International Services
International Services
The aim of international services at Häme University of Applied Sciences is to support the development of the international competence of our staff and students. International services, i.e. HAMK International provides services to promote international student, trainee and staff mobility and also gives information about the many different ways to become international at HAMK. When you want to go abroad for studies or work placement or you are wondering about which alternative is the best for you, the staff of HAMK International will help you to find the best solution. More information about exchange opportunities and detailed contact information is available here.
Each degree programme has guidance counsellor who is responsible for the coordination of incoming students. You will find the list of guidance counsellors below.
HAMK International
| Title | Name |
| Head of International Affairs | Kati Heikkinen |
| International Coordinator, incoming nominations and applications; outgoing students | Annina Herala-Hemmilä |
| International Officer, outgoing students | Malla Haaparanta |
| International Specialist, outgoing students | Taina Honkavuori |
| International Officer, outgoing students | Kirsi Liimatainen |
| International Officer, outgoing students | Saara Lindén |
| International Officer, Erasmus Institutional Coordinator | Leena Rantanen |
Guidance Counsellors in Degree Programmes
The guidance counsellors in the degree programmes give guidance to incoming exchange students and take care of their Learning Agreements. They are the “Responsible Person” in the Learning Agreement and sign it on behalf of HAMK.
| Degree programme | Name |
| Agricultural and Rural Industries; Equine Industries | Sari Mäki-Latikka |
| Biotechnology and Food Engineering | Riitta Rytkönen |
| Business Administration | Marjo Vaalgamaa |
| Business Information Technology | Anu Vaaraniemi |
| Computer Applications (in English) | Anu Vaaraniemi |
| Construction and Civil Engineering | Tiina Sainio |
| Construction Engineering (in English) | Marianne Autero |
| Construction Management | Riitta Rytkönen |
| Design | Olli Pöyry |
| Electrical and Automation Engineering (in English); Electrotechnology and Automation Engineering | Leena Koivisto |
| Equine Business Management | Anu Virtanen |
| Forestry | Lauri Värri |
| Horticulture | Riitta Ahokas |
| Information and Communication Technology | Ismo Turve |
| Information and Communication Technology, Bioeconomy; Information and Communication Technology, Bioeconomy (in English) | Satu Alatalo |
| International Business | Johanna Heinola-Lepistö |
| Landscape Design and Construction | Riitta Ahokas |
| Mechanical Engineering | Salla Niittymäki |
| Mechanical Engineering and Production Technology (in English) | Marianne Autero |
| Nursing, Forssa | Minna Määttä |
| Nursing, Hämeenlinna | Sari Lamminpää |
| Professional Teacher Education | Eveliina Grönberg |
| Smart Organic Farming (in English) | Sari Mäki-Latikka |
| Smart and Sustainable Design; Smart and Sustainable Design (in English) | Olli Pöyry |
| Social Services | Sanna Koskinen |
| Sustainable Development | Anu Virtanen |
| Traffic and Transport Management | Johanna Nikkola |
| Master’s Degree Programmes | Kirsi Napola |
