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Student Guide

Your comprehensive resource for navigating studies, academic structure, support services, and daily life at Kestora College.

Whether you are a new student, continuing your degree, or joining from abroad, this guide explains how studies are organised and how support is provided throughout your academic journey.

Degree Programmes at Kestora College

Kestora College offers Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programmes taught in English across business, economics, management, finance, information systems, entrepreneurship, and interdisciplinary fields.

Curriculum Structure

  • Core compulsory courses
  • Elective courses
  • Minor studies
  • Language and communication studies
  • Final thesis or capstone project

Minors and Study Combinations

What is a Minor?

A minor is a coherent set of courses, typically ranging from 20 to 30 ECTS credits, completed alongside a major degree. It allows students to deepen expertise in a specific area or broaden knowledge beyond their main field of study.

Choosing a Minor

  • Within their own school
  • From other schools at Kestora College
  • From interdisciplinary or entrepreneurship offerings

Benefits of Minors

  • Strengthen employability
  • Support career specialisation
  • Enable interdisciplinary competence
  • Prepare for advanced studies

Courses and Course Registration

Course Structure

Courses are assigned ECTS credits based on workload. Format includes:

LecturesSeminarsProjectsCase StudiesExams

Registration

Register via the digital study system during published periods.

  • • Check participant limits
  • • Verify prerequisites
  • • Review selection criteria

Other Study Options

In addition to degree courses, students may complete Entrepreneurship and startup courses, Interdisciplinary project courses, Open university studies, or Exchange student courses.

Language and Communication

Language studies support academic success, professional skills, and international competence.

Academic communication
Intercultural communication
Finnish language
Swedish language

Academic Calendar

The Academic Year

Autumn Term

September — December

Spring Term

January — May

Teaching Periods & Dates

Each term consists of multiple teaching periods. Courses may run intensively or throughout the semester.

Teaching PeriodsScheduled sessions
Exam PeriodsAssessment weeks
RegistrationSign-up deadlines
BreaksWinter & Summer

Study Support Services

Academic Guidance

Academic Guidance

Programme level advising and personal study plans.

Learning Support

Learning Support

Workshops, writing support, and study skills.

Wellbeing

Wellbeing

Health services, accessibility, and counseling.

Information for New Students

Orientation Programme

New students receive structured onboarding before studies begin, ensuring a smooth transition into university life.

  • Degree programme introductions
  • Digital systems training
  • Course registration guidance
  • Campus services overview

Getting Started Checklist

  • Confirm study rights
  • Activate student email
  • Access learning platforms
  • Get student ID card

Student Categories

Contact and Guidance

Student Services

Reach out to programme coordinators, academic advisors, and the international support team.

Contact Support →

Peer Tutors

Connect with senior students for advice on student life and settling in.

Find a Tutor →