Applying

Comparing study options in Finland

Studyinfo service provides information on all higher education study programmes in Finland. In Joint Application, you can apply to several study programmes and universities and universities of applied sciences with one application form. Note that you cannot change the study programmes or the order of them after the application has closed.

Eligibility for higher education studies

You can apply for the bachelor’s studies with upper secondary school level qualification that provides eligibility for higher education studies in the country in question, or with a prior bachelor’s or master’s degree. If you are graduating during the application process, you can apply with a temporary certificate.

Required documents of eligibility by country

For the master’s studies, you need a suitable higher education degree and at least two years of subsequent work experience in the relevant field.

Check the admission criteria

The student selection in degree programmes in English may be based on entry exams, SAT or GMAT test results or prior qualification certificates. Check the programme-specific selection methods on Studyinfo or on our website.

Tuition fees

If you are not a citizen of an EU/EEA country, you might be required to pay tuition fees for the studies conducted in English. Check your liability to pay before applying.

Information about tuition fees and scholarships for the academic year 2024-2025 on Xamk website.

Application form

Submit your application on Studyinfo service. A link to the application form can be found on the front page of Studyinfo and on the programme descriptions during the application period. Note that the application closes on the last application day at 3 pm Finnish time. You are only allowed to submit one application form in a joint application.

You are asked to provide information about your personal details, email address, educational background and in some cases, work experience on the application form.

Changing the application

You can make changes to your application form

• through a link in the confirmation email sent to your email address after submitting the application form, or
• through My Studyinfo service, if you have online banking codes from a bank in Finland, a Finnish mobile certificate or Finnish electronic ID-card
• by contacting the Admission Services.

Required documents

Attach the necessary documents to the application (a good quality color scan or photo of the document). Check the timetable and the list of required documents.

Plan your finances and other practical matters

Find out about the requirements (means of support, insurance) for a student residence permit on the Finnish Immigration Service website.

Information on Xamk campus towns (e.g. student housing): Kotka, Kouvola, Mikkeli and Savonlinna.

Welcome to study at Xamk!

Confirm the offered admission, pay tuition fee (if required) and enrol as student according to instructions given in the admission letter. Notices of admission are sent by email.

You can find all instructions for new students on our New Student’s website.