List of polytechnics in Finland

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Polytechnics and

Ministry of the Interior[2]), all polytechnics operate under the jurisdiction of the Finnish Ministry of Education.[1]

Full Name Abbr. (local) Location(s) as of January 1, 2014 Established Students (2009) Notes
Arcada University of Applied Sciences Arcada Helsinki[3] 1996 (prov.), 1998[3] 2 234[4] Education in Swedish, with a few English programmes[3]
Centria University of Applied Sciences Centria Kokkola, Ylivieska, Jakobstad, Haapajärvi[5] 3 098[4] Education in Finnish, Swedish and English[5]
Diaconia University of Applied Sciences Diak Helsinki, Kauniainen, Turku, Oulu, Pieksämäki, Järvenpää, Pori[6] 3 043[4]
HAAGA-HELIA University of Applied Sciences
 HAAGA-HELIA Helsinki, Porvoo, Heinola[7][8] 2007 9 180[4] Merger by
Helia (see defunct
)
HAMK University of Applied Sciences
 HAMK Hämeenlinna, Forssa, Riihimäki, Tammela, Hattula, Valkeakoski[9][10] 6 325[4]
Humak University of Applied Sciences
 HUMAK Helsinki, Kuopio, Joensuu, Haapavesi, Lohja, Nurmijärvi, Tornio, Äänekoski, Joutseno, Jyväskylä, Kauniainen, Turku[11][12] 1998 (prov.), 2000[13] 1 374[4]
JAMK University of Applied Sciences JAMK Jyväskylä, Saarijärvi[14][15] 6 097[4]
Kajaani University of Applied Sciences KAMK Kajaani[16] 1992 (prov.), 1996[17] 1 989[4]
Karelia University of Applied Sciences Karelia (formerly PKAMK) Joensuu[18] 1992 3 802[4]
LAB University of Applied Sciences LAB Lahti, Lappeenranta[19] 2020[20] 8 737[21] Merger of
Lahti University of Applied Sciences and Saimaa University of Applied Sciences
.
Lapland University of Applied Sciences Lapin AMK Kemi, Tornio, Rovaniemi 2014 5 618[22] Merger of Kemi-Tornio and Rovaniemi, Northernmost higher education institution in the European Union
Laurea University of Applied Sciences Laurea Espoo, Vantaa, Lohja, Porvoo, Kerava, Hyvinkää[23] 9 900[24] Bachelor's and master's degrees in English and Finnish languages.
Metropolia University of Applied Sciences Metropolia Helsinki, Espoo, Vantaa[25] 2008[26] 13 838[4] Merger by EVTEK and Stadia (see defunct)[26]
Novia University of Applied Sciences Novia
Ekenäs, Turku, Nykarleby, Jakobstad[27]
 2008 3 511[4] Merger by
Swedish Polytechnic and Sydväst (see defunct), education in Swedish[28]
Oulu University of Applied Sciences OAMK Oulu, Oulainen, Raahe[29] 1992 (prov.), 1996[29] 7 282[4]
Police University College Polamk[30] Tampere (before 1.1.2008, Espoo)[31] 1998[31] ~1 000[31] Administered by the
Ministry of the Interior[2]
Satakunta University of Applied Sciences SAMK Pori, Harjavalta, Huittinen, Kankaanpää, Rauma[32] 5 556[4]
Savonia University of Applied Sciences Savonia Kuopio, Iisalmi, Varkaus[33] 1992 (prov.), 1998[34] 6 423[4]
Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences SeAMK Seinäjoki, Ilmajoki, Kurikka, Kauhajoki, Kauhava, Ähtäri[35][36] 1992 (prov.), 1995[37] 4 533[4]
South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences Xamk Mikkeli, Kouvola, Savonlinna, Kotka 2017 9 300 [38] Merger of Mikkeli and Kymenlaakso
Tampere University of Applied Sciences TAMK Tampere, Ikaalinen, Mänttä-Vilppula,[39] Virrat[40] 9 284 (incl. PIRAMK)[4] 2010-01-01 Tampereen ammattikorkeakoulu merged into Pirkanmaan ammattikorkeakoulu Oy; conversely name TAMK persisted and PIRAMK ceased
Turku University of Applied Sciences Turun AMK Turku, Loimaa, Salo, Uusikaupunki[41] 8 891[4]
Vaasa University of Applied Sciences VAMK Vaasa[42] 1996[42] 3 354[4] Education in Finnish, Swedish and English
Åland University of Applied Sciences HÅ[43] Mariehamn, Åland[44] 1997 (prov.), 2003[45] ~400[45] Administered by the Government of Åland,[1] education in Swedish

Defunct

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c "Universities of Applied Sciences in Finland". Ministry of Education and Culture. Retrieved 17 April 2019.
  2. ^ a b "Laki poliisikoulutuksesta 4.2.2005/68". Finlex. Retrieved 2 January 2009.
  3. ^ a b c "About Arcada". Arcada. Retrieved 2 January 2009.
  4. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r "Hakeneet, aloittaneet ja opiskelijat vuosittain". AMKOTA database. Ministry of Education. 2009. Retrieved 9 April 2010.
  5. ^ a b "Main page". Central Ostrobothnia University of Applied Sciences. Retrieved 2 January 2009.
  6. ^ "Main page". Diak University of Applied Sciences. Retrieved 2 January 2009.
  7. ^ "Campuses". HAAGA-HELIA. Retrieved 2 January 2009.
  8. ^ Vierumäki is located in municipality of Heinola
  9. ^ "Locations and maps". HAMK University of Applied Sciences. Retrieved 2 January 2009.
  10. ^ Evo is located in municipality of Lammi, which merged in 1.1.2009 into Hämeenlinna. Mustiala is located in municipality of Tammela. Lepaa is located in municipality of Hattula.
  11. ^ "HUMAK ja kampukset". Humak University of Applied Sciences. Archived from the original on 2008-12-20. Retrieved 2 January 2009.
  12. ^ Municipality of Korpilahti merged into Jyväskylä 1.1.2009
  13. ^ "Humak lyhyesti". Humak University of Applied Sciences. Retrieved 2 January 2009.
  14. ^ "Google map". JAMK University of Applied Sciences. Retrieved 2 January 2009.
  15. ^ Municipality of Jämsänkoski merged with Jämsä 1.1.2009
  16. ^ "Kajaani University of Applied Sciences' Campus in Kajaani". Kajaani University of Applied Sciences. Retrieved 12 December 2017.
  17. ^ "Kajaani University of Applied Sciences' Brief History". Kajaani University of Applied Sciences. Retrieved 12 December 2017.
  18. ^ "North Karelia University of Applied Sciences". North Karelia University of Applied Sciences. Archived from the original on November 21, 2010. Retrieved 2 January 2009.
  19. ^ "LAB University of Applied Sciences - Research.fi". Retrieved 29 August 2021.
  20. ^ Ylönen, Ulla (1 April 2020). "Yhdistyminen LAB-ammattikorkeakouluksi lisäsi Saimaan ja Lahden ammattikorkeakoulujen suosiota" (in Finnish). Yle. Retrieved 29 August 2021.
  21. ^ "Key Facts 2020 - LAB.fi". Retrieved 29 August 2021.
  22. ^ "Key Figures". Lapland University of Applied Sciences. Retrieved 23 January 2014.
  23. ^ "Tietoa Laureasta". Laurea University of Applied Sciences. Archived from the original on 2008-12-18. Retrieved 2 January 2009.
  24. ^ Vuorivirta, Ilpo. "Laurea University of Applied Sciences - Our organisation". www.laurea.fi. Retrieved 2024-01-30.
  25. ^ "Yhteystiedot". Helsinki Metropolia University of Applied Sciences. Retrieved 2 January 2009.
  26. ^ a b "About us". Helsinki Metropolia University of Applied Sciences. Archived from the original on January 1, 2009. Retrieved 2 January 2009.
  27. ^ "Nästan allt finns hos oss – på svenska". Novia University of Applied Sciences. Archived from the original on 11 May 2009. Retrieved 2 January 2009.
  28. ^ "General info". Novia University of Applied Sciences. Retrieved 2 January 2009.
  29. ^ a b "General info". Oulu University of Applied Sciences. Retrieved 2 January 2009.
  30. ^ "Poliisiammattikorkeakoulu vihitään käyttöön". Police (Finnish). Archived from the original on 2008-10-09. Retrieved 3 January 2009.
  31. ^ a b c "Poliisiammattikorkeakoulu vihitään käyttöön". Police College of Finland. 5 September 2008. Archived from the original on 2008-12-24. Retrieved 2 January 2009.
  32. ^ "Contacts". Satakunta University of Applied Sciences. Retrieved 2 January 2009.
  33. ^ "Main page". Savonia University of Applied Sciences. Retrieved 14 January 2016.
  34. ^ "Facts and figures". Savonia University of Applied Sciences. Archived from the original on 20 July 2011. Retrieved 14 January 2016.
  35. ^ "Campuses and faculties". Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences. Retrieved 14 January 2016.
  36. ^ Municipality of Jurva merged into Kurikka 1.1.2009
  37. ^ "Historiaa". Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences. Retrieved 14 January 2016.
  38. ^ "Xamkin avainluvut". South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences. Retrieved 20 February 2019.
  39. ^ Municipality of Mänttä merged in 1.1.2009 with Vilppula to form Mänttä-Vilppula
  40. ^ "TAMK". TAMK University of Applied Sciences. Retrieved 13 January 2010.
  41. ^ "Toimipisteiden opiskelijasivut". Turku University of Applied Sciences. Retrieved 2 January 2009.
  42. ^ a b "Stimulating Learning Environment". Vaasa University of Applied Sciences. Archived from the original on September 24, 2008. Retrieved 2 January 2009.
  43. ^ "Förkortningar i kvalitetsledningssystemet" (PDF). Åland University of Applied Sciences. Retrieved 13 January 2010.
  44. ^ "Main page". Åland University of Applied Sciences. Archived from the original on 6 March 2009. Retrieved 2 January 2009.
  45. ^ a b "in English". Åland University of Applied Sciences. Retrieved 2 January 2009.
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