Campus development in Riihimäki
We’re preparing to relocate our Riihimäki Campus to the Travel Centre. Our operations are expected to move to the new campus at the beginning of 2028.
HAMK will arrive on track 1!
HAMK purchased the Liikerata premises in the Travel Centre property in June 2025. Our new Riihimäki campus will feature versatile, modern learning environments designed to meet the needs of contemporary education.
The local plan amendment is currently in progress and is expected to become legally valid in autumn 2026.
The aim is to use 2026 for designing the new facilities and preparing for construction. The actual implementation phase will take place in 2027, and HAMK’s operations are expected to move from Kaartokatu to the Travel Centre in early 2028.
Frequently asked questions
A more central location will improve the attractiveness and functionality of Riihimäki campus. The nearby Voimala building also opens up new possibilities for shared use of spaces.
The Travel Centre, located right next to the railway station, offers excellent accessibility. The new campus will be easy to reach by bus or train. Riihimäki station serves long-distance InterCity and Pendolino trains as well as commuter trains from Helsinki, Tampere and Lahti. Cycling and walking are also convenient options. From different parts of Riihimäki, the distance to the new campus within the zoning area is at most about 5 km.
Our goal is to create a high-quality learning environment that meets modern requirements. The spaces should be comfortable, inspiring and support interaction and collaboration across different functions.
The new facilities will better support HAMK’s pedagogical DBE model (Design-Based Education). This model is the starting point for planning. In DBE, students work on real challenges provided by companies, creating an engaging learning environment and bringing working life close to studies.
In addition to education opportunities, HAMK conducts research, so the facilities must also serve research, development and innovation activities.
The new campus will provide sufficient and functional spaces for high-quality teaching and research in relation to the institution’s projected future student numbers. Through renovation and expansion, the aim is to create facilities for a total of 2,000 students.
The local plan amendment is underway and is expected to be completed during 2026.
Our plan is to use 2026 for designing the new facilities and preparing for construction, with the actual implementation phase in 2027. According to current estimates, the new premises will be ready for use in early 2028.
HAMK in Riihimäki
We educate the engineers of the future
At Riihimäki campus, students currently study to become engineers in the fields of Mechanical Engineering, Transport, Mechanical Engineering and Production Technology, as well as Information and Communication Technology. The campus also offers one Master’s degree programme: Future Transport Systems.
We research and innovate
Our Riihimäki campus is also home to applied research, development and innovation activities. In Riihimäki, we focus particularly on RDI projects related to robotics.
We develop the region through co-operation
Through our activities, we promote the vitality of the Riihimäki area and support the growth of local businesses. Our key partners include the City of Riihimäki, the defence sector’s Define network, and companies operating in the region.
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