The School of Technology
The School of Technology offers versatile and qualified education in engineering and business information technology. An excellent learning environment is created by our qualified staff and modern laboratories with cutting edge technology. Studies in the engineering field have been available in Seinäjoki since 1967. The student enrolment is over 1,100 full-time degree programme students and about 200 adult part-time degree students updating their former degrees, while the number of staff is 71. Additionally, the School of Technology offers Master Degree programmes in Construction Engineering and in Technology Competence Management.
The School of Technology operates in three locations. The Food Processing and Biotechnology Degree Programme has its own laboratories at Vaasantie 1. The Construction Engineering Degree Programme and the Automotive and Transportation Engineering and Wood Technology specialization lines of the Mechanical and Production Engineering Degree Programme, have their laboratories at Törnäväntie 26 and at Rastaantaival 2. All the Degree Programmes or the Specialization Lines of the Degree Programmes are taught on premises of FRAMI, in the centre of Seinäjoki, by the River Seinäjoki. FRAMI is one part of the Seinäjoki Science Park called TRIANO.
The students can undertake research and development projects for enterprises during their advanced professional studies. Additionally, some parts of the studies can be carried out as project studies in local companies, supervised by the staff of School of Technology together with the experts of the companies in question. Our own students interested in studying abroad and our international students can benefit from our extensive network of cooperation partners around the world. All the Degree Programmes of School of Technology offer the international students of our partner universities one-term professional studies taught in English.
Studying is enjoyable but also hard work. A balanced combination of these two provide good results. As studying is practically a job, it is best to follow the rules of working life: handling the responsibilities well and in a timely manner. We guarantee ‘work’ for you for the coming years. Student groups and organizations, as well as the varied leisure activities on offer at Seinäjoki, enable you to enjoy your free time.
Seinäjoki is the dynamic and youthful growing centre of the province with excellent development and growth opportunities for both traditional and new enterprises. The availability of well-trained employees, outstanding research and training activities, diverse services and a geographically favourable position with an inspiring environment are important elements. All the age groups are offered a wide range of spare time activities and a wide spectrum of cultural events. Seinäjoki is a city especially for students.
I wish you the very best success in your studies. Welcome to Seinäjoki and to our team at School of Technology of Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences.