Graduation and Continuing Education

On completing the Bachelor’s Degree, students are awarded a degree certificate, indicating

• the name of the degree and degree programme,
• a potential specialization option,
• the title which can be used based on the degree,
• the central content of studies,
• the name of bachelor’s thesis,
• the language of the maturity test or other assignment demonstrating familiarity with the field,
• reference to the language skills required of state officials in Finland, and
• other relevant issues.

On completing the Master’s Degree, students are awarded a certificate in Finnish, indicating

• the name of the degree and degree programme,
• a potential specialization option,
• the title which can be used based on the degree,
• the central content of studies, and
• the name of the thesis.

Apply for the degree certificate online (see Electronic Services page) early enough before the maximum study period expires.

Students graduating after 1.1.2023 will receive their certificate in electronic format, which is a PDF file signed by the rector with a certificate from the Digital and Population Data Services Agency. After the graduation, student will receive a link by e-mail which can be used to download the electronic certificate for 30 days.

All students will receive an English-language transcript of records and Diploma Supplement free of charge when they graduate.  The Diploma Supplement is intended for international use and includes information on Jamk, the studies and credits (Transcript of Records), as well as on their level and status in the Finnish educational system.

Continuing Education

Bachelor’s Degree graduates can also continue their studies at universities or other higher education institutions. The applicants may be required to complete complementary studies. Graduates may continue their studies in the Master’s Degree programme at Jamk University of Applied Sciences if they have at least 2 years of relevant work experience gained after the Bachelor’s Degree. Further studies must be applied for separately.