Kajaani University of Applied Sciences

Kajaani University of Applied Sciences currently offers 5 bachelor’s degree programs fully in English.

 

Semester dates and application period

	2018 – 2019
Semester dates	August – December, January – May
Orientation	To be announced
Application period	October 15, 2017 – June 15, 2018

• Bachelor's degree programs
  • Bachelor of Business Administration in International Business
  • Bachelor of Sports Studies in Sports and Leisure Management
  • Bachelor of Hospitality Management in Adventure Tourism
  • Bachelor of Business Administration in eSports Business
• Credits

  At Kajaani University of Applied Sciences, the duration of your studies and the credits that you get from them depend on which program you have chosen. Listed below, you may find some general information about the total ECTS that you will receive by the time you graduate from a given program.

  Bachelor’s degrees

  • Bachelor of Business Administration in International Business
    • 3,5 years = 210 ECTS
  • Bachelor of Sports Studies in Sports and Leisure Management
    • 3,5 years = 210 ECTS
  • Bachelor of Hospitality Management in Tourism
    • 3,5 years = 210 ECTS
  • Bachelor of Business Administration in eSports Business
    • 3,5 years = 210 ECTS
• Tuition fees

  Bachelor’s degrees

  Students who are from a non-EU/EEA country are required to pay a tuition fee of 6 000€ per academic year for bachelor’s degrees in English.

   

• Scholarships

  A scholarship of 3 000€ is possible from the second year onward, given that the student meets the minimum requirement of 55 credits per academic year.

  Students need to apply separately for the scholarship.

• Campus

  The KAMK campus area is a melting pot of different countries and cultures. To make things easy for you, all the student services are located comfortably close to each other.

  Campus facilities include modern technologies, like data center and game design labs, 3D printers, robotics and smart gym where digitalized environment and games are utilized to boost the training.

  A wide range of sports services are offered for students. Two sports halls, two gyms and a climbing wall on campus are in students use for instructed group sessions, ball games and individual training and exercising.

   

   

  Besides course books and printed materials, campus library provides extensive electronic resources.

  The 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.

• Student services

  All the international students are warmly welcomed to KAMK. New students can soon notice that we care all of our students. We arrange reception for our new international students on their arrival to Kajaani. The tutoring students will meet you on arrival and make sure that you will find your way to the accommodation safely. The studies begin with 4-day orientation program and team-building activities to make the beginning of studies as smooth as possible.

  Friend Family Programme

  KAMK runs a 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 students can apply for a friend family after starting their studies.

  Tutoring Students and Student Union KAMO

  KAMO is the Student Union of KAMK. It is a non-profit-making association, which looks after the interests of KAMK students. KAMO also organizes numerous events during the academic year, including outdoor recreation days, social gatherings and parties. KAMO organizes tutoring activities at KAMK. Tutoring students help new students to get their studies started and to cope with everyday life in Kajaani.

  Accommodation

  Student accommodation is available in modern and neat apartments on campus. Each student is provided a private furnished room in shared apartment. According to the students’ preferences, also unfurnished student accommodation is available within a walking distance from campus or if willing, students can rent an apartment privately. The rent for the student accommodation on campus is 310€ per month. The rent includes water and electricity. The internet connection is paid separately.

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“Kajaani University of Applied Sciences is the most student friendly higher education institution in a city which is student friendly. There’s easy access to almost everything, from shopping, university amenities and travelling. I would always recommend as the best University of Applied Sciences.”

– Steve, student from Kenya

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Watch the video below to get a glimpse of what international students’ life is like in Kajaani University of Applied Sciences.

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“The studies there were very international, all of my courses were taught in English and there were many language courses available. We also had an international staff, and the student services were very well organized to include the international students! The campus is in close biking distance to the city center, and there are also student housing options available right next to the campus.”

– Melissa, student from the United States of America

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The application process is fast and simple. The students are accepted on a first come, first served basis which means that if you meet the admission requirements, you can get your acceptance already in a month.

Please note that the application process through Edunation is different than the one found on KAMK’s website, and thus we ask you to carefully follow the instructions on our page.

• Required documents

  Make you sure you have all the following documents ready when you fill out the application form.

  Educational background

  Applicants who have completed a qualification outside Finland must submit the following documents to Edunation:

  • Copy of the final/official secondary school certificate or vocational qualification both in the original language and in English that provides eligibility for higher education studies in the awarding country
  • Transcript of records both in the original language and in English with an average or above average GPA

  Proof of nationality

  • Copy of passport ID page
  • Official ID card indicating the nationality

  Language requirements

  A proof of English proficiency is required for all degrees at Kajaani University of Applied Sciences. You will need to take at least one of these tests with the following scores:

  • IELTS: 5.5
  • TOEFL iBT: 46
  • TOEFL pBT: 520
  • TOEFL cBT: 192
  • PTE academic: 43
  • Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): C

  The language certificate must be valid during the application period. The Pearson test of English, IELTS and TOEFL certificates are valid for two years. There are no limitations on the period of validity of the other certificates. A TOEFL test score will only be accepted if it has been directly submitted from the TOEFL Educational Testing Service (ETS). Edunation’s TOEFL code is C046.

  Language test is not required if secondary level education has been completed in native English speaking countries (USA, UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand) or if bachelor’s degree has been completed fully in English.

  Other documents

  • 5-minute video that measures the applicants motivation and language skills
  • Motivation letter

  For the degree program in Sports and Leisure Management you will be asked to submit an additional video that includes sports test. Instructions for the video will be given after we have received your application.

  Note: All documents need to be translated to either Finnish, Swedish or English, if the original document is in none of those languages. The translations need to be signed and stamped by the translator.

• Application instructions

  Read all the information below and follow the steps carefully.

  • Choose a degree program you would like to apply for at Kajaani University of Applied Sciences
  • Fill out the online application form found on Edunation’s website
  • Attach the required documents
  • Pay the 100€ Edunation application fee
  • Submit an additional video if you applied to the degree program in Sports and Leisure Management
  • Apply for a residence permit, once you have received your acceptance letter and paid the first year’s tuition fee

  If you fulfill the admission requirements, you will receive an acceptance from the university within a month from submitting your application. Only then can you start your residence permit application process.

  You will also be notified by email if you do not get accepted.