Founded in 1992, Kajaanin ammattikorkeakoulu (Kajaani University of Applied Sciences) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Kajaani (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Kainuu. Officially recognized by the Opetus- ja kulttuuriministeriö, Suomi (Ministry of Education and Culture of Finland), Kajaanin ammattikorkeakoulu (KAMK) is a small coeducational Finnish higher education institution. Kajaanin ammattikorkeakoulu (KAMK) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 30 years old Finnish higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. KAMK also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.