Top-up programme offers students who have completed a higher diploma to continue their studies towards a Bachelor’s degree. Completing the Bachelor’s degree in the top-up programme takes up to three (3) to four (4) semesters, i.e. 1.5 to 2 years.

Entry Requirements
Applicant holds a school-leaving certificate that makes him/her eligible to apply for higher education in his/her come country (completed before entering the current institution)
A Higher Diploma with transcript of records in English and a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CBPA) of 2.00 or above (out of 4.00)
Successful completion of a Higher Diploma, where the language of instruction was English; or Achieved an Academic IELTS of 6.0 with no band score below 5.5; or equivalent qualifications

Tuition Fees
Based on the Finnish law, a tuition fee will be charged from all non-EU/EEA students. The tuition fee for top-up students varies.

Structure of Studies
72 – 85 ECTS of courses at KAMK. Courses to be completed at KAMK will be planned based on the completed higher diploma
30 ECTS practical training. Practical training to be completed at KAMK will be planned based on the completed higher diploma
15 ECTS thesis