KAMK offers a wide selection of English-taught degrees that provide valuable core knowledge, hands-on experience and networking opportunities in your future industry. Besides applying directly to study towards the degree, there are different paths available for the students.
Start your journey towards studies in Finland with the KAMK Pathway Programme – an online option that lets you begin your studies from your home country while preparing for life in Finland.
KAMK Pathway Programme lasts for one semester and gives you a head start by completing one semester online. After successfully finishing the programme, you can apply to continue your degree studies on our Kajaani campus in Finland. The KAMK Pathway is available for selected Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees through selected partners in Sri Lanka, Nepal and Turkey.
The Open Path studies are based on KAMK degrees’ curricula and can be accredited towards the degree later. Open Path students will be studying together with the study groups but have an open UAS student status. The Open Path studies are targeted for students who are already in Finland, as the student status does not enable applying for the residence permit. Studies are arranged either as full-time studies on campus or in a blended format, depending on the chosen programme, requiring attendance in Finland.
Pathway studies help you to prepare for higher education studies and reach the skill level needed for admission. Upon successful completion of the pathway studies, students can apply for degree studies at KAMK.
The extent of Bachelor’s pathway studies is approximately 60 credits, which corresponds to one academic year of study. The cost of pathway studies is 300 euros.
KAMK offers Open UAS pathway studies for free for people who have fled the war from Ukraine for humanitarian reasons.
Note:
Open Path studies are studies that do not lead to a degree and it is usually not possible to receive a residence permit to Finland based on Open UAS studies.
Open Path students are not entitled to student financial aid such as study grants from KELA.
Have you already completed studies via Open UAS? Read more about how to apply for the full degree.
Bachelor Pathway
This one semester Pathway to Finland programme provided by our Finnish educational partner Edunation offers applicants from outside of EU/ETA area a convenient and affordable way to gain admission to degree programmes with us. Pathway studies will be partly or fully accredited as part of the degree. Upon completing the Pathway, you will be given guaranteed access to your pre-selected degree program. Edunation’s qualified teachers will help you to develop your language and academic skills so that you can comfortably start your degree studies. Same time, in collaboration with us, Edunation’s skilled professionals will help you with all the practicalities related to studies and arriving to Finland. Depending your location, you can choose to take part in the Pathway completely online from your home, or choose from some of the study hubs provided by Edunation. Read more on Edunation webpage.
Master Pathway
This one semester Master Pathway to Finland programme provided by our Finnish educational partner Edunation offers applicants from outside of EU/ETA area a convenient and affordable way to gain admission to degree programmes with us. Master Pathway studies will be partly or fully accredited as part of the degree. Upon completing the Master Pathway, you will be given guaranteed access to your pre-selected degree program. Edunation’s qualified teachers will help you to develop your language and academic skills so that you can comfortably start your degree studies. Same time, in collaboration with us, Edunation’s skilled professionals will help you with all the practicalities related to studies and arriving to Finland. Read more on Edunation webpage.
Eligibility for a Master’s degree programme at KAMK: