1. KAJAANI UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES
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2. Finland 5.3 million inhabitants Seventh biggest country in Europe
10 % water and 70 % forest
Neighbours: Sweden, Norway and Russia
Official languages: Finnish (94 %) and Swedish
Religion: Lutheran (84 %), Greek Orthodox (about 1 %)
History:
1155 Finland became part of the Swedish realm
1809 Finland became an autonomous Grand Duchy under the Russian Emperor
1917 Finland’s declaration of independence December 6
1995 Finland become a member of the EU
Head of state: President Tarja Halonen
Currency: Euro € (2002)
Capital: Helsinki (591,000 inhabitants)

3. Kajaani IVALO OULU KAJAANI HELSINKI Founded in 1651
625 km
181 km
KAJAANI
OULU
IVALO
Founded in 1651
Population of 38,000
Located in the province of Oulu, in the region of Kainuu
Kainuu region: 87,000 inhabitants
HELSINKI
551 km

4. The Finnish Education System

5. Universities of Applied Sciences
The Finnish higher education system consists of two complementary sectors:
Universities of Applied Sciences
Universities
Universities of applied sciences studies are a practical-oriented alternative to university education providing students with excellent professional skills - theoretical knowledge combined with career competence.
The extent of degree studies is generally 210−240 credits (ECTS), which means years of full time study.
Structure of studies:
Basic Studies
Professional Studies
Free-choice Studies
Practical Training
Thesis

6. Incl. ca students
+ 400 staff members

7. Kajaani University of Applied Sciences
Appr students, 200 staff members
400 new study places each year
280 mature students each year
Four fields of education:
School of Health and Sports (~500 students)
School of Business (~550 students)
School of Tourism (~350 students)
School of Engineering (~500 students)
8 bachelor level degree programmes in Finnish
3 bachelor level degree programme in English
5 master level degree programmes in Finnish

8. Kajaani University of Applied Sciences
Founded 1992, permanent status 1996
Turnover/year appr. 16 million €
Passed the quality control systems audit of all Finnish higher education establishments in 2007
Kajaani UAS – the best UAS in Finland:
Kajaani UAS came out tops in a survey of Universities of Applied Sciences conducted by Finland’s Talouselämä magazine.
25 Universities of Applied Sciences were compared using 10 different indicators collected from student feedback, recent statistics and the Ministry of Education and Culture.
The factors that put Kajaani UAS at the top were student satisfaction, the amount of completed degrees and the low price of degrees.

9. Kajaani University of Applied Sciences
Areas of emphasis:
Kajaani UAS serves the needs of working life and regional development
Fields of focus: vehicle information systems, game technology and activity tourism (a combination of tourism, health and sports), mining industry is the next potential field of focus

10. School of Health and Sports
Bachelor of Health Care
Degree Programme in Nursing
Nurse
Public Health Nurse
Master of Health Care
Degree Programme in Health Care
Management and Development /
Degree Programme in Clinical Nursing Expertise
Bachelor of Sports Studies
Degree Programme in Sports and Leisure
Management
Sports Instructor
Sports Instructor (instruction in English)

11. School of Business
Bachelor of Business Administration Degree Programme in Business Administration Degree Programme in International Business (instruction in English) Degree Programme in Business Information Technology Master of Business Administration Degree Programme in Entrepreneurship and Business Competence

12. School of Tourism
Bachelor of Hospitality Management Degree Programme in Tourism (instruction in English, no intake in 2012) Master of Hospitality Management

13. School of Engineering Bachelor of Engineering
Degree Programme in Information Technology
Degree Programme in Mechanical and Production Engineering
Degree Programme in Construction Engineering
Master of Engineering
Degree Programme in Technology Competence Management

14. Degree Programmes Delivered in English
Degree Programme in International Business Degree Title: Bachelor of Business Administration
Degree Programme in Tourism Degree Title: Bachelor of Hospitality Management (no intake in 2012)
Degree Programme in Sports and Leisure Management Degree Title: Sports Instructor
Extent of Studies: 210 credits, 3.5 academic years
Application period from January until middle of February yearly at

15. Adult and Continuing Education AIKOPA
AIKOPA consists of Kajaani University of Applied Sciences education services and the continuing education unit of the University of Oulu
Develops clients’ skills and maintains their
proficiency
Provides services for businesses, private and public sector organizations and private individuals

16. Department of Research, Development & Innovation
RDI activity supports the needs of working life and regional development and serves education in all fields at Kajaani UAS
Kajaani UAS carries out around 35 projects per year with an annual budget of ca. 3.5 million €
The main RDI focus is in the cutting edge competences:
Game technology
Vehicle information systems
Activity tourism - a combination of tourism, health and sports

17. Internationality at Kajaani UAS
Studying or practical training abroad
Over 80 partners, in more than 30 countries
English taught programmes and courses taught in English
Double degree possibility for business and tourism students
International projects and study trips (e.g. Russia, Central Europe)
Possibility of becoming a tutoring student for international students
Teacher and staff exchange
Friend family programme
International Club
International Affairs Planning Coordinators
 International affairs
International Coordinator in each School
 Teaching + international affairs

18. Incoming Exchange Students
Online application:  English
 International
Accommodation, rent 290 €/ month
Cost of living: €/month
Academic year:
Autumn semester: end of August/ early September – Christmas > application deadline May 31
Spring semester: early January – end of May > application deadline October 31

19. Kajaani University of Applied Sciences
All services in the campus area
Up-to-date computer facilities
Library (about 30 % comprises foreign language material)
Study Office
Recruitment Services
Student Restaurant and Cafés
Student Health Centre Vital
Student Union KAMO
Free use of gym, sports hall

20. Kajaani University of Applied Sciences Campus area
The campus area is located within walking distance of the town centre
Student accommodation is shared with 5 students in one apartment

21. Student Restaurant, Library, Studying

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