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Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences

Helsinki, Finland Founded 2007

Overview

English Name: Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences
Founded: 2007
Control Type: Public
Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences emblem

Operating from Helsinki, Finland, Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences delivers higher education as a public university established in 2007. It serves as a higher-education provider within Finland.

Programmes at Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences cover multiple qualification levels, structured through multiple faculties. The institution administers a small set of programmes across its academic units.

Student enrolment at Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences sits around 11,000 students, distributed across faculties and programmes. Academic staff support teaching and research activities alongside administrative teams managing student services.

Location & Contact

Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences's coordinates, postal address, and the contact channels admissions teams respond on. Campus tour bookings often have their own page distinct from general contact channels.

Address: Ratapihantie 13
Postal Code: 00520
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Academic Details

Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences's student-to-faculty composition and recognition standing are listed below. Student support staff (advisers, counsellors) are typically separate from academic staff and often uncounted here.

Academic Year: August to December; January to May
Accrediting Agency: Ministry of Education and Culture
Admission Requirements: Bachelor level: lukion päättötodistus / ylioppilastutkintotodistus = Upper secondary education and Matriculation examination completed in Finland; opistoasteen / ammatillisen korkea-asteen tutkinto = a vocational college diploma or higher vocational diploma completed in Finland (ex. insinööri, merkonomi); ammatillinen perustutkinto = Vocational upper secondary diploma/higher vocational diploma/vocational qualification in adult education completed in Finland (ex. liiketalouden perustutkinto, tietojenkäsittelyn perustutkinto, matkailualan perustutkinto); ammattitutkinto = further vocational qualification completed in Finland; erikoisammattitutkinto = specialist vocational qualification completed in Finland; Foreign degree or qualification which gives eligibility for higher education in the awarding country. Entrance examination. In English-language programmes, applicants who are not a citizen of an EU/EEA country must provide proof of his/her English language skills (example IELTS, TOEFL). Master level: alempi ammattikorkeakoulututkinto = Bachelor’s degree completed in Finland in University of Applied Sciences (ex. tradenomi, restonomi (AMK), medianomi (AMK)); kandidaatin tutkinto = Bachelor’s degree completed in Finland in University; maisterin tutkinto = Master’s degree completed in Finland in University; Foreign Bachelor or Master’s degree ; Minimum requirements: Entrance examination. Degree must be completed from the corresponding field. Two years of working experience after the degree in the same field
Total Students: 11,000

Degrees

Also MBA

Other 23 programs
  • Business Administration
  • Business Education
  • Computer Education
  • Computer Science
  • Cultural Studies
  • Economics
  • English
  • Finance
  • Hotel and Restaurant
  • Information Technology
  • International Business
  • Journalism
  • Leadership
  • Leisure Studies
  • Management
  • Marketing
  • Modern Languages
  • Physical Education
  • Sales Techniques
  • Service Trades
  • Sports Management
  • Technology Education
  • Tourism

Faculties & Divisions

Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences's subject-coverage map. Specialised laboratories and facilities are usually controlled by their host faculty, which affects access for cross-departmental students.

Business (Department/Division) 6 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Business Administration
  • Business and Commerce
  • Finance
  • International Business
  • Modern Languages
  • Sales Techniques

Common Career Paths

  • Business Analyst
  • Operations Manager
  • Strategy Consultant

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism (Department/Division) 4 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Cooking and Catering
  • Hotel Management
  • Leisure Studies
  • Tourism

Common Career Paths

  • Tour Operator
  • Hospitality Manager
  • Travel Consultant

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Information Technology (Department/Division) 6 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Business Administration
  • Business Computing
  • Information Management
  • Information Sciences
  • Information Technology
  • Management Systems

Common Career Paths

  • IT Consultant
  • Network Engineer
  • Cybersecurity Analyst

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Journalism (Department/Division) 2 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Information Sciences
  • Journalism

Common Career Paths

  • Journalist
  • Editor
  • News Producer

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Sports (Department/Division) 3 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Leisure Studies
  • Sports
  • Sports Management
Tourism (Department/Division) 3 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Business and Commerce
  • International Business
  • Tourism

Common Career Paths

  • Tour Operator
  • Hospitality Manager
  • Travel Consultant

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Vocational Teacher Education (Department/Division) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Teacher Training

Common Career Paths

  • Teacher
  • Educational Administrator
  • Curriculum Specialist

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Programs Offered

Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences's teaching offering by degree level. Programmes archived in past intakes may still appear on search engines; the live list here is the current source of truth.

Bachelor's Degree

11 programmes

At undergraduate level, Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences offers 11 programmes. These bachelor's degrees typically open both direct employment pathways and routes into postgraduate specialisation.

Tradenomi (AMK), tietojenkäsittely Computer Science & IT 210 credits
Credits: 210 credits
Tradenomi (AMK), liiketalous Business & Management 210 credits
Credits: 210 credits
Liikunnanohjaaja (AMK) Applied Professions & Services 210 credits
Credits: 210 credits
Bachelor of Sport Studies, Haaga-Helia Applied Professions & Services 210 credits
Credits: 210 credits
Bachelor of Hospitality Management, Tourism, Hospitality, and Events industries Restonomi (AMK), matkailu-, ravitsemis- ja tapahtumapalveluala Applied Professions & Services 210 credits
Credits: 210 credits
Bachelor of Hospitality Management, Tourism and Hospitality Restonomi (AMK), matkailu Applied Professions & Services 210 credits
Credits: 210 credits
Bachelor of Hospitality Management, Hospitality Management Restonomi (AMK), liikkeenjohto Applied Professions & Services 210 credits
Credits: 210 credits
Bachelor of Hospitality Management, Hospitality and Catering Restonomi (AMK), majoitus- ja ravitsemisala Applied Professions & Services 210 credits
Credits: 210 credits
Bachelor of Culture and Arts, Media and Arts Medianomi (AMK) Arts, Design & Architecture 240 credits
Credits: 240 credits
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Business Information Technology Computer Science & IT 210 credits
Credits: 210 credits
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) Business & Management 210 credits
Credits: 210 credits

Master's Degree

16 programmes

Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences's 16 programmes at this tier lead to a master's qualification, valued for the focused, research-informed depth they add beyond undergraduate study.

Master of Business Administration, Sustainable Aviation Business, remote studies Business & Management 90 credits
Credits: 90 credits
Tradenomi (ylempi AMK), strategiatyö organisaatioissa Business & Management 90 credits
Credits: 90 credits
Tradenomi (ylempi AMK), liiketoiminnan uudistaminen ja johtaminen Business & Management 90 credits
Credits: 90 credits
Tradenomi (ylempi AMK), liiketoiminnan teknologiat Computer Science & IT 90 credits
Credits: 90 credits
Tradenomi (ylempi AMK), kehittävä talousjohtaminen Business & Management 90 credits
Credits: 90 credits
Restonomi (ylempi AMK), palveluliiketoiminnan johtaminen ja kehittäminen Applied Professions & Services 90 credits
Credits: 90 credits
Medianomi (ylempi AMK), journalismi Arts, Design & Architecture 60 credits
Credits: 60 credits
Liikunnanohjaaja (ylempi AMK), liikunta-ala Applied Professions & Services 90 credits
Credits: 90 credits
Master of Hospitality Management, Tourism and Hospitality Business Applied Professions & Services 90 credits
Credits: 90 credits
Master of Hospitality Management, Service Business Management Applied Professions & Services 90 credits
Credits: 90 credits
Master of Hospitality Management, Culinary Management and Innovation Applied Professions & Services 90 credits
Credits: 90 credits
Master of Business Administration, Strategising in Organisations, remote studies Business & Management 90 credits
Credits: 90 credits
European Joint Master of Business Administration, AI for Business Transformation Computer Science & IT 2 years 120 credits English
AI for Business Transformation (“UlysseusAI”) is a two-year, 120 ECTS joint degree Master program coordinated by Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences (HH) and offered jointly with two other Ulysseus European University alliance member institutions: Technical University of Košice (TUKE), and University of Seville (USE), with cooperation of Université Côte d’Azur, University of Genoa, and Management Center Innsbruck. The program includes mandatory exchange periods: one semester either at USE, Spain or at TUKE, Slovakia. If the program obtains the Erasmus Mundus status, a second mobility period will be mandatory as well. This will be confirmed with more details prior to the application period start.UlysseusAI aims to offer a joint and transnational challenge-based program that bridges the areas of artificial intelligence and business in an interdisciplinary way, to address the key challenges in business transformation with the opportunities offered by the rapid development of artificial intelligence.The students will be awarded a European Joint Master´s Degree from two European higher education institutions: Haaga-Helia UAS (Finland) and the University of Seville (Spain). The next application period will be from 31 August to 11 September 2026 at 15.00 Finnish time. Information on applying and application form will be published later in Studyinfo.
Duration: 2 years
Credits: 120 credits
International tuition: 12,000 EUR/year
Master of Business Administration, Leading Business Transformation Business & Management 1 year 90 credits English
The Degree Programme in Leading Business Transformation prepares the student to work in demanding expert and management positions. The studies deepen the student's competencies required in demanding expert and development work in their chosen specialisation area. The specialisation areas of this degree programme are strategic management and innovation, strategic people management and integrated leadership in marketing, sales and communication.  After completing the programme, the student has the capability to develop the operations and competitiveness of an organisation in different areas and operation environments.
Duration: 1 year
Credits: 90 credits
International tuition: 12,000 EUR/year
Master of Business Administration, Business Technologies and Management Computer Science & IT 2 years 120 credits English
Business Technologies and Management is a Double Degree programme provided jointly by Haaga-Helia and Management Center Innsbruck | The Entrepreneurial School®, Austria (later MCI).The programme provides the skills and competence to work in demanding expert, development and manager positions at the crossroads of business and digital technology. Graduates become experts in the field of digital business and management, and can produce digital business solutions that meet new and demanding business needs by evaluating and utilising new digital technologies. Graduates may work as a manager or leading expert in information system development projects, a designer or a lead of digital transformation of business or a consultant in related fields.The programme includes a mandatory international exchange (one semester from March to July 2026) at MCI, Austria.The students will be awarded a Master of Business Administration degree from Haaga-Helia and a Master of Arts in Business degree from MCI.
Duration: 2 years
Credits: 120 credits
International tuition: 12,000 EUR/year
Master of Business Administration, Business Technologies Computer Science & IT 1 year 90 credits English
The Degree Programme in Business Technologies prepares the student to work in demanding expert and management positions in the field of ICT and business digitalisation. The studies deepen the student's competencies required in demanding expert and development work in their chosen specialisation area. The specialisation areas of this degree programme are: Digitalisation Management or ICT Management.  After completing the programme, the student has the capability to develop the operations and competitiveness of an organisation at the crossroads of business and digital technology.
Duration: 1 year
Credits: 90 credits
International tuition: 12,000 EUR/year

How to apply to Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences

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  1. 1
    Find a programme that fits your goals

    Use the programme finder to browse Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences's 27 active programmes. Filter by keyword or scan by degree level. Read curriculum details on each programme's dedicated page if available.

  2. 2
    Confirm you meet the requirements

    Programme-level requirements at Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences typically include academic transcripts, language proficiency proof, identity documents, and a personal statement or interview. Confirm specific requirements with the admissions office.

  3. 3
    Assemble your application package

    Prepare academic transcripts, ID/passport copies, language proficiency proof, a personal statement, and reference letters. International candidates may need apostilled or notarised translations — start early to avoid deadline pressure.

  4. 4
    Submit your application

    Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences processes applications through www.haaga-helia.fi. Create an account, fill out the application form, and submit your documents. Note application deadlines, which vary by intake and programme.

  5. 5
    Contact admissions and follow up

    Confirm receipt of your application with the admissions office and keep an eye on your portal for status changes. Quick responses to any follow-up requests keep your application moving smoothly through the review process.

Frequently Asked Questions about Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences

Common questions about Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences answered concisely, with each answer grounded in the institution's published data.

How old is Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences?

The institution opened in 2007 (approximately 19 years ago).

In which city is Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences?

Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences is based in Helsinki, Finland.

What is Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences's control type?

Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences operates as a public institution.

How many students study at Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences?

Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences has approximately 11,000 students.

Is Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences officially recognised?

Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences is accredited by Ministry of Education and Culture.

How do I find Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences online?

You can find Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences online at www.haaga-helia.fi.

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