Study in Diak

For three decades, Diak has focused solely on social services and healthcare. As a well-known, highly respected institution in Finland, our long-standing expertise ensures your degree holds genuine weight in the working world.

Over 90% of Diak graduates find employment within a year of graduation giving us one of the highest graduate employment rates in Finland. Social work and nursing rely on human empathy, care, and ethics — qualities the algorithms and AI cannot replace. By studying at Diak, you enter a high-demand sector with strong job security in an increasingly automated world.

Please note, that while you can study and live comfortably in English, learning Finnish is key to unlocking your full career potential in Finland. We actively support your language learning alongside your studies, guiding you through practical training placements and helping you to build a successful career in Finland.

We work to prevent social exclusion and build a sustainable society where everyone can thrive. For you, this means a warm, supportive environment from day one, whether you are relocating as a young adult or with your family. To ensure true individual support, we deliberately keep our international student groups small, fostering direct dialogue with lecturers and a close-knit community where every individual matters.

Navigating the Finnish labour market is much easier with local support. We actively guide you in securing practical training placements during your studies and launching your career in Finland or Europe after graduation.

All our English-taught programmes are based at our modern, compact campus in Helsinki. Easily accessible by public transport from anywhere in the capital region, Diak puts you at the heart of Finland’s vibrant capital—offering rich cultural experiences, diverse international networks, and a safe, family-friendly environment with nature right at your doorstep.