KAMKstart studies are designed for upper secondary students who are aiming towards their first University of Applied Sciences degree and want to develop the study skills needed for UAS-level studies. Even if you do not continue directly to a University of Applied Sciences after graduation, you will gain valuable experience of what studying at a UAS is like and can apply the skills you have learned in working life or other future studies.
Through the KAMKstart studies, upper secondary graduates have the opportunity to apply to Kajaani University of Applied Sciences (KAMK) through a separate application period after completing their upper secondary qualification.
Please note that KAMKstart studies are intended for students aiming towards their first UAS degree. If you have already completed a higher education degree in Finland, you are not eligible to apply through the KAMKstart studies. Instead, you must complete 45 ECTS credits of Open UAS studies. However, discontinued higher education studies or a higher education degree completed outside Finland do not prevent you from participating in KAMKstart studies.
When applying through the separate application period, please note that the average grade of your completed KAMKstart studies must be at least 2.0.
If your native language or a language of education is not English you’ll have to prove your language proficiency before applying to become a degree student.
More information about language proficiency and testing coming later…
In KAMKstart studies, students complete 15 ECTS credits in their chosen field while simultaneously studying in upper secondary education. KAMKstart studies may also be completed within one year after graduating from upper secondary education.
Please note that you must complete all KAMKstart studies and apply for degree studies through KAMK’s separate application period within one year of graduating from upper secondary education.
Please note: Starting from spring 2027, students completing KAMKstart Information and Communication Technology or KAMKstart Bachelor of Social Services studies may apply for degree studies only through the spring separate admission round and can begin their degree studies in the following autumn semester.
Before registering for KAMKstart studies, students must discuss their participation with the study counsellor at their upper secondary institution.
Please also note that degree programmes in Social and Health Care and Sports and Leisure Management may have additional eligibility requirements that can affect admission decisions. In addition, these fields may require a separate interview when applying for degree studies through the separate admission process.