Overview
Established in 1998, the Savonia-ammattikorkeakoulu (Savonia University of Applied Sciences) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Kuopio (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Northern Savonia. This institution also has a branch campus in Varkaus and Lisalmi. Officially recognized by the Opetus- ja kulttuuriministeriö, Suomi (Ministry of Education and Culture of Finland), Savonia-ammattikorkeakoulu (Savonia) is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 6,000-6,999 students) coeducational Finnish higher education institution. Savonia-ammattikorkeakoulu (Savonia) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees and master's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 26-year-old Finnish higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The acceptance rate range is 20-29% making this Finnish higher education organization a very selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. Savonia also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
University Snapshot
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public
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non-profit
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medium-sized
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very selective
University Identity
| Name | Savonia-ammattikorkeakoulu  |
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| Name (English) | Savonia University of Applied Sciences |
| Acronym | Savonia |
| Founded | 1998 |
| Motto | Thousands of Possibilities |
| Colours | Red, blue and yellow |
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University Location
| Address | PO Box 6 Kuopio 70201 Northern Savonia Finland |
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+358 (17) 255 6000 |
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+358 (17) 255 5014 |
| Other locations | Varkaus and Lisalmi |
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Social Media
uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some Savonia-ammattikorkeakoulu's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.
Savonia-ammattikorkeakoulu's Facebook page
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