Häme University of Applied Sciences, HAMK Email Format
Higher EducationCentral Finland, Finland1001-5000 Employees
HAMK is a Finnish higher education institution that operates as a learning and research community across seven campuses, online, and internationally. It engages a large community of students, staff, and partners, providing collaborative environments and resources for joint work and concrete outcomes in areas such as bioeconomy, health, education, business, design, and technology. Based in Hämeenlinna in the Kanta-Häme region, HAMK emphasizes applied, practical education with a focus on tackling real-world challenges through teamwork and project-based work. In 2026 HAMK announced plans related to a central campus in Hämeenlinna, with municipal authorities evaluating an implementation agreement. The same year, the institution disclosed that the rector, Pertti Puusaari, would retire at the end of 2026.