Arcada University of Applied Sciences (Swedish: Yrkeshögskolan Arcada) is a Swedish-speaking university of applied sciences (a polytechnic) in Helsinki, Finland.

Before 2004, it was located in three campuses: two in Helsinki (in Alppila and Lauttasaari) and one in Espoo (in Pohjois-Tapiola).

Arcada offers bachelor and master level programs and continuing education.

There are programs in the fields of health care, culture and media, social services, business and technology.

Arcada cooperates with other universities of applied sciences both internationally and domestically.