Mikkeli University of Applied Sciences | |
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Mikkelin ammattikorkeakoulu | |
Established | 1992 |
Type | University of Applied Sciences (polytechnic) |
Rector | Heikki Saastamoinen |
Students | 4,579 (2010)[1] |
Location | Mikkeli, Pieksämäki and Savonlinna, Southern Savonia, Finland |
Website | www.mamk.fi |
Mikkeli University of Applied Sciences or MUAS (Finnish: Mikkelin ammattikorkeakoulu, MAMK) is a university of applied sciences (a polytechnic) in the region of Southern Savonia, Finland.
It was established in 1992. Mikkeli University of Applied Sciences serves the area of Eastern Finland with three campuses in three towns: Mikkeli - Main Campus, Pieksämäki - Nikkarila Campus, Savonlinna - Savonniemi Campus. Besides the departments offering education leading to a degree, the activities at the Main Campus also cover most of the common services like: Student Services, Administration Centre, International Services, YTI Research Centre, Business Development Centre, Mikpoli IT Centre.
MUAS lies at the heart of the beautiful Finnish lake district in South-Savo region. It is a modern higher education institution, offering high quality education and more fields of study than any other University of Applied Sciences in Finland. There are 20 degree programmes available at both Bachelor´s and Master´s levels, of which three are in English. With a total amount of around 4500 students and 200 full-time lecturers Mikkeli University of Applied Sciences is a place of vibrant student activity.
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