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Study Paths

You can complete university studies at HAMK by choosing a Study Path.

You can com­plete uni­ver­sity stud­ies at HAMK by choos­ing a Study Path

Study path is a great option if you did not become a selected degree student, do not have a qualifying degree, or if you want to supplement your skills so that your goal is a higher education degree. Study paths are study modules that consist of courses that belong to a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree. After completing the required number of credits, you can apply as a degree student without an entrance examination.

HAMK’s study paths consist of modules and courses in the first year of a Bachelor’s degree and studies in the first semester of Master’s degrees. The study mainly takes place with the starting group of degree students. A suitable prior Bachelor’s degree is required for the Master’s level study paths. Master’s level study paths can be started before the required work experience has been completed.

A study path student is required to have the same study skills as a degree student, and studying requires commitment for the entire first year of study (or the first semester in Master’s paths).

Depending on their citizenship international students may need a residence permit for Study Paths and Open Studies. As Open University Studies are not leading to a degree it is not possible to get a residence permit only for that purpose. For further information, please visit the website of the Finnish Immigration Service. The courses often contain contact lessons and require attendance in HAMK.

En­rol­ment, aca­demic year 2025 – 2026

  • 5.-7.8.2025 – study paths starting in the autumn 2025
  • 1.-3.12.2025 – study paths starting in the spring 2026 – available only in Finnish

Enrolment begins at 8:00.
NOTE! Enrolment links are only active when enrolment is in progress!

Every giant leap starts with a small step – 5 Steps to Be­come a Study Path Stu­dent

  1. Explore the education of the study path that interests you.
  2. Enrol for a Study Path during the enrolment period. Be quick, as places are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
  3. You will receive an email or a call. You will be contacted after the registration deadline to let you know how it went. (Some courses may also require a motivation letter and an invitation to an interview, so watch your mail. If you do not receive any contact, contact the student services via email, studentservices(at)hamk.fi
  4. Pay for your studies. If you are accepted as a Study Path student, you will receive a payment link by email to pay for your studies. Payment of your Study Path confirms your place of study.
  5. Start studying. You will receive an email when you can activate your user account. For more detailed instructions click here. Welcome to HAMK, you’re here to make a change!

Bach­elor’s de­gree stud­ies

​Most of HAMK’s degree programmes offer Study Paths. The available seats in degree programmes are listed below. Please check the description of the degree programme and explore the curricula and more information about studying.

NB: HAMK’s recommendation for English language skills is level B2 in The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

Note that depending on your citizenship you may need a residence permit for Study Paths. As Study Path studies are not leading to a degree it is not possible to get a residence permit only for that purpose.

NB: Number of seat listed below is minimum number of seats.

Bachelor’s level Study Path studies are suitable for everyone, regardless of their previous education. The study plan for a Study Path student corresponds to the first semester or academic year of studies in the degree program, depending on the education. Bachelor’s level Study Path studies are 60 credits in scope. Explore the degree program and study practices on the degree programs’ websites (the link opens from the name of the education), and the curricula in the study guide.

The listing includes the name of the degree program, the mode of study, the location, and the minimum number of places for Study Path students accepted into the education.

Registration for Study Path studies begins at 8:00 AM and ends at 11:59 PM. Enrolment for individual Study Paths may be closed earlier if the places have been filled. Next to the education, it reads ‘full’ if registration is closed.

Mas­ter’s de­gree stud­ies

Study Paths of Master’s degrees are available for only those who have a Bachelor’s degree applicable to the Master’s degree. The seats in Master’s degree Study Paths are listed below. Please check the description of the degree programme, the suitability of your Bachelor’s degree and explore the curricula and more information about studying. Please note that you will need a copy of your previous Bachelor’s degree as an attachment when you enrol for a Master’s level study path.

NB: HAMK’s recommendation for English language skills is level B2 in The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

Depending on your citizenship you may need a residence permit for Study Paths. As Study Path studies are not leading to a degree it is not possible to get a residence permit only for that purpose.

NB: Number of seat listed below is minimum number of seats.

You can register for the Master’s degree Study Path once you have completed a suitable Bachelor’s degree from a university of applied sciences (UAS) for the education you are applying to. Check the suitability of your completed Bachelor’s level degree on the page of the degree programme that interests you (link in the list of Master’s degree programs). You can start the Master’s degree Study Path even before you have fulfilled the work experience required in the separate application process.

Please note that you will need a copy of your previously completed Bachelor degree certificate as an attachment to your registration.

Tu­ition fee for study paths

The fee for Bachelor´s level study paths is 400 €.
In Master’s level study path studies, the tuition fee is paid according to the extent (150€/10 credits or 225€/15 credits). The tuition fee for Study paths will be invoiced after the enrolment has been accepted. A payment link for the tuition fee will be sent to the approved registrant by email. Payment of the fee confirms the study place.

If you plan to apply as a degree student after completing the study path please note:
Degree students with citizenship in countries not within the EU/EEA, or Switzerland, are required to pay tuition fees for university studies in Finland. Tuition fees apply to degree programmes taught in English since autumn 2017.

Can­cel­la­tion policy

  • By paying for your Study Path, you confirm your place of study. If you do not pay your tuition fee within the 7-day deadline, your place will be automatically cancelled.
  • If you wish to cancel your confirmed place, please cancel immediately by emailing studentservices@hamk.fi
  • You can cancel your Study Path place free of charge up to 14 days before the start of your studies. If you cancel after this date, your tuition fee will not be refunded.
  • The tuition fee may be refunded if you are selected as a degree student at another Finnish higher education institution before you have had time to start your Study Path studies at HAMK.

Im­port­ant to know!

More in­form­a­tion about re­gis­tra­tion

For questions about registration, you can email student services at studentservices@hamk.fi. (Inquiries will be answered after the registration period has ended.)

More in­form­a­tion about stud­ies

For more information about the studies, you can ask the study counselor. Contact information can be found on the degree programme’s pages.

More in­form­a­tion about start­ing stud­ies

Did you get a Study Path place? Familiarize yourself with the student instructions.

More in­form­a­tion about sep­ar­ate ap­plic­a­tion

After completing Study Path studies, apply for a degree program through a separate application process. Read more here.

En­rol­ment

If you do not have the certificates required for authentication (online banking credentials, mobile certificate or certificate card), use the link “enrolment without authentication”.

NOTE! Enrolment links are only active when enrolment is in progress!

Avail­able Study Path stud­ies by field

Bach­elor´s De­gree Paths, full-​time and part-​time stud­ies

Mas­ter´s De­gree Paths, part-​time stud­ies