Northern Savonia

Description

Northern Savonia is a region in eastern Finland. Kuopio is the largest city in the region.

Historical provinces

For history, geography and culture see: Savonia

Tertiary education

  • University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio Campus (enrollment ca. 6,000, in Kuopio)
  • Savonia University of Applied Sciences (enrollment ca. 6,000, in Kuopio (about 4,500), Varkaus and Iisalmi)
  • Kuopio department of Sibelius Academy (ca. 150 studying for Master of Music in Church music or Master of Arts in Arts Management)
  • Kuopio department of Humak University of Applied Sciences (ca. 100 studying to be Sign language Interpreters)

Tourist attractions

Hotels

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