Information on PIRAMK
PIRAMK University of Applied Sciences is a regional, multidisciplinary,
service sector-oriented higher education institution in the Tampere Region in
Finland. There are more than 4000 students and 300 staff members in the PIRAMK
University of Applied Sciences located in the city of Tampere and in the towns
of Ikaalinen, Mänttä and Virrat (www.piramk.fi/english -> About
PIRAMK). The institution started its activity in autumn 1997 as a temporary
institution and was established on 1st August 2000.
PIRAMK University of Applied Sciences provides 17 Bachelor-level degree
programmes in 6 fields of study as well as three Master-level degree programmes
in health care and social services. In addition, PIRAMK University of Applied
Sciences offers professional specialisation studies, further and continuing
education and open polytechnic instruction. The research, development and
consulting department offers education for enterprises and communities.
PIRAMK University of Applied Sciences Ltd
PIRAMK University of Applied Sciences is owned by PIRAMK University of Applied
Sciences Ltd, whose shareholders are the City of Tampere, the Western Pirkanmaa
Educational Federation of Municipalities, Northern Pirkanmaa Educational
Federation of Municipalities, the Federation of Municipalities of Vocational
Education in the Mänttä Region and the Federation of Municipalities
of Vocational Education in Pirkanmaa. In all, 23 municipalities of the region
thus indirectly own PIRAMK University of Applied Sciences. In addition to the
municipal owners, PIRAMK University of Applied Sciences has four private
shareholders. PIRAMK University of Applied Sciences has a 23-million EUR
budget.
R&D and Consulting Services
PIRAMK University of Applied Sciences cooperates with business sector and
public sector organisations in various ways. Regional expertise and
multidisciplinary know-how are the strengths of our operations. Services to
customers include development of companies/organisations, tailored training for
companies and organisations, projects and ventures carried out with external
financing, surveys and research, and theses. R&D activities in PIRAMK
University of Applied Sciences concentrate on health services and health
technology, biotechnology, enhancement of working ability, development of
networked business processes and tourism services.
Quality Assurance System of PIRAMK University of Applied
Sciences
PIRAMK University of Applied Sciences fulfils the national criteria set for the
higher education quality assurance system as a whole as well as for the quality
assurance of the basic tasks. The auditing was done in 2006 and is valid for
six years.
The quality assurance of higher education is an important part of the process
of forming the European Higher Education Area by 2010. This Bologna Process
also includes the auditing of the higher education institutions´ quality
systems.
Diploma Supplement Label
PIRAMK University of Applied Sciences has been awarded the Diploma Supplement
label. Every student who graduates from the institution receive the Diploma
Supplement automatically and free of charge.
The Diploma Supplement is a document attached to a higher education diploma
aiming at improving international ‘transparency’ and at
facilitating the academic and professional recognition of qualifications
(diplomas, degrees, certificates etc.). It is designed to provide a description
of the nature, level, context, content and status of the studies that were
successfully completed by the individual named on the original qualification to
which this supplement is appended.
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