Kuopio Universities and Colleges in Eastern Finland, Finland

Humak University of Applied Sciences - Kuopio
Finnish: Humanistinen ammattikorkeakoulu
Visiting Address: Kansanopistotie 32, Kuopio, Eastern Finland, Finland
Telephone: +358 20 7621 329, Fax: +358 20 7621 331

Summary
Humak University of Applied Sciences aims to develop expertise in the widest range of skills that are required in administrative and specialist work positions. Besides this, the University strives towards imparting work competence in students so that they are better placed in their areas of specialization that demand interactive skills.

Type of Higher Education Institution: Colleges

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Savonia University of Applied Sciences
Finnish: Savonia-ammattikorkeakoulu
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 6, 70201, Kuopio, 70201, Kuopio, Finland
Visiting Address: Kuopio, Eastern Finland, Finland
Telephone: +358 17 255 5044, Fax: +358 17 255 5042

Summary
Founded in eastern Finland in 1992, the Savonia University of Applied Sciences is a higher education institution that offers 30 bachelor degree programs in seven disciplines. The university is also concerned with adult education, research and development. Exchange students from other countries are also welcome to study.

Type of Higher Education Institution: Colleges

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Sibelius Academy - Department of Kuopio
Finnish: Sibelius-Akatemia
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 86, 00251, Helsinki, 70100, Kuopio, Finland
Visiting Address: Kuopionlahdenkatu 23 C, Kuopio, Eastern Finland, Finland
Telephone: +358 20 753 90 or +358 40 715 1400, Fax: +358 20 753 9600

Summary
The Sibelius Academy in Helsinki was founded in 1882, but gained its present name and status in 1939. At present, there are about 1700 students enrolled in various degree programs at Sibelius Academy. The number of full-time teachers in the Academy is 183 and the number of part-time teachers is about 300.

Type of Higher Education Institution: Universities

School/Program: Fine Arts and Design

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University of Kuopio
Finnish: Kuopion yliopisto
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1627, 70211, Kuopio, 70211, Kuopio, Finland
Visiting Address: Yliopistonranta 1E, Kuopio, Eastern Finland, Finland
Telephone: +358 17 16 2211, Fax: NA

Summary
The University of Kuopio offers a wide array of degree programmes at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels in the fields of health, environment and well being, with particular strengths in biotechnology, biosciences and molecular medicine. The Finnish university is organized into five faculties and over 60 teaching and research institutions. Today the University has 6,500 students.

Type of Higher Education Institution: Universities

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University of Kuopio - Faculty of Medicine
Finnish: Kuopion yliopisto - Lääketieteellinen tiedekunta
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1627, 70211, Kuopio, 70211, Kuopio, Finland
Visiting Address: Yliopistonranta 1 A, Medistudia, 4th floor, Kuopio, Eastern Finland, Finland
Telephone: +358 17 16 2211, Fax: +358 17 16 2968

Summary
University of Kuopio was established in 1972, and its Faculty of Medicine is one of five Faculties of Medicine in Finland. The institution has been educating students in the field of medicine, since the year of its establishment. The institution also offers a variety of programs in the field of Health Sciences. The faculty promotes and is involved in high quality research of international standards.

Type of Higher Education Institution: Universities

School/Program: Medical

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