How Do I Apply or Register for the Studies?

When you want to begin your studies at HAMK in our English-taught degrees, you can apply directly to us using our specific application methods.

Application periods for programs starting in Autumn 2024:

• Bachelor’s Degrees: 1 November 2023 – 31 March 2024
• Master’s Degrees: 1 February – 31 March 2024

Please notice that due to a large number of applications, the direct application for intake 2024 was put on hold for most of the degree programmes. The only degree program currently open for application is Smart and Sustainable Design and Management is Sustainable Business. However, we’ve now processed all submissions and from March 22 to March 31, 2024, you may apply to six more programmes. Read more here.

We will select students for each program during the application period. If a program reaches its maximum capacity, we will stop accepting applications for that program. Therefore, it is important to submit your application as early as possible.

Please note that this application process is different from the Finnish Joint Application and applies exclusively to HAMK.

In this application, we will select most of the students based on their previous school performance or SAT-scores. For more detailed criteria, you can find information on the degree programmes own page:

You can apply to several english taught programmes and higher education institutes in Finland at the same time.

Finnish National Joint Application is held on 3 – 17 January 2024 3.00 PM (Finnish time)

You can be selected by your previous school performance (only applicants who have studied in Finland) or by online entrance exam (all applicants).

Check more detailed information from national websites.

You can find all the information for applicants from UAS-info webpages:

International UAS exam is a shared digital entrance exam for Finnihs universities of applied sciences. The exam is conducted entirely online and can be taken from home using your own computer.

Exam will be held on 21 March 2024 at 12:00 am (Finnish Time).

Check our English taught programmes, which are part of Finnish Joint Application:

For HAMK’s English taught degrees, application on the basis of open UAS studies is open for students, who have completed the Study path in HAMK’s open UAS. Check more information about the study paths below:

If you are studying at another Finnish university, you can apply for a transfer to HAMK in the middle of your studies! You can transfer to a similar or equivalent program with us as long as:

• Your studies have progressed according to schedule (45 ECTS credits per academic year), and it is possible for you to complete your degree within the original duration of your studies. Transfer is not possible if it would extend your study period.
• You have studied at your current university for at least one year (Bachelor’s degree students) or one semester (Master’s degree students)

Please notice: Transfer application is meant only between higher education institutes located in Finland. If you wish to continue your studies in HAMK but you are now studying in university outside of Finland, check other application methods from up.

Check more detailed instructions:

You can apply to become a student in HAMK’s Professional Teacher Education programs through the annual joint application process. The application period lasts for about three weeks and takes place in January.

The application form is completed through the national Studyinfo.fi -service, and you can simultaneously apply to vocational teacher education programs in other Finnish higher education institutes.

Explore HAMK’s professional teacher education and check the application deadlines