
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
- Explore the education of the study path that interests you.
- Enrol for a Study Path during the enrolment period. Be quick, as places are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
- 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
- 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.
- 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
Master’s degree studies
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!