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“The learning environment at Diak is incredibly supportive”

Edwin Renatus Mwacha from Tanzania has been studying nursing at Diak for the autumn semester. Exchange at Diaconia University of Applied Sciences has been transformative when it comes to both learning and gaining intercultural competence. Edwin recommends Finnish students to apply for exchange in his home university in Tanzania.

Apply for BA degree programmes in Diak

There are 80 study places in two bachelor’s degrees conducted in English at Diaconia University of Applied Sciences.

Anna-Maija Ohlsson appointed as Director of strategy and impact

Anna-Maija Ohlsson has been appointed as the Director of Strategy and Impact at Diak. Ohlsson will begin in her new role on January 13, 2025.

Building career and networks – alumni event brought together the international professionals from five UAS’

The first Build Your Network, Build Your Career alumni event, organized collaboratively by universities of applied sciences in the Helsinki metropolitan area, gathered about 120 international alumni to network and gain career insights.

Career monitoring survey for 2019 graduates starts

What is the employment situation of Diak graduates five years after graduation? Does the knowledge gained from the studies carry over into working life? The nationwide career tracking survey of universities of applied sciences collects information for the development of education and also affects the funding of universities of applied sciences. This year, those who graduated in 2019 will receive the survey.

DiakHub Eastern Finland is now Diak Eastern Finland

As part of Diak’s evolving strategy and brand update, Diak’s management has decided to update the DiakHub Eastern Finland brand. From now on, operations in Eastern and Central Finland will be known as Diak Eastern Finland. Despite the name update, educational and RDI activities in Eastern Finland will continue as before.

Apply for international exchange!

The application period for international student exchange starts on 2nd of September.

Diak commits to the recommendations for good lobbying practice

The National Audit Office of Finland (VTV), which maintains the Transparency Register, has published recommendations for good lobbying practice. Diak commits to adhering to these recommendations in its advocacy activities.

Towards a more distinct profile – Diak’s brand is renewed

Diak is strengthening its brand with a comprehensive renewal. The UAS aims to communicate Diak’s unique profile and offerings more distinctly and clearly. The new visual identity and other brand guidelines will be implemented today, August 1, 2024.

Rainbow Flag at Diak’s Helsinki Campus Targeted by Vandalism – “We Will Continue to Raise Our Voice for the Rights of Gender and Sexual Minorities”

Diakonia-ammattikorkeakoulun Helsingin-kampuksen pihan salkoon eilen nostettu sateenkaarilippu on joutunut ilkivallan kohteeksi. Diak liputtaa Helsinki Pride -viikon ajan Helsingin-kampuksella seksuaali- ja sukupuolivähemmistöjen oikeuksien puolesta.