The history of HAMK University in Finland<\/h2>\n
H\u00e4me University of Applied Sciences (HAMK) is one of the oldest and most respected universities of applied sciences in Finland. Its roots go back to 1840 and the founding of an agricultural institute, and today, with several schools and campuses, it ranks among the ten leading universities in Finland<\/a>.<\/p>\n HAMK began with higher education in agriculture and forestry, including the forestry school at Evo, and over the following decades added new fields in technology, design, teacher education and business, before taking its present form as a university of applied sciences.<\/p>\n Today the university runs seven campuses across the Kanta-H\u00e4me and Pirkanmaa regions, works closely with Finnish and European industry and teaches through practical, project-based methods. That makes it a common destination for international students looking for a good education in a multicultural setting with real history behind it.<\/p>\n HAMK website: https:\/\/www.hamk.fi\/en\/<\/p>\n HAMK is organised across several campuses and offers a wide range of subjects and degree programmes. Its seven main campuses each deliver their own programmes in English and Finnish, covering the following fields:<\/p>\n HAMK currently offers more than 29 bachelor’s programmes and 13 master’s programmes, of which around 14 are taught in English.<\/p>\n That range means students can pick a programme that matches their interests and career plans, and build practical skills alongside the theory.<\/p>\n Our suggestion: to help you choose a subject, read our article on the best subjects to study in Finland<\/a>.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n Alongside its range of applied programmes, HAMK has well-equipped campuses and specialist laboratories, so students get both theory and practice on the same course.<\/p>\n Close links with Finnish and European industry, the networking that comes with them and a learning-by-doing approach are among the strengths of HAMK’s schools, and they raise the quality of the teaching. With that context, here is what admission involves.<\/p>\n Admission to HAMK requires a certificate in English or Finnish and an application submitted before the deadline. Read the application requirements in the Come to study<\/a> section of the university website, because deadlines differ between programmes and some require a portfolio or an online entrance test.<\/p>\n The main conditions are original and translated copies of your previous qualifications and transcripts, a language certificate, proof of funds to cover tuition, and payment of the application fee where one applies.<\/p>\n Prepare the following documents and have them translated into English or Finnish. Originals plus translations are required in most cases, and everything must be submitted before the deadline.<\/p>\n\n Once you have an offer, you can book an appointment at a Finnish mission to submit documents and give biometrics. Students apply for a Finnish long-stay national D visa and a residence permit for studies, preparing every document on the checklist the mission publishes, which also sets out the route to permanent residence<\/a> later on.Schools and fields of study at HAMK<\/h2>\n
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Facilities at HAMK<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nHow to get admission to HAMK University in Finland<\/h2>\n
Documents required for HAMK admission<\/h2>\n
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\n\t \nDocument<\/th> Details<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n \n\t Valid passport<\/td> Valid for at least six months beyond the end of studies<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Most recent academic qualification<\/td> With an English, Swedish or Finnish translation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Academic transcripts<\/td> With an English, Swedish or Finnish translation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Motivation letter<\/td> Explaining why HAMK was chosen<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Pass the online entrance exam or submit a portfolio<\/td> For some art subjects such as design<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n Student visa and residence permit<\/h2>\n
\nThe documents usually include the offer letter, proof of funds or a scholarship letter covering living costs and tuition, health insurance, a valid passport and academic records.<\/p>\nHAMK tuition fees and scholarships<\/h2>\n