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Polytechnics and university of applied sciences mean the same thing in Finland. The following 24 current universities of applied sciences, as of 2021, are similar to the German Fachhochschule. The official Finnish and Swedish terms are ammattikorkeakoulu (AMK) and yrkeshögskola (YH). Except for the Åland University of Applied Sciences (Government of Åland[1]) and the Police College of Finland (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 Haaga and 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 Vaasa, Espoo, 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
  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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