The mission of the Central Ostrobothnia University of Applied Sciences is to promote regional development and well-being through the combined impact of work-life focused education and research, development and innovation.
In order to realise this mission, the institution:

• Maintains and develops the life-long learning of the region’s inhabitants by providing competent and qualified work force to meet the needs and future challenge of the region’s enterprises and organisations;
• Supports regional business and working life well-being, competitiveness and globalisation through multi-disciplinary and research, development and innovation.

Vision 2015

The Central Ostrobothnia University of Applied Sciences is an independent higher education institution operating on three campuses.

The university has a proven and strong track record of high quality and productive education and related research, development and innovation.

The institution is an attractive collaboration partner, well known as an educator and developer both regionally, nationally, and internationally in the chosen areas of priority.

Student and client centredness
We operate with our focus on the student and client, taking into consideration the needs of both our students and working life. Regional well-being and education, the success of enterprises and work communities, and the development of students’ skills and a high rate of employability are all important to us.

Productivity and impact
Our operations are based on versatile theoretical knowledge and especially its application; professional and pedagogic competence, and goal-oriented and continuous skills development. The starting points of our practice are prudent economics, active participation and impact, as well as an effective and an agile quality assurance system.

Collaboration
We value working together and learning together through collaboration between students, business and working life, and our partners.

Responsibility
We value honest, ethical and sustainable practices. We place an emphasis on social responsibility in our activities. The starting points of our action are ecologic, economic, social and cultural principles of sustainable development.