In January 2024, a total of 828 new students will begin their studies at Xamk. In addition to all campuses, new students will also be in fully online degree programs. An orientation week will be held at the beginning of the semester, allowing new students to familiarize themselves with the university’s facilities and activities, as well as to get acquainted with studying at the university of applied sciences.
In Kotka, 161 new students are starting their studies, with four Finnish-language Bachelor’s degree programs and one program leading to a Master’s degree.
In Kouvola, 224 new students are beginning their studies. Kouvola welcomes students in two Finnish-language Bachelor’s degree programs and one English-language program in Game Design, leading to a Bachelor of Culture and Arts. Additionally, students are starting in one Finnish-language and one English-language Master’s degree program in Business Administration, leading to a Master of Business Administration.
In Mikkeli, 230 new students are starting their studies in seven Finnish-language Bachelor’s degree programs and one program leading to a Master’s degree.
In Savonlinna, 97 new students are starting their studies in four Finnish-language Bachelor’s degree programs.
In fully online programs, 116 students are beginning their studies, including two Bachelor’s degree programs and two Master’s degree programs.
Xamk launches a pilot with the Frendie Kaverisovellus (Friend App) at the beginning of the year. Frendie Kaverisovellus is a Finnish startup that helps you find friends who are suitable for your life situation and share similar interests in studies, work, and leisure. The app promotes social well-being and prevents loneliness. Frendie Kaverisovellus is free for users, and Xamk students will have their own community on the app, accessible with a code, allowing students to connect with others from the same institution as friends.
“Especially in remote studying, it can be quite lonely at times. With the Frendie Kaverisovellus, you can find other students in similar situations and even schedule joint study sessions! Collaborative studying is a meaningful way to learn, both online and in-person,” commented Karoliina Peltola, Xamk’s Study Psychologist, on the collaboration between Xamk and the Frendie Kaverisovellus.