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Fresh results from the national career monitoring survey confirm Diak’s position as one of Finland’s leading universities of applied sciences in terms of labour market relevance. The survey, conducted by the Finnish National Agency for Education and the Ministry of Education and Culture, examined the experiences of graduates from 2020 five years after graduation. The findings for Diak are excellent.
There are 80 study places in two bachelor’s degrees conducted in English at Diaconia University of Applied Sciences. Bachelor’s Degree in Social Services(Helsinki campus, Read more
A working group of 13 universities of applied sciences proposes the introduction of a Professional Doctorate in Finland, in line with established European practice. A recent survey of business leaders shows that there is clear demand for this new type of degree. Half of the company representatives expressed a very or fairly positive attitude towards professional doctorates. Almost as many consider it possible that their company could offer a position for a professional doctoral candidate in the future.
Diak’s reputation among its partners is at a good level according to the Trust & Reputation survey conducted in autumn 2025. The study was carried out by T-Media in September 2025 and included responses from 45 representatives of Diak’s key stakeholders, such as wellbeing services counties, social and health sector companies and organisations, educational institutions, and public authorities.
Diaconia University of Applied Sciences (Diak) has joined the group of higher education institutions working to launch Professional Doctorate education in Finland. With Diak’s participation, a total of 13 Finnish universities of applied sciences are now involved in preparing the national pilot. This further strengthens the shared commitment of the UAS sector to develop workplace-oriented doctoral education and respond to the evolving competence needs of Finnish society and working life.
Diak succeeded in increasing the response rate in the alumni career monitoring survey. Diak also received excellent ratings from respondents for its degree programmes.
Diak and Hel Goods are teaming up to launch the Fighting Eriarvoisuus (Eriarvoisuu is inequality in English) limited edition collection — a bold statement for a fairer, more equal world.
Second time organized international alumni event Build Your Network, Build Your Career – From Breaking In to Moving Up at Helsinki City Hall brought together international alumni and soon-to-be graduates from five universities of applied sciences in the Helsinki metropolitan area: Arcada, Diak, Haaga-Helia, Laurea, and Metropolia.
What is the employment situation of Diak graduates five years after graduation? Has the competence gained during studies supported their career paths? The national career monitoring survey for universities of applied sciences collects valuable data to help develop education and also directly affects the funding of universities of applied sciences. The survey is sent to all who graduated with a bachelor’s or master’s degree from a university of applied sciences in 2020.
Diak is launching a graduation campaign. All BA and MA students who complete their degree between 30 September and 19 December 2025 will receive a €100 graduation reward. Now’s the perfect time to give your studies a final push and cross the finish line together with others who are almost done!