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Welcome to Finland and Karelia UAS!

Hello, we’re your Student Union. As a student at the Karelia University of Applied Sciences you are welcome to join us and we’re only here to make sure you have a great time at Karelia and in Joensuu!

POKA is on Discord!

Come and join POKA's Discord server where you can chat with other students, share tips on distant studying, or even stream games!

About POKA's Discord

Safety instructions & office services

We’re minimizing all traffic at our offices to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. Please activate Pivo’s digital student card, and contact us remotely. If you have an urgent need to visit our offices, please read and follow POKA's safety instructions.

Safety instructions & office services

Bucket list 2021 campaign continues during July!

Bucket list 2021 campaign is on during June and July! Read more! Read more »

POKA's office will be silent until July

Information about POKA in July. Read more »

Welcome new student!

Here you can find information about your own student union. We warmly welcome you be a part of our student sommunity! Read more »

Apply for a student ID card

All members of POKA become a student ID card (SAMOK) which is valid only together with a current term tag (one semester/academic year). READ MORE »

Sporting Services

There is always a reason for motion - you make new friends and advance your own wellbeing at the same time! READ MORE »

We're here for you

All present students of Karelia University of Applied Sciences are recommended to join the Student Union POKA.

Contact Us

Karelia-ammattikorkeakoulun opiskelijakunta POKA • Tikkarinne 9 80200 JOENSUU • Puh. 044 060 6472

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