Karelia University of Applied Sciences - Joensuu - Finlandia

Joensuu is a city located in the northeast of Finland and serves as the capital of the North Karelia region. The city sits on the northern shore of Lake Pyhäselkä, which forms the northern part of Lake Saimaa—Finland’s largest lake system. Joensuu is surrounded by a landscape of lakes and forests, along with several neighboring municipalities and natural areas. The city features many well-known tourist attractions, including Joensuu City Hall, Joensuu Church, the Botania Botanical and Tropical

Garden, the Carelicum Cultural Centre, the Onni Art Museum, and the Joensuu Arena. Visitors can enjoy numerous recreational activities such as exploring parks and gardens like Botania, engaging in water activities on the city’s rivers and lakes, attending cultural events and festivals, and visiting local museums and art galleries. Joensuu is home to several museums, theaters, art exhibitions, historic buildings, and green spaces. Examples include the Onni Art Museum, the Karelia Museum (part of the Carelicum Centre), Joensuu City Theatre, the Regional Theatre of Karelia, the exhibition halls of the Onni Art Museum, the Carelicum Cultural Centre gallery, Joensuu City Hall, Joensuu Church, Botania Garden, and the riverside parks along the Pielisjoki River. The city hosts distinguished higher-education institutions such as the University of Eastern Finland and Karelia University of Applied Sciences. Joensuu also offers an efficient transportation network that makes it easy for students and residents to move around the city, including local buses, the Joensuu railway station, waterway transport, and Joensuu Airport. Throughout the year, Joensuu celebrates a variety of events and festivals, making it one of the remarkable cultural and recreational cities both in Finland and globally.