In English
Työväen Akatemia – “The Academy”
Welcome to the Työväen Akatemia! Here you will find more information about our facilities and the services that we can offer. We would love to see you soon!
Introduction
The Työväen Akatemia is a folk high school, set up in 1924 to provide university level education to working adults. During the academic year, our students can take one-year courses in a range of humanistic subjects, from history to law and from psychology to languages.
Meeting and teaching places
The Akatemia offers a wide range of conference, meeting and teaching spaces. We can accommodate the needs of your group, whether you need a small group working space or a large room for up to 100 people.
Catering and Event Services
The Akatemia has its own professional kitchen where the friendly and highly skilled staff prepare delicious food to suit any occasion. For visitors, they can offer a lavish breakfast buffet, and a delicious lunch selection as well as coffee, tea and tasty snacks throughout the day. Dinner and evening snacks can be organized for guests as needed
Useful Information
Welcome to Työväen Akatemia! Here is a short guide with some information you might find useful: what’s where on campus; a guide to the local area; the main tourist sights in Helsinki; nature spots nearby; and some information about how to get to the Akatemia, and how to get around by public transport. We hope it helps!
International projects
We here at Työväen Akatemia appreciate the benefits of cooperation with both local and international bodies. Over the years we have been involved in a range of projects with partners here in Finland, in Europe and further afield too.
The aim of our project work is to improve the quality of our teaching and guidance, and to broaden the future possibilities for our students.