Overview

Key features

The community educator studies train specialists in adventure and outdoor education. Adventure and Outdoor Education at Humak University of Applied Sciences is based on experiential and activity-based learning methodology and aims at supporting the growth, development, well-being and agency of individuals, groups and communities.

During the studies, students acquire pedagogical, social, technical, environmental and safety skills and are also prepared for entrepreneurship. Practical training periods and collaboration with working life are an essential part of developing the community skills and adventure educational competences of the students.

After graduation, students have multiple employment opportunities within the different sectors of national and international working environments. Community educators with adventure educational orientation can be employed e.g. in the field of youth work, organizational work, education and training, well-being services, or nature- and adventure-based entrepreneurship.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Networks and development
Ecosocial culture and accessibility
Towards a sustainable world
Community educators’ professional competencies
Strengthening social engagement and agency in society
Promoting human rights and diversity

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 42 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-17 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

60

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Credits

210 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Education

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

60

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Other requirements

General requirements

Language test results
National Certificate of Language Proficiency (YKI) English: Proficiency level 4 on all the subtests (reading, writing, listening and speaking)
Higher education degree completed in English in an EU/EEA country, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Switzerland, United Kingdom, or the United States
Upper secondary degree completed in English in an EU/EEA country, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Switzerland, United Kingdom, or the United States

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

14000 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14000 EUR per year during 42 months.
National

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 42 months.

Living costs for Helsinki

975 - 1584 EUR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Adventure and Outdoor Education.

Available Scholarships

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