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Studying opportunities for persons who have fled the war in Ukraine

Diak offers study opportunities for Ukrainians through the Open University of Applied Sciences (Open UAS). 

The fields of study include nursing in Bachelor level and social services in Bachelor and Master levels.  

Study offer 

Nursing, Bachelor 

Nursing Finnish (5 cr)

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Nursing Ethics (5 cr)

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Social services, Bachelor 

Finnish Basic Level 1 A (3 cr)

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Individual in the Community (5 cr)

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Introduction to Social Work (5 cr)

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Local and Global Welfare Policies (5 cr)

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Social Security in Finland (5 cr)

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Arts-based Methods in Community Work (5 cr)

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Child welfare and Family work (5 cr)

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Disability in Diverse Contexts (4 cr)

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Expertise in Work with Older People (4 cr)

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Finnish Basic Level 1 C (3 cr)

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Participatory Group Supervision (3 cr)

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Social and Rehabilitative Services for Adult Population (5 cr)

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Swedish, oral ja written proficiency (3 cr)

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Migration Locally and Globally (5 cr)

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Professional Skills for Working in Diversity Settings (5 cr)

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Entrepreneurship in Social Service Sector (5 cr)

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Management and Leadership (5 cr)

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Social Services, Master 

Research methods (5 cr)

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Social justice from a global perspective (5 cr)

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Sustainable development in communities (5 cr)

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Methods and practices in community-based work (5 cr)

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Frequently asked questions 

Where can I study Diak’s courses? 

The BA level studies take place in Diak’s Helsinki campus, Kyläsaarenkuja 2. MA studies take place online. 

When is the application period? 

Check the exact times of individual study modules at the application platform (links in the list above). 

When are the studies starting? 

During autumn 2022 and spring 2023. Check the exact times of single courses at the application platform (links in the list above). 

How much the studies cost? 

Studies are free of charge for persons who have fled the war in Ukraine. 

Who can I contact if I have questions? 

For general enquiries, please contact avoin@diak.fi or tel. +358 (0)29 469 6433. Phone service is open Mon–Thu from 9am to 12pm (CET+2).