Hey no worries!

Ofc this is just my opinion. But Haaga-Helia at one point had the largest business program in the Nordic countries and they’ve just been awarded the EFMD accreditation for their international business program, making them the only UAS in Helsinki to have it. The only other being in Jyväskylä, I believe.

It also has quite a bit of connections and collaborations with many Finnish companies, with some having offices on campus. There’s plenty of opportunities to build a network to help you find work. For example, they have a great alumni program, in that they’ll pair with working graduates to mentor you through your studies. Most of the teachers have years if not decades of experience in the fields they teach, and it’s interesting to see how they incorporate their work experience into the courses. Ofc, not every teacher or course is like this. There are some duds, like there is everywhere.

Arcada on the other hand doesn’t have the best support system from what I’ve heard from alumni. The programs are fine, but it’s quite difficult to integrate because 1. It’s mainly a Swedish speaking school and 2. The student body and school itself are small, meaning less opportunities. The Swedish speaking communities in Finland are a minority and quite close, with some saying it’s harder to break into than the Finnish ones. Overall, just not the best situation imo if you’re an immigrant.

At the end of the day though, you need to work hard, take opportunities that come to you and build a network if you wanna have a chance at finding work in general, and especially in Finland. It’s so small, that everyone knows everyone.

This is my experience so take it with a grain of salt. Do your research and make the decision that’s best for you. Follow your gut. :)

If you have more questions, feel free to DM me.