Information about KAMK, the town of Kajaani, application practicalities and entrance exams. 29.9.2016 1
Kajaani * 38 000 inhabitants * Peaceful and safe town * Short walking distances * Excellent recreational and free-time activities IVALO 625 km OULU 181 km KAJAANI HELSINKI 551 km 29.9.2016 2
Kajaani University of Applied Sciences (KAMK) Approx. 2000 students Over 200 international students from over 30 countries 100 international partners in 43 countries All services on a single campus area Furnished, renovated student accommodation on campus 29.9.2016 3
Kajaani University of Applied Sciences (KAMK) Five fields of education: School of Health School of Business School of Tourism and Sports School of Information Systems School of Engineering 8 bachelor level degrees in Finnish 3 bachelor level degrees in English 5 master level degrees in Finnish 29.9.2016 4
English-taught Bachelor s Degrees Bachelor s Degree in International Business Degree Title: Bachelor of Business Administration Bachelor s Degree in Sports and Leisure Management Degree Title: Bachelor of Sports Studies Bachelor s Degree in Tourism Degree Title: Bachelor of Hospitality Management Extent of Studies: 3,5 years, 210 credits 29.9.2016 5
Studying International Business Includes marketing and management studies, digital environments, business operations, law, accounting, entrepreneurship and languages The programme comprises of lectures, group work, discussions, presentations, case studies, project work, study trips and company visits Student exchange opportunities in all around the world Double degree with a German university Employment possibilities in managerial roles, project planning and development, sales, marketing and self-employment 29.9.2016 6
Example of Timetable: Year 1 International Business 29.9.2016 7
Studying Sports and Leisure Management Unique programme in Finland combining sports studies with activity tourism and business knowledge Studies include topics such as sports and exercise instruction, coaching and endurance and strength training as well as activity tourism and wellness Practical approach managing and organising sports events and activities, carrying out projects in cooperation with local companies Student exchange opportunities all around the world Graduates can work in instructing and coaching as well as in fitness training, sports business and activity tourism or start their own business. 29.9.2016 8
Example of Timetable Year 1: Sports and Leisure Management 29.9.2016 9
Studying Tourism The Tourism degree blends theory with practice providing the skills necessary to manage quality tourism experiences and to develop and manage tourism businesses Focus of the programme lies in nature activities, cultural aspects and recreational tourism Field trips play an important role: studying outside the classroom, outdoors and in natural surroundings Practical approach, applying theory to practice Students specialize in adventure tourism or wellbeing tourism 29.9.2016 10
Tuition fees First academic year: 6 000 euros From second year onwards, students who complete a minimum of 55 credits per academic year, can apply for a scholarship that covers 50 % of the tuition fee First year fee to be paid when accepting the study place In addition, students pay for their study materials and living costs. 29.9.2016 11
Student Accommodation on Campus Rent: 325 e/month Conveniently close to school Students receive detailed instructions on how to apply for the accommodation along with the acceptance letter 29.9.2016 12
Student Accommodation on Campus 5 rooms per apartment Each student has his/her own room Shared kitchen / bathroom Sauna Hobby room 29.9.2016 13
Facilities on Campus Student canteen fox (2.60 eur per meal) Library and digital materials 29.9.2016 14
Facilities on campus 29.9.2016 15
Why choose KAMK? KAMK is proactive, genuinely international with strong regional and national profile Small study groups, familiar atmosphere, good relationship between students and teachers Excellent tutor support Varied social programmes Wide range of sports activities Friend Family Programme (get to know Finnish culture and improve your Finnish language skills) Possibility to complete a double degree with a partner university in Germany (International Business Programme) 29.9.2016 16
How to apply? When to apply? 10 25 January 2017 How to apply? Apply online at www.studyinfo.fi Please note! With one online application students may apply for up to 6 different programmes or/and 6 different Finnish higher education institutions (Universities and Universities of Applied Sciences) Applicant must decide on the order of the preferences during the application period! 29.9.2016 17
Required Documents 1) A copy of a secondary school certificate or vocational qualification. Please check that it is the qualification that would also give you eligibility to apply to the University in your own country. Note! EU/EEA -citizen graduating in summer of 2017 will be requested to submit the copies of their certificates upon confirmation of acceptance by 15 July 2017. 2) Official translation of the qualification into English, Finnish or Swedish 29.9.2016 18
Entrance Exams All eligible applicants are invited to attend an entrance examination held in April each year International Business Kajaani 19.4.17 and also abroad in cooperation with FINNIPS network Pre-reading material available on www.kamk.fi in January 2017 Exam consists of a written part (an essay, multiple-choice questions, tasks of applied mathematics and logic) and a group discussion. KAMK International Business accepts the exam results of the other UAS business programmes of the FINNIPS network. Sports and Leisure Management Kajaani 27.4.17 and also abroad in cooperation with FINNIPS network The exam includes writing an essay, various sports tests, a short instruction session and an interview. For this degree entrance examination results from other UAS will not be accepted Tourism Kajaani 20.4.17 and also abroad in cooperation with FINNIPS network Exam consists of a written part (an essay, multiple-choice questions, tasks of applied mathematics and logic) and an interview KAMK Tourism accepts the exam results of the other UAS tourism programmes of the FINNIPS network. 29.9.2016 19
Entrance Exams KAMK arranges entrance exams abroad as part of the FINNIPS-network. In spring 2017 the network will arrange entrance examinations in twelve countries outside Finland. The exam cities will be announced in October 2016: Brazil Kazakhstan China Kenya Estonia Nepal Germany Russia Great Britain USA Hungary Vietnam 29.9.2016 20
Schedule 2017 English-taught programmes Application period 10 25 January 2017 Submitting documents by 8 February 2017 Invitations to the entrance exams (by post and e-mail) - middle of March 2017 Entrance exams in Kajaani or abroad middle of April 2017 Results announced on 30 June 2017 at the latest Confirmation of acceptance of the study place by 14 July 2017 Studies will start at the end of August 2017 29.9.2016 21
Further information Facebook: Kajaani University of Applied Sciences Instagram: Kajaaniamk #lifeatkamk #studyinkajaani Website: www.kamk.fi/en Admissions Office Tel. +358 44 7101 229 Email. admissions@kamk.fi 29.9.2016 22