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Diaconia University of Applied Sciences

Helsinki, 🇫🇮 Finland
Diaconia University of Applied Sciences campus
€8k - €10k/yr

Highlights

  • Finland's largest provider of social work education
  • Specialized in health and diaconal work
  • Focus on social justice and solidarity
  • Strong emphasis on community development
  • Multisite campus network across Finland
  • High employment rates for graduating professionals

Subject Areas

Social ServicesHealth CareTheology

Student Life & Support

Campus Housing

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Programs Offered at Diaconia University of Applied Sciences (39)

Offers programs in:

Education Linguistics & Literature Medicine & Health Social Sciences

Bachelor Programs (24)

Bachelor of Humanities, Community Education

Community Education

Community Education
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42 months Finnish Full-time

€8,500/yr

Bachelor of Humanities, Community Pedagogy

Community Pedagogy

Community Pedagogy
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42 months Finnish Full-time

€8,500/yr

Bachelor of Social Services, Early Childhood Education

Early Childhood Education

Early Childhood Education
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42 months Finnish Full-time

€8,500/yr

Bachelor's Degree Programme in Health Care

Bachelor's Degree Programme in Health Care (Finnish-taught)

Health Care

Health Sciences
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42 months Finnish Full-time

€9,500/yr

Scholarships

Bachelor's Degree Programme in Health Care, Public Health Nursing (Finnish-taught)

Health Care

Public Health & Health Sciences
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42 months Finnish Full-time

€9,500/yr

Scholarships

Bachelor's Degree Programme in Health Care, Diaconal Work (Finnish-taught)

Health Care

Health Sciences
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42 months Finnish Full-time

€9,500/yr

Scholarships

Bachelor of Health Care, Diaconal Work

Health Care, Diaconal Work

Health Sciences
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Finnish Full-time

Bachelor's Degree Programme in Health Care, Nursing

Health Care, Nursing

Health Care, Nursing
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English Full-time

€9,500/yr

Scholarships

Bachelor of Health Care, Public Health Nursing

Health Care, Public Health Nursing

Public Health Nursing
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Finnish Full-time

Bachelor of Humanities, Interpreting in Sign Language and Alternative and Augmentative Communication

Humanities, Interpreting in Sign Language and Alternative and Augmentative Communication

Humanities
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Finnish Full-time

Bachelor of Humanities, Public Service Interpreting

Humanities, Public Service Interpreting

Humanities
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Finnish Full-time

Bachelor's Degree Programme in Humanities, Public Service Interpreting (Finnish-taught)

Interpreting

Interpreting
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42 months Finnish Full-time

€9,500/yr

Scholarships

Bachelor's Degree Programme in Humanities, Interpreting in Sign Language and Alternative and Augmentative Communication

Bachelor's Degree Programme in Humanities, Interpreting in Sign Language and Alternative and Augmentative Communication (Finnish-taught)

Interpreting

Interpreting
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42 months Finnish Full-time

€9,500/yr

Scholarships

Bachelor of Health Care, Nursing

STEM

Nursing

Nursing
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42 months English Full-time

€8,500/yr

Bachelor of Health Care, Physiotherapy

STEM

Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy
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42 months Finnish Full-time

€8,500/yr

Bachelor of Social Services

Social Services

Social Services
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42 months English Full-time

€8,500/yr

Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services

Social Services

Social Services
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42 months English Full-time

€9,500/yr

Scholarships

Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services, Christian Youth Work

Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services, Christian Youth Work (Finnish-taught)

Social Services

Social Services
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42 months Finnish Full-time

€9,500/yr

Scholarships

Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services, Christian Early Childhood Education (Finnish-taught)

Social Services

Social Services
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42 months Finnish Full-time

€9,500/yr

Scholarships

Bachelor of Social Services (Diaconal Work)

Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services, Diaconal Work (Finnish-taught)

Social Services

Social Work
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42 months Finnish Full-time

€9,500/yr

Scholarships

Bachelor of Social Services, Christian Early Childhood Education and Care

Social Services, Christian Early Childhood Education and Care

Social Work
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Finnish Full-time

Bachelor of Social Services, Christian Youth Work

Social Services, Christian Youth Work

Social Services
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Finnish Full-time

Bachelor of Social Services, Diaconal Work

Social Services, Diaconal Work

Social Services
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Finnish Full-time

Bachelor of Theology and Diaconia

Theology and Diaconia

Theology & Religious Studies
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42 months Finnish Full-time

€8,500/yr

Master Programs (15)

Master of Humanities, Community Development

Community Development

Community Development
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18 months Finnish Full-time

€9,500/yr

Master's Degree in Value and Community Based Development of Work (Finnish-taught)

Community Development

Community Development
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Finnish Full-time

€6,000/yr

Scholarships

Master of Humanities, Development and Management of Community Services

Community Services

Community Services
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30 months Finnish Full-time

€9,500/yr

Master's Degree in Global Change and Community Development

Master's Degree in Global Change and Community Development (Finnish-taught)

Global Change

Global Change
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Finnish Full-time

€6,000/yr

Scholarships

Master's Degree in Global Health Care

Master's Degree in Global Health Care (Finnish-taught)

Global Health

Global Health
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Finnish Full-time

€6,000/yr

Scholarships

Master of Global Health Care

Global Health Care

Global Health Care
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Finnish Full-time

Master's Degree in Health Care

Master's Degree in Health Care (Finnish-taught)

Health Care

Health Sciences
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Finnish Full-time

€6,000/yr

Scholarships

Master of Health Care

Health Care

Health Sciences
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Finnish Full-time

Master's Degree in People-Centred and Innovative Leadership in Health Services (Finnish-taught)

Health Services

Health Services
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Finnish Full-time

€6,000/yr

Scholarships

Master's Degree in Multidisciplinary and Integrative Leadership (Finnish-taught)

Leadership

Leadership
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Finnish Full-time

€6,000/yr

Scholarships

Master of Health Care, Advanced Clinical Practice

STEM

Nursing

Nursing
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30 months English Full-time

€9,500/yr

Master of Health Care, Nursing

STEM

Nursing

Nursing
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18 months Finnish Full-time

€9,500/yr

Master of Health Care, Rehabilitation

STEM

Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation
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18 months Finnish Full-time

€9,500/yr

Master's Degree in Social Services (Finnish-taught)

Social Services

Social Services
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Finnish Full-time

€6,000/yr

Scholarships

Master of Social Services

Social Services

Social Services
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Finnish Full-time

Diaconia University of Applied Sciences Admissions Requirements & Acceptance Rate

Intakes Fall
Tuition (per year) €8k - €10k/yr

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Tuition at Diaconia University of Applied Sciences ranges from €8k - €10k/yr per year. Costs vary by degree level and program. International students may also need to budget for housing, books, and living expenses.

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Diaconia University of Applied Sciences has intakes starting in Fall. Application deadlines typically fall 3-6 months before the semester start date. International students should apply earlier due to visa processing times — we recommend submitting applications 6-9 months ahead of the intended start date.

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Diaconia University of Applied Sciences offers 5+ programs taught in English, accessible to international students without local language proficiency. These span Bachelor's, Master's, and PhD levels across multiple disciplines.

Where is Diaconia University of Applied Sciences located?

Diaconia University of Applied Sciences is located in Helsinki, Finland 🇫🇮. The city offers an international student-friendly environment with access to academic facilities, accommodation, and cultural amenities.

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