Continuous learning student, welcome!

Registration is always binding, so please read carefully the cancellation terms of the training on the training presentation page. If the group is full, in most trainings you can register for the waiting list.

Open UAS studies are paid for at the time of registration. (NOTE! In studies of 30 credits or more, the payment may be in installments.) Payment terms for specialization training and further education can be found on the training presentation page.

Please note that invoices are subject to collection. If you need to cancel your registration, please contact the training contact person (continuing education, specialization training) as soon as possible. In Open University of Applied Sciences studies, please send an email to [email protected].

Before the start of the studies, you will receive more detailed instructions via email. The instructions will include guidance on activating your user account and two-factor authentication.

If your studies use a learning platform (Learn-Moodle), please test your login to the platform before the start of your studies!

Activate your username and password by first activating your username and then activating two-factor authentication. You can do the activations immediately after receiving the “HAMK account activation” email. If you do not see the email, remember to also check your spam folder!

You will need your own computer and internet connection for studying. It is also good to have a microphone and camera (often built-in in laptops). Please check the functionality of your devices before starting your studies.

Install at least the Google Chrome browser on your computer (also for MacOS), and you can find the installation instructions at the link below (videos are most reliably viewed on Chrome).

As an open university student, you will have access to a HAMK student email address (student.hamk.fi). To receive important messages related to your studies, remember to check your email regularly. You can also set up automatic forwarding to any email address you prefer.

Online learning: You study entirely online, meaning you can study from anywhere in Finland or the world. However, there may be scheduled teaching sessions at specific times.

Non-stop study is an online course that you can do independently whenever it suits you. There is a defined completion period for the studies, but you can finish them more quickly. Your right to study ends after the deadline. Completing independent online studies requires good self-management skills. It’s important to create a solid study plan to ensure your studies progress as planned.

In-person study: You study in a classroom or similar setting at a specific time. The location can be one of HAMK’s campuses or another agreed-upon place.

Blended learning: The training combines in-person and online teaching. 

Hybrid: You can choose whether to participate in the training online or attend in-person.

HAMK’s library is open to everyone, and its printed collections are available for all to use. You can find more information about the use of printed materials from HAMK’s library.

With your HAMK credentials, you have the right to access HAMK’s e-resources, such as e-books, articles, and databases. E-resources can be found in HAMK Finna. (NOTE: Some continuing education customers may have limited access.)

Studying at a higher education institution requires an interest in learning and a desire to acquire new study skills. The most important thing is to schedule your studies to fit your daily life. Online study, especially non-stop studies, requires determination and effective time management. However, it’s good to remember that in continuous learning, you often set your own goals for your studies.

For challenges and unexpected situations in your studies, you can get help from the continuous learning guidance counsellor, with whom you can book an appointment for an online meeting.

Book an appointment with the continuous learning guidance counsellor via e-mail [email protected]

• Please provide feedback on the training through the feedback link.
• You can print your transcript of records for credit-bearing studies yourself from the My Study Info service. 
• Separate certificates are issued for specialization training and most continuing education courses.
• Do you want to study more? The continuous learning guidance counsellor can help if you’re considering your next step.

In the My Study Info service, you can view the studies and degrees you have completed. You can also print transcripts of records from the service. Completion information for open university studies, specialization training, and nearly all credit-bearing continuing education courses is automatically transferred to the My Study Info service.

In life, there are surprises, sometimes happy, sometimes more challenging. If you have to interrupt your studies, please contact the person responsible for your studies as soon as possible.

In scheduling challenges, you will be assisted by the contact persons of the respective training. If you want to discuss your studies more broadly and the challenges in them, book a time with a continuous learning study counselor. They will also help if you need special support to succeed in your studies.

Your user accounts are valid for 28 days after the completion of the training.

If the total content of your Open University of Applied Sciences studies is at least 15 ECTS credits and includes a course you have previously completed, you can inquire about recognition of the studies. A maximum of one-third of your studies can be recognized. Work experience or parts of courses are not eligible for recognition in Open AMK. 

For recognition inquiries, please contact the Continuous learning guidance counsellor ([email protected]), who will provide you with application instructions.