KAJAANI UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES

APPLICANT’S GUIDE 2014

Table of Contents

STUDYING IN FINLAND ...........................4

KAJAANI WELCOMES YOU! .................. 5

STUDYING AT KAJAANI UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES .............................6

ENGLISH-TAUGHT DEGREE PROGRAMMES AT KAJAANI UAS ......... 8

Degree Programme in International Business ......8

Degree Programme in Sports and Leisure

Management ....................................................10

APPLICATION .........................................12

Eligibility ................................................12

How to Apply? .........................................13

Supporting Documentation .........................14

Entrance Examination ........................................15

Admission Groups ....................................17

ACCEPTANCE .........................................18

Editing: Admissions Office, Kajaani UAS

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DEAR APPLICANT,

The Kajaani University of Applied Sciences (UAS) Applicant’s

Guide is designed to help you when you make the important

decision to apply for a higher education place. In this guide

you will find a brief introduction to the studies offered in

English at Kajaani UAS together with instructions on how

to apply. More detailed information is available on our web

pages www.kamk.fi. Our Admissions Office will be pleased

to advise you further. Please do not hesitate to contact us

should you require more information.

GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR APPLICATION!

Kajaani University of Applied Sciences

Admissions Office

Anastasia McAvennie

Kajaani UAS tutoring students3

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Ivalo 625 km

Helsinki 551 km

KAJAANI

FINLAND

Oulu 181 km

STUDYING IN FINLAND

Finland is a human-scaled, cozy country where the higher

education institutions are small enough to operate functionally

and effectively. Studies at a university of applied sciences

(UAS) in Finland are a practical work oriented alternative to

traditional university education and give students an excellent

combination of hands-on skills along with a theoretical

knowledge base. Studies provide professional higher education

geared to requirements and development of working life and

support professional development. The Ministry of Education

and Culture closely oversees the quality of teaching in higher

education institutions in Finland. Finnish UAS do not

currently charge any tuition fees.

iDid you know this?

• The skills of Finnish students were among the best in all domains assessed in the PISA

surveys (2000, 2003, 2006).

• Newsweek ranked Finland as the best country in the world as a place to live in (2010).

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Kajaani is a small lively town with the population of 38,000.

Student life in Kajaani is easy living: distances are short and

services are of a high standard. The town has all the necessary

services, yet is small enough to feel safe. Four distinct seasons

provide a variety of settings ideal for a wide range of meaningful

experiences. Kajaani also offers everyone excellent recreational

and free-time facilities. One of the biggest holiday and sports

resorts in Finland, Vuokatti, is just 35 km away from Kajaani.

It offers excellent opportunities for e.g. cross-country and

downhill skiing, swimming, hiking, bowling and tennis.

You can travel to Kajaani by bus and train as well as by airplane.

A flight from Helsinki to Kajaani only takes about an hour.

Kajaani has train connections to south, north, east and west.

Further information:

www.visitkajaani.fi

www.studyinkajaani.fi

www.vuokatti.fi

KAJAANI WELCOMES YOU!

“Kajaani is a good student-city, where everything I need is within a convenient

distance so I can easily travel everywhere by bike.”

Sampsa, Finland

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STUDYING AT KAJAANI UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES

With its 2000 students Kajaani University of Applied Sciences

is a multidisciplinary centre of higher education. We place

special emphasis on providing study counseling so that students

succeed in their studies. We offer you a close-to-nature campus

area near the town centre with all our activities within walking

distance from each other.

The studies are free of charge. The students have to pay for

their books and study materials as well as their own living and

accommodation costs.

Single campus area

Our single campus area is a melting pot of different countries

and cultures. To make things easy for you, all our student

services are located comfortably close to each other. Our

Library offers a good selection of course materials in English

and there are computers with internet connection available for

all students, not to mention our wide selection of newspapers

and periodicals in different languages. On campus, there is

also a sports hall and two gyms which students use free of

charge. The student restaurant Fox and two cafés provide warm

lunches or snacks to get you through the day. There is student

accommodation available within the campus area and also in

town. Our campus guarantees that you will enjoy the comfort

and ease of on-hand services while being temptingly close to

the magic of the taiga and Kajaani’s fantastic outdoor sports

and leisure areas.

Exchange and Double Degree Opportunities

During your studies, you will be given the opportunity to spend

one or two semesters abroad, either studying in one of our

partner institutions or accomplishing practical training. Kajaani

UAS has around 100 international partners all over the world.

Studies completed on exchange are fully accredited to form a

part of your degree at Kajaani UAS.

In addition to the student exchange, our English-taught degree

programme in International Business offers you the opportunity

to take a double degree. By completing a part of your studies

in our double degree partner University Hochschule Heilbronn

in Germany, you will gain two Bachelor’s degrees, one from

Kajaani UAS and the other from Germany when you graduate.

All full-time degree students choosing to go for an exchange

period are eligible to apply for Erasmus grant regardless of their

nationality. The amount varies from country to country and can

be confirmed by the International Office.

Friend Family Programme

Kajaani UAS has a Finnish Friend Family programme, which offers

our international students the chance to get to know Finnish culture

and language better by pairing participating students with families

from the Kainuu area. The Friend Family Programme not only

allows students to experience everyday Finnish life, but also helps

them adapt to their new surroundings by connecting them with

a welcoming Finnish family. Foreign student can apply for a friend

family after starting their studies. Finnish students can also offer to

act as a friend family to foreign students.

Tutoring Students and Student Union KAMO

KAMO is the Student Union of our University of Applied

Sciences. It is a non-profit-making association, which looks after

the interests of Kajaani UAS students. KAMO also organises

numerous events during the academic year, including outdoor

recreation days and social evenings. KAMO organizes tutoring

activities at Kajaani UAS. Tutoring students help new students to

get their studies started and to cope with everyday life in Kajaani.

Arrival Service for Foreign Students

We will arrange reception for our new international students

on their arrival to Kajaani, in co-operation with the Student

Union KAMO. Our tutoring students will meet you on

arrival and make sure that you will find your way to your

accommodation safely.

Accommodation

Most international students in Kajaani live in shared student

accommodation offered by a company called Kiinteistö Oy

Kajaanin Pietari (www.kajaaninpietari.fi). Kajaanin Pietari mainly

offers furnished student accommodation for international

students, unless otherwise requested. Students apply for the

accommodation by themselves once they receive confirmation

of their study place.

For Finnish students, Kajaanin Pietari also has unfurnished

student accommodation available, and students can also rent

an apartment privately.

“I live on campus, like most international students. The

apartments have recently been renovated so everything’s in good condition. The

apartment buildings are surrounded by nature so the view from the windows

is enjoyable!” Anastasia, Russia

Study in a multicultural environment!

About 60 % of the students in our English-taught degree

programmes are foreign, coming from over 15 different

countries. The number of international students is

currently approximately 190, including degree students

and exchange students.

iAccording to the survey conducted by Finnish independent newspaper ‘Talouselämä’ in 2011 KAJAANI UAS WAS RANKED THE BEST UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES IN FINLAND!

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The compact campus area is excellent - everything we need for our studies

is here. There are plenty of computers available for students’ use and if we need a peaceful place to study, we can book a

study room in the library. The price of a warm lunch at the student restaurant

is very reasonable. Juanjo, Spain

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The Degree Programme in International Business at Kajaani University of Applied Sciences (UAS) focuses on providing a high quality business education and international business experience. It combines the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required in management and leadership positions in a modern business environment. The programme focuses on developing the necessary skills and competences for success in international marketing, with strong emphasis on innovative thinking.

The degree programme includes marketing and management studies, business operations, law, accounting, innovation management and languages. Students will have the opportunity to undertake courses that involve direct contact with real businesses and participation in hands-on business projects, with emphasis on interaction within multicultural groups.

Flexibility, an outgoing personality and high motivation to learn more will strongly influence students’ chances of success in this degree programme. Graduates of the International Business Programme will be in an excellent position to gain employment in a variety of positions in both the private and public sectors including managerial roles, project planning and development, sales, marketing and self-employment.

Extent of the Programme ..........................210 creditsDuration .........................................3.5 academic yearsLanguage of instruction ..................................EnglishNumber of Study Places .......................................... 20

BASIC STUDIES 60 CR

Basic Business CompetenceBusiness Operations, Management Accounting, Marketing

15 CR

Operational EnvironmentLaw Studies, Economics

10 CR

Methodological StudiesHardware and Software, Office Applications, Mathematics

10 CR

Communication Studies Compulsory language studies: Finnish for foreigners, English

25 CR

PROFESSIONAL STUDIES 40 CR

International Operations ManagementManagement, Financial Accounting

20 CR

Working Community CompetenceLeadership, HRM, Intercultural Communication

10 CR

Methodological CompetenceProject Management, Development Methods

10 CR

SPECIALIZATION STUDIES 50 CR

Services Marketing, Marketing Research, International Networking, Product, Branding and Pricing Management, Selling and Sales Event Management, Quality and Risk Management …

FREE-CHOICE STUDIES 15 CR

Asian Business, European Business, Consumer Buyer Behaviour Language Studies: Spanish, Russian, French, German, Italian, Swedish

PRACTICAL TRAINING 30 CR

THESIS 15 CR

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”I started International Business studies at

Kajaani UAS as an exchange student and soon

realized that this is the place where I want to

finish my degree. Coming from a big city such as

Madrid, the large forest around campus surprised

me at first but now I miss it every time I go back

home. Student tutors made it easy to get started

with the studies. The teachers here are very

helpful, which makes studying progress smoothly.

The benefit of a small UAS is that it

is flexible and well student-oriented.” Juanjo, Spain

Anni graduated from the International Business Degree Programme of Kajaani UAS and says that the 3.5 years of studies provided her with versatile skills that I she has utilized to build her career.

”The international student community in KUAS and the courses taught in English strengthened my language skills and prepared me for working in a multicultural team. While studying I received personalized steering for my studies and thesis work from my teachers, which was very important to me. One of the best opportunities was the possibility to study abroad. Kajaani UAS had plenty of interesting destinations for student exchange and so I did one semester in Ireland and one in Japan” says Anni.

After graduating Anni began working in the regional development company Kainuun Etu Oy as a business development officer, where her work includes promoting the Kainuu region to international investors. ”I found my current job through my practical training and thesis work during my studies. On the side of my office job, I have also worked as a freelance journalist writing and photographing for magazines.

A small place with a low population doesn’t always sound like a place full of opportunities but I think that studying in a small town has taught me that the best things aren’t always readily visible. The best opportunities in life are the ones you make for yourself.”

Anni Yli-Lonttinen, Finland BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, gRADUATE OF THE INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS PROgRAMME

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Extent of the Programme ............................ 210 creditsDuration ............................................ 3.5 academic yearsLanguage of instruction .................................... EnglishNumber of Study Places ........................................... 20

BASIC STUDIES 25 CR

Communication Skills Interpersonal Skills, English, Finnish for Foreigners

PROFESSIONAL STUDIES 90 CR

Fundamental Knowledge 1 & 2Anatomy and Physiology, Exercise Physiology, Human Motor Development, Nutrition, Applications of Exercise, Sports Psychology …

31 CR

Health Promotion 1 & 2Introduction to Physical Education, Health-enhancing Physical Activity, Motor Learning, First Aid and Health Risks …

19 CR

Physical Activity 1, 2 & 3 Ice Sports, Downhill Skiing, Ball Sports, Gym Training, Aquatics, Gymnastics, Musical Exercise …

35 CR

Research Studies 5 CR

SPECIALIZATION STUDIESActivity Tourism and Business

45 CR

Business Operations, Project Management, Leadership and HR Management, Law Studies, Introduction to Activity Tourism, Adventure Tourism, Programme Services Management …

FREE-CHOICE STUDIES 5 CR

Dance, Sports Injuries, Self-defence Sports, Sociology of Sports Language studies: Spanish, Russian, French, German, Italian, Swedish

PRACTICAL TRAINING 30 CR

THESIS 15 CR

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Degree Programme in Sports and Leisure ManagementBACHELOR OF SPORTS STUDIES

The Degree Programme in Sports and Leisure Manangement at Kajaani University of Applied Sciences is a unique programme consisting of a wide range of sports, activity tourism and business studies. The degree programme includes a variety of subjects such as intercultural communication, growth, motor development and learning, an introduction to nutrition, entrepreneurship and a variety of sports, for example cross country and downhill skiing, aquatic exercise, and ball games. As part of the programme students will also be trained to identify and develop their own specific fields of expertise.

During your studies you will have the opportunity to carry out projects in close collaboration with sports and leisure companies and organisations. The Degree Programme in Sports and Leisure Management at Kajaani University of Applied Sciences provides the opportunity to study in an international and sports-oriented atmosphere – here you can experience all four seasons and pursue sports and physical recreation outdoors and indoors. The Vuokatti all-round holiday and sports resort with excellent opportunities for cross-country and downhill skiing, swimming, hiking, bowling and tennis to name just a few, is only 35 kilometres from Kajaani.

Graduates of this Degree Programme will be suitable for employment in sports, leisure and tourism organizations, associations, clubs and businesses and they will possess the know-how to run their own sports and leisure enterprises. Your future job title might be Sports Instructor, Coach or Personal Trainer, for example.

“The Degree Programme in Sports and Leisure

Management offers a good mixture of theory and practical

studies. This makes it a lot easier to understand the subject

and keeps you motivated throughout the studies.“

Tommi, Finland

Atte Haataja was among the first students to commence studies in the Degree Program in Sports and Leisure Management when it started at Kajaani UAS in 2009. He had always been very active and keen on sports, mainly playing ice-hockey and so his career choice was clear. “Firstly I wasn’t aware of the opportunity to study in English, but as the option came up and I was accepted, I quickly realized that studying in English would be beneficial for my career. During my studies, I spent a year in the US studying and playing ice-hockey at a local university as part of my student exchange. It was an unforgettable experience!”

To make his studying experience truly international Atte also completed practical training period in Spain where he worked as a personal trainer in a Fitness Center. “The UAS supports students financially when they study or do their practical training abroad, which really is a great advantage! I would recommend that students actively search for information about exchange opportunities and use all the possible chances they have.” says Atte. Despite going on exchange twice, he still managed to finish his studies not long after the expected graduation time.

The Sports and Leisure Management program provides a solid background for starting up your own business with courses such as entrepreneurship, marketing, book-keeping and financial accounting. Soon after graduation Atte set up his own business with a fellow student. The company is called “Omavalmentaja Kajaani” and it offers fitness testing, personal trainer services and diet & fitness programs.

Atte Haataja, Finland BACHELOR OF SPORTS STUDIES, gRADUATE OF THE SPORTS AND LEISURE MANAgEMENT PROgRAMME

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PLEASE NOTE!Read and follow instructions carefully before submitting the application. Please make sure that you give a valid email address and full postal address in your application. Changes in address or other relevant personal information can also be made after the application period. All changes must be submitted in writting (e.g. by e-mail) to the first choice UAS.

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Eligibility

You will be eligible to apply for higher education studies if you have completed:

lFinnish upper secondary education or the Finnish matriculation examination (ylioppilastutkinto/lukio)

l International Baccalaureate, Reifeprüfung or European Baccalaureate examinationl A vocational qualification of at least three years duration (ammatillinen perustutkinto)l A vocational college diploma or higher vocational diploma (opintoasteen/ammatillisen

korkea-asteen tutkinto)l A foreign degree or qualification which gives eligibility for higher education in the

awarding country

In addition to the above, an applicant who is not a citizen of EU/EEA -country must provide a proof of their English language proficiency.

Apply online at www.admissions.fi between 7.1. - 11.2.

Entrance exams in Finland and abroad

Invitations to the entrance exams posted to all eligible applicants mid-March

Studies begin

January 2014 February 2014 March 2014 April 2014 May 2014 June 2014 July 2014 August 2014 September 2014

Admission results will be available on 27.5. at the

earliest.

Copies of the required documents must arrive at the Admissions Office by post no

later than 21.2.

ExAMS in KAJAANI Business 23.4.

Sports 24.4.FINNIPS exams abroad

10. - 19.4.

Confirm that youaccept the study place by 29.7.

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How to Apply?

Applications for the English-taught degree programmes in Finnish universities of applied sciences are submitted online through the joint application system at www.admissions.fi. The online application is only accessible during the application period.

You, as an applicant, are only allowed to submit one application form. When applying, you may choose at most four programmes. Choose your options of preference carefully; you cannot change the order of preference after the application has closed. Remember to print a copy of the application form for yourself for future reference!

If one of our programmes is your first choice, your online application will be directly received by the Kajaani UAS Admissions Office.

Your application will be reviewed and evaluated once you submit the neccessary supporting documentation within the deadline (21.2.2014).

DISCRETIONARY ADMISSIONKajaani University of Applied Sciences uses discretionary admission. In practice, this means that other applicants who do not fulfil the eligibility criteria may also be invited to the entrance examination, if the UAS considers their skills and knowledge sufficient. Please contact the Admissions Office for further details.

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IF YOU APPLY WITH EDUCATION COMPLETED IN FINLAND…

You must submit a copy of • Finnish competence based specialist vocational

qualification or a competence based further vocational qualification (ammatti- tai erikoisammattitutkinto).

The qualification must be completed by the end of the application period. The copies must be submitted by 21st of February 2014, 4.15 pm Finnish time (+2 hrs GMT).

• Reifeprüfung final certificate by 16th May 2014• International or European Baccalaureate Predicted Grades

by 16th May 2014.

You do not need to submit copies of • Finnish upper secondary leaving certificate (lukion

päättötodistus)• Finnish Matriculation Examination certificate

(ylioppilastutkintotodistus) or • a three-year vocational qualification (ammatillinen

perustutkinto).

Copies of these Finnish certificates will be requested from the accepted students upon confirmation of acceptance.

Supporting Documentation

IF YOU APPLY WITH EDUCATION COMPLETED OUTSIDE FINLAND…

You must submit the following documents to the Admissions Office of your first choice UAS by 21st February 2014, 4.15 pm Finnish time (+ 2 hrs GMT) at the latest.

A copy of the final secondary school certificate or equivalent.• EU/EEA-citizens finishing their secondary education

in the spring of applying may apply with temporary certificates

A copy of an official Finnish, Swedish or English translation of the certificate must be provided, if the certificate is not written in one of these languages. The translation must have the translator’s signature and stamp.

Non-EU/EEA-citizens must provide proof of their English language skills. Only the following certificates will be accepted:

• IELTS score academic level 6.0 or • TOEFL score 79-80 internet -based test or • Cambridge ESOL Certificate of Proficiency in English

(CPE) or Cambridge ESOL Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) level C or

• Pearson test of English: Academic 51

All language certificates are valid for two years.

TOEFL results are only accepted when submitted directly by the Educational

Testing Service (ETS). The Kajaani UAS TOEFL code

is 1563.

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The original and final certificates will be checked at the beginning of your studies. Your admission is conditional until final certificates have been checked. The UAS will withdraw your admission, if you have given false information.

All applicants who have demonstrated their eligibility and language skills will be invited to the entrance examinations. The applicants’ language skills will also be evaluated in the language test included in the entrance examination on a pass / fail basis. An applicant who fails the language test is withdrawn from admission.

Degree Programme in International BusinessPart of the entrance exam is based on the pre-reading material, which will be available on Kajaani UAS website at the end of January. The entrance exam usually includes one or two essays, multiple-choice questions, mathematics and logical thinking tasks. The written part of the entrance exam is followed by a group discussion based on a case study. An applicant must pass each section of the entrance exam and gain a minimum score of at least 30 points. The exam will be arranged in Kajaani on 23rd April 2014.

Degree Programme in Sports and Leisure ManagementThe entrance examination includes an evaluation of the applicant’s motor skills, an interview, a written test and an evaluation of his/her instruction skills during a coaching session. The exam will be arranged in Kajaani on 24th April 2014. Please note that for this Degree Programme entrance examination results from other UAS will not be accepted.

Entrance Examinations Abroad For both degree programmes Kajaani UAS also arranges entrance examinations abroad in co-operation with the FINNIPS network. For the list of participating countries for each programme please visit the Entrance Examination section of our website www.kamk.fi. In the International Business programme Kajaani UAS accepts entrance exams completed in the same entrance exam group in a different University of Applied Sciences. FINNIPS entrance exams aboad will be arranged between 10th and 19th April 2014.

In addition to FINNIPS exams abroad Kajaani UAS also arranges Sports and Leisure Management entrace exam in St. Petersburg. The exact dates of the entrance exams abroad will be confirmed in the invitation letter.

Samples of previous entrance exams are not available.

Entrance Examination

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Points awarded for school performance Conversion charts for points awarded for school performance can be found from the Selection of New Students section on our web pages www.kamk.fi > English > Applying for Studies Taught in English > Selection of New Students..

Finnish upper secondary school / Matriculation ExaminationApplicants who are completing their Finnish matriculation examination during the application process apply with their latest upper secondary school certificate. Grades for the Matriculation examination are received from the Matriculation Examination register.

International Baccalaureate, European Baccalaureate, ReifeprüfungApplicants completing their IB-examination in Finland or abroad or the European Baccalaureate examination in spring 2014 should provide the copy of their Predicted Grades by 16 May 2014. Applicants completing their RP-examination in Finland or abroad in the spring 2014 should provide

a copy of their final certificate by 16 May 2014.

50% of the applicants will be admitted on the basis of the entrance examination only, and 50% on the basis of the combined points for previous school performance and the entrance examination. If study places become available later, applicants on the waiting list will be admitted in the order indicated by their admission points.

1. Admissions on the basis of the entrance examination:

• Applicants whose eligibility to apply is based on non-Finnish qualifications

• Finnish vocational qualifications (ammattilinen perustutkinto, ammattitutkinto, opintoasteen tai ammatillisen korkea-asteen tutkinto)

The maximum total of entrance examination points is 100.

In this group school performance or work experience is not considered and the applicants are selected solely on the basis of total points awarded for the entrance examination.

2. Admission on the basis of the total of points for school performance and the entrance examination:

• Applicants who have completed or are completing the Finnish matriculation examination

• International Baccalaureate examination• The Reifeprüfung examination• European Baccalaureate examination of European

schools.

The maximum total of admission points is 100, out of which at most 30 can be awarded for school performance and 70 for the entrance examination.

Inform the first choice UAS of the changes to your final grade point average by 16 May 2014

Send the copy of IB or EB Predicted Grades / RP Final Certificate to the first choice UAS by 16 May 2014

Admission Groups

”The study groups are very convinient because of their small size and their internationality.

This provides many new perspectives during group work and broadens our knowledge.”

Ute, Germany

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ACCEPTANCE

Notice of AdmissionThe results of the student selections for degree programmes starting in autumn 2014 will be announced on 27th May 2014 at the earliest. The selected students will receive a letter of admission by post and e-mail.

The original and final certificates will be checked after studies begin. The admission is conditional until the applicant’s certificates have been verified. The UAS may withdraw your admission, if you have given false information.

Confirmation of the Study PlaceAll those who have been accepted to study at Kajaani University of Applied Sciences, must confirm their acceptance of the study place by 29th of July 2014, 4.15 pm Finnish time at the latest. Without this confirmation, the study place will automatically be cancelled.

One-Place-Per-Student ProvisionA student may only accept one study place leading to a higher education degree in Finland during one academic semester (from 1st August to 31st December or 1st January to 31st July). This rule applies to all higher education institutions included in joint application. Even if the student postpones or interrupts his/her studies, the same student cannot accept another study place for a degree programme starting in the same academic semester.

Starting Your Studies in Finland Students are advised to apply for their student accommodation right after receiving their confirmation of a study place at Kajaani UAS. A non-EU citizen must acquire a residence permit if coming to Finland to complete a UAS degree. If you have been accepted to study at a Finnish UAS, you must apply for a residence permit in advance through a Finnish diplomatic mission in your home country / country of residence. To apply for the residence permit, you must prove that you have at least 6,720 EURO for a year at your disposal and also, that you have a valid health insurance. Further information: www.migri.fi.

Come and join us at Kajaani University of Applied Sciences!

FURTHER INFORMATION

Kajaani University of Applied Sciences Admissions Office

P.O.Box 52 (Ketunpolku 3) FI-87101 Kajaani

Tel. + 358 44 7101 229Fax +358 8 6189 9620

Email: admissions@kamk.fi

Further information: www.kamk.fi > English > Applying

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“Kajaani UAS offers a variety of exchange opportunities so everyone

has the opportunity to study in another country to obtain new

knowledge and skills. Exchange students also come to our university,

so there are many students from different countries

all over the world.”Natalja, Latvia

“The student-centred learning, openness and flexibility of lecturers

makes the KUAS unique.”Susanne, Germany

“I decided to apply to study in Finland

because I knew that the studies

are of high quality, and I also wanted

to explore a totally different

environment. Studying in a foreign

language was challenging and

time-consuming at the beginning

but it got easier with time. “

Nha, Vietnam

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