Private company

HAMK Häme University of Applied Sciences

Logo: HAMK, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons4

Institute of higher education in Finland

Häme University of Applied Sciences (HAMK, Finnish: Hämeen ammattikorkeakoulu) is a multidisciplinary university of applied sciences that operates in the regions of Kanta-Häme and Pirkanmaa and also offers online studies. HAMK offers several dozen bachelor's degree programmes and several master's degree programmes (YAMK) in the fields of bioeconomy, business, design, education, health and technology. HAMK also offers education in English.2 It is headquartered in Hämeenlinna.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1995Founded1
  • HeadquartersHämeenlinna, Finland1
  • Websitewww.hamk.fi
  • Legal formosakeyhtiö1
  • LEI743700097Q92HD2P52683
  • StatusActive3
  • LEI statusIssued and current3
  • Registered addressPL 230, FI-13101 Hämeenlinna, Finland3
  • Registered withFinnish Patent and Registration Office, 2617489-33

Häme University of Applied Sciences (HAMK, Finnish: Hämeen ammattikorkeakoulu) is a multidisciplinary university of applied sciences that operates in the regions of Kanta-Häme and Pirkanmaa and also offers online studies. HAMK offers several dozen bachelor's degree programmes and several master's degree programmes (YAMK) in the fields of bioeconomy, business, design, education, health and technology. HAMK also offers education in English.2

Corporate structure

HAMK Häme University of Applied Sciences sits at the top of its group. 2 entities, 1 country on record. Switch between the flow chart and the network, and select any entity to see its details.

  • HAMK Häme University of Applied Sciences Hämeenlinna, Finland
    • Hämeen ammatti-instituutti Oy Subsidiary · 100% · Hämeenlinna, Finland

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Products and brands

In addition to education, HAMK offers research, development and innovation services, with a focus on raw material production, the circular economy, sustainable construction and the built environment, and future skills and education. Around these themes, HAMK forms three research ecosystems: SmartBio, SmartBuilt and SmartEdu.

Research activities promote regional impact and business-oriented research, as well as support teaching.

Participation in research, development and innovation (RDI) is an integral part of studying at HAMK. Local businesses, especially SMEs and the public sector, work together with HAMK on research or development, as part of which learning is organised at HAMK. In addition to various project and research services, HAMK experts carry out direct assignments for companies and public actors. The close interaction with working life serves both the growth of students into professional expert positions and the development of business and communities.

From Wikipedia’s article on Häme University of Applied Sciences, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.5

Timeline

  1. 1995Founded Founded1