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NARIC guide on Higher Education Systems in the European Union

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II.2.2. Qualificati<strong>on</strong>s <strong>in</strong> n<strong>on</strong>-university<br />

higher educati<strong>on</strong><br />

AMK <strong>in</strong>stituti<strong>on</strong>s<br />

The essential feature of AMK degrees is that <strong>the</strong>y have a pr<strong>on</strong>ounced occupati<strong>on</strong>al emphasis; <strong>the</strong>y are designed to meet<br />

workplace requirements and development needs and students qualify for various expert duties. The m<strong>in</strong>imum durati<strong>on</strong> of<br />

studies for an AMK degree is three years (120 credits) and <strong>the</strong> maximum four years (160 credits); an extenti<strong>on</strong> of <strong>on</strong>e year is<br />

allowed. Every degree <strong>in</strong>cludes a project and work practice.

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