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Humak University of Applied Sciences

Helsinki, Finland

Humak University of Applied Sciences is a public Finnish university of applied sciences established in 1998 and headquartered in Helsinki, Finland. It is one of Finland's leading universities of applied sciences pecializing in community development, cultural management, youth work, adventure education, interpreting, and linguistic accessibility.
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Humak University of Applied Sciences operates a modern multi-campus infrastructure with campuses in Helsinki, Tampere, Turku, Jyväskylä, and Kuopio, complemented by extensive online learning environments. The campuses feature technology-enabled classrooms, seminar rooms, collaborative project spaces, digital learning facilities, computer workstations, and high-speed wireless internet, supporting the university's coaching pedagogy and project-based learning model. From autumn 2026, the campuses in Tampere, Turku, Jyväskylä, and Kuopio operate in newly developed premises, providing contemporary learning environments designed for collaboration, innovation, and flexible study. Humak's infrastructure also includes student services, library facilities (available on selected campuses), printing and copying services, meeting spaces, and accessible learning environments. Students benefit from modern study areas, digital platforms, and facilities that support teamwork, research, and interaction with external partners. Rather than maintaining large laboratory complexes, Humak focuses on practice-oriented learning spaces that facilitate applied projects with municipalities, NGOs, cultural organizations, and businesses
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Infrastructure

Campus infrastructure at Humak University of Applied Sciences

Humak University of Applied Sciences operates a modern multi-campus infrastructure with campuses in Helsinki, Tampere, Turku, Jyväskylä, and Kuopio, complemented by extensive online learning environments. The campuses feature technology-enabled classrooms, seminar rooms, collaborative project spaces, digital learning facilities, computer workstations, and high-speed wireless internet, supporting the university's coaching pedagogy and project-based learning model. From autumn 2026, the campuses in Tampere, Turku, Jyväskylä, and Kuopio operate in newly developed premises, providing contemporary learning environments designed for collaboration, innovation, and flexible study.

Humak's infrastructure also includes student services, library facilities (available on selected campuses), printing and copying services, meeting spaces, and accessible learning environments. Students benefit from modern study areas, digital platforms, and facilities that support teamwork, research, and interaction with external partners. Rather than maintaining large laboratory complexes, Humak focuses on practice-oriented learning spaces that facilitate applied projects with municipalities, NGOs, cultural organizations, and businesses

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Student Support

Student support at Humak University of Applied Sciences

Humak University of Applied Sciences provides a comprehensive range of student support services to ensure students succeed academically, professionally, and personally. The Study Affairs Office (Student Services) assists with enrolment, study rights, academic records, graduation, certificates, the Peppi student information system, and general study guidance. Dedicated Applicant Services support prospective international students throughout the admission process, while IT Services provide access to digital learning platforms, Microsoft 365, online systems, and technical support. Students can also access library and information services, online learning resources, and academic advising throughout their studies.

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Student Life

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. 

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Student accommodation at Humak University of Applied Sciences

Humak University of Applied Sciences does not operate its own on-campus student residences. Instead, it assists both Finnish and international students in finding accommodation through student housing foundations, rental housing companies, and private landlords. The university provides detailed guidance before arrival and recommends that students apply for housing as early as possible, as affordable student accommodation in Finland is in high demand. 

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Student Safety

Student safety at Humak University of Applied Sciences

Humak University of Applied Sciences places a strong emphasis on providing a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment for all students. Safety is considered a shared responsibility, with students, staff, and campus partners encouraged to report hazards, security concerns, and incidents through the university's dedicated Safety Reporting Channel. The university has a Security Manager, a crisis management team, and designated safety coordinators who oversee campus security, emergency preparedness, and crisis communication. Regular safety training, emergency drills, and security awareness programmes are organized for both students and staff to ensure preparedness in emergency situations. 

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Career Support

Career services at Humak University of Applied Sciences

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. 

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Humak University of Applied Sciences Application Statistics

Student Faculty Ratio
Tuition Fees
€ 14000
Living Cost
€ 10800

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