Jamk University of Applied Sciences

Jamk is a creative reinvented institute of higher education. We develop and strengthen learning, competence, and competitiveness together with partners and cooperation networks – both in Finland and around the world. We have over 8 500 students and 900 employees.

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Degree programmes in English: 7 - 21 January 2026
Professional Teacher Education: 7 - 21 January 2026
Degree programmes in Finnish: 10 - 24 March 2026

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News

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.

16.1.2026

EIT Food Test Farms brings agritech innovations to farms – Jamk coordinates the Nordic testing season in 2025

In the EIT Food Test Farms programme, 12 agritech startups tested their solutions on ten farms across the Nordic region. The initiative enables new innovations to be trialled directly on farms. In 2025, the Nordic activities were coordinated by Jamk.

14.1.2026

BioBoosters Programme 2025 Strengthened Networks and Opened New Opportunities in the Nordic Agrotechnology Market

Growth companies joined forces with industrial partners in the BioBoosters Programme 2025 to co-create solutions for the future of agriculture. The initiative sparked pilot projects, research collaborations, and opened doors to Nordic markets.

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Jamk Arena Articles

Jamk Arena gathers our experts to write about research and development as well as current phenomena in their field.

Qwen-VL VLMs for zero- and few-shot object detectionOpens in new window

Learning in international development projects: Insights from a coordinating agencyOpens in new window

A new framework for utilising participatory methodsOpens in new window

Bridging AI and Primary Care: AI-assisted Health System Integration Model for the Inclusion AppOpens in new window

From project-based success to sustainable service provision – Insights from BioBoostersOpens in new window

A review on post-quantum cryptography and related cyber threats for critical infrastructuresOpens in new window

Tips for successful thesis process from the student’s and the supervisor’s perspectiveOpens in new window

Bodensee: Observations on Tourism and Regional DevelopmentOpens in new window

Design Thinking and Regeneration Beyond BordersOpens in new window

Enhancing multidisciplinary collaboration in higher educationOpens in new window

Crafting innovation with Lidl: Behind the scenes of a hackathon journeyOpens in new window

Exploring Digital Rehabilitation: Perspectives of Rwandan Service Users and Professionals.Opens in new window

Practical implementation of Carpe Diem method in course development in Kosovar higher education institutionsOpens in new window

Developing the DLL-hijacking attack technique as attack vector for cyber security exercisesOpens in new window

Metacognition – intriguing concept for teachers in NepalOpens in new window

A review of the current discourse and strategies surrounding micro-credentials within higher education institutionsOpens in new window

Community Health Workers and Service Users’ Experiences of a Community-based Digital Rehabilitation ApplicationOpens in new window

Uzbekistan’s university staff getting inspired about bioeconomy innovationsOpens in new window

Creating engaging online learning materials for VETOpens in new window

Rehabilitation Professionals’ Attitudes Towards Technology Use and their Perspectives on Rehabilitation ServicesOpens in new window

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Quality

The excellence of operations and results is important to us. With quality management we ensure the academic quality of our education, RDI activities and services provided. Jamk has received both national and international recognition for its high quality.

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Events

5.2.

Webinar: Transparent wood supply chain

Wood-based value chains play a key role in advancing sustainability. How can companies meet growing customer demands for transparency and responsibility? And what happens beyond forest certificates?

12.2.

Alumni dinner

You are warmly welcome to Jamk’s alumni charity dinner at Hotel Verso in Jyväskylä.

18.2.

GamePit turns 6 years in February!

GamePit 6yo birthday celebrations are arranged at our gaming facility on 18 February 2026!

5.6.

Graduation ceremony of the School of Professional Teacher Education

The graduation ceremony of the School of Professional Teacher Education on Friday, June 5, 2026. We will celebrate all those who graduated from Jamk's School of Professional Teacher Education during the academic year 2025 - 2026.

10.6.-12.6.

NordYrk 2026 conference in Jyväskylä, Finland

The NordYrk 2026 conference on 10 - 12 June, 2026, will focus on immersive and work-based approaches to enhance practical learning in vocational education and training. It is aimed at researchers, educators, education developers, and policy professionals in vocational and higher vocational education and training.

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Jamk's Focus Areas

Cyber Security

Today's world relies strongly on digital services and information. We are at the forefront of technological development, and the preparedness for modern cyber threats.

Physical Activity and Well-being

At Jamk University of Applied Sciences, we conduct research, analyse, and develop physical activity and movement-related phenomena and set the direction to ensure that everyone is sufficiently active.

Multidisciplinary Rehabilitation

We act as a forerunner in rehabilitation, developing the best rehabilitation solutions in collaboration with working and business life.

Sustainable Bioeconomy and Energy Solutions

We develop, seek, and implement new ecologically sustainable and resource-wise solutions, actively working to advance climate goals.

Industry Renewal

The digitalisation of industry enables more efficient production, real-time data utilisation, and smart solutions. We support industrial companies in transitioning towards a greener and more digital future!