The right to life is to be respected and Arcada opposes all forms of aggression - no matter where in the world it takes place. Together with the other higher education institutions in Finland, Arcada expresses its support for Ukraine, its citizens and its entire higher education community.
A high vaccination rate is one of our main weapons against the ongoing corona pandemic. Among Arcada's staff, students and alumni, there are a number of heroes who volunteer as vaccinators in their spare time. All in order to end the pandemic.
The Ministry of Justice and The Non-Discrimination Ombudsman are today launching an anti-racist campaign aimed at young adults. Arcada participates in the campaign by raising these issues in our channels and encouraging students and staff to share their thoughts and experiences of racism.
Arcada's Rector Mona Forsskåhl has been elected to the Board of the Rectors’ Conference of Finnish Universities of Applied Sciences Arene. The new board took office on 1 January.
The application period to Arcada's bachelor's degree programmes International Business and Mechanical and Sustainable Engineering has now begun, and will remain open until 25th February 2022.
Arcada's simulation centre has received the The Finnish Society for Patient and Client Safety (SPTY)'s award for exemplary work in improving patient safety through simulation learning and activities.
Sustainable degree programmes, socially conscious research and a climate-smart campus are in focus as Arcada integrates the UN's global goals for sustainable development in all activities.
A short film made by students at Arcada is screened at the film festival Love & Anarchy in September. The film Death of a Boy is one of the final productions made at the degree programme in film and media this spring.
Arcada’s Open Path studies are an excellent opportunity of trying out studying this autumn. Once you have completed the Open Path studies you can become a full degree student without having to pass the entrance examination.
