1. science
2. engineering

HAMK University of Applied
Sciences
2014
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The degree programmes on offer
Who can apply?
How to apply?
What documents should be sent?
Language skills requirements
Admission criteria
Entrance examinations
Selection of new students
Application schedule
Further information
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Bachelor’s degree programmes conducted
in English in 2014
Social Sciences, Business and Administration
• International Business
Technology, Communcation and Transport
• Automation Engineering
• Construction Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering and Production Technology
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You can apply if you have:
• A non-Finnish qualification that gives eligibility for
higher education studies in the country in question
(e.g. upper secondary).
• You can also apply if you graduate in spring 2014 from
one of the EU/EEA-countries.
• HAMK uses discretionary admission: please see
www.hamk.fi/applicationfulltime for detailed instructions.
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Application period
• Apply to universities of applied sciences all over Finland
with just one application.
• Choose at most four options that you wish to apply for in
your order of preference.
• Apply online at www.admissions.fi. The application
period begins on 7 January and closes on 11 February
2014 at 4.15 pm Finnish time (+2 hrs GMT).
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What documents should you send?
• If you apply with a non-Finnish qualification:
– Provide a copy of the graduation certificate to the admissions
office of your first-choice degree programme by 21 February
2014 (unless you are an EU/EEA-citizen and graduate in spring
2014).
– Send also an official Finnish, Swedish or English translation of
the certificate if the certificate is not written in one of these
languages. The translation must have the translator’s signature
and stamp.
– If you are not a citizen of an EU/EEA -country you must also
provide proof of your English language skills!
• If you apply through discretionary admission, please see
www.hamk.fi/applicationfulltime for further instructions.
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Language skills requirements
• If you are an EU/EEA-citizen, your language skills will be
evaluated in the language test included in the entrance
examination.
• If you are applying with a non-Finnish qualification and you
are not a citizen of an EU/EEA-country, you must provide
proof of your English language skills by 21 February
2014 4.15 pm Finnish time to the admissions office of your
first preference UAS.
• Please see www.hamk.fi/applicationfulltime for a list of
accepted language skills certificates and information about
discretionary admission.
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Admission criteria
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If you apply with a non-Finnish qualification your
admission is based on the entrance examination result.
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The minimum score for a passed examination is
30/100. If your score is less than 30 you cannot be
accepted to study.
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Entrance examinations
• All eligible applicants will be invited to the entrance
examinations.
• HAMK UAS organises entrance examinations during
April 2014 in Finland and in several other countries.
• See www.hamk.fi/applicationfulltime for detailed
information.
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Content of the entrance examinations
Degree Programme in International Business
• The entrance examination includes a mathematics and logical
deduction skills test, a group discussion, an essay based on written
materials and multiple-choice questions. There will be an integrated
language test in the exam. Applicant must pass all parts of the exam.
• Pre-reading material will be published at
www.hamk.fi/applicationfulltime in the beginning of January.
Technology, Communication and Transport
• The entrance examination includes a mathematics and physics /
chemistry test as well as a logical deduction skills test. All tests will be
conducted in English. There will be an English language test in the
examination to all applicants whether they have provided proof of their
language skills beforehand (e.g. IELTS or TOEFL score) or not.
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Selection of new students
• The information on admission will be announced after 27
May 2014.
• All those admitted must return the signed confirmation of
acceptance to the university of applied sciences of their
choice by 29 July 2014 4.15 pm.
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Application schedule
7 January 2014
Application period begins
11 February 2014
Application period ends at 4.15 pm
Finnish time (+2 hrs GMT)
21 February 2014
Copies of non-Finnish certificates
and language skills certificates must
be delivered to the admissions office
April 2014
Entrance examinations
27 May 2014
Applicants will be informed of results
no earlier than May 27
29 July 2014
Acceptance of study place by 4.15
pm Finnish time
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Further information
• Please read more detailed instructions:
www.hamk.fi/applicationfulltime
• Application form and further information:
www.admissions.fi
• Questions? Contact: +358 3 646 4503,
admissions@hamk.fi
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Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
in International Business
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Contact: va-studentaffairs@hamk.fi
Bachelor of Engineering (BEng)
in Automation Engineering
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Contact: va-studentaffairs@hamk.fi
in Construction Engineering
www.hamk.fi/constructionengineering
Contact: construction@hamk.fi
in Mechanical Engineering and Production Technology
www.hamk.fi/mecheng
Contact: programme.me@hamk.fi
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