia UAS User Account
Non EU/EEA Students
Welcome to Novia UAS!
Our Welcome-email at Novia UAS offers support and information about moving to and living in Finland.
E-mail: welcome@novia.fi
Student Services
Student Services offers administrative services, support, and information regarding studies
E-mail: studentservices@novia.fi
Front Office Opening Hours on Campus:
Monday: 9am - 11.30am
Wednesday: 1.30pm - 3pm
Thursday: 9am - 11.30am
Admissions Services
Admissions Services offers information about student admissions, confirmation of acceptance, and claims for adjustment
E-mail: admissions@novia.fi
Securemail service: securemail.novia.fi
Telephone Hours
12pm-1.45pm (Weekdays; Finnish Time)
Tel. +358 (0)6 328 5555
Fax +358 (0)6 328 5117
Start of Studies on Our Campuses
More information about the start of study at each campus can be found by clicking on the below links.
Vaasa Campus, Technology & Business Administration
Study start 2024 for Bachelor Degree Programmes
Bachelor of Engineering, Information Technology
Bachelor of Engineering, Energy Technology
Study start 2024 for Master Degree Programmes
Master of Engineering, Automation Technology, Intelligent Systems
Master of Engineering, Industrial Management and Engineering
Master of Business Administration, Digital Business and Management
Campus Vaasa, Health and Welfare
Turku Campus, Health Welfare & Business Administration
Aboa Mare, Turku
Study start 2024 for Bachelor Degree Programmes
Bachelor of Maritime Management, Maritime Management, Captain
Bachelor of Engineering, Maritime Technology
Study start 2024 for Master's Degree Programmes
Master of Engineering, Autonomous Maritime Operations
Master of Engineering/Master of Maritime Management, Maritime Management
Raasepori Campus, Technology & Bioeconomy
Study Start 2024
Bachelor of Natural Resources, Sustainable Coastal Management
Master of Natural Resources, Natural Resources Management, Online studies
Master of Engineering, Structural Engineering
Campus Allegro, Pietarsaari
Arts & Humanities, Study Start 2024
Master of Culture and Arts, Entrepreneurship in the Arts, Music Production
Degree Programmes at Novia UAS Campuses
At which campus should you study? The following educations are located at the Novia campus
Bachelor and Master Degree programmes 2024
Bioeconomy
Bachelor of Natural Resources, Sustainable Coastal Management
Master of Natural Resources, Natural Resources Management, Online studies
Business
Master of Business Administration, Digital Business and Management
Master of Business Administration, Service Design
Health and Welfare
Bachelor of Beauty and Cosmetics, Beauty Care
Bachelor of Health Care, Biomedical Laboratory Science
Bachelor of Health Care, Nursing
Master of Health Care/Master of Social Services, Health Care and Social Services
Arts and Humanities
Bachelor of Culture and Arts, Fine Arts
Master of Culture and Arts, Entrepreneurship In the Art, Music Production
Technology and Seafaring
Bachelor of Maritime Management, Maritime Management, Captain
Bachelor of Maritime Management, Maritime Management, Captain, part-time studies
Bachelor of Engineering, Maritime Technology
Bachelor of Engineering, Information Technology
Bachelor of Engineering, Energy Technology
Master of Engineering, Automation Technology / Intelligent Systems
Master of Engineering, Industrial Management and Engineering
Master of Engineering/Master of Maritime Management, Maritime Management
Master of Engineering, Structural Engineering
Master of Engineering, Autonomous Maritime Operations
On the campus page you will find information for new students at your particular education.
Degree Programmes at Novia UAS Campuses
Bachelor and Master Degree programmes 2024
On the campus page you will find information for new students at your particular education.
Arts and Humanities
Bachelor of Culture and Arts, Fine Arts
Master of Culture and Arts, Entrepreneurship In the Art, Music Production
Bioeconomy
Bachelor of Natural Resources, Sustainable Coastal Management
Master of Natural Resources, Natural Resources Management, Online studies
Business
Master of Business Administration, Digital Business and Management
Master of Business Administration, Service Design
Health and Welfare
Bachelor of Beauty and Cosmetics, Beauty Care
Bachelor of Health Care, Biomedical Laboratory Science
Bachelor of Health Care, Nursing
Master of Health Care/Master of Social Services, Health Care and Social Services
Technology and Seafaring
Bachelor of Maritime Management, Maritime Management, Captain
Bachelor of Maritime Management, Maritime Management, Captain, part-time studies
Bachelor of Engineering, Maritime Technology
Bachelor of Engineering, Information Technology
Bachelor of Engineering, Energy Technology
Master of Engineering, Automation Technology / Intelligent Systems
Master of Engineering, Industrial Management and Engineering
Master of Engineering/Master of Maritime Management, Maritime Management
President's Welcome Greeting
I have the great pleasure of welcoming you to Novia University of Applied Sciences.
At Novia UAS, we focus on student-centered learning. Every student is actively involved in the learning process together with the teachers. Through your studies, you will develop good professional knowledge and skills, based on working life requirements.
For those of you who are master's degree students, I hope that the education will contribute to improving your opportunities in working life and that the education will be of use at your work place.
The head of the degree programme is the primary contact person for you, and will guide you in matters concerning the education and your learning progress. The staff in the Student Services will help you in many practical matters.
You are cordially welcome to Novia University of Applied Sciences!
Örjan Andersson, Novia UAS President
Faculty Deans
Eva Sandberg-Kilpi
Vice President