Kajaani University of Applied Sciences Ltd (KAMK) 10.11.2014 1 Finland • 5.4 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: o 1155 Finland became part of the Swedish realm o 1809 Finland became an autonomous Grand Duchy under the Russian Emperor o 1917 Finland’s declaration of independence December 6 o 1995 Finland become a member of the EU • Head of state: President Sauli Niinistö • Currency: Euro € (2002) • Capital: Helsinki (601,000 inhabitants) 2 The Finnish Education System 3 Universities of Applied Sciences The 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 and Thesis 4 Kajaani and Kainuu Region Kajaani • Founded in 1651 IVALO • 38,000 inhabitants 625 km • Located in the province of Oulu, in the region of Kainuu Kainuu Region • Almost the size of Belgium • 81,000 inhabitants in the whole region OULU 181 km KAJAANI HELSINKI 551 km 5 KAMK • Founded 1992, permanent status 1996 • Turnover/year appr. 19 million €, out of which R&D is about 25 % • 2000 students, 235 staff members • All services on a single campus area • Quality Management System was among the first ones to be audited and approved in 2007 • Quality of teaching and counseling has been considered the best in Finland for several years running • According to survey published in Talouselämä magazine in 2011, KAMK was the Finland’s best UAS • Serve the needs of working life and regional development, services to the community, e.g. Myötätuuli Learning Clinic 6 KAMK All services on a single campus area 7 KAMK’s Fields of Focus Game apps Digital Sports IS/IT Games Activity Business Vehicle Data Health and Center Tourism IS Innovation Solutions Measure- Tourism ment tech 10.11.2014 8 KAMK’s Competence Areas • KAMK’s profile, operations and organizational structure are based on five areas of competence • The competence areas are linked to the fields of focus by expertise, i.e. competencies Activity Tourism Information Systems Business and Innovation Nursing and Healthcare Mechanical and Mining Engineering 10.11.2014 9 CEMIS in a nutshell CEMIS is a contract based joint centre of University of Oulu, University of Jyväskylä, Technology Research Centre VTT, Centre for Metrology and Accreditation MIKES and Kajaani University of Applied Sciences. CEMIS is founded in 2010 and employs around 110 professionals. CEMIS specialises in research and higher education in the field of measurement and information systems. CEMIS´s mission is to provide superior expertise, top-level research services, and innovative solutions for companies and research organizations developing and applying measurement and information systems. For students CEMIS offers an enthuastic, innovative and international atmosphere to educate oneself toward future professions.