Joint application
Autumn 2027 intake
Application open
7.1. – 21.1.2027
Who is this application for?
This application path is designed for a diverse range of applicants seeking to study at South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences (Xamk). It is particularly suitable for:
- International Applicants: A convenient route for those applying from outside Finland.
- Local Residents: Individuals already living in Finland who prefer the specific selection methods offered through this channel.
- Qualified Degree Holders: Those with eligible non-Finnish degrees who wish to utilize certificate-based selection.
- Standardized Test Takers: Applicants planning to use international admission test scores, such as SAT for bachelor’s programmes or GMAT/GRE for master’s programmes.
- Specialized Candidates: Students prepared for programme-specific requirements, including pre-tasks or interviews.
Application steps made easy
Step 1:
Check your eligibility
See the programme-specific admission criteria.
Step 2:
Choose programmes
Familiarise yourself with the degree programmes open for application.
Step 3:
Submit application
Fill in the application form during the application period.
Step 4:
Upload attachments
Upload required certificates to your application form by the deadline.
Browse your study possibilities in this intake
Bachelor of Business Administration, Business Analytics
Bachelor of Business Administration, Digital International Business
Bachelor of Culture and Arts, Game Design
Bachelor of Engineering, Bioproduct Technology
Bachelor of Engineering, Efficient Supply Chain Management
Bachelor of Engineering, Information Technology
Bachelor of Engineering, Water Technology and Sustainability
Bachelor of Health Care, Nursing
Bachelor of Health Care, Physiotheraphy
Bachelor of Hospitality Management, Tourism and Hospitality Business
Innovation-Driven Business Growth
Sports Medicine and Exercise Physiology
Virtual Production
Your essential application guides for rolling admission
How to apply?
Timetable
- Application opens: 15 November 2025 at 8.00 UTC+2.
- Application closes when the study places reserved for each programme have been filled, or on 28 February 2026 at 3.00 pm UTC+2 at the latest.
- The deadline for accepting the offer of admission is 3 weeks (21 days) from the notice of admission. If you are required to pay tuition fees, also the tuition fee must be paid by the same deadline. To qualify for the Early Bird scholarship, you must accept the offer of admission within 1 week and pay the tuition fee within 3 weeks from the notice of admission.
- Studies begin in August 2026.
Timetable in the Rolling admission is tight
Please note that if you do not want to commit to the Rolling admission timetable, we recommend that you apply to Xamk degree programmes through the Joint application, spring 2026, but take into consideration that the student selection methods are different then. Please note that Nursing (Top up) programme is not available in the Joint application, but there are also other programmes available which are not included in the Rolling admission.
Eligibility criteria
See the programme-specific admission criteria and the required application documents on Studyinfo by clicking the programme name below. The admission for all degree programmes (excluding Nursing, Top up) can be obtained either in certificate-based selection or based on SAT test.
In this Rolling admission for the August 2026 intake there is no master´s degrees available. Master´s degrees will be available in Rolling admission starting on 15 May 2026 (for the January 2027 intake). Available degrees will be updated to this page during the spring.
- Bachelor of Business Administration, Business Analytics
- Bachelor of Business Administration, Digital International Business
- Bachelor of Engineering, Bioproduct Technology
- Bachelor of Engineering, Efficient Supply Chain Management
- Bachelor of Engineering, Information Technology
- Bachelor of Engineering, Water Technology and Sustainability
- Bachelor of Health Care, Nursing (Kotka Campus)
- Bachelor of Health Care, Nursing (Savonlinna Campus)
- Bachelor of Hospitality Management, Tourism and Hospitality Business
Requirements for admission in the certificate-based selection for non-Finnish qualifications
- an acceptable language certificate
- an eligible upper secondary / high school diploma completed outside Finland with a good grade average (average grade equivalent to grade C in ECTS and grade B on the US grading system)
- Additional requirement for engineering programmes: the eligible diploma must include successfully completed mathematics or equivalent subject.
Every application is evaluated individually as the grading systems vary by country.
During the application process, Xamk may contact the applicant’s educational institute and request information from their original school certificate. Applicant still must upload certificates to application form by the given deadlines.
An official document on the grading system must be submitted to the application form.
Requirements for admission based on SAT test
- an eligible diploma
- an acceptable SAT test score delivered to Xamk directly from the test organizer College Board: minimum requirement 500 points in Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, and 500 points in Mathematics.
If you do not have a language test result, the required grade average or mathematics subject, taking the SAT test is a good option.
Requirements for admission in Nursing (Top up)
Programme-specific admission criteria on Studyinfo:
The requirements include
- an acceptable language certificate
- an eligible Bachelor of Nursing degree completed outside Finland (profession of a registered nurse)
- a successfully completed pre-task.
Eligible degree
- the final degree certificate and transcript of records / statement of marks are required, and a registration certificate (registered nurse) when available
- the eligible degree must have been completed fully, unfinished degrees do not meet the eligibility requirement
Pre-task
- The pre-task is a video interview.
See the programme-specific admission criteria and the required application documents on Studyinfo by clicking the programme name below. The admission for all degree programmes (excluding Nursing, Top up) can be obtained either in certificate-based selection or based on SAT test.
In this Rolling admission for the August 2026 intake there is no master´s degrees available. Master´s degrees will be available in Rolling admission starting on 15 May 2026 (for the January 2027 intake). Available degrees will be updated to this page during the spring.
- Bachelor of Business Administration, Business Analytics
- Bachelor of Business Administration, Digital International Business
- Bachelor of Engineering, Bioproduct Technology
- Bachelor of Engineering, Efficient Supply Chain Management
- Bachelor of Engineering, Information Technology
- Bachelor of Engineering, Water Technology and Sustainability
- Bachelor of Health Care, Nursing (Kotka Campus)
- Bachelor of Health Care, Nursing (Savonlinna Campus)
- Bachelor of Hospitality Management, Tourism and Hospitality Business
Requirements for admission in the certificate-based selection for non-Finnish qualifications
- an acceptable language certificate
- an eligible upper secondary / high school diploma completed outside Finland with a good grade average (average grade equivalent to grade C in ECTS and grade B on the US grading system)
- Additional requirement for engineering programmes: the eligible diploma must include successfully completed mathematics or equivalent subject.
Every application is evaluated individually as the grading systems vary by country.
During the application process, Xamk may contact the applicant’s educational institute and request information from their original school certificate. Applicant still must upload certificates to application form by the given deadlines.
An official document on the grading system must be submitted to the application form.
Requirements for admission based on SAT test
- an eligible diploma
- an acceptable SAT test score delivered to Xamk directly from the test organizer College Board: minimum requirement 500 points in Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, and 500 points in Mathematics.
If you do not have a language test result, the required grade average or mathematics subject, taking the SAT test is a good option.
Requirements for admission in Nursing (Top up)
Programme-specific admission criteria on Studyinfo:
The requirements include
- an acceptable language certificate
- an eligible Bachelor of Nursing degree completed outside Finland (profession of a registered nurse)
- a successfully completed pre-task.
Eligible degree
- the final degree certificate and transcript of records / statement of marks are required, and a registration certificate (registered nurse) when available
- the eligible degree must have been completed fully, unfinished degrees do not meet the eligibility requirement
Pre-task
- The pre-task is a video interview.
In Rolling admission (August 2026 intake), an acceptable language certificate is required from all applicants.
The applicants have to prove their English language skills either by an internationally recognized language test or by previous studies. When using previous studies as a proof of proficiency in English language, the acceptable studies are either a higher education degree or an upper secondary degree completed in one of the following countries: an EU/EEA country, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Switzerland, United Kingdom, or the United States. Please note that your degree must be taught and assessed entirely in English. Degrees from international schools or institutions located outside the listed countries, where the degree is completed locally but awarded by an institution from another country, do not qualify.
SAT, TOEFL or GMAT/GRE test results must be delivered to Xamk from the test organizer. Other test results must be verifiable from the online verification service of the test organizer at least two months after submitting the application.
The acceptable language certificates are:
IELTS Academic
Minimum requirement: total score of 6.0 (Test sections: Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking)
IELTS Academic UKVI and IELTS Online are also accepted.
Required documents: The official IELTS score report must be uploaded to the application form and the IELTS Test report form number provided. The test results must be verifiable from the online verification service of the test organizer at least two months after submitting the application. IELTS scores are valid for three years.
TOEFL Academic (iBT)
Minimum requirement: total score of 60 (Test sections: Reading, Listening, Speaking, and Writing)
TOEFL iBT Home Edition is also accepted.
Required documents: The TOEFL score report must be uploaded to the application form and the TOEFL Appointment number provided. In addition, the test results must be delivered to Xamk from the test organizer. TOEFL scores are valid for two years.
Order your TOEFL result to be delivered to Xamk before you submit the application in Rolling admission!
- Xamk Designated Institution (DI) code: 0179
- Sending Your TOEFL iBT Scores (ets.org)
PTE Academic
Minimum requirement: total score of 55 (Test sections: Speaking and Writing, Reading, and Listening)
PTE Academic Online and PTE Academic UKVI are also accepted.
Required documents: The PTE score report must be uploaded to the application form and the PTE Score report code provided. The test results must be verifiable from the online verification service of the test organizer at least two months after submitting the application. PTE scores are valid for two years.
Cambridge English Scale Sore
Minimum requirement: total score of 169 (Test sections: Reading and Use of English, Writing, Listening, and Speaking)
Required documents: The relevant certificate must be uploaded to the application form and the Statement of Results number provided. The test results must be verifiable from the online verification service of the test organizer at least two months after submitting the application.
Oxford ELLT (English Language Level Test)
Minimum requirement: a minimum total score of 6.0 (Test sections: Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking)
The Oxford ELLT (English Language Level Test) is accepted if it is completed on or after 1 July 2023.
Required documents: The Oxford ELLT certificate must be uploaded to the application form. The Test taker number and Certificate reference number must be provided. The test results must be verifiable from the online verification service of the test organizer at least two months after submitting the application.
TELC (The European Language Certificate) English B2-C1 university qualification
Minimum requirement: level B2 (Test sections: Listening/Reading/Language Elements, Writing and Speaking)
The European Language Certificate (TELC) is accepted if it is completed on or after 1 October 2021.
Required documents: The TELC certificate must be uploaded to the application form and the Attendee ID provided. The test results must be verifiable from the online verification service of the test organizer at least two months after submitting the application.
SAT test, Evidence-based reading and writing section
Minimum requirement: a minimum of 500 points for Evidence-based reading and writing section
Only the new SAT (taken after March 2016) is accepted.
Required documents: The SAT score report must be uploaded to the application form. In addition, the test results must be delivered to Xamk from the test organizer.
Order your SAT score to be delivered to Xamk before you submit the application in Rolling admission!
- School code for South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences (Xamk): 7593
- Sending your SAT score
GMAT/GRE test
Minimum requirement: GMAT test total score of 450 points
The result for GMAT Focus Edition and GRE test results must be equivalent to the GMAT result. These results are converted to the GMAT result with a relevant tool. Further information on the conversion
Required documents: The relevant score report must be uploaded to the application form. In addition, the test results must be delivered to Xamk from the test organizer.
Order your test result to be delivered to Xamk before you submit the application in Rolling admission!
National Certificate of Language Proficiency (YKI) English
Minimum requirement: Grade 4 or higher on all the subtests (speaking, listening comprehension, writing, and reading comprehension)
Required documents: The relevant YKI certificate.
Upper secondary degree completed in English in an EU/EEA country, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Switzerland, United Kingdom, or the United States
The upper secondary degree must be completed in English in one of the following countries:
- any EU/EEA country
- Australia
- Canada
- New Zealand
- Switzerland
- United Kingdom or
- the United States
Please note that your degree must be taught and assessed entirely in English. The degree must also be a qualification that provides eligibility for higher education in the country in which it was awarded.
Degrees completed in English in other countries than the ones listed above are not accepted as proof of English language skills. Degrees from international schools or institutions located outside the listed countries, where the degree is completed locally but awarded by an institution from another country, do not qualify.
The member countries of the European Union (EU) are Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, and Sweden.
European Economic Area (EEA) consists of the member countries of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway.
Required documents: The relevant degree certificate and transcript of records, also a document that shows the language of the degree and the country of studies.
The language of instruction must be clearly stated on official documents (also in cases where the official language of the degree awarding country is English). You can also document this by submitting a certificate/letter from your university / educational institution in addition to your official study documentation. If the applicant’s degree includes courses conducted in a language other than English, the degree might not meet the requirement.
Higher education degree completed in English in an EU/EEA country, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Switzerland, United Kingdom, or the United States
The higher education degree must be completed in English in one of the following countries:
- any EU/EEA country
- Australia
- Canada
- New Zealand
- Switzerland
- United Kingdom or
- the United States
A doctoral thesis completed in English in any country is also accepted as proof of English language skills.
Please note that your degree must be taught and assessed entirely in English. Degrees completed in English in other countries than the ones listed above are not accepted as proof of English language skills. Degrees from international schools or institutions located outside the listed countries, where the degree is completed locally but awarded by an institution from another country, do not qualify.
The member countries of the European Union (EU) are Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, and Sweden.
European Economic Area (EEA) consists of the member countries of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway.
Required documents: The relevant degree certificate and transcript of records, also a document that shows the language of the degree and the country of studies. For doctoral thesis in English, the evaluation of the thesis is required.
The language of instruction must be clearly stated on official documents (also in cases where the official language of the degree awarding country is English). You can also document this by submitting a certificate/letter from your university / educational institution in addition to your official study documentation. If the applicant’s degree includes courses conducted in a language other than English, the degree might not meet the requirement.
Finnish Matriculation Examination, European Baccalaureate, International Baccalaureate, or Reifeprüfung/DIA completed in Finland
One of the following grades in the Finnish Matriculation Examination, European Baccalaureate, International Baccalaureate, or Reifeprüfung/DIA completed in Finland:
- Finnish Matriculation Examination: English advanced syllabus with a minimum grade C
- The whole International Baccalaureate diploma or International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme (IBCP) completed in English
- DP Course Results, IB certificate or IB Final Report completed in English
- International Baccalaureate final examination: English A HL/SL or English B HL/SL with a minimum grade 4
- European Baccalaureate: at least grade 6.00 in L2-level English
- Reifeprüfung/DIA diploma completed in Finland: at least grade 7 in advanced English
Required documents: The final diploma or a certificate of grades. Exception: Certificate is not required for the Finnish Matriculation Examination grade, this information is verified from the national register.
Note: If you have completed an eligible upper secondary diploma or higher education degree in Finland, you can apply in Rolling admission if you have taken the SAT test. You can alternatively apply to Xamk degree programmes in the Joint application, spring 2026 (admission based on International UAS Exam or certificate-based selection for Finnish qualifications).
Applicants graduating in 2026
You can use an unfinished degree as a proof of English language skills only if you are completing one of the following degrees/are graduating in 2026:
- Finnish matriculation examination
- International Baccalaureate
- European Baccalaureate
- Reifeprüfung/DIA completed in Finland
- Finnish vocational basic qualification conducted in English.
Required document: certificate to prove you are studying for one of the mentioned degrees or are about to graduate during year 2026 from one of the mentioned degrees.
The final certificate as a proof of English language skills must be submitted by 9 July 2026 UTC+3. The possible student selection is conditional until the certificate has been verified. If the language requirement is not met, the selection will be revoked.
If you apply with other degree than the ones listed above and are graduating during 2026, you are required to have other certificate of English language skills when applying (e.g. IELTS / TOEFL / PTE language test or the SAT test).
Attachments
All documents required for the application are uploaded on the application form on Studyinfo before submitting the application.
If any of the compulsory attachments is missing or the applicable test results (TOEFL, SAT GMAT, GRE) have not been delivered to Xamk, the processing time for your application is prolonged, and your chances for admission are lower.
The required documents include
- passport, EU/EEA country identity card with a photo or Finnish driver’s license
- proof of English language skills, see the requirements
- degree certificate and transcript of records / statement of marks for the eligible qualification
- certificate of grading scale used in the upper secondary diploma, if the information is not included in your degree certificate or transcript of records (when applying in certificate-based selection for non-Finnish qualifications, not when applying with SAT). Certificate must be issued by the educational institution or the exam board awarding the degree.
- document exempting from application / tuition fees (if applicable), see exempting documents on Xamk website
- official translation of all documents that have not originally been written in English, Finnish or Swedish
- certificate of change of name (if applicable): if your name on the qualification certificates is not the same as your name on your passport, a certificate of change of name is required (e.g. certificate of marriage).
- if you apply with SAT test score: upload your SAT score report and have your score delivered to Xamk from the test organizer
Additional requirements for Nursing (Top up)
- registration certificate (profession of a registered nurse) (if available)
- pre-task completed according to given instructions, see instructions on Xamk website.
During the application process, Xamk may contact the applicant’s educational institute and request information from their original school certificate. Applicant still must upload certificates to application form by the given deadlines.
All documents required for the application are uploaded on the application form on Studyinfo before submitting the application.
If any of the compulsory attachments is missing or the applicable test results (TOEFL, SAT GMAT, GRE) have not been delivered to Xamk, the processing time for your application is prolonged, and your chances for admission are lower.
The required documents include
- passport, EU/EEA country identity card with a photo or Finnish driver’s license
- proof of English language skills, see the requirements
- degree certificate and transcript of records / statement of marks for the eligible qualification
- certificate of grading scale used in the upper secondary diploma, if the information is not included in your degree certificate or transcript of records (when applying in certificate-based selection for non-Finnish qualifications, not when applying with SAT). Certificate must be issued by the educational institution or the exam board awarding the degree.
- document exempting from application / tuition fees (if applicable), see exempting documents on Xamk website
- official translation of all documents that have not originally been written in English, Finnish or Swedish
- certificate of change of name (if applicable): if your name on the qualification certificates is not the same as your name on your passport, a certificate of change of name is required (e.g. certificate of marriage).
- if you apply with SAT test score: upload your SAT score report and have your score delivered to Xamk from the test organizer
Additional requirements for Nursing (Top up)
- registration certificate (profession of a registered nurse) (if available)
- pre-task completed according to given instructions, see instructions on Xamk website.
During the application process, Xamk may contact the applicant’s educational institute and request information from their original school certificate. Applicant still must upload certificates to application form by the given deadlines.
FAQ
Applicants who are not citizens of the EU, EEA or Switzerland are required to pay an application fee in order to apply to higher education studies. If you are from outside the aforementioned area and you are applying to Bachelor’s or Master’s level studies, you will need to pay the application fee which is 100 euros. If you are liable to pay the application fee, you are generally also liable to pay tuition fee for the studies.
The Finnish higher education institutions charge tuition fees for students outside the EU/EEA area. The fees concern the study programmes conducted in English. Further information on who is required to pay the tuition fees can be found on the Studyinfo.fi service. If you are liable to pay the application fee, you are generally also liable to pay tuition fee for the studies.
You can submit only one application and apply to one degree programme at Xamk in the Rolling admission procedure. You cannot submit another application even if your first application is rejected.
You are advised to check the programme requirements and choose your programme carefully!
In case the same applicant submits more than one application, only the application submitted last is considered. However, when the admission result for the first application has been published, other applications are not considered after that.
Changes to a submitted application can be made until the application has been processed at Xamk. You should not submit a new application form in order to change the application. You can update information on the application either by editing the application on Studyinfo (link to application in the confirmation email) or by contacting Xamk Admission Services by email.
Changes cannot be made after you have received the admission result.
Payment instructions
- Pay the tuition fee online via Flywire service
- The available payment methods can be found from the service after selecting the country of origin for the payment. For most countries, bank transfer is one of the available options.
- Before paying, read the instructions at Xamk website Instructions for tuition fee payment. You can also find Xamk refund policy and scholarship scheme on the same website.
- If someone else is paying the tuition fee for you, please make sure to forward the payment instructions in detail to the relevant person.
Flywire provides a secure global payment network that simplifies paying your fees from your home country and countries around the world. Payment options can include bank transfers, credit cards, e-wallets and more, typically in your home currency for most countries.
Important! When paying the fee for August 2026 intake, include the following details in the payment form to avoid problems with payment tracking:
- Amount of the tuition fee: Bachelor’s degree 9 630 euros (Early Bird) or 10 700 euros (full fee), Master’s degree 12 150 euros (Early Bird) or 13 500 euros (full fee).
- Degree programme
- Learner ID (given on your offer of admission)
- Academic year/semester: academic year 2026-2027
If you pay with bank transfer: when making a SWIFT international transfer, you should always select “OUR” in the Details of charges section to avoid banks deducting additional fees for your transfer after completing your payment.
Tuition fee must be paid in one instalment within 3 weeks from the admission. The payment due date cannot be extended and the payment cannot be split into more than one instalment.
The deadline for accepting the offer of admission is 3 weeks (21 days) from the notice of admission. If you are required to pay tuition fees, also the tuition fee must be paid by the same deadline.
You can get Early Bird (10%) discount if you accept the offer of admission within 1 week from the admission and tuition fee must be paid within 3 weeks from the admission.
- the Early Bird scholarship: a 10% discount on the tuition fee for the first study year
- the scholarship based on study progress: a 20% discount on the following year’s tuition fee with good study progress
- Xamk Award: raise your discount on the following year’s tuition fee from 20% to 25-35% with creditable integration and active participation in the local community
- Studies in Finnish language and culture: get additional deductions on the following year’s tuition fee by completing studies in Finnish language and culture.
- scholarship for humanitarian reasons (Ukrainian citizens)
Read more about scholarships: Tuition fees and Scholarships – Xamk
See examples on the tuition fee and scholarship timetable: Instructions for tuition fee payment – Kaakkois-Suomen ammattikorkeakoulu Xamk
The paid tuition fee can be refunded to new students in the following cases only:
- Residence permit for the studies arranged on campus is not granted.
- Your enrolment status is changed to non-attendant after paying the fee but before the enrolment deadline (August 2026 intake: 9 July 2026, January 2026 intake: 27 November 2025).
- You receive a document that exempts you from the tuition fee after paying the fee but before deadline for tuition fees and exempting documents. The deadlines are given in the application timetables.
Please note that the fee cannot be refunded for other reasons, for example if you
- withdraw your residence permit application or
- transfer to another higher education institution or
- give up the study place at Xamk for some other reason.
Refund policy in detail: Instructions for tuition fee payment – Kaakkois-Suomen ammattikorkeakoulu Xamk
Steps to follow when you have received an offer of admission
- Accept the offer of admission
- Enroll as student or pay the tuition fee
- Non-EU citizens: Apply for a residence permit and Book appointment to the Finnish Embassy
- EU citizens: EU-registration
- Apply student housing
- Register with the Digital and Population Services Agency
Prepare for your studies
- Activate your username for Xamk services
- Computer for the studies
- Take the online courses
- Student health care services
More information: New student – Kaakkois-Suomen ammattikorkeakoulu Xamk
Entry into Force of the One Study Right Rule on 1 August 2026
The legislative amendments related to the One Study Right Rule (amendments to the Universities Act and the Universities of Applied Sciences Act) have been confirmed. This means that in the future, a student’s study rights at the same or lower level will be terminated if they accept a new study right leading to a degree. The aim of the legislative changes is to provide the opportunity to complete a higher education degree to as many people as possible who do not yet have a degree or a previous study right.
The provisions apply to universities’ lower and higher university degrees, universities of applied sciences’ bachelor’s degrees, and master’s degrees from universities of applied sciences. Doctoral degrees, commissioned education degrees, international joint and double degrees, and degrees from the National Defence University and the Police University College are excluded from the regulation.
The Finnish National Agency for Education is preparing the implementation of the legislative changes in the Studyinfo services. In the future, when a student accepts a study place, they will lose their existing study rights. At the moment of acceptance, the applicant will be shown which study rights will be terminated as a result. The decision to accept a study place—and thereby terminate previous study rights—is binding and cannot be changed afterwards.
The legislation enters into force on 1 August 2026. The One Study Right Rule will be applied for the first time in application rounds starting after 1 August 2026, in which students are selected for studies beginning on or after 1 January 2027. The rule will be in effect in the autumn joint application. It is important to note that a student’s previous study rights are terminated only when they accept a new study place; otherwise, existing study rights do not need to be relinquished.
According to the legislation in Finland, an applicant has a right to request for adjustment to the decision concerning student selection within 14 days of publishing the results of student admission.
If you believe that there has been a mistake in the student selection and the admission criteria have not been applied correctly, you must first contact admission services at the university of applied sciences where the student admission decision has been made. If the decision was made at Xamk, contact: admissions@xamk.fi.
If this does not clarify the matter, you can make a written request for adjustment to the decision regarding student admission.
A request for adjustment must specify the name and contact information of the person making the request, the decision that the request for adjustment concerns, the points of the decision that adjustment is sought for and the grounds for the request for adjustment. If necessary, supporting documents can be attached to the request.
The request for adjustment concerning student selection at South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences is addressed to the Examination committee and delivered to:
South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences
Examination committee
Paraatikenttä 7, 45100 Kouvola
or
by email to tutkintolautakunta@xamk.fi, topic of the message stating “Request for rectification for the Examination committee”.
Are you a new student beginning your journey with us? We got you covered!
Congratulations on your study place! Find all the essential steps, from confirming your study place to your first days on campus.
The New Student guide at Xamk provides practical information to help students prepare for their studies and settle into life in Finland. It covers the key steps to take after accepting a study place, including confirming enrolment, submitting required documents, and paying tuition fees if applicable.
Essential info for international applicants
Did you know that Finnish education system consistently ranks as one of the best in the world, and Xamk is known to be at the top of the Universities of Applied Sciences in the country.
Studying in Finland offers an opportunity to gain a high-quality education in a safe, innovative, and international environment. Before applying, it is important to understand how the Finnish education system works and what everyday life as a student in Finland involves. Check these key things you should know to help you prepare for your application and future studies with confidence.
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Education Quality and Teaching Style
Finnish higher education is known for its high quality, research-based teaching, and practical learning approach. Studies often focus on independent work, critical thinking, teamwork, and project-based assignments rather than frequent exams. You are expected to take responsibility for your own learning.
Tuition fees and Scholarships
Higher education is free for EU/EEA and permanent residents. Find information on Xamk’s fees and scholarships for Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees here.
Cost of living
Although tuition may be affordable compared to many other countries, the cost of living in Finland can be relatively high. You should budget for housing, food, transportation, study materials, and personal expenses. Students are required to show proof of sufficient financial resources when applying for a residence permit. All degree students at Xamk are responsible for covering their own tuition fees and living expenses.
Student life
Student life in Finland is active and supportive. At Xamk, we will do our best to create an inspirational learning environment and support our students. Therefore, we have created services, which will help our students not only enjoy their studies, but also their lives in Finland!
Live to learn.
Do you want to update, expand or deepen your expertise? With Xamk Pulse learning happens your way. Whether you are interested in an individual course or more extensive studies, you can pick and choose from a wide variety of courses offered by Pulse.
Contact Admission Services
Xamk’s Admissions Services primarily assists with matters related to applying for degree studies. You can contact us by phone or through our online form.
Mon-Fri 09.00-12.00
Degree education in Finnish:
- +358 44 702 8891
- +358 40 585 6610
Degree education in English:
- +358 40 585 6610
Contact request via online form: