News For Students

Changes in the opening hours of the International Services

Thu, 02 May 2013 10:05:32 GMT

Changes in the opening hours of the International Services

The International Services office will be renovated and, therefore, there will be changes in our opening hours and facilities during week 19. We are open as follows:

Mon 6.5: open 10-14 (room B104)
Tue 7.5: closed (day of removal)
Wed 8.5: closed (day of removal)
Thu 9.5: closed (Ascension Day)
Fri 10.5: open 10-14 (room BP16)
From Fri 10.5. onwards the International Services will be located in room BP16.

Our apologies for any inconvenience this removal might cause! During the removal we recommend the staff and students to contact us via e-mail or phone. Contact information can be found from our website.

Kind regards,
International Services

Outgoing student exchange to Korea during the academic year 2013-2014

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 05:57:48 GMT

Outgoing student exchange to Korea during the academic year 2013-2014

JAMK has approved students for exchange to South-Korean partner institutions for the academic year 2013-2014. The tense situation between the Koreas has been acknowledged and the students have been advised to follow the travel announcements by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Finland. Should the Ministry issue an announcement advising to avoid travelling to South-Korea, the planned exchanges will be cancelled.

At the moment such travel announcement has not been issued. Furthermore, partner institutions in South-Korea have reported the atmosphere to be calm and promised to keep JAMK and the students up to date concerning the development of the situation.
Based on this information, the exchanges have not been cancelled on the part of JAMK. However, the students have been given the opportunity to cancel their planned exchanges and to apply to other partner institutions e.g. in Europe.

Further information:
Miska Lepistö, International Services, International Relations Planner, miska.lepisto(at)jamk.fi

Elmo dashboard available for students

Thu, 17 Jan 2013 13:26:38 GMT

Elmo dashboard available for students

Elmo dashboard became available for students on 10 January 2013. On the dashboard, you can find all the latest updated information about your studies. You will be able to check your information wherever and whenever you want, as long as there is a user terminal and a network connection available. You can also adjust the dashboard to your needs.

Elmo is developed by stages. At present, the Elmo dashboard offers the following:

A study widget, where you can view courses, schedules, and the studies you have completed. Your information comes directly from the ASIO student management system.
A calendar, which also functions as your schedule, containing information about your courses and rooms.
Tasks: you can transfer tasks from Outlook to your Elmo dashboard.
News: all the latest news for students from JAMK and JAMKO.
RSS feed: you can bring the content you need to your Elmo dashboard.

And this is not all! In future, the Elmo dashboard will offer even more functions with the added feature of Elmo workspace.

Elmo grows and develops

Transition to Elmo does not happen overnight, but by stages. Elmo will also continue to introduce new features.

In addition to the dashboard, Elmo also offers workspace feature (SharePoint), which will be brought into use step by step.

Help with your Elmo

If you need help with Elmo, please contact the Helpdesk.

Join Elmo and keep in touch with what’s happening.

Further information
Jari Virtanen, System Specialist, 0400 648 612, firstname.lastname@jamk.fi

Elmo blog (in Finnish)

FYI for lecturers and students planning study tours/short-term studies abroad during spring 2013

Fri, 11 Jan 2013 10:31:50 GMT

FYI for lecturers and students planning study tours/short-term studies abroad during spring 2013:
application period for grants open 1.1. – 31.1.2013

To cover some expenses of the study tours/short-term studies abroad (lasting 5-29 days) the students have a possibility to apply for a grant from JAMK University of Applied Sciences, International Services. Short-term studies abroad can be e.g. group study tour or individual student’s Summer School or language course abroad. In the academic year 2012-2013 the grant is 100 euros/student.

Conditions for awarding the grant

The credits completed during the period abroad are credited to the student's degree in JAMK (e.g. a study tour which is a planned part of some course at JAMK.).
The student has a possibility to get a grant from International Services of JAMK for a short-term studies abroad once during the Bachelor's degree studies and once during the Master's degree studies.
A short-term study period abroad must be applied for in the ASIO system (Student Exchange Application Form and Report) during the application period.
The period abroad has to last at least 5 days

Application Periods

1.1. – 31.1.2013: For the short-term studies abroad taking place in the same spring or the next academic year
1.5. – 30.5.2013: Additional application period for Summer Schools
1.9. – 30.9. 2013: Additional application period for the short-term studies abroad taking place in the same autumn or next spring

Application Procedure

If several students from the same degree programme are heading for the same study tour, in addition to the ASIO electronic application they are required to fill in together a form “Agreement for outgoing study groups/study tours”. The form should include information of all the students leaving for the study tour. Lecturer in charge of the study tour has to sign the form to confirm that the study tour is a planned part of the course. The grant for all the students is applied in the same form.
Further information and forms for applying the grant for a group study tour: OPTIMA – Study Forum – Internationality Through Studies - Study tours

In case of an individual student applying for a 5-29 days lasting short-term studies abroad, in addition to the ASIO electronic application, the student is required to fill in study plan (Learning Agreement) of the studies to be completed abroad. The grant is to be applied with a separate form.
Further information and forms for applying the grant for an individual short-term studies abroad: OPTIMA – Study Forum – Internationality Through Studies - Short-term studies abroad

Further information:
Miska Lepistö, International Relations Planner
miska.lepisto(at)jamk.fi
puh. 040 566 0402

Exchange period abroad guide 2013-2014 pdf version has been published

Tue, 08 Jan 2013 12:17:41 GMT

For students applying for exchange in the academic year 2013-2014!

Exchange period abroad guide 2013-2014 pdf version has been published.
In the guide you can find information, for example, about the partner institutions for exchanges in the academic year 2013-2014!

The guide can be found from OPTIMA - Study Forum - Internationality through studies

Welcome New Exchange Students!

Fri, 04 Jan 2013 13:58:00 GMT

Welcome New Exchange Students!

The International Services of JAMK organises two orientation days (7 and 8 January 2013) for the incoming exchange students who are just beginning their studies here. In August 2012 approximately 224 students arrived from all over the world and for the spring semester 2013 there are 93 students from e.g. China, France, Germany, Russia, Spain, and The Netherlands.

The programme of the orientation

We warmly welcome all the new exchange students to JAMK University of Applied Sciences and hope you will enjoy your time here!

JAMK’s International Services

Apply for student exchange period abroad for the academic year 2013-2014

Wed, 02 Jan 2013 10:55:05 GMT

Apply for student exchange period abroad for the academic year 2013-2014

Application periods:

Exchange places outside Europe 1.1. – 31.1.2013
Exchange places in Europe / Double Degree Programmes / Self-acquired study places i.e. free-mover exchanges 15.2. – 15.3.2013
Short-term studies abroad (5-29 days, e.g. study tours) 1.1. - 31.1.2013

There are exchange places in numerous different institutions all over the world. In the Exchange Period Abroad Guide you can find further information about the exchange places and the application procedure. The guide is available in OPTIMA > Study Forum > Internationality through studies. Collect the printed guide from January on from your International Coordinator or International Services.

The application form is filled in electronically via ASIO during the application periods. Additional information is provided by the International Coordinators of the schools as well as International Services.

Go International! event for students and staff 28th November on the main campus

Fri, 23 Nov 2012 11:26:37 GMT

Go International! event for students and staff on Wednesday 28th November on the main campus

International Services organizes Go International! event for JAMK’s students and staff on Wednesday 28th November in the restaurant Avec at the main campus, Rajakatu 35. Lunch is served as usual. In the event foreign students of tourism & hospitality management serve self-made finger food, tastes from Finnish ingredients. They also present posters ‘Traditional Finnish Food’, ‘Finnish School Catering’ as well as ‘News and Trends in Finnish Food’.

International Services informs about possibilities to go abroad to study, to do practical training or to work. Welcome to taste, ask and listen!

Further information:
Maarit Sinikangas, International Relations Planner,
050-417 5123, maarit.sinikangas@jamk.fi

Apply for Asian studies Programme 2013

Fri, 12 Oct 2012 12:42:50 GMT

Apply for Asian Studies 2013

The Asian Programme (25-31 ECTS) is an multidisciplinary BA level study programme, which offers students an exceptional view of Asia's history and culture and its current political and economic development.

Application period runs from 08.10.2012 to 11.11.2012.

Read more about the programme and how to apply from here

JAMK University of Applied Sciences and Savonia University of Applied Sciences sign cooperation agreement

Fri, 21 Sep 2012 12:25:11 GMT

JAMK University of Applied Sciences and Savonia University of Applied Sciences sign cooperation agreement

JAMK University of Applied Sciences and Savonia University of Applied Sciences have signed a cooperation agreement for the years 2013-2016. The agreement was approved by a meeting of the Academic Board at Savonia University on 18/09/2012. The JAMK Academic Board approved the agreement in its meeting in August.

The cooperation’s objective is to increase collaboration between universities and to create a joint approach for developing selected activities. Such activities include, among other things:
• organising training by predicting and reforming regional needs thanks to the creation of new opportunities for students and the region’s business community
• internalising education and developing international networks
• creating new collaborations for strengthening international research, development and
innovation activities (RDI)
• developing and benchmarking the organisations’ activities, as well as increasing the quality and effectiveness of education and RDI activities.

The cooperation agreement is in accordance with the strategies of both Universities of Applied Sciences and supports the goals of the higher education institutions’ internationality, education and RDI activities. The agreement will complement the organisations’ already existing cooperation models and agreements. JAMK will continue to collaborate with Tampere University of Applied Sciences in the JyTa consortium, and Savonia University of Applied Sciences will continue its ISAT partnership with North Karelia University of Applied Sciences.

The Rector of JAMK, Jussi Halttunen, considers that the agreement will deliver new opportunities for satisfying the region’s needs even more broadly than before. On the other hand, Halttunen says that the agreement will also deliver new opportunities for international activities.

Savonia’s Rector, Veli-Matti Tolppi, agrees with the Halttunen’s vision in terms of the cooperation’s benefits. In addition, Tolppi points out that both organisations have their clear strengths, and the high-level competence that is related to these can be shared between the organisations.

Additional information:

Jussi Halttunen, Rector, JAMK University of Applied Sciences, +358 (0)400 644 913
Veli-Matti Tolppi, Rector, Savonia University of Applied Sciences, +358 (0)44 785 5001

Application period for student exchange abroad for the spring semester 2013 is now on

Tue, 11 Sep 2012 11:58:45 GMT

Application period for student exchange abroad for the spring semester 2013 is now on

Apply for an exchange place abroad for the spring semester 2013. The application period runs from September 1 to September 30, 2012.
There are exchange places in numerous different institutions all over the world. Collect a copy of the Exchange Period Abroad Guide for yourself at the International Services or at your own International Coordinator's office so you can see what kind of opportunities there are for students in your specific field. Please notice that a number of places might already be filled in the spring 2012 application period.
More detailed information on applying and all the necessary arrangements can be found in OPTIMA student portal's Study Forum, in the section 'Internationality Through Studies- Studying abroad'. The application form is filled in electronically via ASIO.
Additional information is provided by the International Coordinators of the schools as well as Interna-tional Services.

Contact information can be found from here.

International Services is closed from 2 July till 5 August 2012

Wed, 27 Jun 2012 08:00:38 GMT

International Services is closed from 2 July till 5 August 2012

The student selection for JAMK’s Master’s Degree Programme in International Business Management has been completed

Fri, 15 Jun 2012 05:54:01 GMT

The student selection for JAMK’s Master’s Degree Programme in International Business Management (instruction in English) has been completed

Altogether 42 applicants applied to Master’s degree programme in International Business Management. The intake was 15 students.

The list of admitted students (pdf, 179 KB) includes the names of the successful applicants who have given permission to publish their names. In case of cancellations, applicants placed on the waiting list will be notified about their admission.

All applicants will be notified about the selection by post during week 25.

Further information:
admissions(at)jamk.fi

The International Services is closed from 21 May till 23 May

Mon, 21 May 2012 10:40:35 GMT

The International Services is closed from 21 May till 23 May 2012

In urgent matters you can reach us by phone.

Contact information

International Services is open from 9 to 10:30 on Thursday 10th May

Tue, 08 May 2012 12:51:20 GMT

International Services is open from 9 to 10:30 on Thursday 10th May

The International Services is closed from 30 April till 4 May

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 09:12:44 GMT

The International Services is closed on week 18

The International Services is closed from 30 April till 4 May 2012. In urgent matters you can reach us by phone or email.

Contact information

Osaajatreffit – Date with the employers from 20th of March onwards

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 14:19:42 GMT

Osaajatreffit – Date with the employers from 20th of March onwards

Want to get in contact with employers in a certain branch? Then Osaajatreffit is the place to be. Osaajatreffit is a low-treshold event for students to meet local employers from certain sector, say trade and services, construction, energy and so forth. The companies are there to find future key players, are you one of them?

Please note. Some knowledge of Finnish is an asset. Employer presentations will be given in Finnish, discussions also in English.

Osaajatreffit events in spring 2012:

20th of March: Trade and services: Help needed for summertime!
28th of March: Culture and creative services as a source of wellbeing in work
29th of March: New, innovative ideas in construction!
17th of April: ICT and gamification – Where to utilize games and their features?
18th of April: Wanted: fresh energy to the energy industry!

Read more and enroll on the Date with the employers: www.osaajatkohtaavat.net/in-english

More information:
Heli Peltola, 050 340 0549 and Tiina Saarinen, 050 529 1633, firstname.lastname@jamk.fi
JAMK University of Applied Sciences

JAMK’s audit visit in November

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 12:31:28 GMT

JAMK’s audit visit in November

Finnish Higher Education Evaluation Council (FINHEEC) and JAMK University of Applied Sciences (JAMK) made an agreement in February on quality system audit. The agreement was signed by Helka Kekälainen from FINHEEC and Jussi Halttunen from JAMK.

The focus of the audit will be JAMK’s quality system, three degree programmes and one optional target. Two of the degree programmes are decided by JAMK and the third one will be decided by the audit team. The two programmes chosen by JAMK are Logistics Engineering (Bachelor’s Degree Programme) and Entrepreneurship and Business Competence (Master’s Degree Programme). The optional target is Entrepreneurship.

The audit will be carried out 13-15 November 2012 in English and according to FINHEEC’s audit manual (Audit manual for the quality systems of higher education institutions 2011–2017).

More information:
Quality Manager Tero Janatuinen, 040 536 5591
Vice Rector Heikki Malinen, 040 772 3376
JAMK University of Applied Sciences

International Business Management - Apply now

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 11:10:03 GMT

Apply for Master's Degree Programme

The application period for International Business Management is 5.3. - 3.4.2012.

Further information and application form

JAMK’s quality morning will be arranged on 26 March 2012!

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:47:18 GMT

Get ready to discuss about the state of quality at our institution! JAMK’s quality morning will be arranged on 26 March 2012!

How do you take care of the quality within your own studies? How do we ensure the quality of learning at JAMK? How do we promote entrepreneurship?

You are warmly welcome to JAMK’s Quality Morning on 26 March 2012. The event takes place on Rajakatu campus in auditorium Tulikari from 9 to 11 a.m.

The purpose of the quality morning is to familiarise you with JAMK’s quality system. The idea is to contemplate together on how we can reach our goals by leaning on the principles of quality management. You will also hear about the upcoming quality audit and learn what kind of preparation is required from you before next autumn. You are encouraged get involved and participate in the discussion!

The event is meant for all the students and staff members at JAMK. Most of the programme will be carried out in Finnish. However, introduction to the topic as well as material about JAMK’s quality system will also be provided in English!

The programme of the event will be published at the beginning of March.

Further information on the event:
Tero Janatuinen, Quality Manager, 040 536 5591
JAMK University of Applied Sciences

JAMK Video Contest has started

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 13:55:33 GMT

JAMK Video Contest has started!

JAMK video contest started today! The idea is to film 1-2 minutes long promotional type video for JAMK. All the students of JAMK can participate in the contest.

More information http://blogit.jamk.fi/videocontest/

Apply for student exchange abroad for the academic year 2012-2013!

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 09:42:12 GMT

Apply for student exchange abroad for the academic year 2012-2013!

Application periods:
• Exchange places outside Europe 1.1. – 31.1.2012
• Exchange places in Europe (Erasmus) 15.2. – 15.3.2012

The application form is filled in electronically via ASIO during the application periods.

Additional information is provided by the International Coordinators of the schools as well as International Services.

Study Italian in Venice - apply now!

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 13:44:10 GMT

Study Italian in Venice - apply now!

Charisma Communication is a leading training and mediation agency in Venice, Italy. We design full-immersion language courses according to specific needs: special attention is given to the business community using both English and Italian languages. We welcome all students with a working knowledge of English to attend our program, especially those who will be completing their university courses by the end of this month.

Students may contact the agency directly in order to request an application form.

Brochure

Summary and program

Asian programme 2012

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 13:37:58 GMT

Asian programme 2012

Application period for Asian programme 2012 is open between 24.10. - 13.11.2011. You can find more information about the program here or from the website www.asianet.fi.

Read new Applicant´s Guide - study in English!

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 11:58:32 GMT

Read new Applicant´s Guide - study in English!

Application period to Bachelor´s Degree Programmes and Vocational Education starts 9.1.2012. Application Period for Master´s Degrees starts on 5.3.2012.

Applicant´s Guide 2012

Further information

Student, answer to ESN survey before 30.9. and win an iPod

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 08:02:19 GMT

Student, answer to ESN survey before 30.9. and win an iPod

Every year, ESN launches a survey that explores the current issues connected to academic and non-academic mobility. The survey of 2011 investigates the impact of living, working, and studying abroad on employability and attitudes towards the European labour market. This survey targets any current or former student at a higher education institution (HEI). Answering the survey takes less than 10 minutes, and you have the opportunity to win 1 out of 3 iPods.

Your answer matters, thank you already beforehand!

Enter the survey here.

More information:
Maarit Sinikangas, International relations planner, +358 50 4175 123, firstname.surname@jamk.fi

Are you interested of studying abroad for the spring semester 2012?

Fri, 09 Sep 2011 07:10:30 GMT

Are you interested of studying abroad for the spring semester 2012?

Apply for an exchange place abroad for the spring semester 2012. The application period runs from September 1 to September 30, 2011.

There are exchange places in numerous different institutions all over the world. Collect a copy of the Exchange Period Abroad Guide for yourself at the International Services or at your own International Coordinator's office so you can see what kind of opportunities there are for students in your specific field. Please notice that a number of places might already be filled in the spring 2011 application period.

More detailed information on applying and all the necessary arrangements can also be found in OPTIMA student portal's Study Forum, in the section 'Internationality Through Studies'. The application form is filled in electronically via ASIO.

Additional information is provided by the International Coordinators of the schools as well as International Services. Contact information can be found from here.

Opening hours of Student Services

Thu, 18 Aug 2011 09:26:37 GMT

Opening hours of Student Services

Student Services of Main Campus (Rajakatu 35) is open on TUESDAYS from 9 am to 5 pm (in time frame 22.8.-30.9.).

Otherwise our opening hours are as follows:

Mon-Thu 9.00-15.00, Fri 8.00-14.00

Students may also send an email to us to receive e.g. transcript of records.

More information:

Studentservices(at)jamk.fi
Contact details of Student Services

School of Health and Social Studies from Kyllönmäki to Puistokatu

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 07:17:22 GMT

School of Health and Social Studies from Kyllönmäki to Puistokatu

School of Health and Social Studies has moved from Kyllönmäki campus to Puistokatu 35.

Further Information

Pirkko Hautala, Head of Department, Department of Health Studies, +358 40 564 9105, etunimi.sukunimi@jamk.fi, School of Health and Social Studies, JAMK University of Applied Sciences
Mirja Immonen, Head of Department, Department of Rehabilitation and Social Studies, +358 40 547 8949, etunimi.sukunimi@jamk.fi, School of Health and Social Studies, JAMK University of Applied Sciences

Dynamo Opening Hours from 13th June to 31th July

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 09:56:32 GMT

Dynamo Opening Hours from 13th June to 31th July

Outdoors

Mon–Fri 9.00–15.00
24th June - 26th June School is closed, no entrance

Student services

Mon– Fri 9.00–14.00
4th July - 8th August closed

Lutakko Campus Library

30.5.-23.6. Mon–Thu 9.00–15.00
Fridays and Thurday 23th June 9.00–14.00
24th June -31th July closed

Restaurant Dynamo

13th June - 21th June 9.00-13.00, lunch 10.30–12.00
23th June - 9th August.2011 closed

Info

closed

No parking control since 16th May.

Pääkampuksen aukioloajat pääsiäisenä/Openin hours in Maincampus during Eastertime

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 11:03:37 GMT

Pääkampuksen aukioloajat pääsiäisenä/Openin hours in Maincampus during Eastertime

Pääkampus on suljettuna 22.4.–25.4.2011 välisen ajan.
Maincampus is closed during the time 22nd of April – 25th of April 2011.

Ulko-ovet / Doors
Torstaina 21.4./Thurday 21st of April 7.30–16.00

Aulapalvelu / Reception services
Torstaina 21.4./ Thursday 21st of April 8.00–14.00

Opiskelijapalvelut / Study Affairs Office
Torstaina 21.4./ Thursday 21st of April 8.00–14.00

Kirjasto / Library
Torstaina 21.4. /Thursday of April 9.00–14.00

Ravintola- ja kahvilapalvelut / Restaurant- and cafeservices
Torstaina 21.4. /Thursday 21st of April 7.45–15.00
lounaspalvelut/lunchservices 10.30–13.30

Dynamo Opening Hours at week 16

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 05:59:50 GMT

Dynamo Opening Hours at week 16

Outdoors open 21st of April 7.30 - 16.00, school closed 22nd - 25th of April

Student Services open 21st of April 9.00 - 14.00, closed 22nd - 25th of April

Restaurant Dynamo open 21st of April cafe 8.00 - 14.00, lunch 10.30 - 13.00, restaurant is closed 22nd - 25th of April

Library open 21st of April 9.00 - 14.00, closed 22nd - 25th of April

Info open 21st of April, 8.00 - 15.00, closed 22st - 25th of April

Make your dreams come true by becoming an entrepreneur

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 13:27:05 GMT

Make your dreams come true by becoming an entrepreneur

At JAMK University of Applied Sciences you have a great opportunity to further develop your business and Entrepreneurial skills, or receive personal coaching for your business idea.
Your studies may be tailored out entirely to support the evolvement as an Entrepreneur or the growth process how to become one. You will receive a personal coach, or mentor, who will guide you during the entrepreneurial challenges. The emphasis is on how things work in practice.

Please choose the appropriate category:

1. Existing entrepreneurs -> How to become a growth oriented entrepreneur
2. Students, who have a business idea, innovation or about to acquire or inherit a business - From a business idea into a profitable business

We have an excellent co-operation model and high involvement by local Entrepreneurial stakeholders, including financing organizations.
JAMK-Business Incubator promotes and supports Entrepreneurship. Join us now!

You may apply until 29.4.2011

Further information:
Mr. Juha Perälampi, Manager, Tel. 041 534 3603, firstname.lastname@jamk.fi, JAMK University of Applied Sciences

Enrollment for summer studies!

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 11:18:15 GMT

Enrollment for summer studies!

It is time to enroll for attendance/non-attendance for summer studies. Enrollment in ASIO 11th -19th April 2011.

Remember also to enroll for attendance/non-attendance for autumn term and for autumn studies. Enrollment in ASIO 2th - 13rd May 2011.

Call for Applications - Youth Assembly 2011

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 12:39:09 GMT

Call for Applications - Youth Assembly 2011

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: JAMK University of Applied Sciences’ place at Youth Assembly 2011 conference in New York to be applied by April 15, 2011. Read more

Further information:

Ms Riikka Vanhanen, International Relations Planner, Tel. 040 562 2932, firstname.lastname@jamk.fi, JAMK University of Applied Sciences

Are you going for an exchange or practical training period abroad during the academic year 2011-2012?

Wed, 23 Mar 2011 10:14:55 GMT

Are you going for an exchange or practical training period abroad during the academic year 2011-2012?

International Services organises a pre-departure orientation for all outgoing exchange and practical training students on Thursday, April 7th. At the orientation we will go through all the necessary information concerning the exchange period and it is compulsory for all the outgoing students. More information from sini.nousiainen@jamk.fi

Date: Thursday, April 7, 2011
Time: 15:00 - 17:00
Place: Dynamo, Auditorium D110

Apply for student exchange in Europe for the academic year 2011-2012 - deadline 15.3.2011!

Wed, 09 Mar 2011 09:04:01 GMT

Apply for student exchange in Europe for the academic year 2011-2012 - deadline 15.3.2011!

You still have some time to apply for student exchange in Europe for the academic year 2011-2012. Fill in the application in ASIO now, the deadline to apply is 15.3.2011!

In the Exchange Period Abroad Guide you can find further information about the exchange places and the application procedure. The Guide is available in OPTIMA – Study Forum- section “Internationality through studies”. You can also collect the printed guide from your International Coordinator or International Services.

The application form is filled in electronically via ASIO during the application period.

Additional information is provided by the International Coordinators of the schools as well as International Services.

Dear former Erasmus student - help to develop the accreditation process

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 06:18:14 GMT

Dear former Erasmus student - help to develop the accreditation process

Former Erasmus student, share with us your experience from course recognition process before, during and after your Erasmus exchange. Fill in the questionnaire in OPTIMA to take part in developing the accreditation process for your benefit!
The questionnaire is open until 30th April 2011.

Further information on the research in OPTIMA mainpage!

An electronic work desk under development for students

Wed, 23 Feb 2011 13:44:58 GMT

An electronic work desk under development for students

The development work for a student intranet and teamwork environment will be launched at JAMK. The overhaul is a part of an extensive development effort for web content management and will continue until 2013. Students and Student Union JAMKO will have a central role in the development work for web contents.

The main objective of the innovation is to create an easy-to-use electronic work desk for students. It gathers, as a single view on its own page, the up-to-date information and tools that the student needs. The aim with the new tools is to improve interaction among the students as well as between the students and the staff. Information discovery will be improved by building, in stages, a search function that covers the knowledge assets for an entire organization. If successful, the development work will make the students' daily work easier and improve students' communications.

During the spring, JAMK will also start systematic work to increase web presence. The jamk.fi site will be made even more user-friendly, and JAMK's role in social media will be defined. Also the InfoTV system will be overhauled in 2013 for all campuses.

Students hope for efficiency and interaction

A preliminary survey mapped out the development needs for the current web contents management. The participants included students, staff and stakeholder representatives. The board of JAMKO was interviewed in December 2010. In addition, the representatives of the student union participated in workshops.

The biggest deficiencies at the moment are the lack of a student intranet and the lack of a teamwork environment. The students find the dispersion of knowledge to several systems as challenging. The development work aims to meet these needs.
The preliminary survey that maps the development needs of JAMK's web content management is part of the SIKE content development endeavour.

Further details

Heli Toivola, Marketing Manager, tel. +358 (0)40 580 1659
Virpi Puttonen, Digital Marketing Specialist, tel. +358 (0)40 976 738

firstname.lastname@jamk.fi

Student Health Services Closed 3.-4.3.

Mon, 21 Feb 2011 10:10:26 GMT

Student Health Services Closed 3.-4.3.

Student Health Services is closed from 3rd to 4th March due to winter vacation. In emergency, please contact the health centre in your own area.

Further Information

Rita Hämäläinen, Public Health Nurse, Tel. (014) 266 2259, rita.hamalainen@jkl.fi

International mobility at JAMK University of Applied Sciences was active in 2010

Fri, 18 Feb 2011 14:21:28 GMT

International mobility at JAMK University of Applied Sciences was active in 2010

International operation is active at JAMK University of Applied Sciences (JAMK), which is demonstrated by the annually collected statistics of international mobility. Students go abroad to do studies or practical training as a part of their degree, to take part in an international project or to compile their thesis for an international enterprise/organization. Respectively, students from foreign partner institutions arrive to JAMK to develop their own professional skills, all the while internationalising the community of our higher education institution and Central Finland as well. A considerable part of staff participates yearly in staff mobility abroad, which can include e.g. teaching in a partner institution or operating within R&D projects. Also, foreign teachers and experts arrive to JAMK every year for different assignments and tasks, bringing their own expertise into the cooperation.

In total 240 students went abroad for a period of over three months, about half of them to do studies for their degree and about half to do a practical training. The amount increased by 6,6 per cent compared to the year 2009. 248 students participated in short, approximately 1-2 week long periods abroad, such as Study Tours, which is double the amount of the previous year. Respectively, 197 international students and 28 practical trainees came to JAMK for one or two semesters and 172 international students came to JAMK for shorter periods. Student mobility in long-term periods abroad was most active in the educational fields of Social sciences, business and administration, Technology, communication and transport as well as Tourism, catering and domestic services. Student mobility was performed mostly within the Erasmus programme.

Staff mobility within teaching and expert tasks was also active. In total 97 staff members of JAMK visited partner institutions abroad with teaching purposes. Furthermore, 214 experts travelled abroad for education, R&D and corporate cooperation purposes. The total amount of staff mobility abroad increased by 6,5 per cent. Respectively, 148 foreign teachers and experts from partner institutions and organizations abroad came to JAMK during 2010.

The most popular target countries for students and staff were Germany, Russia, Great Britain, Sweden and Belgium. The most students, teachers and experts came to JAMK from Spain, Germany, Russia, the Netherlands and Austria. 53 per cent of participants in international mobility were female.

Further information:

Nina Björn, International Relations Manager, 040 585 6791
Miska Möttönen, International Relations Planner, 040 566 0402
Riikka Vanhanen, International Relations Planner, 040 562 2932

Dynamo opening hours during week 9

Fri, 18 Feb 2011 13:56:31 GMT

Dynamo opening hours during week 9

Dynamo outdoors, student services, info, library and restaurant Dynamo are open expectionally during week 9.

Dynamo opening hours

JAMK student abroad - Read blogs!

Fri, 11 Feb 2011 12:13:24 GMT

JAMK student abroad - Read blogs!

Are you interested of JAMK students studying abroad? You can find student blog's in JAMK Blogging Service. It is also welcomed to comment the blogs.

Enjoy your time with the blogs!

Do you want to be an Exchange Student? Apply now!

Wed, 02 Feb 2011 08:11:34 GMT

Do you want to be an Exchange Student? Apply now!

Application period for Exchange places in Europe 15.2. - 15.3.2011.

Read a Brochure

Freemover scholarship available for applying!

Wed, 26 Jan 2011 11:40:42 GMT

Application announcement: Freemover scholarship available for applying!

International Services' Freemover scholarship for students is available for applying at JAMK University of Applied Sciences until March 15, 2011.

Apply for student exchange outside Europe for the academic year 2011-2012 – deadline 31.1.2011!

Thu, 13 Jan 2011 12:00:08 GMT

Apply for student exchange outside Europe for the academic year 2011-2012 – deadline 31.1.2011!

You still have some time to apply for student exchange outside Europe for the academic year 2011-2012.
Fill in the application in ASIO now, the deadline to apply is 31.1.2011!

Application period for the exchange places in Europe is open in ASIO 15.2.–15.3.2011.

In the Exchange Period Abroad Guide you can find further information about the exchange places and the application procedure. The Guide is available in OPTIMA – Study Forum- section “Internationality through studies”. Collect the printed guide from your International Coordinator or International Services.

The application form is filled in electronically via ASIO during the application periods.
Additional information is provided by the International Coordinators of the schools as well as International Services.

Read Student´s Diary -blog

Tue, 11 Jan 2011 12:05:31 GMT

Read Student´s Diary -blog

During the next few weeks five students from JAMK University of Applied Sciences will write a blog and share their thoughts about studying. Get a view on what it’s like to study at JAMK. The first post was written by Mona Pitkänen from the Degree Programme in Music and Media Management.

"Today was the first school day of the spring semester 2011, and I can honestly say that I’ve never been more happy to go back to school after a holiday. It’s not because my 3 weeks off would’ve been disastrous after which anything would have been an improvement, but because I’m actually excited to study more MMM stuff!"

The Maincampus is open as follows in Christmastime

Wed, 15 Dec 2010 08:12:53 GMT

The Maincampus is open as follows in Christmastime

Opening hours of Maincampus: Main doors, Study affairs office, International services, Library, Info and Restaurant Avec

Apply for student exchange abroad for the academic year 2011-2012!

Fri, 03 Dec 2010 13:35:05 GMT

Apply for student exchange abroad for the academic year 2011-2012!

Application periods:
• Exchange places outside Europe (bilateral and multilateral agreements) 1.1. – 31.1.2011.
• Exchange places in Europe (Erasmus programme, bilateral agreements) 15.2. – 15.3.2011

Remember to Register for Spring Term 2011!

Fri, 12 Nov 2010 11:32:35 GMT

Remember to Register for Spring Term 2011!

It is time to enroll for attendance or non-attendance for spring term 2011. Remember also to register for the courses of the third, fourth and fifth study period, and for summer courses.

Enrolment Periods:

Continuing students 8.11.–26.11.2010
New students + complementary enrolment of continuing students 3.1.–14.1.2011
Additional enrolment for period 5 and summer studies 11.4.–29.4.2011

Are you student with a family? Answer short questionaire

Tue, 09 Nov 2010 09:46:41 GMT

Are you student with a family? Answer short questionaire

Are you student with a family? Have you experienced challenges to study? JAMKO is collecting information about students with familýs experinces and studying. Please answer short questionaire.

Vulcanus in Japan 2011-2012 - Practical Placement in Japan

Tue, 09 Nov 2010 08:50:09 GMT

Vulcanus in Japan 2011-2012 - Practical Placement in Japan

The "Vulcanus in Japan" programme through the European Universities is currently been re-launched. The Vulcanus programme offers industrial placements in Japanese host companies to European students in engineering (or similar).

At the time of application, you must be both:

-an EU citizen
-a student of engineering or science in at least the third year of a course at an EU University (Computer science, science engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical, electronics, biotechnology, electrical engineering, physics, telecommunication, nuclear engineering, civil engineering, metal materials, ceramics, production system,…)

In accordance with the regulations of their respective universities, the students will be either undergraduates or postgraduate students who are able to take a year out - as a recognised part of their course or as a year off - or postgraduates.

More information:

"Vulcanus in Japan" programme homepage

Letter to the university

Programme description

Application form

Apply for the grant for Summer Schools in Germany

Wed, 20 Oct 2010 10:41:57 GMT

Apply for the grant for Summer Schools in Germany

Call for applications: DAAD grant for Summer Schools in Germany 2011

German Academic Exchange Services – Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst (DAAD) awards degree students summer course grants in Germany. The application deadline for JAMK students is 10 January 2011.

Application instructions (pdf, 335 kb)

Language certificate (pdf, 163 kb)

Further information

Miska Möttönen, International Relations Planner, 040 566 0402, firstname.lastname@jamk.fi, JAMK University of Applied Sciences, International Services

Students can make a difference too.Representatives´election 2010.

Thu, 30 Sep 2010 12:01:11 GMT

Students can make a difference too.Representatives´election 2010

Student union JAMKO is the trustee and channel of influence for the students of JAMK. Student union is developed and supervised by representatives consisting only of students. New representatives for the year 2011 will be elected on October 25th ‑ 27th / November 4th. Every JAMKO student has a fair right and equal chance to influence on quality of education, as well as students' well‑being and entertainment ‑ at least by voting in
Representatives' election.

Candidates represent themselves

Candidates also meet each others in election panel on October 13th, at 1 pm at Rajakatu to discuss about interesting and current student matters. Voting is done via link delivered to each JAMKO members email, or at JAMKO's election stands at main campus, HVYI Educational Unit, Dynamo, Music campus and Luva. If you are not yet a JAMKO member, you may join at here!

What is your opinion: Making studies cost to exchange student? Automatic membership to student union? Health care system to University of Applied Sciences? Less parties and more culture happenings? Representatives make decisions about concrete and relevant matters. Do not let others decide for you!

Main Campus Students Services have moved to the classroom B107

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 09:34:00 GMT

Main Campus Students Services have moved to the classroom B107

Main Campus Students Services, Student Financial Aid Advisor and Admissions Office are temporarily in the classroom B107 (Rajakatu 35).

Applying for student exchange abroad for the spring semester 2011 begins!

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 09:43:00 GMT

Applying for student exchange abroad for the spring semester 2011 begins!

Apply for an exchange place abroad for the spring semester 2011. The application period runs from September 1 to September 30, 2010.

More detailed information on applying and all the necessary arrangements can also be found in OPTIMA student portal's Study Forum, in the section 'Internationality Through Studies'. The application form is filled in electronically via ASIO.

Additional information is provided by the International Coordinators of the schools as wells as International Services.

JAMK University of Applied Sciences continues to strengthen its role as an adult education provider

Wed, 19 May 2010 09:03:00 GMT

JAMK University of Applied Sciences continues to strengthen its role as an adult education provider

Apprenticeship-based higher education expands in Central Finland. The Ministry of Education and Culture has granted JAMK University of Applied Sciences and the University of Jyväskylä permission to implement five new apprenticeship-based professional continuing education programmes. Both JAMK and the University of Jyväskylä were very successful in the national application process.

Apprenticeship-based professional continuing education is a new form of education for working professionals with higher education degrees. In spring 2010, the Ministry of Education and Culture received a total of 89 applications to implement apprenticeship-based professional continuing education programmes, 30 from universities and 59 from universities of applied sciences. The Ministry of Education granted permission to implement a total of 33 programmes, 14 in universities and 19 in universities of applied sciences.

JAMK was extremely successful in the competition. Four out of six JAMK’s applications were approved: Value Chain Developer, Innovation Process and Immaterial Rights Management, Rural Area Waste Water Expert, and Sexual Counsellor. All the programmes are worth 30 credits, and they will start in autumn 2010. JAMK will also participate as a partner in two other programmes: Load Security (Turku University of Applied Sciences) and Gerontological Nursing (University of Turku).

The new programmes will enhance JAMK’s position as an adult higher education provider both at regional and national levels. The University of Jyväskylä was granted permission to implement the professional continuing education programme in international corporate communication for which it had submitted an application.

Additional Information:

Hannu Ikonen, Education Development Manager, +358 (0)40 5283762, hannu.ikonen@jamk.fi, JAMK University of Applied Sciences

Design week Jyväskylä on the Streets 19.-21.5.2010

Wed, 12 May 2010 10:12:00 GMT

Design week Jyväskylä on the Streets 19.-21.5.2010

Design Week Jyväskylä invites professionals and the general public to an event of design centred around Jyväskylä city centre. The three-day long series of seminars, exhibitions, fashion shows and shopping experiences is free of charge. This city-wide event, encompassing design, craft, photography and fashion, is organised by students from JAMK University of Applied Sciences. More details in Finnish from web sites or by e-mail info@jkldesignweek.fi.

JAMK University of Applied Sciences Scored High in Image Survey

Fri, 07 May 2010 05:41:00 GMT

JAMK University of Applied Sciences Scored High in Image Survey

JAMK University of Applied Sciences was again among the top three in the image survey conducted by Taloustukimus Oy on Finnish higher education institutions in March 2010. The questionnaire was answered by more than 1500 17-29 year old young adults living in Finland.

The respondents were asked to assess the universities of applied sciences they knew by using a 4-10 scale. JAMK’s overall score was 7.66, which is an extremely good result at the national level. This year, the universities of applied sciences were assessed more critically than before: A total of 23 universities of applied sciences received a lower score than the year before, and 18 received the lowest score in five years. Contrary to the general trend, JAMK improved its result. JAMK was ranked first (overall score 8.13) by young adults living in eastern Finland.

The most significant image factor was the location. The respondents regarded Jyväskylä as an attractive place to live and study. In addition to its location, JAMK also scored high as a modern and international learning environment.

JAMK ranked third in terms of attractiveness as a place to study. Young people who live in eastern and western Finland were especially interested studying at JAMK. The most important criterion for choosing a place to study was whether the potential educational institute would provide education in the field that interested the respondents. The quality of teaching and research was mentioned as the second most important criterion. Social and Health Care was the most popular field among the female respondents, and technology and transport among the male respondents.

Additional Information

Heli Toivola, Marketing Manager, Tel +358 40 580 1659 firstname.lastname@jamk.fi

Delays in traveling caused by volcanic eruption in Iceland

Mon, 19 Apr 2010 09:52:00 GMT

Delays in traveling caused by volcanic eruption in Iceland

Dear JAMK student abroad /leaving Finland,

the volcanic eruption in Iceland and the impact it has had on traveling have been noted also in Finland. In case you are trying to return to Finland from your study/practical training period abroad, but the situation is causing delays etc., please contact both your family and also the International Coordinator of your School. If needed you can also contact us at the International Services. Or in case you are trying to leave Finland to start your exchange/practical training period abroad, please remember to contact your host institution and let them know the delays in your traveling. Remember to also inform them as soon as you are able to travel.

Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland follows the situation closely and posts the latest updates and information on the air traffic on their website.

Please, if necessary, follow the above mentioned website for the latest news about the situation and should you have any questions regarding e.g. your return to JAMK/leaving Finland, please contact your International Coordinator/supervisor of your practical training period first!

More information

Miska Möttönen, coordinator, +358 40 566 0402, international@jamk.fi, JAMK University of Applied Sciences

Mr. Carlos Villamar gives a lecture at JAMK 9th of April

Thu, 08 Apr 2010 06:51:00 GMT

Mr. Carlos Villamar, an attorney specializing in high technology intellectual property law, will present a lecture

Mr. Carlos Villamar, an attorney specializing in high technology intellectual property law, will present a lecture on Friday, April 9th, at JAMK University of Applied Sciences at 10 am in auditorium FP05, located on the main campus on Rajakatu 35 in Jyväskylä. The lecture is open to the public.

Mr. Villamar’s presentation, titled "Intellectual Property (IP) Protection in the Digital Age: What every firm and university should know to maximize IP and minimize costs," will focus on the importance of developing a global strategy for intellectual property protection. Mr. Villamar is a founding partner of The Villamar Firm PLLC, located in the Washington, DC metropolitan area, and where he assists clients with foreign and domestic patent application preparation and prosecution, opinion work, litigation, and IP counseling.

Mr. Villamar's expertise covers a wide variety of technologies, including wired, wireless, optical, terrestrial broadcast and satellite communications, neural networks, fuzzy logic and artificial intelligence, encryption, digital signal processing, speech recognition and language understanding, sound and image processing, video processing, medical imaging, video games, on-line gaming, gaming engines, physics engines, 3D graphics, virtual worlds, Digital Rights Management, e-commerce, military technologies, radar, sonar, fighter aircraft, missiles, ground guidance, heads-up displays, computers and architectures, computer networks and security, semiconductors, device manufacturing, nanotechnology, oil and gas exploration, renewable energy, electrical, solar, thermal and wind power, automotive technologies, and electromechanical technologies.

Prior to founding The Villamar Firm, Mr. Villamar gained extensive experience in numerous aspects of intellectual property law as an attorney in large, national general practice and IP boutique law firms and as a patent examiner in the Speech Signal Processing Group of the U.S. Patent Trademark Office.

As an electrical engineer, Mr. Villamar has extensive commercial experience, including production design and testing for the Standard Missile Program at the General Dynamics Corporation Missile Systems Group (purchased by Raytheon), high-speed digital logic and computer design for the Advanced Tactical Fighter Program at the Hughes Aircraft Company Radar Systems Group (purchased by Raytheon), and IR&D and design of high-speed digital signal processing and communications systems at the Hughes Aircraft Company Advanced Circuits Technology Center (purchased by Raytheon, spun off as TelASIC and then purchased by MTI).

Education: J.D., The George Washington University Law School (1998); M.S.E.E., California State University, Long Beach, empahisis in Digital Signal Processing & Neural Networks, (1992); and B.S.E.E., California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, empahisis in Digital Signal Processing, (1987).

Admitted: Virginia, the District of Columbia, the United States Supreme Court, the Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, the Virginia Supreme Court, and the District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia. Served on the Board of Directors of the Federal Circuit Bar Association.

For more information about this program, or if you wish to request a meeting with Mr. Villamar on behalf of your organization's needs, please contact Global Business Management Senior Lecturer Steven Crawford at firstname.lastname@jamk.fi.

Erasmus program extending to include foreign staff members and degree program students

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 07:18:00 GMT

Erasmus program extending to include foreign staff members and degree program students

From the beginning of the academic year 2010 - 11 forward the Erasmus program extends to cover all students of higher education institutions regardless of nationality. It means that also foreign degree students can participate in the Erasmus programme and acquire an Erasmus grant from the EU funds. Previously the Erasmus student and trainee exchange in Finland has been available only to Finnish citizens, citizens of other countries participating in the Erasmus programme and individuals, who have a permanent residence permit in Finland.

In addition to students, the extension covers also members of staff at higher education institutions, who can participate in Erasmus teacher and staff mobility regardless of nationality. Also the EILC - Erasmus Intensive Language Courses will become available to all students and staff at higher education institutions regardless of nationality.

Information concerning the Erasmus programme for staff can be found in the Intranet: Support Services - International Services - Staff Mobility Abroad
and for students in the student portal Optima: Study Forum - Internationality Through Studies.

NB: The application period for the academic year 2010 - 2011 ends on March, 14!

Additional information

Maarit Sinikangas, International Relations Planner, 040 757 4043, etunimi.sukunimi@jamk.fi and the international coordinator of your School

International Business attracted the most applicants

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 10:54:00 GMT

International Business attracted the most applicants

The application period for JAMK's degree programmes conducted in English closed last Friday. The total number of applicants who chose JAMK as their first preference was 1420. The Degree Programme in International Business, which offers an opportunity to specialise in High-Tech Management, was the most sought after programme.
The second most popular programme was the Degree Programme in Nursing, which leads to the Degree of Bachelor in Nursing. JAMK’s other international degree programmes are Music and Media Management, Logistics Engineering, and Facility Management. The total number of places in these five programmes is 190. Apart from Finland, applications for these degree programmes were received from e.g. Russia, Vietnam and Bangladesh. The degrees represent 210-240 credits and take an average of 3½ - 4 years to complete.

All eligible applicants will be invited to participate in the entrance examinations. Invitations will be mailed from 12 March 2010 onwards. Entrance examinations will be organised both in Finland and abroad between 1 April and 7 May. The results of the student selections will be published on 28 May at the earliest.

Joint application for programmes conducted in Finnish will start on 1 March 2010.

Additional information

Sanna Tyrväinen, Joint Application Coordinator, +358 40 542 1371, firstname.lastname@jamk.fi , JAMK University of Applied Sciences

Application period to Bachelor's degrees ended last Friday 12 of February 2010

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 07:57:00 GMT

Application period to Bachelor's degrees ended Friday 12 of February 2010

Application period to Bachelor's degrees ended last Friday 12 of February 2010. The total number of first-preference applicants to JAMK was 1 420, and student intake is 190 (to five programmes). Entrance examination invitations or decisions on eligibility are posted by mail from 12 March onwards. Detailed information on places and dates will be sent to the applicants in the invitation letter. Results are announced on 28 May 2010, at the earliest. Admitted students must confirm their study places by 3 August 2010 at 4.15 p.m. Finnish time, at the latest. Studies will begin in the middle of August 2010.

More information about entrance examinations

Applying for student exchange abroad has begun

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 08:49:00 GMT

Applying for student exchange abroad has begun

Now is the time to apply for an exchange place abroad. The application period for autumn semester 2010, spring semester 2011 or the whole academic year 2010-11 runs from January 25 to March 14, 2010. However, application period for the spring semester 2011 continues until the end of September.

Additional information is provided by the International Coordinators of the schools as wells as International Services.

Application Announcement: International Services’ Freemover scholarship for students is available fo

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 14:03:00 GMT

Application Announcement: International Services’ Freemover scholarship for students is available for applying at JAMK University of Applied Sciences until March 15, 2010.

International Services of JAMK University of Applied Sciences declares the Freemover scholarship for international student exchange available for applying. It is intended for students who apply independently for an exchange place at a higher education institution that charges tuition fees. Degree students from all fields at JAMK University of Applied Sciences who have completed at least two years of their studies can apply for the scholarship.

The scholarship is awarded to a student who has been successful in his/her studies (number of credits, average grade of study attainments) and has adequate language skills. The studies at the receiving institution also need to have significance to the student’s degree and professional growth. The scholarship is worth 5000€ at the most and it is awarded for tuition fees to such a higher education institution that does not have an exchange agreement with JAMK University of Applied Sciences and where students pay tuition fees. In case the tuition fees of the receiving institution amount to less than 5000€, the scholarship is paid in the amount of the tuition fee.

The scholarship is applied with an application form (word, 64 KB). Also, a transcript of records and a letter of assessment from a departmental representative are needed. The letter should deal with the objectives and the expected outcome of the exchange as well as the reasons why an exchange in that particular institution is important to the student’s degree and professional growth. The application form can be found at International Services, with International Coordinators of the schools and in OPTIMA (Study Forum – Internationality through studies).

Application and attachments are to be delivered to International Services by 4 pm on March 15, 2010 at the latest. The address is:

JAMK University of Applied Sciences
International Services
Rajakatu 35
40200 Jyväskylä.

In case the application is sent via regular mail, the letter needs to be stamped on March 15, 2010 at the latest. Applications sent or received later than the due date will not be accepted. International Services announces the receiver of the scholarship at the beginning of April. The student in question will be contacted personally.

For more information please contact International Relations Planners

Miska Möttönen, 040-566 0402 or Maarit Sinikangas, 040 757 4043, forename.surname@jamk.fi
JAMK University of Applied Sciences

New consulting hours:Swine flu vaccinations for JAMK students

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 08:52:00 GMT

Swine flu vaccinations for JAMK students

The vaccination is free of charge and voluntary. The recommendation is, however, that all the students, including exchange students, take it. The vaccination schedule is based on the birth year and alphabetical order of the family names.
The vaccinations of the first two groups (students born in 1990 and 1989) will take place on 3 and 4 December.

Place: 3 Sepänkatu

Birth year 1990: Thursday 3 December:
First letter of the family name A-K at 8.30-11.00
First letter of the family name L-Ö at 12.00-15.30

Birth year 1989: Friday 4 December:
First letter of the family name A-K at 8.30-11.00
First letter of the family name L-Ö at 12.00-15.30

Birth year 1988: Tuesday 8.12. at 13-15.30

Birth Year 1987: Wednesday 9.12. at 13-15.30

Birth Year 1986: Thursday 10.12. at 13-15.30

Birth Year 1985: Friday 11.12. at 13-15.30

The rest of the schedule will be announced later when new lots of vaccines arrive. The personnel of the student health services will answer questions concerning the vaccinations.

Information on the Influenza A(H1N1) (Swine Inluenza)

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 13:27:00 GMT

Information on the Influenza A(H1N1) (Swine Inluenza)

The latest information on Swine influenza and vaccination can be found from the following web pages:

The City of Jyväskylä (will be updated soon)

National Institute for Health and Welfare

Ministry of Social Affairs and Health

International students at JAMK can also contact students public health nurses for any health related issues including Swine Influenza.

Influenza A(H1N1) raises discussion

Tue, 05 May 2009 07:25:00 GMT

Influenza A(H1N1) raises discussion

Influenza A(H1N1) (swine influenza) raises discussion around the world at the present moment. The current announcements given by the National Institute for Health and Welfare (www.thl.fi) should be followed concerning it. Information concerning travelling and influenza can be followed on the website of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Finland at http://formin.finland.fi.

The students of JAMK who are studying or doing their practical training abroad should be in touch with the International Coordinator of their School or the International Affairs Office if they wish to come back to Finland earlier than planned.

The exchange students doing their exchange period at JAMK should also follow the instructions given by their home institutions. They should be in touch with the International Coordinator of the School or the International Affairs Office at JAMK and/or their home institution if they have any questions concerning the situation.

Further Information:
Nina Björn, International Relations Manager, +358 40 585 6791, firstname.lastname@jamk.fi
JAMK University of Applied Sciences

Become an International Student Tutor!

Fri, 20 Mar 2009 12:15:00 GMT

Become an International Student Tutor!

Over two hundred exchange students arrive at JAMK University of Applied Sciences every year, 150 of them in August. The international tutors of JAMK, trained by the student union JAMKO, are in charge of providing peer counselling to the exchange students.

The tasks of the international tutors include, for example, contacting the exchange students before they arrive, helping them with arrangements and meeting them on arrival, and introducing them to their new home town and study environment. While acting as international tutors, the students of JAMK complete the International Student Tutoring course, worth 5 ECTS credits.

In order to act as international tutors, the students of JAMK participate in a special training preparing them for international tutoring. The next two-day training will take place on 6 April (from 16.00 to 20.00) and 17 April from 12.00 to 16.00. The training will be provided in English. All the degree students of JAMK can participate in the training. Please register for the training by 1 April 2009. You can do it online here.

More detailed information on the schedule and location of the training will be e-mailed to the registered students.

Further information:
Annika Raninen, Tutor and Sports Secretary, +358 50 516 6916, tutorjaliikuntasihteeri(at)jamko.fi
JAMK University of Applied Sciences, Student Union JAMKO

Apply for Student Exchange

Fri, 23 Jan 2009 11:51:00 GMT

Apply for Student Exchange

Application for the exchanges for the academic year 2009-2010 is 26 January - 6 March, 2009. Applying for student exchange takes place electronically through Asio.

Further information
Student portal Optima - Study Forum - Internationality through Studies
Contact International Affairs

Become a student tutor for the new students starting their studies in autumn 2009!

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 12:48:00 GMT

Become a student tutor for the new students starting their studies in autumn 2009!

Student tutors (peer tutors) help new students settle down in the study environment and get started with their studies. Student tutors have practical information, knowledge, know-how and experiences that can help newcomers with the questions that they have at the beginning of their studies and also later on.

As a student tutor, you can develop your presentation and problem solving skills and your ability to get along with different kinds of people.

The Student Union (JAMKO) is responsible for organizing the student tutor activities at the Jyväskylä University of Applied Sciences. JAMKO also recruits and trains the student tutors. The application period for new student tutors is open until 14 January 2009. All the applicants will be interviewed in week 4 (starting on 19 January).

For the application form, click here.

Information on JAMKO and student tutor activities can be found at www.jamko.fi

Additional Information:
Annika Raninen, Tel. +358 (0)50 516 6916, Email: tutorjaliikuntasihteeri(a)jamko.fi

Become an International Student Tutor!

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 09:40:00 GMT

Become an International Student Tutor!

About two hundred exchange students arrive at Jyväskylä University of Applied Sciences every year, eighty of them in January. The international tutors of JUA, trained by the student union JAMKO, are in charge of providing peer counselling to the exchange students.

The tasks of the international tutors include, for example, contacting the exchange students before they arrive, helping them with arrangements and meeting them on arrival, and introducing them to their new home town and study environment. While acting as international tutors, the students of JUA complete the International Student Tutoring course, worth 5 ECTS credits.

In order to act as international tutors, the students of JUA participate in a special training preparing them for international tutoring. The next two-day training will take place on 14 and 21 November from 12.00 to 16.00. The training will be provided in English. All the degree students of JUA can participate in the training. Please register for the training by 12 November 2008. You can do it online here.

More detailed information on the schedule and location of the training will be e-mailed to the registered students.

Further information:
Annika Raninen, Tutor and Sports Secretary, +358 50 516 6916, tutorjaliikuntasihteeri@jamko.fi
Jyväskylä University of Applied Sciences, Student Union JAMKO

A New Offering of Elective Courses

Fri, 16 May 2008 08:25:00 GMT

A New Offering of Elective Courses

In the autumn of 2007, the Synergy Group assigned a work group to revise JUA’s offering of elective studies. This was done because JUA is adopting new competence- and learning-based curricula and courses consisting of a minimum of 5 credits, in compliance with the ECTS.

The work group included the heads of various degree programmes and representatives of the student union. The group compiled a list of suggested elective courses based on the experiences of previous offerings and on new ideas provided by JUA’s schools. All the schools identified the courses on the list which they thought would best support students’ professional growth and “learning to learn”.

All the courses which were identified by at least two schools were included in the interdisciplinary, synergistically implemented palette of elective courses. This is one of the options which students have when choosing elective courses for their personal study plans. In addition, they can support their career plans with courses selected from the entire course offering of JUA (as long as schedules and other arrangements permit), the offering of the Online University of Applied Sciences or other university-level courses.

The following links provide further information:
Elective Studies
Course offering
Finnish Online University of Applied Sciences

Further information:
Mr Hannu Ikonen, Education Development Manager,
+358 40 528 3762, firstname.lastname@jamk.fi, Jyväskylä University of Applied Sciences

IB Students awarded at a Student Conference in Obninsk

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 10:21:00 GMT

IB Students awarded at a Student Conference in Obninsk

Six degree students and four exchange students from the Degree Programme in International Business (IB) received awards for their presentations at the 6th "Business and Politics in a Changing World" student conference in Obninsk, Russia April 17-19, 2008. Also four students received awards for the best stands for the country fair exhibition.

Since 1998, the conference has been jointly organized by the French-Russian Institute of Business Administration (FRIDAS) from Obninsk, The State University of Management in Moscow and Jyväskylä University of Applied Sciences (JUA). This year there were 226 students participating in the conference including 33 students from JUA.

Further information:
Mr. Kevin Manninen, International Business, +358 400 230 617, firstname.lastname@jamk.fi
Jyväskylä University of Applied Sciences, School of Business Administration

Apply Now for Exchange at JUA

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 12:55:00 GMT

Apply Now for Exchange at JUA

For incoming exchange students, application deadline for the autumn semester or the academic year 2008 - 2009 is 30 April 2008. Please see How to Apply for Exchange.

An orientation will be provided for exchange students on 4 - 5 September 2008. The autumn semester begins on Monday 25 August 2008. Please check the first date of classes at the school you are going to attend.

Jyväskylä University of Applied Sciences welcomes some 320 exchange students each year. Our exchange students can choose from five bachelor’s degree programmes conducted in English and a wide range of courses offered in English.

For more information, please check the separate section For Exchange Students.

The Courses ‘Refresh Your Swedish’ and ‘Refresh Your English’ Worth 5 Credits Each

Sun, 17 Feb 2008 12:19:00 GMT

The Courses ‘Refresh Your Swedish’ and ‘Refresh Your English’ Worth 5 Credits Each

In the new curricula adopted in autumn 2008, the courses Refresh Your Swedish and Refresh Your English will be worth 5 credits each. The students who have started earlier will continue in accordance with their own curricula. They can still complete these courses for 3 credits each during the academic year 2008-2009.

Further information:
Mr. Timo Jokisalo, Deputy Director, +358 40 595 9160, firstname.lastname@jamk.fi
Jyväskylä University of Applied Sciences, Language Centre

Additional Registration for Period 5 and Summer Studies

Sun, 17 Feb 2008 12:01:00 GMT

Additional Registration for Period 5 and Summer Studies from 14 April to 30 April 2008

Registration for Period 5 and summer studies takes place via the Asio. You can check the times of the courses in the schedules before registering in order to avoid overlapping. You must have enrolled for attendance to register for courses.

Course Schedule

Further information:
Ms. Kristiina Niemi, +358 40 760 4350, firstname.lastname@jamk.fi
Jyväskylä University of Applied Sciences

News For Students

Changes in the opening hours of the International Services

Changes in the opening hours of the International Services

Outgoing student exchange to Korea during the academic year 2013-2014

Outgoing student exchange to Korea during the academic year 2013-2014

Elmo dashboard available for students

Elmo dashboard available for students

Elmo grows and develops

Help with your Elmo

FYI for lecturers and students planning study tours/short-term studies abroad during spring 2013

FYI for lecturers and students planning study tours/short-term studies abroad during spring 2013: application period for grants open 1.1. – 31.1.2013

Conditions for awarding the grant

Application Periods

Application Procedure

Exchange period abroad guide 2013-2014 pdf version has been published

For students applying for exchange in the academic year 2013-2014!

Welcome New Exchange Students!

Welcome New Exchange Students!

Apply for student exchange period abroad for the academic year 2013-2014

Apply for student exchange period abroad for the academic year 2013-2014

Go International! event for students and staff 28th November on the main campus

Go International! event for students and staff on Wednesday 28th November on the main campus

Apply for Asian studies Programme 2013

Apply for Asian Studies 2013

JAMK University of Applied Sciences and Savonia University of Applied Sciences sign cooperation agreement

JAMK University of Applied Sciences and Savonia University of Applied Sciences sign cooperation agreement

Application period for student exchange abroad for the spring semester 2013 is now on

Application period for student exchange abroad for the spring semester 2013 is now on

International Services is closed from 2 July till 5 August 2012

International Services is closed from 2 July till 5 August 2012

The student selection for JAMK’s Master’s Degree Programme in International Business Management has been completed

The student selection for JAMK’s Master’s Degree Programme in International Business Management (instruction in English) has been completed

The International Services is closed from 21 May till 23 May

The International Services is closed from 21 May till 23 May 2012

International Services is open from 9 to 10:30 on Thursday 10th May

International Services is open from 9 to 10:30 on Thursday 10th May

The International Services is closed from 30 April till 4 May

The International Services is closed on week 18

Osaajatreffit – Date with the employers from 20th of March onwards

Osaajatreffit – Date with the employers from 20th of March onwards

Osaajatreffit events in spring 2012:

JAMK’s audit visit in November

JAMK’s audit visit in November

International Business Management - Apply now

Apply for Master's Degree Programme

JAMK’s quality morning will be arranged on 26 March 2012!

Get ready to discuss about the state of quality at our institution! JAMK’s quality morning will be arranged on 26 March 2012!

JAMK Video Contest has started

JAMK Video Contest has started!

Apply for student exchange abroad for the academic year 2012-2013!

Apply for student exchange abroad for the academic year 2012-2013!

Study Italian in Venice - apply now!

Study Italian in Venice - apply now!

Asian programme 2012

Asian programme 2012

Read new Applicant´s Guide - study in English!

Read new Applicant´s Guide - study in English!

Student, answer to ESN survey before 30.9. and win an iPod

Student, answer to ESN survey before 30.9. and win an iPod

Are you interested of studying abroad for the spring semester 2012?

Are you interested of studying abroad for the spring semester 2012?

Opening hours of Student Services

Opening hours of Student Services

More information:

School of Health and Social Studies from Kyllönmäki to Puistokatu

School of Health and Social Studies from Kyllönmäki to Puistokatu

Further Information

Dynamo Opening Hours from 13th June to 31th July

Dynamo Opening Hours from 13th June to 31th July

Outdoors

Student services

Lutakko Campus Library

Restaurant Dynamo

Info

Pääkampuksen aukioloajat pääsiäisenä/Openin hours in Maincampus during Eastertime

Pääkampuksen aukioloajat pääsiäisenä/Openin hours in Maincampus during Eastertime

Dynamo Opening Hours at week 16

Dynamo Opening Hours at week 16

Make your dreams come true by becoming an entrepreneur

Make your dreams come true by becoming an entrepreneur

FYI for lecturers and students planning study tours/short-term studies abroad during spring 2013:
application period for grants open 1.1. – 31.1.2013