KAJAANI UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCESKAJAANI UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES

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Finland• 5.3 million inhabitants

• Seventh biggest country in Europe

• 10 % water and 70 % forest

• Neighbours: Sweden, Norway and Russia

• Official languages: Finnish (94 %) and Swedish

• Religion: Lutheran (84 %), Greek Orthodox (about 1 %)

• History:

• 1155 Finland became part of the Swedish realm

• 1809 Finland became an autonomous Grand Duchy under the Russian Emperor

• 1917 Finland’s declaration of independence December 6

• 1995 Finland become a member of the EU

• Head of state: President Tarja Halonen

• Currency Euro € (2002)

• Capital: Helsinki (564,000 inhabitants)

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Kajaani Kajaani

• Founded in 1651• Located in the province of Oulu,

in the region of Kainuu• Population of 38,000

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625 km

181 km

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The Finnish Education System

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Universities of Applied SciencesThe Finnish higher education system consists of two complementary sectors:

• Universities of Applied Sciences

• Universities

Universities of applied sciences studies are a practical-oriented alternative to university education providing students with excellent professional skills - theoretical knowledge combined with career competence.

The extent of degree studies is generally 210−240 credits (ECTS), which means 3.5 - 4 years of full time study.

Structure of studies:

• Basic Studies

• Professional Studies

• Free-choice Studies

• Practical Training

• Thesis

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Kajaani University of Applied SciencesAppr. 2000 students, 200 staff members

400 new study places each year

315 mature students each year

Four fields of education:

School of Health and Sports (~500 students) School of Business (~550 students) School of Tourism (~350 students) School of Engineering (~500 students)

8 bachelor level degree programmes in Finnish

3 bachelor level degree programme in English

5 master level degree programmes in Finnish

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KajaaniKajaani UniversityUniversity ofof AppliedApplied SciencesSciences• Founded 1992, permanent status 1996

• Turnover/year appr. 16 million €

• Passed the quality control systems audit of all Finnish higher education establishments in 2007

• Kajaani UAS – the best UAS in Finland:

• Kajaani UAS came out tops in a survey of Universities of Applied Sciences conducted by Finland’s Talouselämä newspaper

• 25 Universities of Applied Sciences were compared using 10 different indicators collected from student feedback, recent statistics and the Ministry of Education and Culture.

• The factors that put Kajaani UAS at the top were student satisfaction, the amount of completed degrees and the low price of degrees.

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KajaaniKajaani UniversityUniversity ofof AppliedApplied SciencesSciences• Areas of emphasis 2012:

Kajaani UAS serves the needs of working life and regional development

Cutting edge competences: vehicle information systems, game technology and activity tourism (a combination of tourism, health and sports)

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SchoolSchool ofof HealthHealth andand SportsSportsBachelor of Health CareDegree Programme in Nursing

• Nurse• Public Health Nurse

Master of Health CareDegree Programme in Health Care Management and Development / Degree Programme in Clinical Nursing Expertise

Bachelor of Sports StudiesDegree Programme in Sports and Leisure Management

• Sports Instructor • Sports Instructor (instruction in English)

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SchoolSchool ofof BusinessBusiness

Bachelor of Business Administration Degree Programme in Business AdministrationDegree Programme in International Business (instruction in English) Degree Programme in Business Information Technology

Master of Business Administration Degree Programme in Entrepreneurship and Business Competence (2010)

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SchoolSchool ofof TourismTourism

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Bachelor of Hospitality ManagementDegree Programme in Tourism Degree Programme in Tourism(instruction in English)

Master of Hospitality ManagementDegree Programme in Tourism

SchoolSchool ofof EngineeringEngineering

Bachelor of EngineeringDegree Programme in Information Technology Degree Programme in Mechanical and Production Engineering Degree Programme in Construction Engineering

Master of EngineeringDegree Programme in Technology Competence Management

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DegreeDegree ProgrammesProgrammes DeliveredDelivered inin EnglishEnglish

Degree Programme in International BusinessDegree Programme in International BusinessDegree Title: Bachelor of Business Administration

Degree Programme in TourismDegree Programme in TourismDegree Title: Bachelor of Hospitality Management

Degree Programme in Sports and Leisure Management Degree Title: Sports Instructor

Extent of Studies: 210 credits, 3.5 academic years

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Application period from January until middle of February yearly at

www.admissions.fi

DepartmentDepartment ofof TrainingTraining ServicesServicesDevelops clients’ skills and maintains their proficiency by organizing high-quality and versatile training:

• PD (Professional Development) training• Professional studies• Employment training• Open studies• Other supplementary training in the form of theme seminars• Personnel training

In the fields of business, tourism, health and sports and engineering

As clients, private companies, public sector organizations and private individuals

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DepartmentDepartment ofof Research, Research, Development & InnovationDevelopment & Innovation

RDI activity supports the needs of working life and regional development and serves education in all fields at Kajaani UAS

Kajaani UAS carries out around 25 – 30 projects per year with an annual budget of ca. 3 million €

The main RDI focus is in the cutting edge competences: Game technology Vehicle information systems Activity tourism - a combination of tourism, health and sports

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InternationalityInternationality atat KajaaniKajaani UASUAS- Studying or practical training abroad, - Over 80 partners, in more than 30 countries - English taught programmes and courses taught in English - Double degree possibility for business and tourism students - International projects and study trips (e.g. Russia, Central Europe)- Possibility of becoming a tutoring student for international students- Teacher and staff exchange- Friend family programme- International Club

International Affairs Planning Coordinators International affairs

International Coordinator in each School Teaching + international affairs

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IncomingIncoming ExchangeExchange StudentsStudents

- Online application: www.kajak.fi English International

- Accommodation, rent 290 €/ month

- Cost of living: 500-600 €/month

- Academic year:

• Autumn semester: end of August/early September – Christmas > application deadline May 31

• Spring semester: early January – end of May > application deadline October 31

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KajaaniKajaani UniversityUniversity ofof AppliedApplied SciencesSciences All services in the campus area

• Up-to-date computer facilities • Library (about 30 % comprises foreign language material)• Study Office• Recruitment Services• Student Restaurant and Cafés• Student Health Centre Vital• Student Union KAMO• Free use of gym, sports hall

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Kajaani University of Applied SciencesKajaani University of Applied SciencesCampus area

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The campus area is located within walking distance of the town centre

Student accommodation is shared with 5 students in one apartment

Student Restaurant, Library, Student Restaurant, Library, StudyingStudying

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Thank you for your attention!Thank you for your attention!

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