Savonia University of Applied Sciences (Savonia UAS) is one of the largest and most versatile universities of applied sciences in Finland. Our organization of experts educates strong professionals in six different fields of study. Our versatile degree programmes offer the students the opportunity to study as a full-time student or alongside their job (Master’s Degree and specialised studies) or flexibly in the Open University of Applied Sciences. Our campuses are located in Kuopio, Iisalmi and Varkaus.

Our intention is to create a good workplace for everyone in Savonia to do impressive work and support the work of the teams so that the work is meaningful, effective and we can work together. According to the staff feedback, the atmosphere in Savonia is truly relaxed and inspiring.

A good workplace is based on shared values ​​and functional interactions. In line with our values, we are brave, trustworthy and communal. Through leadership, we strengthen the rooting of our values ​​in everyday practices.

Savonia University of Applied Sciences was the first university in Finland to receive the Great Place to Work certificate in 2020 and it renewed its award in 2021. It is also ranked 33^rd in the series of large companies in the Europe’s Best Workplaces survey.

At Savonia University of Applied Sciences, quality is the cornerstone of operating culture. ERP and quality management are closely linked. The guiding principle is the “Quality belongs to everyone” thinking, according to which all functions and actors are connected to quality work.

The task of quality management is to promote Savonia’s purposeful, effective and efficient operations in accordance with the principle of continuous improvement. Savonia’s quality system meets the national criteria for quality management in higher education institutions and complies with European principles and recommendations.