University Overview
Established in 1996, Diakonia-ammattikorkeakoulu (Diaconia University of Applied Sciences) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Helsinki (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Uusimaa. This institution also has branch campuses in Oulu, Pieksämäki and Pori. Officially recognized by the Opetus- ja kulttuuriministeriö, Suomi (Ministry of Education and Culture of Finland), Diakonia-ammattikorkeakoulu (DIAK) is a small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 3,000-3,999 students) coeducational Finnish higher education institution officially affiliated with the Christian-Lutheran religion. Diakonia-ammattikorkeakoulu (DIAK) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 29-year-old Finnish higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The acceptance rate range is 30-39% making this Finnish higher education organization a very selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. DIAK also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
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| Name | Diakonia-ammattikorkeakoulu |
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| Name (English) | Diaconia University of Applied Sciences |
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| Acronym | DIAK |
| Founded | 1996 |
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| Address | Kyläsaarenkuja 2 Helsinki 580 Uusimaa Finland |
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| Other locations | Oulu, Pieksämäki and Pori |
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