1,179 New Students Start at Xamk in January 

New students are supported by a designated teacher responsible for their degree program, who introduces them to their upcoming studies. In addition, student tutors provide support for new students. Student tutors are students who have already started their studies, and they help new students become familiar with the university community and organize activities such as orientation and team-building events.

At Xamk, all students—both new and continuing—are supported by a comprehensive student well-being team, which includes specialists in student well-being, special education teachers, study psychologists, and physical activity experts. Each campus also has a designated chaplain, who is available for any kind of conversation. Xamk offers support for maintaining study ability through guidance, counseling, and sports services.

Kotka
In Kotka, 254 new students will begin studies in the following programs:

Bachelor’s Degrees
Bachelor of Engineering, Game Technologies, full-time
Paramedic (AMK), blended learning
Engineer (AMK), Logistics, blended learning
Engineer (AMK), Maritime Technology for Watchkeeping Engineers, full-time
Sea Captain (AMK), Maritime Studies for Watchkeeping Officers, full-time
Nurse (AMK), blended learning
Master’s Degrees
Master of Engineering / Master of Business Administration, Digital Industry and AI, full-time
Master of Engineering / Master of Business Administration, Strategic Supply Chain Management, full-time
Master of Social Services and Health Care, Disaster Management, full-time

Kouvola
In Kouvola, 232 new students will begin studies in the following programs:

Bachelor’s Degrees
Bachelor of Business Administration, Digital International Business, full-time
Bachelor of Culture and Arts, Game Art, full-time
Designer (AMK), Performance Costume and Digital Costume Design, full-time
Designer (AMK), Service Design, blended learning
Bachelor of Business Administration (AMK), Business Administration, blended learning
Master’s Degrees
Master of Business Administration, International Business Management, blended learning

Mikkeli
In Mikkeli, 230 new students will begin studies in the following programs:

Bachelor’s Degrees
Engineer (AMK), Building Services Engineering, blended learning
Nurse (AMK), blended learning
Bachelor of Social Services (AMK), blended learning
Public Health Nurse (AMK), blended learning
Engineer (AMK), Environmental Technology, blended learning
Master’s Degrees
Social and Health Care (YAMK), Development and Leadership in Social and Health Care, blended learning

Savonlinna
In Savonlinna, 100 new students will begin studies in the following programs:

Bachelor’s Degrees
Physiotherapist (AMK), blended learning
Sports Instructor (AMK), blended learning
Engineer, Construction Engineering, blended learning

Online Programs
A total of 363 new students will begin studies in fully online programs:

Bachelor’s Degrees
Bachelor of Culture and Arts, Game Art
Bachelor of Hospitality Management (AMK), Tourism and Catering
Bachelor of Business Administration (AMK), Information Processing
Bachelor of Business Administration (AMK), Business Administration
Bachelor of Social Services (AMK)
Community Educator (AMK), Youth Education and Youth Work
Master’s Degrees
Social and Health Care (YAMK), Digital Services in Social and Health Care
Social and Health Care (YAMK), Crisis-Resilient Social and Health Care
Master of Business Administration (YAMK), HR, Communication and Leadership
Master of Business Administration (YAMK), Digital Marketing Management

In total, Xamk has over 12,000 students enrolled in degree programs.

New Programs
All new programs are taught in English.

Bachelor’s Degree

Game Art
The Game Art program offers both full-time and online study options. It focuses on game art and provides a strong foundation in both artistic and technical skills. The studies cover various aspects of game art, emphasizing 3D modeling, animation, and procedural content creation. Students gain comprehensive skills in different methods and tools for creating game art. The program offers opportunities to build an international career in the game industry.


Master’s Degrees

Digital Industry and AI
This future-oriented program teaches you how to leverage AI, robotics, IoT, and automation to create smarter processes, better products, and stronger businesses. You will gain skills to understand how these technologies work and apply them to create real value.
Strategic Supply Chain Management
This program equips you to analyze, develop, and renew the logistics sector. It combines deep theoretical knowledge with practical learning and focuses on future trends, change management, and innovation. You will learn financial management, information management, and risk management while solving real logistics challenges.
Disaster Management
The Disaster Management program provides practical skills for managing crisis and disaster situations. It combines technology, leadership, and multidisciplinary collaboration. Graduates will be able to operate in various crisis situations, develop sustainable solutions, and lead multidisciplinary teams. Unlike other master’s programs, Disaster Management is delivered as full-time studies on the Kotka campus, including interactive lectures, practical exercises, guidance sessions, and seminars.

Further Information
Katri Ryttyläinen-Korhonen
Vice President
katri.ryttylainen-korhonen@xamk.fi