Jamk Pathway Programme in Nursing

After completing the nursing degree at Jamk University of Applied Sciences, the pathway graduates are eligible to apply into nursing positions in social and health care environments in Finland and other EU countries - in fields such as specialized medical care, social welfare, as well as private and third sectors.

The degree at Jamk is equivalent to 210 ECTS and corresponds to European Qualification Framework (EQF) Level 6. The previous nursing studies in India will be accredited to the degree so that the actual number of credits completed at Jamk amounts to approximately 90 ECTS.  

How does it work?

The programme is divided into two phases - a six-month basic studies phase in India, where the student's eligibility for further studies in Finland are also tested. After the student is deemed eligible, they'll begin the second, twelve-month phase in Finland.

Phase 1: India (6 months)  

The first six months are spent studying the Finnish language in India while simultaneously completing some of Jamk’s nursing studies which will later be accredited to the degree at Jamk. During the study period in India, Jamk teachers teach nursing studies using the Blended Learning Method: teaching and counselling online with 1-2 intensive lecturing periods on-site in India with teachers travelling from Finland. 

Phase 2: Finland (12 months) 

After the six-month intensive language training period, students who have completed the studies with passing grades and passed the semester examination can continue to the second phase of the programme which will be implemented as one-year fulltime studies at Jamk University of Applied Sciences in Jyväskylä, Finland. After completing the programme, graduates receive the degree Bachelor of Health Care from Jamk and are licensed by the National Supervisory Authority for Welfare and Health (Valvira) to work as Registered Nurses in Finland.  

The education at Jamk utilises a wide range of student-oriented teaching, learning and evaluating methods, such as activating lectures, simulations, clinical practice, workshops, seminars, projects with working life partners and independent study. These teaching and learning methods develop the competencies and skills needed in working life, such as digital skills. Our teachers are highly skilled and internationally experienced and will help you to make a personal learning plan for your studies. 

Programme fees 

Phase 1 in India costs 5000 € and Phase 2 in Finland costs 10 000 €.

Course structure of the Jamk Pathway Programme in Nursing

The courses in the Jamk Pathway Programme in Nursing comprise four modules: 

* ECTS (the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) is a standard means for comparing academic credits. 1 ECTS = 27 hours of student’s work, including all hours required for classroom lecture, online lecture, webinar, individual assignment, group work, preparation for examination and the examination and so on. 

** Courses to be completed during the first six months in India 

Admission Process

Our partner, Goenka Inc., will help you through the application process in co-operation with Jamk. Here's how it'll look like, step by step. 

1. Applying to the programme: Apply through the Webropol link below by 31st of October, 2026. You'll need to submit your official documents for us to ensure your eligibility - Nursing Qualification, Academic Records, Work Experience, Passport and/or other Identification Documents.
2. Financial Readiness Discussion: After you're deemed eligible, we'll discuss the pathway expenses in further detail, to make sure you have everything covered -  Program Fees, Living Expenses, Travel, and Insurance. We'll also make sure you're aware of different funding options.
3. Entrance Test: The test will focus on the following areas - Nursing Foundation, English, Aptitude, Situational Judgement, and Digital Readiness. The test will be held online.
4. Personal Interview: After passing the written test, we'll have a personal interview with you in October-November 2026, focusing on the following areas - Motivation, Communication, Adaptability, Professionalism, and Willingness to Learn Finnish.
5. Selection Decision: We'll let you know your selection status in November 2026. The possible statuses are - Selected, On Hold, or Not Selected. If you’re placed on hold, you’ll be granted two additional opportunities to retake the assessment, with two weeks provided before each retest to allow you to study and improve. Note, that it you’re still unable to pass after the retests, you will be required to pay and repeat the program.  
6. Conditional Admission to Phase 1: If you are selected, you will be granted admission to Phase 1 in India. Continuation to Finland will be subject to your successful completion & passing of the first semester as per the passing criteria defined.
7. Enrolment, Onboarding, and Applying for Phase 2: The last step is finalizing your journey with the following steps - Fee Payment, Registration as a Student, Orientation, and Activating Your Learning Platforms. In January, to reserve a seat in Phase 2, you need to apply through the Joint Application process to Jamk’s Nursing Programme.
8. Final Progression Assessment (studies in Finland): After completing Phase 1 (studies in India, 6 months) your Progression to Phase 2 (studies in Finland, 1 year) will be evaluated with a semester exam in April 2027. If you pass, your studies in Finland will begin in August 2027.