HAMK Häme University of Applied Sciences


HAMK Häme University of Applied Sciences 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.
HAMK operates at seven locations: Evo, Forssa, Hämeenlinna, Lepaa, Mustiala, Riihimäki and Valkeakoski. There are approximately 7,800 students and 670 staff members.

Degree programmes

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.
Seven bachelor-level programmes are taught in English:
In addition, one master-level programme, Business management and entrepreneurship, 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.