Apply to Bachelor’s Degree Program in Adventure and Outdoor Education – supplementary application period June 18 to July 21, 2025

Looking for a degree that speaks to your passion for the outdoors, people, and meaningful experiences? Apply for the Bachelor’s Degree of Adventure and Outdoor degree program via the supplementary application round!

The studies for our English-language Community Educator Degree Programme begin in August 2025 on our campus in Helsinki, Finland.

• Application period: June 18, 2025 at 08:00 AM to July 21, 2025 at 11:59 PM (UTC+3)
• Where to apply: apply via Supplementary application on the  StudyInfo portal
• Eligibility: general eligibility for universities of applied sciences in Finland (see details at studyinfo.fi)

Please note: When applying, you must save and send your application form in the StudyInfo portal before the end of the application period.

Click the banner to get to the StudyInfo application page. The application form opens on the 18 of June at 8 AM and closes on the 21st of July, 2025 at 23:59 PM Finnish Time.

Student selection is based on a two-part entrance exam:

1. Introduction video: Submit your 5-minute video via the StudyInfo application form by July 21st at 23:59.
2. Group interview: held in person at our Helsinki campus on Thursday, August 14th. Please note: participation is only possible on-site; online interviews are not available. 

Read on to discover what makes this degree truly unique and how it prepares you for a meaningful career in adventure and outdoor education!

Please note: Starting from 1 Jan 2025, applicants from outside the EU, EEA or Switzerland are required to pay an application fee in order to apply to higher education studies. If you are from outside the aforementioned area and you are applying to Bachelor’s or Master’s level studies in Finland, you will need to pay the application fee. The application fee is 100 euros. The application fee does not guarantee that you will be offered admission to studies. Please see more information here: Application fee – Studyinfo

Watch the video about Adventure and Outdoor Education Studies

Check out our video presenting what it’s like to study the Bachelor’s Degree in Adventure and Outdoor Education:

Become a Professional of the Outdoors

Bachelor of Humanities, Community Educator, Outdoor and Adventure Education degree program (210 ECTS) is built on a multidisciplinary theoretical framework that is applied from the very beginning through hands-on activities and authentic learning environments. The focus of this Community Educator degree is in adventure and outdoor education.

In addition to traditional classroom teaching, the studies include activities such as hiking and trekking, kayaking, ropework, climbing and other outdoor activities that build the practical skills and outdoor competence of adventure educators both in the winter and summer seasons. The unique Nordic wilderness serves as an incredible learning environment for our students alongside our Helsinki campus and the nature reservoirs nearby Helsinki.

You Will Learn Pedagogic, Social, Technical, and Communication Skills As Well As Develop Your Multicultural Competence

The students will learn how to plan, organize, assess and carry out adventure education activities for various target groups in varied environments taking all conditions into account.

During the studies, students acquire pedagogical, social, technical, environmental and safety skills and they also will be prepared for entrepreneurship. The studies also include learning about the Nordic welfare model, preventive work, equality and diversity, and entrepreneurship.

During the first year of your studies, you can expect that approximately:

• 1/3 of the time will be spent on classes/activities/practicing skills
• 1/3 of the time will be spent on projects/independent studies/group assignments
• 1/3 of the time will be spent in internships (working-life based practical training).

To succeed in your studies, you must have the required capabilities both physically and mentally for this active and challenging degree programme. The students must be prepared to work in varied social situations, in multicultural groups and to take part in on-site periods of the study modules. The students must act in a responsible and safe way. Your English language knowledge and capabilities must be good enough to ensure you understand everything taught to you, and that you can follow instructions and act safely in an English speaking group.

Have a look of @humak_adventure Instagram account and follow our students’ path to the Bachelor’s Degree! The photos are from the actual studies and excursions.

Let the Students Tell You About Their Studies – The Student Blog

Our current students and alumni have shared their experiences and stories on Humak Adventure and Outdoor Education Blog. Take a look through the blogs and see what our students get up to during their three and a half years of studying.

You can get to the StudyInfo application site by clicking the banner or through this link. The application form will be active for the duration of the application period.

 

Text: Marika Stam, Jarmo Röksä, Petra Karjalainen, Maiju Liski, Inka Rajamaa, Iida Panula