HAMK Häme University of Applied Sciences

Häme University of Applied Sciences (HAMK)

Hämeen ammattikorkeakoulu
Type	University of applied sciences
Rector	Pertti Puusaari
Students	8800 [1]
Location	, Forssa, Hämeenlinna, , Riihimäki, , Valkeakoski , Finland
Website	www.hamk.fi

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.

HAMK operates at seven locations: , Forssa, Hämeenlinna, , , Riihimäki and Valkeakoski. There are approximately 8,800 students and 680 staff members.

Degree programmes^[2][]

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.

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External links[]

• Official website