Apply now for BA and MA degree programmes in Diak
There are 110 study places in two bachelor’s and master’s degrees conducted in English at Diaconia University of Applied Sciences.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Social Services (Helsinki campus, blended teaching)
- Bachelor’s Degree in Health Care, Nursing (Helsinki, contact teaching)
- Master’s Degree in Global Change and Community Development (online)
- Master’s Degree in People-Centred and Innovative Leadership in Health Services (online)
Each of the programmes start next Autumn.
Entrance examinations
Student admission for the BA degree programmes is based on the International UAS exam, which is completed online. The examination has two phases.
Admission for the MA degree programmes is based on entrance assignment, which has two parts.
Read more on Diak’s website.
Programmes in English interest widely
Programmes in English open doors for international tasks, so Finnish applicants have shown increasing interest for them. Programmes in English provide the same competence as programmes taught in Finnish.
Admission services for applicants
You can reach Diak’s admission services through phone +358 (0) 400 725 384 (Mon–Thu 10–11am and 12–2pm CET+1) or by mail admissions@diak.fi. You can find important information on the application process, programmes and the schedule of the application on Diak’s website.
A higher education institution for common good
Diak is Finland’s largest provider of UAS-level education in social work. We also offer education in health care, diaconia and interpreting. According to our students, studying at Diak gives them opportunities to make the world a better place and helps them find their calling and place in the world of work.
Diak also offers possibilities for international exchange.
Joint application for BA and MA degree programmes in Finnish
You can apply for Diak’s bachelor’s and master’s degree programmes conducted in Finnish in the second joint application period, which takes place from 16 to 30 March.
More information
Read more about our study programmes in our admissions website
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