Haaga-Helia offers flexible opportunities to combine goal-oriented competitive and elite sports with university studies. The offer consists of degree studies, specialization studies and various study paths targeted at athletes.
Apply to become a member of the local sports academy or Urhea when you start your university studies. As a member of a sports academy, you get the benefits offered by the academy toward your sports career. You can find more information on the Academy's website.
In addition to your own guidance counsellor, you can get advice from a specialised athletes' study coach to ensure your studies and sports career are coordinated smoothly.
Haaga-Helia’s athletes' study coaches are
We organize networking events together with other universities in the capital region. We also offer a newsletter about current issues to student athletes.
Haaga-Helia is an elite athlete-friendly higher education institution audited by the Olympic Committee. We are committed to supporting goal-oriented competitive and elite sports during studies.
Read more: Urhea.fi, Päijät-Häme Sports Academy and Tampere Sports Academy
