Creating Competence With a Finnish Touch JAMK University of Applied Sciences

Finland life & society 5 million people in Scandinavia speaking Finnish (and Swedish) km2, 16 people / km2 GDP per capita 33,618 Euros (2010) one of the most wired and wireless nations high standard of education, social security and healthcare four seasons and pristine nature full of contrasts safe country the cleanest tap water

Finland business & innovation official business language is English monetary unit is Euro, € one the most developed electronic banking systems forest products, pulp, paper and board technology leading innovator in mobile phones and telecommunications a rapidly growing biotechnology sector one of the least corrupted countries in the world a member of EU, OECD and WTO

Finland arts & culture Alvar Aalto Angry Birds Jean Sibelius Fazer chocolate Kimi Räikkönen Helsinki, the world design capital 2012 Marimekko design Santa Claus Land of saunas

Doctoral degree Licentiate degree University Master’s degree Bachelor’s degree University 3–6 years Master’s degree (UAS) Bachelor’s degree University of Applied Sciences (UAS) 3,5–4,5 years Upper secondary or vocational education 3 years Basic education 9 years (compulsory) Finland education high standard of education high scores in PISA assessment the Ministry of Education and Culture controls all educational institutes 17 science universities and 25 universities of applied sciences equity in learning opportunities and outcomes

Jyväskylä Helsinki Turku Oulu Stockholm London Paris Helsinki Helsinki 3 hrs 1 hr Turku 3 hrs Paris4.5 hrs London4.5 hrs Jyväskylä in the middle of Finland DISTANCES

Population Youthful educational city with nearly students Jyväskylä one of Finland’s fastest growing cities big and conveniently small at the same time skilled and higly educated work force ICT, paper machine and paper making, bioenergy, nanotechnology, environmental and wellness technology cyber security home of Human Tech Center Finland,

Jyväskylä City of Light

Jyväskylä Home of the Neste Oil Rally Finland

Jyväskylä Home of the Famous Architect Alvar Aalto

Jyväskylä Active and Innovative

JAMK University of Applied Sciences 8 Fields of Study 8500 Students 750 Staff €60 Million Turnover (2011) education applied research, development and innovation regional development business administration | culture | health and social services | natural resources | natural sciences | technology, communication and transport | tourism and hospitality management | teacher education college

JAMK wants to be the best university of applied sciences in Finland, with a strong track record in quality of education, internationalisation and promotion of entrepreneurship. ” ” Our Vision

Profiles and Focus Areas The Bioenergy Development Centre Smart Home JAMK Generator

300 partners in over 50 countries 350 international degree students 400 exchange students 1000 international visitors Every year JAMK attracts: Global Partner

Highlights in 2012 The Bioenergy Development Centre - provides bioenergy- based business end entrepreneurship EPAS accreditation for Degree Programme in International Business Jyväskylä Security Technology -project - aims to establish a cyber security development environment and an operational collaboration model

Highlights in 2012 SmartHome - social, technological and virtual learning environment JAMK Centre for Competitiveness - enhancing competitiveness and prosperity Teacher Education College - the most sought-after teacher education college in Finland

Quality Recognition by the European Commission Diploma Supplement Label 2010–2013 Extended Erasmus University Charter 2007–2013 Recognition by the Finnish Higher Education Evaluation Council (FINHEEC) Audit certificate of the quality assurance system Centre of Excellence in Sexual Health Promotion Jyväskylä Team Academy as a Centre of Excellence in Education

Quality EPAS Accreditation Degree Programme in International Business Recognitions by the Ministry of Education and Culture Performance-based funding for 13 years in recognition of high-quality work A Centre of Excellence in Regional Impact