Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences
Higher EducationUusimaa, Finland1001-5000 Employees
Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences is a Finnish higher-education institution based in Helsinki, focusing on preparing professionals for business and services through education, research, and development. It positions itself as strongly business oriented and offers programs across business, information technology, hospitality and restaurant management, journalism, sports management, and professional teacher education, with instruction in Finnish and English and ample opportunities for specialization. The university serves a large student community and maintains a broad network of alumni and industry ties to support practical learning. In recent years, Haaga-Helia has pursued extensive collaboration with other universities and organizations, including partnerships with Laurea International, Helsinki Innovation Services Ltd, and Metropolia, as well as with Aalto University, the University of Helsinki, and Laurea University of Applied Sciences. It also runs the STRYV Talent Connect program to connect students with growing startups for work placements. These developments illustrate the institution's integration within Finland's higher-education and innovation ecosystem and its emphasis on practical learning.