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Wel­come to HAMK, you’re here to make a change!

Thank you for choosing HAMK as your place of study! On this page, we have compiled information for a smooth start to your studies.

Did you start your studies at HAMK but are not pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree? Here you will find instructions for other new students:

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We´re happy to have you with us

We hope that studying with us will be an opportunity for you to gain new experiences and collect best tools for your future career.

At HAMK, studying is about doing and acting together. We embrace student-centred approaches and support you in developing your own study path according to your interests. All of us – students, teachers, staff members and other stakeholders – have their own role in making this experience the best it can be.

We are proud of being able to enhance your learning experience through our caring environment and supportive community. HAMK values and respects students from all over the world, no matter their age, gender, religion, disabilities, sexual orientation, or any needs that students may have.

All the important information to start your journey at HAMK is covered here. We will guide you through the registration and arrival processes to become a student at HAMK.

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Man­dat­ory steps to se­cure your study­place

These steps are the most important ones – don’t skip any!

International students: Your study place is conditional until HAMK has checked your eligibility and your final original degree certificates after your registration at campus. If you are not able to complete the registration process by the given dates or have given incorrect information during the application process, your study place will be cancelled and you must return back to your home country.

Im­port­ant steps – Be­fore ar­rival

Liv­ing Costs and Fin­an­cing Your Stud­ies

Ar­riv­ing to HAMK

Air­port pick-​up

Good time to arrive to Finland is before the studies starts. HAMK will provide free transportation for individual students from Helsinki-Vantaa airport to campus on specific days in August 2025.

Book a free airport pickup (Only students): You can book a place by sending picture of bought flight ticket, your name, campus and degree programme information to arrival@hamk.fi at the latest 4th of August 2025.

  • Hämeenlinna: 14.08, 19.08 and 21.08.2025
  • Valkeakoski: 14.08.2025
  • Evo: 19.08.2025
  • Mustiala: 14.08.2025
  • Lepaa: 21.08.2025
  • Riihimäki: 14.08.2025
  • Forssa: 14.08.2025

Be­gin­ning of the stud­ies

Be­gin­ning dates for the de­gree stu­dents

On cam­pus:

Please note that the studies start on the mentioned dates, so you should plan to arrive in Finland before these dates to ensure a smooth beginning to your academic journey.

  • Computer Applications, Hämeenlinna campus: 20.8.
  • International Business, Valkeakoski campus: 20.8.
  • Smart and Sustainable Design, Hämeenlinna campus: 20.8.
  • Construction Engineering, Hämeenlinna campus: 19.8.
  • Electrical and Automation Engineering, Valkeakoski campus: 20.8.
  • Information and Communication Technology, Circular Economy, Forssa campus: 25.8.
  • Information and Communication, Robotics, Riihimäki campus: 20.8.
  • Mechanical Engineering and Production Technology, Riihimäki campus: 20.8.
  • Sustainable Urban Design, Riihimäki campus: 20.8.
  • Health Care, Nursing, Hämeenlinna campus: 25.8.
  • Climate Smart Agriculture, Mustiala campus: 25.8.
  • Professional Horticulture, Lepaa campus: 25.8.
  • Sustainable Forest Management, Evo campus: 20.8.
  • Early Childhood Education and Care, Hämeenlinna campus: 25.8.
  • Applied Machine Learning, Hämeenlinna campus: 11.8.

On­line:

  • Management in Sustainable Business, online: 8.8.2025, 13.00-15.00 Finnish time
  • International Business, part-time studies, online: 29.8.2025, 15.00-20.00 Finnish time

After ar­riv­ing Fin­land

Re­mem­ber these be­fore you start your stud­ies

More in­form­a­tion

From here you will find more information about studying with us in Finland: