Jamk Alumni Community
The Jamk Alumni Community connects Jamk University of Applied Sciences graduates with each other and with the university. You have spent memorable years on Jamk campuses. We encourage you to be a proud Jamk Alumni for life!
Do you have ideas for alumni activities? Have you perhaps changed jobs? Would you like to mentor a student or offer an internship or a thesis topic?
Register or update your information in Jamk’s alumni register!
Free-of-charge studies for alumni of Jamk Open UAS:
- Master-level route studies for Jamk Bachelor's Degree graduates for two years after graduation
- Studies in Teaching and Education for Professional Teacher Education alumni for two years after graduation.
From 1.8.2026 onwards, more free-of-charge studies:
- Single Master-level courses for Jamk Bachelor's and Master's Degree graduates for two years after graduation
- Studies in Teaching and Education for Professional Teacher Education alumni and Master's Degree graduates for two years after graduation
Alumni Stories
7.4.2026
Jamk Alumni Reunite in China
Jamk University of Applied Sciences took part in the Finnish Universities Reunite Alumni Across China events in March 2026, organised by the Embassy of Finland in Beijing and Shanghai.
2.4.2026
Leveling up through Game Production
A small suggestion from a friend changed everything for Hasan Chaudry. As he learned more about Finland, one thing became clear: this was where he wanted to build his future.
17.3.2026
Marjo and Virpi Saastamoinen: A Dream of an Italian Guesthouse Became Reality at Villa MaVi
Jamk’s BBA alumni Marjo and Virpi Saastamoinen founded a Finnish‑Italian guesthouse in the lush mountain landscape of Lazio. At Jamk, the sisters built a determined path toward international entrepreneurship.
Join Jamk Events!
17.8.-28.8.
Back to Campus Weeks
Hello, fellow members of Jamk - students and faculty members alike! Welcome to our Back to Campus weeks to really get to know our campuses, and all the possibilities they provide.
27.8.
Back to Campus festival
The opening of the 2026-2027 academic year will once again be celebrated in Back to Campus festival style! The event is open to Jamk students and staff.
11.9.
uMove Fun Run
The most fun sports event of the fall is here! uMove Fun Run invites all students and staff of Jamk and JYU to get moving together.
Alumni News from Jamk
16.2.2026
Kaisa Halmemies is Jamk’s Alum of the Year 2026
Choir conductor, musician, and music pedagogue Kaisa Halmemies represents the key values of the Alumni of the year -Award: impact, exemplary conduct, and active social participation.
19.1.2026
Jamk's alumni satisfied with their degree. Career Monitoring Survey strengthens the Quality of Education
Jamk's strong results in career monitoring survey reflect the quality of the education, its relevance to working life, and that alumni find their degree useful in their careers.
17.12.2025
First Construction Site Managers Graduate from Jamk
The first graduates of the Construction Site Manager (UAS) degree at Jamk celebrated their graduation in December 2025. The programme has been available at Jamk since January 2023.