Studying in Joensuu

Joensuu is a city providing high-level educational opportunities in variety of fields and at various levels.

General upper secondary education

General upper secondary education provides students with extensive general knowledge and readiness to begin studies at university, university of applied sciences or vocational training.

General upper secondary education
 

Riveria - vocational education

Riveria is responsible for vocational training in the region.

riveria.fi
 

Conservatory of music

Joensuu conservatory of music is the largest school offering music education in the region. The offer includes music play groups for the little ones, music school for more advanced and interested youth as well as vocational training at upper secondary level.

Conservatory of music
 

The Karelia University of Applied Sciences

The Karelia University of Applied Sciences offers training for young people and adults leading to bachelor and master degrees.

karelia.fi
 

The University of Eastern Finland

The University of Eastern Finland (UEF) is one of Finland's largest multidisciplinary universities. The university has approximately 15 000 students at its two campuses in Joensuu and Kuopio.

uef.fi
 

The Community College of the Joensuu Area

The community college of the Joensuu area is a non-profit organisation owned and maintained by the city of Joensuu.

The centre is open to everyone who wants to explore new educational areas and develop their abilities, both personally and professionally, for a reasonable investment of time and money.

Community College

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