HAMK Häme University of Applied Sciences

HAMK Häme University of Applied Sciences (Finnish: Hämeen ammattikorkeakoulu) is an institution of higher education with seven locations in Finland. Its programmes are coordinated with industry and commerce. HAMK also offers research and development services, professional teacher education, further and continuing education and studies in the Open University of Applied Sciences.

Häme University of Applied Sciences (HAMK)
Hämeen ammattikorkeakoulu
TypeUniversity of applied sciences
RectorPertti Puusaari
Students8800 [1]
Location
Evo, Forssa, Hämeenlinna, Lepaa, Riihimäki, Mustiala, Valkeakoski
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Finland
Websitewww.hamk.fi

HAMK operates at seven locations, based in the greater Helsinki metropolitan area of southern Finland: Evo, Forssa, Hämeenlinna, Lepaa, Mustiala, Riihimäki and Valkeakoski. There are approximately 8,000 students and 600 staff members.

Degree programmes[2]

HAMK offers 29 Bachelor’s degree programmes, 13 Master’s degree programmes and professional teacher education. Eleven of the degree programmes are taught in English.

HAMK offers bachelor-level and master-level degree programmes in six fields of study: Culture; Natural Resources and the Environment; Natural Sciences; Social Services, Health and Sports; Technology, Communication and Transport; and Social Sciences, Business and Administration.

Eight bachelor-level programmes are taught in English:

  • Computer Applications
  • Construction Engineering
  • Electrical and Automation Engineering
  • Information and Communication Technology, Bioeconomy
  • International Business
  • Mechanical Engineering and Production Technology
  • Smart and Sustainable Design
  • Smart Organic Farming

In addition, two master-level programmes, Business management and entrepreneurship and Sustainable Technologies, is taught in English.

Bachelor's degree studies comprises basic and professional studies, optional studies, work placement and a Bachelor's thesis. The extent of the studies is 210–240 ECTS credits and the duration is 3.5 to 4 years.

References
  1. "About HAMK". Archived from the original on 2015-02-27. Retrieved 2015-02-27.
  2. "Applicants". Hämeen ammattikorkeakoulu. Retrieved 2020-01-14.

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