Cross-Institutional Studies
As a HAMK degree or study path student, you have the opportunity to complete studies at other universities as well! This is known as cross-institutional studying, and at HAMK, we aim to ensure that we can offer you meaningful options.
What is cross-institutional studying?
Cross-institutional studying means, that a higher education student have an opportunity to study courses at another Finnish higher education institution.
Cross-institutional studying is described more precisely by the following features:
- The student has a valid right to study at their home university, on the basis of which they can complete studies.
- The student must be enrolled as present at the home university
- The student can choose courses from another higher education institution as agreed by the higher education institutions
- The studies adhere to the rules and regulations of the institution providing the instruction.
This page provides information about the practices related to cross-institutional studying at HAMK. All courses presented on this page are free for you to undertake and can contribute to your personal academic goals. However, it’s essential to ensure that these courses align with your degree requirements. Your study counselor can assist you in creating a study plan.
You can find cross-institutional study options and registration instructions below.
Cross-institutional study service has a weekly maintenance break on Tuesdays 9.00-11.00.
Study Options
As a student of HAMK, you can take courses from universities of applied sciences that are part of CampusOnline free of charge throughout the year. You can see the upcoming course offerings in Pakki. Each university of applied sciences has its own registration practices and times. You can learn more about the courses by opening the course and implementation details in Pakki. The CampusOnline portal has been closed and the courses are available in Pakki.
It is advisable to check the suitability of the studies for your own Personal Study Plan (PSP/HOPS) with your study counselor before registering. A Master’s degree student cannot complete Bachelor’s level studies on CampusOnline. The courses in the CampusOnline network are free of charge for degree and study path students of partner universities when the course is suitable for the degree being pursued.
After completing the course, you will find the completion mark on your PSP when you have registered in Pakki. If you registered in another way, send the completion for recording on your PSP. The transfer form in Pakki can only be used to submit the grade for a jointly studied cross-institutional course (CampusOnline or equivalent) when the course was completed simultaneously while studying at HAMK. For studies completed elsewhere and prior to the start of the studies, an Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL/AHOT approval) application is made. The RPL application requires a link to your My Studyinfo and a screenshot from the completion view. If RPL is applied for English or Swedish studies, an official transcript is required as an attachment.
As a part of a collaboration among 18 higher education partners, a new agreement allows the majority of Finnish university students to study courses related to climate and sustainability within the network. The course materials are open to everyone, but to receive credits for the course, the individual must be enrolled either at one of the partner universities or at an open university. Courses are mainly conducted online, with responsible teachers offering real-time teaching in addition to remote assignments and assessing students’ performances. The studies are primarily conducted in English.
In addition to the University of Helsinki, the network includes the following institutions: Aalto University, Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences, Häme University of Applied Sciences, University of Eastern Finland, University of Jyväskylä, LAB University of Applied Sciences, University of Lapland, Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology LUT, Laurea University of Applied Sciences, Metropolia University of Applied Sciences, University of Oulu, Svenska handelshögskolan, University of the Arts Helsinki, Tampere University, Turku University of Applied Sciences, University of Turku, and the University of Vaasa. Instructions for registration can be found at: https://blogs.helsinki.fi/climateuniversity/
After completing the course, an HAMK student sends the evaluation to be recorded in their personal study plan. The transfer form in Pakki can only be used to submit the grade for a jointly studied cross-enrollment course (CampusOnline or equivalent) when the course was completed simultaneously while studying at HAMK. The completion can also be recognized through RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning).
KiVANET offers a wide range of online language courses implemented in collaboration with Finnish universities.
Diak, HAMK, XAMK Soteri Network: This network offers study opportunities for cross-disciplinary study in the field of social and health care. The available courses can be found in Pakki.
SeAMK-HAMK Collaborative Network: Within this network, there are courses available for students in bio- ja elintarviketekniikka degree program, as well as for those studying business and social and health care. These courses can be accessed through Pakki.
XAMK-HAMK Tasuri Cross-Study Network: This network focuses on providing study options for students in the field of electrical and automation engineering. The courses are accessible via Pakki.
HAMK students:
The registration practices for cross-institutional studies are currently changing as the new national service pathway for cross-institutional studies, Ripa, is being gradually implemented in different universities. From January 1, 2025, the courses and registration for CampusOnline studies will only be available in Pakki, and the separate portal page has been discontinued. You can find the cross-institutional courses like CampusOnline in Pakki through your PSP/HOPS (Personal Study Plan) under the ‘Selecting studies’ tab. Familiarize yourself with the offerings well in advance to ensure timely registration.
Currently, there are two alternative registration methods for cross-institutional courses, and the enrollment method depends on hich network’s courses and which university you are registering to study at. Below, you will find the instructions on how to register for the courses.
The registration methods are:
- Enrollment via Pakki – CampusOnline and network studies related to degree program or field of education
- Enrollment through another registration route used by the network – Climate University, Kivanet
For cross-institutional network courses, registration primarily takes place in Pakki. If enrollment in Pakki is not possible, the alternative enrollment process will be communicated via HAMK’s Viva Engage or your program’s announcements.
Before enrollment, please coordinate your studies with your study counselor. After registration, you will receive detailed instructions from the higher education institution organizing the course.
Please note that you must have the right to study and be registered as present at HAMK for the duration of the course implementation.
I am registering for courses that are available in Pakki
Reviewing courses and implementation plans, as well as registering for courses, is easy in Pakki, just like registering for HAMK’s own courses.
- Search for courses under the appropriate heading in your PSP (Selectingn studies tab -> Cross-study)
- Click on the course name to view details about the course content and implementation. Add the desired course to your basket and transfer the selected courses to your PSP
- Ensure the course fits into your degree program before registering
- Register for the implementation
You can see your registration status in your PSP and will receive study instructions from the organizing university via email. Please remember to also check your spam folder. Universities have their own cross-enrollment pages where you can find additional information if needed. Once you complete the course, the assessments will be transferred to your study records without the need for RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning) procedures or sharing links from the My Studyinfo.
I will enroll in Cross-institutional courses that cannot be found in Pakki
You can find the instructions for registering for Kivanet and Climate University courses on the networks’ websites. The registration practices for cross-institutional studies are currently changing as the new national service pathway for cross-institutional studies, Ripa, is being gradually implemented in different universities. The cross-institutional study networks will gradually join the service pathway.
Transfer of Cross-institutional study completions from another university
When you register in Pakki, the completion is automatically transferred to your PSP/HOPS. If you haven’t registered in Pakki, you can transfer the cross-institutional study completion to Pakki using a transfer form. The link to the form can be found in Pakki from the following location:
- From the top menu, select the lamp icon.
- Choose Cross-study performance transfer to Pakki from the Study link list.
To access the form, authenticate via HAKA login. Select Häme University of Applied Sciences from the menu and use your own HAMK credentials. The form provides detailed instructions for the transfer.
Please note that this form can only be used to transfer cross-institutional study completions from another university when you have completed a course simultaneously at HAMK.
An ERPL application is made for courses completed elsewhere and completed before the start of the studies in your degree program.
Please note that Bachelor level courses cannot be included in the Master’s degree.
Cross-institutional Student arriving at HAMK from another higher education institution
Welcome to study at Häme University of Applied Sciences. We are happy that you are interested in the Cross-institutional studies offered by HAMK!
The registration procedures for cross-institutional enrollment are currently undergoing changes as the new nationwide cross-institutional enrollment service channel, Ripa, is gradually being implemented across universities. Cross-enrollment networks will be introduced to the service gradually.
- You can find the cross-institutional courses on the student’s desktop (for example, Pakki or Peppi). Explore the course selection and implementation plans of the desired network, such as CampusOnline
- Add the cross-institutional course in your Personal Study Plan (HOPS) under the correct heading (select “Course Selection” tab -> Cross study).
- Click on the course name to view information about the content and implementation of the course.
- Add the course to basket and add selected to PSP/HOPS
- Enroll for the course organized by HAMK on your student desktop.
- Information about the registration period is visible in your Personal Study Plan (check the “View” tab, and an icon indicates when enrollment period is open).
- Enroll in the course (tab: “Enrollments”).
- During the registration, you must accept the transfer of your data to the organizing university’s student registry.
- At the time of registration, you can see your location information among those registered in their own system.
- Once your registration is accepted or rejected:
- The status of your registration (accepted/rejected) is visible in your Personal Study Plan.
- You will receive a confirmation email when your registration is accepted in HAMK for the first time. The message contains instructions for activating your HAMK user account and the login address for the learning platform. (Note: The email may end up in your spam folder).
- Activate your HAMK user account and enable two-factor/multi-factor authentication (MFA).
- Review the instructions on the new student pages.
- Log in to the HAMK Learn (Moodle learning platform) with your HAMK credentials.
- Login address: learn.hamk.fi , select HAMK-login.
- The learning platform will open at the latest on the start date of your studies.
- After completing the course, remember to provide feedback.
- Feedback system link: https://pakki.hamk.fi/spark
- Once the teacher has assessed your performance, you can view the grade on your student desktop (Pakki or Peppi).
If your enrollment for a course is not accepted, you will receive information in your Personal Study Plan.
Cancellation of Registration:
You can cancel your registration while the registration period is ongoing. Cancellation is done on the student desktop (Pakki or Peppi) under the “Registrations” tab. If the teacher has already accepted your registration and you still want to cancel, send an email to opiskelijapalvelut@hamk.fi. Include your name and specify the course for cancellation in the message.
- Since not all cross-institutional study networks are yet in the cross-study service, you may need to register for the cross-study network using another method, such as a registration form.
- Once your registration is accepted:
- You will receive a confirmation email. (Note that the message may be directed to spam.)
- Registrations will be processed after the registration period ends. Registration may close earlier if the places are filled.
- Activate your HAMK user account and enable two-factor authentication.
- Log in to the Moodle learning platform with your HAMK credentials.
- Login address: learn.hamk.fi
- The learning platform will open at the latest on the start date of your studies.
- After completing the course, remember to provide feedback.
- Feedback system link: https://pakki.hamk.fi/spark
- Once the teacher has assessed your performance, follow the guidelines to transfer the evaluation to your home university.
If your registration for the course is not accepted, you will receive an email notification after the registration period ends.
Cancellation of Registration:
You can cancel your registration while the registration period is ongoing. Cancellation is done on the student desktop (Pakki or Peppi) under the “Registrations” tab. If the teacher has already accepted your registration and you still want to cancel, send an email to opiskelijapalvelut@hamk.fi. Include your name and specify the course for cancellation in the message.
Good to know
- The courses usually have a quota, that is, a certain number of places reserved for cross-institutional students. Enrol for studies well in advance to make sure you will get in.
- Right to study as a cross-institutional student
- As a cross-institutional student, you will be granted a temporary right to study at HAMK. The length of the right to study is determined on the basis of the studies you are completing. With the right to study, you can only study the cross-institutional studies that you have selected.
- Assesment
- Timetables: You can find timetables from lukkarit.hamk.fi or by Tuudo mobile app
- HAMK’s library and information services
- Processing of student personal data
If you have any questions about cross-institutional studies, please contact us: