Studying

Kajaani is an excellent choice for young people and adults seeking somewhere to study. Both Kajaani University of Applied Sciences and the Kajaani University Consortium provide higher education in Kajaani.

At Kajaani University of Applied Sciences you will accomplish your studies with 2000 other students in the Vimpeli Valley Campus area, within walking distance of services in the town centre. The UAS campus area is the only one of its kind in the whole country. Kajaani University of Applied Sciences offers a variety of degree programmes to choose from within a wide range of disciplines. Just choose the programme that interests you most. 

The Kajaani University Consortium Adult Education Department and The Training Services Department of Kajaani University of Applied Sciences provide higher education services in the form of adult and supplementary training courses in Kajaani. The courses are planned and delivered within Open Studies.

Kajaani has a regional higher education institute that produces and procures higher education training services for individuals, organisations and companies in Kainuu. Kajaani University of Applied Sciences and the Kajaani University Consortium are also involved in this scheme. Students can therefore choose courses from the basic selection offered by these organisations, and also from the Open University and Open University of Applied Sciences. Open studies are suitable when you wish to update and deepen your expertise or if you intend to apply for a degree programme later on.