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Congratulation on your study place! On this page, you will find useful information for a smooth start of your studies. Please read the material carefully and make sure to take all the necessary steps to secure your study place.
We are happy to help you with any questions you may have and look forward to meeting you at the orientation!
The studies will start with a joint orientation days. You are expected to attend the orientation and the courses from the beginning, as we will share a lot of practical information about studying during the orientation days, and your presence will help you to get to know each other, the group and the campus.
For part-time Master’s degree students the studies start with compulsory orientation online.
All new students have to be present on the first day of study. Full-time degree students starting in the autumn semester must arrive to campus by 15 September. Full-time degree students starting in the spring semester must be at campus for the orientation day on 7 January. The latest possible arrival date is 15 January to join classes on campus.
In case you cannot to travel Kajaani due to residence permit delays, you can do first semester studies independently (only applies to those who started in the autumn semester).
Those students who did not receive the residence permit and cannot get to Kajaani in time are expected to start their studies at the beginning of the next semester. It is not possible to start without completing the previous semester courses. **Check the degree-specific exceptions!**
Bachelor’s Degree in Tourism – ATA25S
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Bachelor’s Degree in International Business – LBI25S
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Bachelor’s Degree in Esport Business – LBE25S
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Bachelor’s Degree in Business Information Technology, Game Development – TBIT25SP
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Bachelor’s Degree in Sports Coaching and Business Management – ASC25S
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The sports students will need to have sportswear with them for the studies (such as sneakers for both indoors and outdoors, clothing for indoor and outdoor sports and swimwear).
Bachelor´s Degree in Nursing (Bachelor of Health Care, Nursing) – SNURS25S
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Bachelor of Engineering, Information Technology, Software Development in the Age of AI, capital region, part-time – TBICT25S
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Master’s Degree in International Business Management, part-time – LBY25S
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Master of Engineering Degree in Game Business Management, part-time – MGBE25S
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Master’s Degree in Game Business Management, part-time – MGB25S
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The part-time studies take place fully online and you do not need a residence permit to Finland for the studies.
Master’s Degree in Global Business Management, full-time – GBMY25S
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All new students have to be present on the first day of study.
Tuudo is your personal study assistant. You can find your own timetable, library card, intranet news, restaurant menus, student ID for meal subsidies, travel benefits, and help navigating around campus.
Before packing your bags and heading to Finland, it is a good idea to get familiar with the country you are going to. It is easier to leave for a foreign country if you know what to expect. Find information on Finland and its culture, habits, the weather etc.
Starting your studies in a new country, surrounded by unfamiliar customs, culture and language, away from friends and your everyday environment might be challenge at the beginning but we here at KAMK offer full support and guidance to all students on every stage of their studies.
You can contact the following services directly:
Application and admissions enquiries:
admissions@kamk.fi
General student guidance and counselling:
studyservices@kamk.fi
Support for study planning and the recognition of prior learning, special needs teacher support:
guidance@kamk.fi
IT issues:
helpdesk@kamit.fi
Challenges in managing your life or relationships:
Book an appointment with our Student Welfare Officers: kuraattori@kamk.fi
Student health issues:
Find out about FSHS student health services and make an appointment if needed: https://www.fshs.fi/