We train social scientific professionals in the largest educational social work unit in Finland. It has been recognised three times as a national high-quality teaching unit.
The northern location, a particularly close connection to the practical social field, and the task of coordinating the Finnish National University Network for Social Work Sosnet distinguish Social Work as a teaching and research unit.
We also work together with the Northern Finland Centre of Excellence on Social Welfare (Poske).
Social work offers the only university-level degree in the social field in Finland. It is a scientific discipline that involves research, education, hands-on social work and interaction between these elements.
Social work is a rewarding and practical profession that brings you close to people. It is also a place to make a difference.
Our students get to work in close collaboration with municipalities, centres of excellence of organisations and regional authorities.
Please note that the degree programme is offered in Finnish.
Social Work studies allow you to examine people in their social environments. You learn to understand the influence society has to an individual and vice versa.
The studies are designed for students who are interested in learning more about people and understanding their life cycles. This knowledge is useful in numerous professions.
Theory and practice are intertwined in our studies. The programme includes practical studies.
Read more about the studies in the Study Guide.
Researcher Social Work Panda research project Tel. +358 40 659 8036
Fiorentino´s research profile
Professor Social Work Tel. +358 40 484 4187
Hautala´s research profile
University Lecturer Tel. +358 40 484 4242
Hokkanen´s research profile
Outi Hokkanen
Specialist Tel. +358 40 351 8014
Professor Emerita Rehabilitation Science Tel. +358 40 484 4251
Härkäpää´s research profile
Harri Jokiranta
Professor of Practice Social Work
Heidi Kankkonen
University Teacher Social Work Tel. +358 40 186 2602
University Lecturer Social Law Tel. +358 40 484 4220
Kauppi´s research profile
Research Manager Social Work Tel. +358 40 484 4219
Kemppainen´s research profile
Professor Emeritus Social Work Tel. +358 50 542 3512
Kinnunen´s research profile
University Lecturer Social Work Tel. +358 40 484 4109
Researcher Tel. +358 406 595 066
Professor Emeritus Social Gerontology and Social Work Tel. +358 40 762 5490
Professor of Practice Social Work Tel. +358 40 570 2844
Dean Professor Social Work Tel. +358 40 509 2153
Laitinen´s research profile
University Lecturer Social Work Tel. +358 040 659 8035
Education Manager The Finnish National University Network for Social Work Sosnet Tel. +358 40 849 3033
Research Manger Rehabilitation Science Tel. +358 40 484 4205
Martin´s research profile
Assiciate Professor Social Work Tel. +358 40 484 4179 Children’s Knowing Agency in the Private, Multi-Professional and Societal Settings – the Case of Parental Stalking (CAPS) -project
Nikupeteri´s research profile >
University Lecturer Social Work §OHOVA-hanke Tel. + 40 524 1946
University Teacher Social Work Tel. +358 40 659 8037
Orhanli's research profile >
University Lecturer Social Work Tel. +358 40 742 2022
Orjasniemi´s research profile
University Teacher Social Work Tel. +358 40 484 4176 Ageing Research, Social Gerontology
- Multidisciplinary Expertise for Social and Health Care Professionals -project. - Sosiaalityön valtakunnallinen maisterikoulutus- ja opetusyhteistyö osaajapulaan vastaamiseksi -project.
Outilas´s research profile >
Henna Pirskanen
Associate Professor Social Work +358 40 659 8059
Professor Emerita Social Work Tel. +358 40 553 7498
Professor Research Methods Tel. +358 400 673 462
Researcher GERIT-project Lappilaiseen hyvinvointiin -project Tel. +358 40 659 8065
Researcher Tel. +358 44 474 4322
Salovaara´s research profile
University Lecturer Statistics Tel. +358 40 355 9927
Silén´s research profile
Katriina Sirkka
University Teacher Social Work Tel. +358 40 151 1631
Professor Emeritus Tel. +358 40 583 8327
Junior Researcher Social Work Tel. +358 40 131 8894
Elina Virokannas
Professor Social Work Tel. +358 40 350 9642
Join Lyhty, our student organisation for rehabilitation science and social work students, and participate in our activities! Through us you can meet other students, take part in various events and join us in the promotion of student interests.