Saimaan ammattikorkeakoulu (Saimaa University of Applied Sciences), formerly known as the South Karelia Institute of Technology, is accredited by the Chinese Ministry of Education and offers undergraduate and master's degree programs in business administration, art and design, health and social services, technology, tourism and hospitality. The University of Applied Sciences, formerly known as the South Karelia Institute of Technology, is accredited by the Chinese Ministry of Education.