Established in 1995, Hämeen ammattikorkeakoulu (HAMK University of Applied Sciences) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the medium-sized town of Hämeenlinna (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Tavastia Proper. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Forssa, Riihimäki, Valkeakoski, Lepaa, Mustiala, Evo. Officially accredited/recognized by the Opetus- ja kulttuuriministeriö, Suomi (Ministry of Education and Culture, Finland),
"Hämeen ammattikorkeakoulu (HAMK) is a medium-sized (enrollment range: 7,000-7,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Hämeen ammattikorkeakoulu (HAMK) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 22 years old H.E. institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students’ past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. HAMK also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sport facilities and/or activities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services. "