Congratulations on becoming a student at Novia University of Applied Sciences and welcome to Campus Allegro in Jakobstad/Pietarsaari! General information for new students in Novia UAS.

 

Pick-Up Service in Autumn 2024

Novia UAS organizes pick-up service for new International Degree students arriving from abroad in Autumn 2024.

More info here.

 

Study Start Autumn 2023

The academic year begins with a first gathering on Monday 28th of August 2023 at 13:00 in Schauman Hall, Campus Allegro. The address is Köpmansgatan 10/Kauppiaankatu 10. The studies for all Bachelor programmes starts with an introduction course where you will receive information on practicalities concerning your studies.

For students in the low-residency degree programmes and Master programmes information regarding start dates will be sent out during spring.

 

Practical things

Bring Your Own Device , BYOD

Novia University of Applied Sciences is constantly working to improve and modernize the education and educational profile. Since computers have become a common part of our everyday work, all students, who begin their studies should have their own laptops for their studies. The computer should have an internet connection and a web camera, so that the student can participate with own picture and sound during possible distance learning. The campus will continue to have computer rooms, especially for the parts of the study work that require heavier software and special equipment.

OFFICE 365 PROPLUS

Office 365 ProPlus service gives students and staff the opportunity to download the Office suite for free and install it on their own private computer at home. You can install Office to 5 computers (PC or Mac) and 5 mobile devices (tablets and smart phones).

The following programs are included in the Microsoft Office package: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Access, Publisher, Outlook, Skype for Business, InfoPath, OneDrive for business

Check of Certificates

Original certificates will be checked during your studies. Universities of applied sciences check the original certificates of all new admitted students registered as attending (present). You will be informed about when to bring all original certificates you used in the application with you for this check, to secure your study place. The admission is conditional until original certificates are checked.

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Campus Allegro, Jakobstad

Campus Allegro with its 700 students, is located in the heart of the town of Jakobstad. There are many education units on the senior secondary level and on a UAS/University level in Campus Allegro Jakobstad. The educational units that comprise the dynamic campus are the Universities of Applied Sciences of Novia and Centria, the YA! Vocational Education and Training, the Wava Institute (Children’s Music and Art School).

Campus Allegro is a well-known cultural meeting place. In Campus Allegro you'll also find Schauman Hall, a high-quality concert hall that seats up to 400 visitors, the more intimate Black box for concerts and plays and the exhibit rooms of White box.

The Tritonia library unit in Jakobstad serves all educational units in Campus Allegro and is open for everyone.

The old quarter from the 18th century includes both historical buildings and modern design, all joined under a high glass ceiling. Campus Allegro offers spaces for many kinds of events, exhibits, concerts and conferences.

 

Read more about Campus Allegro, Jakobstad-Pietarsaari

Campus Allegro
Köpmansgatan 10
68600 Jakobstad
Phone (06) 328 5821

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Student Association Skruvster

Skruvster is the student association for students studying cultural studies in Jakobstad. Skruvster have their own space in the basement in Allegro called Allegrogen.

Information about Jakobstad (Pietarsaari)

Jakobstad (or Pietarsaari in Finnish) is a lively bilingual city in Ostrobothnia, with about 20 000 citizens. The town is renowned for its maritime history. Shipbuilding with its associated shipping industry has long traditions in Jakobstad. Jakobstad is also known as a town of parks and gardens.

Jakobstad's location on the cost offers great possibilities for all kinds of outdoor activities throughout the year. There are beaches and guest harbours within and outside the town area. During the winter the local citizens enjoy outdoor activities like skiing and ice skating on the sea ice.

In Jakobstad you can find lots of events and a vibrant cultural life. There are many different organizers arranging interesting events all year round. Jakobstad is fairly easy to reach, either by plane, train or bus. For more information, please visit The city of Jakobstad's web. 

 

Accommodation

Novia UAS does not offer student accommodation. Students are expected to arrange their own living, a few sites worth exploring:

For short term stays with budget prices we can recommend the B&Bs Westerlunds Inn and Jugend Guest Home.

Contact information to Student Services at Campus Allegro

Student Service offices are located at every campus. The Student Services Office can assist you with student services once you have confirmed your study place. Read more on Student Services. 

Even during vacation, you can reach one of our student Service officers at this e-mail studentservices@novia.fi

Questions regarding admission practicalities can be directed to Novia Admissions Services: admissions@novia.fi