Humak University of Applied Sciences

Student life at Humak University of Applied Sciences is collaborative, inclusive, and strongly connected to working life. With nearly 3,000 students from Finland and abroad, Humak offers a supportive learning community where students participate in project-based learning, practical assignments, internships, community development projects, and international exchange opportunities. The university follows a coaching pedagogy, encouraging students to work closely with teachers, classmates, companies, municipalities, and NGOs while developing professional skills through real-life projects rather than traditional classroom learning. Students can study online, blended, or on campus, providing flexibility to balance studies, work, and personal commitments. 

Humak University of Applied Sciences has a strong work-integrated learning and career development model rather than a traditional centralized campus placement system. The university collaborates extensively with municipalities, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), cultural institutions, youth organizations, public sector agencies, businesses, and international partners to help students secure internships, project assignments, thesis opportunities, and graduate employment. Throughout their studies, students work on real-life projects, allowing them to build professional networks that often lead directly to employment after graduation.

A key feature of Humak's career support is its Tuudo Career Paths recruitment platform, where employers can post internships, part-time jobs, full-time positions, thesis topics, summer jobs, volunteer opportunities, and project assignments free of charge. Students can access these opportunities through the Tuudo mobile application, which is integrated into their daily student services. Bachelor's programmes also include at least 30 ECTS of mandatory internships, giving students substantial practical work experience before graduation.