Open University of Applied Sciences (Open UAS) studies are open for everyone regardless of your previous studies, work experience and age. However, to succeed in the studies you should have sufficient study, language and time management skills. The Open UAS studies are independent courses, offered online, giving you the opportunity to study part-time and remotely. The studies do not lead to a degree, but give you a head start for a degree studies.
Studies in an Open University of Applied Sciences give you the opportunity to search for the right study path. The offered courses are based on KAMK degrees’ curricula and can be accredited towards a degree later on.
Most courses are 3 to 5 ECTS (credits). Please note that 1 credit means approximately 27 hours’ work load for the student.
There is no separate enrollment period for independent online courses but please note the enrollment is binding.
Application on the basis of open UAS Studies
You can apply to become a degree student after completing the required number of credits at an open university of applied sciences.
A) Open UAS and Other Higher Education Studies
An applicant may apply for degree study rights after completing KAMK curriculum-based Open University of Applied Sciences pathway studies, other Open Higher Education studies at KAMK or another Finnish higher education institution, or other non-degree higher education studies (e.g. continuing professional education) that can be credited towards the degree being applied for.
Notice! Only open UAS studies completed in Finland are acceptable.
The required credit amount as follows:
45 credits of Bachelor level studies
15 credits of Master level studies (for the degree of 60 credits)
20 credits of Master level studies (for the degree of 90 credits)
When applying for a Master’s Degree programme: You must in addition to open UAS studies meet the general eligibility requirement for the studies (suitable higher education degree and a minimum of 2 years’ (24 months) of work experience after completing the degree).
B) Upper Secondary Pathway Studies
An applicant may apply for degree study rights based on KAMK upper secondary pathway studies after completing one of the following pathways:
KAMKstart studies (15 ECTS credits) with a minimum grade point average of 2.0
Valmentamo studies (30 ECTS credits)
Game Industry pathway studies (18 ECTS credits) with a minimum grade point average of 3.0
In addition, the applicant must have graduated from an upper secondary qualification less than one year before applying through the Separate Application process.
If the number of applications exceeds the available amount of study places, the student selection will be based on the student’s aptitude, total number of credits completed and grades received.
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