SAMK degree students CANNOT participate in SAMK’s open UAS studies. If you are a SAMK degree student, register for the courses in Loki as usual.
If you are obliged to pay a term fee for your UAS studies, you cannot be chosen for open UAS path studies. More information on term fees.
Path studies are not regarded as studies leading to a degree, so residence permit for studies in Finland is not granted based on an Path study place.
Path Study application periods are usually organized twice a year, after the higher education spring and autumn joint application periods. Next application period for path studies is 2–6.12.2024.
The tuition fee of path studies is determined by the valid open UAS payment policy of SAMK. One-year long path studies´ tuition fee is 200 € (incl. two term fees of 100 € each). The tuition fee of open UAS path studies is charged once the studies have started.
Students are primarily selected for path studies in the order of enrollment. In some application options, the selection criteria is passing the selection course, followed by the order of enrollment. Enrolling for Master´s degree path studies requires a check that the applicant has an applicable academic degree, vocational higher education degree or post-secondary level diploma.
When applying for path studies, please remember that the enrollment is binding. We will send email to those selected for path studies as soon as possible after the application period has ended. The ones on the waiting list will also be informed by email. The path study letter includes information about the starting date of the studies, the teacher tutor of the group and other practicalities. The path study student place must be confirmed by answering the path study letter. Cancellation of path study student place must also be informed by the due date given in the letter. If participation in path studies is cancelled after the deadline, we will charge 50% of the open UAS term fee.
N.B. Please remember to follow the email you have given in the path study application form.
Path study letter tells you when and where to start your path studies. It is very important to attend the orientation days to ensure a smooth start to your studies. Orientation days are used to familiarise you with the software and information systems that you will use during your studies, as well as other practical matters. The first courses may also start on the orientation days already announced.
The duration of the path studies is usually one year. Exceptions to the study period are announced separately for each degree program. However, if necessary, you can apply for an extension by sending an e-mail to avoinamk@samk.fi.
General contacts in matters related to studying at the Open University of Applied Sciences. Questions relating to the course and its content are answered by the course teacher.
The mission of Digitaaliset kärkijoukot project organized by Continuing Education has been to jointly develop pedagogical capacities for online tutoring and teaching and to create new nonstop courses. The experience has been positive.
Path studies are open UAS studies the idea of which is to offer a chance to become a degree student after completing a set entity of studies. For whom are they meant and how can one apply for them?