Bring Your Own Device
and IT Services

Bring Your Own Device (BYOD)

When you start your studies at Savonia UAS you should have a laptop of your own. It ensures flexibility when studying. Studying at Savonia UAS is independent of time or place and e-materials, e-services and e-learning environments are widely used.

If you already have a laptop, you can get started with your studies. Any fairly new computer is good to start with. In addition, mobile devices such as a smartphone and a tablet are useful in your studies. The applicability and possible updating needs of your computer will be checked during the first study weeks.

If you are planning to buy a laptop before your studies start, please note the following:

• buy a device which is good to use and has a good keyboard
• the screen-width needs to be suitable for you and specific needs in your degree program. Requirements will vary in different degree programs, and you will get more information about those during first study weeks.
• it is recommended that the laptop is equipped with an 8Gt main memory and at least core i5 processor and an SSD drive
• the battery should last several hours without charging
• the device has good warranty coverage

Application and systems used in Savonia have been tested with windows operating system. For compatibility reasons recommended operating system is Windows 10 or newer. The laptop should also have WLAN, a webcam and a headset. When you study at home, you must have internet access, smart phone and Authenticator application installed to phone.

The required performance of the computer varies a lot in different degree programs. Various professional data processing tasks require more powerful special applications. Then you can use the computers of Savonia UAS. You will be told about the required student licenses concerning sectoral special applications at the beginning of your studies.

Software Benefits

At the beginning of your studies, you are entitled to download and install the Office 365 Pro Plus software on your computer for free by using your student username and password. Office 365 can also be accessed over the internet (cloud computing). This software can be used if your laptop has the features described above, including WLAN and adequate updates.

You will be able to connect to the Savonia wireless network, email and study environments after having received your student username and password. Those will be delivered for you in beginning of studies.

Savonia IT Services will not download and install any software on students’ computers. Each student is responsible for the maintenance and updating of his or her own computer.

Online environments & hybric classrooms

Savonia utilizes many online tools in learning such as Moodle, Teams, Microsoft Office365, Google Docs and Zoom. If you are not familiar with some of the tools used, you can study them individually by taking a course (Digiavain_en) in Moodle after receiving your Savonia user account. Detailed instructions are also available at Reppu student intranet.

Many exams are carried out in an electronic Exam environment. Electronic exams can be taken in specific Exam rooms.

As more and more classes are offered both online and on campus, Savonia has created facilities that are suitable for this type of hybrid teaching. The hybrid classrooms include high quality cameras, microphones and large screens.