KAJAANI UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCESKAJAANI UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES
Updated
10.6.09
•5.3 million inhabitants
•Seventh biggest country in Europe
•10 % water and 70 % forest
•Neighbours: Sweden, Norway andRussia
•Official languages: Finnish (94 %) andSwedish
•Religion: Lutheran (84 %), GreekOrthodox (about 1 %)
•History:
•1155 Finland became part of the Swedishrealm
•1809 Finland became an autonomousGrand Duchy under the Russian Emperor
•1917 Finland’s declaration ofindependence December 6
•1995 Finland become a member of the EU
•Head of state: President Tarja Halonen
•Currency Euro € (2002)
•Capital: Helsinki (564,000 inhabitants)
Finland
625 km
181 km
KAJAANI
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Kajaani
•Founded in 1651
•Located in the province ofOulu, in the region ofKainuu
•Population of 38,000
•Peaceful but lively town
•Short walking distances
Kainuu Region
•almost the size of Belgium
•87,000 inhabitants in the
whole region
HELSINKI551 km
Kajaani and Kainuu Region
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The Finnish Education System
Universities of Applied Sciences
Doctoral degrees
Licentiate degrees
Doctoral degrees
Licentiate degrees
Masters degrees
Bachelors degrees
Universities 3 - 6 years
Masters degrees
Bachelors degrees
Universities 3 - 6 years
Basic education
9 years
Whole age group
Basic education
9 years
Whole age group
Upper secondary schools
3 years
Upper secondary schools
3 years
Age
Masters degrees
Masters degrees
Bachelors degrees
Universities of Applied Sciences
3,5 - 4 years
Bachelors degrees
Universities of Applied Sciences
3,5 - 4 years
Vocational education and training
3 years
Vocational education and training
3 years
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7
16
Preprimary education
Preprimary education
Work experience 3 years
6
Universities of Applied Sciences
The Finnish higher education system consists of twocomplementary sectors:
• Universities of Applied Sciences
• Universities
Universities of applied sciences studies are a practical-orientedalternative to university education providing students with excellentprofessional skills - theoretical knowledge combined with careercompetence.
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
Kajaani University of Applied Sciences
•Founded 1992, permanent status 1996
•Appr. 2000 students, 200 staff members
•Turnover/year appr. 15 million €
•Passed the quality control systemsaudit of all Finnish higher educationestablishments in 2007
•Four fields of education:
School of Health and Sports
School of Business
School of Tourism
School of Engineering
8 bachelor level degree programmes in Finnish
3 bachelor level degree programme in English
4 master level degree programmes in Finnish
Degree Programmes and Study Places
Bachelor of Health Care Study Places
Degree Programme in Nursing
• Nurse30
• Public Health Nurse20
Master of Health Care
Degree Programme in Health Care Management
and Development or
Degree Programme in Clinical Nursing Expertise 10
Bachelor of Sports Studies
Degree Programme in Sports and Leisure
Management
• Sports Instructor 20
• Sports Instructor (instruction in English) 20
2000
students
380
new study places
each year
285
mature studentseach year
Degree Programmes and Study Places
Bachelor of Engineering
Degree Programme in Information Technology 20
Degree Programme in Mechanical and 30
Production Engineering
Degree Programme in Construction Engineering40
Master of Engineering
Degree Programme in Technology Competence
Management10
Degree Programmes and Study Places
Bachelor of Business Administration Study Places
Degree Programme in Business Administration60
Degree Programme in International Business 20
(instruction in English)
Degree Programme in Business Information40
Technology
Master of Business Administration
Degree Programme in Entrepreneurship and
Business Competence (2010)20
Bachelor of Hospitality Management
Degree Programme in Tourism 40
Degree Programme in Tourism20
(instruction in English)
Master of Hospitality Management
Degree Programme in Tourism 10
Degree Programmes Delivered inEnglish
Degree Programme in InternationalBusinessDegree Programme in InternationalBusinessDegree Title: Bachelor of BusinessAdministration
Degree Programme in TourismDegree Programme in TourismDegree Title: Bachelor of HospitalityManagement
Degree Programme in Sports andLeisure ManagementDegree Title: Sports Instructor
Extent of Studies: 210 credits, 3.5academic years
Kajaani University of Applied Sciences
Department of Training Services
Develops clients’ skills and maintains their proficiencyby 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 andprivate individuals
Department of Research andDevelopment
R&D is one of the basic functions of Kajaani UASand its activity is based on the needs of workinglife
R&D activity supports working life and regionaldevelopment, and serves education in all fieldsat Kajaani UAS
Functions are focused on developing theproducts and processes of enterprises and otherorganisations in the Kainuu region
The objective is to convey technology, knowledgeand know-how in the region
Kajaani UAS carries out around 25 – 30 projectsper year with an annual budget of ca. 3 million €
Fields of Interests in R&D
Business Development and Tourism
•Developing territorial strategies & future scenarios for SMEs and tourismbusiness
•Creating territorial valorization policies and tools for nature and heritage tourism
•Game and Simulation Business
eHealth in Developing Health Service Processes and Delivery of HealthServices in Rural Areas
•eHealth services for supporting the elderly towards better self-care andindependent daily management
•Developing eDoctor and eNurse consultations
•eHealth as a source of business opportunities for SMEs
Engineering
•Vehicle Information Systems
•Mining Industry
Earlier expertise
•Several implemented EU financed projects in the fields of BusinessDevelopment, Tourism, Health Services, Measuring Technology (specialized inembedded systems in demanding conditions).
•Since 2002 KUAS has participated in implementing appr. 70 projects in theabove mentioned fields, nine of them have been international EU-projects
-Studying or practical trainingabroad, over 70 partners (30countries) abroad
-English taught programmes andcourses taught in English
-Double degree possibility forbusiness and tourism students
-International projects and studytrips (e.g. Russia, Central Europe)
-Possibility of becoming a tutoringstudent for international students
-Teacher and staff exchange
International Affairs Planning Coordinators International affairs
International Coordinator in each School
Teaching + international affairs
Internationality at Kajaani UAS
-Accommodation:
•rent about € 230 /month(includes water + electricity)
•Internet from € 33 /month
- Cost of living: € 500-600 /month
-Academic year:
•Autumn semester: end ofAugust – Christmas, applicationdeadline 31st of May
•Spring semester: early January– end of May, applicationdeadline 31st of October
Incoming Exchange Students
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 SciencesCampus area
The campus area is locatedwithin walking distance ofthe town centre
Kajaani University of Applied Sciences
Student Accommodation on Campus
Student accommodation is sharedwith 3-4 students in one apartment
Student Restaurant, Library, Studying
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