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Education and learning

Diak is a university of applied sciences specialising in social services and healthcare, diaconia and interpreting.
Tyttö istuu maassa ja hänellä on haaveileva katse.

Come study at Finland’s most recommended university of applied sciences!

Are you interested in working in social services or healthcare?

We offer Bachelor’s degree programmes (UAS degrees) in both Finnish and English, as well as Master’s degree programmes (UAS Master’s) in Finnish. You can also complete smaller study modules and individual courses as continuing education or through our Open UAS.

Why Diak?

Diak is one of the leading educators in its fields in Finland. Our graduates have the best employment outcomes in the country – over 90% find a job within a year of graduation.

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Explore the different study options

Lähikuva naisesta, joka katsoo sivuun.

BA of Social Services
Kuvassa näkyy hoitaja yllään vaalea työasu. Hän asettaa stetoskoopin korvilleen.

BA of Health Care, Nursing
Mustavalkoinen muotokuva miehestä lippalakissa ja silmälaseissa. Hän seisoo seinän edustalla.

Open UAS
Nuori mies seisoo tiiliseinän edessä ja katsoo suoraan kameraan.

Path studies

Apply in January 2027!

At Diak, you will graduate as a specialist in human encounters in the fields of social services and healthcare. In the spring joint application round (January 2027), study places are available in Helsinki.

Apply in the joint application to Finland’s best‑employing university of applied sciences.

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Diakin Helsingin-kampuksen aaltoileva julkisivu.

Our campus in Helsinki, Finland

Our biggest campus is located in the regenerated Kalasatama district of Helsinki, at the campus centre of Arabianranta. The building was completed in 2015 and designed with environmental values and accessibility in mind. All of Diak’s English-taught programmes can be studied there.

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