Grow as an international expert - Information on language and culture studies for autumn 2025

Registration for autumn studies starts soon. At this point, you should also secure a place on the language courses you are interested in. In addition to the key competencies, we have a lot to offer. 

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High-quality language and culture studies support your expertise in all degrees and majors.

We would like to highlight the following: 

  • Global Languages - all courses in German, French, Spanish, Chinese, and Russian are highly recommended. Please register in May to ensure that we can offer as many courses as possible. Global language skills are proven to increase your value in the professional area and give you a big advantage in study exchange and/or internship abroad.
  • Swedish – in addition to the key competence course Professional Swedish (Svenska för arbetslivet), we are able to offer a study trip course in cooperation with Laurea UAS. Haaga-Helia students can find the course in RIPA-offering (R0253-3017 Kansainvälinen verkottuminen (info in Finnish). In 3AMK-offer, you will also find a micro course Swedish Gym at the beginner’s level. 
  • English – all higher-level English courses focus on deepening the professional communication and negotiation skills. Please check Advanced Professional English, English for Academic Purposes, and English for Professional Presentations. If you want to have a real, international ”learning by doing” experience, please check this project course we offer in cooperation with Erasmus Hogeschool Brussel and IKEA Finland.
  • S2 - fluency in Finnish is exactly the competence that opens the doors to Finnish working life. At a higher level, we would like to highlight the courses Let's speak Finnish (CONTACT, Pasila), Finnish for Work 1 (VIRTUAL INSTRUCTED), and Asiantuntijan kirjallinen viestintä (ONLINE). 
  • Network offer - Ulysseus University offers are a natural addition to our own degree courses. We are also an active partner in the national KiVANET network. Please check the enrollment guidelines!

You will find all the courses with descriptions in the study guide, and the more detailed information on all language and culture studies can be found on our website. Use the links to explore the courses, and you will find the most comprehensive range of language and culture offerings at the university level in Europe.

Questions and/or thoughts? Please be in contact! [email protected]