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VAMK offers education in three languages for 17 degree programmes. In addition to the Finnish degree programmes, VAMK has three Swedish and three English degree programmes. Classes at the University of Applied Sciences are composed of theoretical, professional studies, practical training in a specialty field and the final thesis. [5]
The Novia University of Applied Sciences (Swedish: Yrkeshögskolan Novia) is an institution of higher professional education (vocational university) in Finland. It offers Bachelor's and Master's degree programmes in Swedish in Vaasa, Turku, Raseborg and Jakobstad.
Metropolia conducts many degrees in the fields of healthcare and social services. There are two bachelor's degrees in English (nursing and social services) and 15 in Finnish. The school also offers master-level studies leading to the MHA (Master of Health Administration) degree. All degrees in these fields are hosted at the Myllypuro Campus.
In English, the institutes were called polytechnics before 2006. Unlike universities, the UAS focus on R&D by applying previous knowledge, rather than scientific discovery. They have a statutory objective in regional development. As there is mandatory five-month practical training for all students, the UAS are a platform for dispersing applied ...
Xamk is the 4th largest university of applied sciences in Finland with 11 458 students and 897 staff members (637 in teaching and research personnel) across four campuses. Xamk is jointly owned by the cities of Mikkeli, Kotka, Savonlinna and Kouvola with Mikkeli holding a majority stake (52%) since August 2019.
At the time, there were approximately 6000 students in Helia and approximately 4000 students in Haaga Institute. Haaga-Helia was the first university of applied sciences in Finland to launch an English-taught Bachelor's degree programme in 1993 (Degree Programme in Hospitality Management). [8]
KAMK offers both Bachelor's and Master's degrees delivered in Finnish and four Bachelor's degrees and one Master's degree delivered in English. The extent of studies in a university of applied sciences is 210 - 240 credits (ECTS), which means 3,5 – 4 years of studies. An essential part of studies is practical training worth 30 credits (ECTS).
Jamk University of Applied Sciences (Finnish: Jyväskylän ammattikorkeakoulu) is a university of applied sciences (a polytechnic) in Finland, in the region of Central Finland. Jamk offers a wide variety of degree programmes in both Finnish and English as well as opportunities for open studies that students can complete either online or on ...