Rolling admission

In addition to Joint application, you can apply to many degree programmes at South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences – Xamk through Rolling admission.

Rolling admission is a convenient way to apply to Xamk from outside Finland, but we welcome applications also from those already living in Finland who find the Rolling admission selection methods suitable.

Student selection methods in the Rolling admission include the certificate-based selection for eligible non-Finnish degrees and the international admission tests (bachelor’s programmes: SAT, master’s programmes: GMAT/GRE). Some programme-specific methods like pre-tasks and/or interviews are also used.

Rolling admission opens on 15 May 2026

The application closes when the study places have been filled or on 15 August 2026 at the latest.

Degree programmes – Studyinfo.fi
Application form – Studyinfo.fi (opens 15 May)
Rolling admission (August 2026 intake)

How to apply

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Language requirements

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Admission criteria

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FAQ

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Tuition fees and scholarships

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Rolling admission (January 2027 intake)

Application update

See available programmes

Read more about the bachelor’s degree programmes

  • Bachelor of Business Administration, Digital International Business
  • Bachelor of Engineering, Game Technologies

Read more about the master’s degree programmes

  • Master’s Degree in Digital Industry and AI (Master of Engineering or Master Business Administration)
  • Master’s Degree in Disaster Management (Master of Social Services and Health Care or Master of Engineering)
  • Master’s Degree in International Business Management (Master of Business Administration)
  • Master’s Degree in Strategic Supply Chain Management (Master of Engineering or Master Business Administration)
  • Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering Product Development (Master of Engineering)

Application updates

Follow updates on this website during the application period: information will be published here e.g. if the application has closed for individual programmes (when all study places for the programme are taken).

How to apply

Applying to Xamk through Rolling admission

Students in the Rolling admission process are admitted in the order of submitted, complete applications. Applications are processed continuously, and we aim to publish the admission result within three weeks of receiving a complete application. When the admission criteria include an interview, the result is published after the interview has been evaluated.

An application is considered complete when

  • it includes the required documents,
  • the applicable test results have been delivered to Xamk (TOEFL, SAT, GMAT or GRE test) and
  • the application fee, if required, has been paid.

The admission result can be an offer of admission, a waiting list status or a rejection. If you are placed on the waiting list, you will be notified by email if your position changes or if a study place becomes available later. The timetable in the Rolling admission is tight. When you are offered admission, you always have three weeks to accept the offer and pay the tuition fee, if required.

You may 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, so it is important to check the programme requirements carefully before applying.

  • You can make changes to your application until it has been processed at Xamk. Changes can be made either by editing the application in Studyinfo (use the link in the confirmation email) or by contacting Xamk Admission Services.

All required documents must be uploaded to your application before submission. Please check the list of required documents in advance and prepare them before filling in the application form. If the requirements include a pre‑task, it must also be attached to the application. Missing documents or missing test results (TOEFL, SAT, GMAT, or GRE) may delay the processing of your application and lower your chances of admission.

All documents required for the application are uploaded to the application form on Studyinfo before submitting the application.

If any of the compulsory attachments is missing, or if 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 of admission may be lower.

The submitted certificates do not need to be attested or certified at the application stage. However, Xamk may verify qualification details (such as completion and grades) during the application process and may request additional verification later if required.

The required documents include:

  • passport, EU/EEA identity card with a photo or Finnish driving license
  • proof of English language skills, see requirements on the Xamk Rolling admission website
  • degree certificate and transcript of records or statement of marks for the eligible qualification
  • certificate issued by the educational institution or awarding body of grading scale used in the eligible diploma. The grading scale must provide sufficient information for example on grade division and minimum passing grades. Sometimes the scale is given on the front or back side of the final certificate or transcript. (Not required when applying with SAT).
  • document exempting from tuition fees (if applicable), see exempting documents on the Xamk tuition fees website
  • official translations of all documents not originally 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 or GMAT/GRE test score: upload your score report and have your score delivered to Xamk from the test organiser

All documents required for the application are uploaded to the application form on Studyinfo before submitting the application.

If any of the compulsory attachments is missing, or if the applicable test results (TOEFL, SAT, 0GMAT, GRE) have not been delivered to Xamk, the processing time for your application is prolonged and your chances of admission may be lower.

The submitted certificates do not need to be attested or certified at the application stage. However, Xamk may verify qualification details (such as completion and grades) during the application process and may request additional verification later if required.

The required documents include:

  • passport, EU/EEA identity card with a photo or Finnish driving license
  • proof of English language skills, see requirements on the Xamk Rolling admission website
  • degree certificate and transcript of records or statement of marks for the eligible qualification
  • certificate issued by the educational institution or awarding body of grading scale used in the eligible diploma. The grading scale must provide sufficient information for example on grade division and minimum passing grades. Sometimes the scale is given on the front or back side of the final certificate or transcript. (Not required when applying with GMAT/GRE).
  • work certificates, see instructions below
  • document exempting from tuition fees (if applicable), see exempting documents on the Xamk tuition fees website
  • official translations of all documents not originally 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 or GMAT/GRE test score: upload your score report and have your score delivered to Xamk from the test organiser
  • Disaster Management only: pre-task completed according to given instructions, see instructions on the Xamk website.
Work certificates

Only work experience obtained after completing the degree used for applying can be considered: work experience must have been gained after the date of issue of the eligible degree and by 31 December 2026. As a relevant field is regarded both the field being applied to and the field of the degree used for applying.

You must provide a work certificate written by the employer as proof of employment. The work certificate must be confirmed with the employer’s signature and/or stamp and include the following information:

  • the date when the employment has started and ended,
  • contact information for the employer,
  • tasks and
  • work hours in case of part-time employment.

If the employment is continuing, a temporary work certificate (including a date when signed) must be provided.

If the original work certificate has been written in any other language than Finnish, Swedish or English, an authorized translation of the work certificate in one of the before-mentioned languages is also required.

In addition, please note that

  • Work contracts, offer or resignation letters or pay slips are not acceptable work certificates.
  • Entrepreneurship is accepted as work experience if you can produce a certificate attesting that you have been covered under the statutory YEL or MYEL pension scheme in Finland. Enterprising activities abroad should be substantiated with comparable official documents.
  • Work experience is counted in full months. Part-time work is converted into its full-time equivalent: 150 hours or 20 working days lasting at least 7 hours per day correspond to one month of work.
  • Work experience does not have to be continuous or obtained working for the same employer. The amount of work experience considered for simultaneous employments may not exceed the amount considered for full-time employment.
  • Military or non-military national service, women’s voluntary military service or child-care leave will not be counted towards work experience.

Application fee

Applicants who are not citizens of the EU, EEA, or Switzerland are required to pay an application fee when applying to higher education studies. If you are from outside the above-mentioned area and are applying to Bachelor’s or Master’s level studies in Finland, you must pay the application fee.

The application fee is EUR 100, and it must be paid within seven days of submitting the application on Studyinfo. An application is considered at Xamk only after the application fee has been paid.

Please note that the fee is collected by the Finnish National Agency for Education, not by Xamk.

Application fee (Studyinfo)

Tuition fee

If you are liable to pay the application fee, you are generally also required to pay a tuition fee for the studies. If you are offered admission to Xamk through Rolling Admission, you must be prepared to pay the tuition fee within three weeks of receiving the notice of admission.

Conditions for the Early Bird scholarship (10% discount on the tuition fee)
  • accept the offer of admission within 1 week (7 days) from the notice of admission and
  • pay the tuition fee with 10 % discount within 3 weeks (21 days) from the notice of admission.
Xamk tuition fee policy, refund policy and scholarship scheme

Exemption from application fee and tuition fee

Please find the exempting documents listed on the above-mentioned websites (Studyinfo and Xamk’s tuition fee policy). If you have a document that exempts you from tuition fees, please note the following:

  • You must upload a copy of the exempting document to your application.
  • Higher education institutions check all continuous residence permits (type A) with the Finnish Immigration Service (Migri). This may result in you receiving instructions to pay the application fee (and the tuition fee) at a later stage of the application process.
  • To be exempted from tuition fees, the exempting document must be valid when the semester starts on 1 January 2027.
  • Application opens: 15 May 2026 at 8.00 UTC+3
  • Application closes: when the study places for each programme are filled, or on 15 August 2026 at 15.00 (UTC+3) 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. This applies also to the Early Bird scholarship.
  • Studies begin in January 2027.

Language requirements

In Rolling admission (January 2027 intake), all applicants must provide acceptable proof of English language skills, either by:

  • an internationally recognised language test,
  • previous studies, or
  • the SAT or GMAT/GRE test.

If proving English proficiency through previous studies, your degree must be a higher education degree or an upper secondary qualification completed in one of the following countries: an EU/EEA member state, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Switzerland, the UK, or the USA. Your degree must have been fully taught and assessed in English in that country. 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:

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.

Minimum requirement: a total score of 60 for tests taken before 21 January 2026, or a total score of 3.5 for tests taken on or after 21 January 2026 (Test sections: Reading, Listening, Speaking, and Writing)f 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!

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.

Minimum requirement: total score of 169 (B2 First, C1 Advanced, or C2 Proficiency. No other Cambridge language tests are accepted.) (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.

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.

Minimum requirement: 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. The Oxford ELLT Digital is also accepted.

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.

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!

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!

Minimum requirement: Grade 4 or higher on all the subtests (speaking, listening comprehension, writing, and reading comprehension)

Required documents: The relevant YKI certificate.

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 a higher education degree or an upper secondary qualification completed in one of the following countries: an EU/EEA member state, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Switzerland, the UK, or the USA.

Your degree must have been fully taught and assessed in English in that country.

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.

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 have been fully taught and assessed in English in that country.

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.

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.

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 autumn 2026:

  • Finnish matriculation examination
  • The whole International Baccalaureate diploma or International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme (IBCP) completed in English
  • DP Course Results or 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
  • Reifeprüfung/DIA (completed in Finland)
  • Finnish vocational upper secondary qualification, further vocational qualification, or specialist vocational 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 31 December 2026 15:00 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 autumn 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).

Eligibility and admission criteria

You can find the programme-specific admission criteria and the required application documents on Studyinfo by clicking the programme name listed below.

To be offered admission to this bachelor’s programme, you must qualify through one of the following methods:

Certificate-based selection:

  • You have an eligible upper secondary / high school diploma completed outside Finland, a valid language certificate, and a good grade average.
  • Additional requirement for Bachelor of Engineering degree programmes: your diploma must include successfully completed mathematics.

OR

SAT-based selection:

  • You have an eligible upper secondary / high school diploma or a higher education degree from any country and you have taken the SAT test with an acceptable score.

Admission is conditional until Xamk has checked all information and certificates. Xamk may request additional verification of qualification details (such as completion and grades) during the application process if necessary. Original certificates are verified on campus at the beginning of studies. Admission may be withdrawn if documents are not submitted by the deadline or if incorrect information was provided.

What is an eligible diploma?

If you apply with the SAT test, you can alternatively meet the eligibility requirement with

  • a prior bachelor’s or master’s degree completed in any country or
  • an eligible upper secondary diploma completed in Finland.

Are you graduating after the application period? You can apply with an official temporary certificate if you can submit your final certificate by 31 December 2026. In this case, the admission is conditional until Xamk has checked the final certificate and if admission was based on study performance, the condition for the certificate-based selection (final grade average, completed mathematics subject if applicable).

Certificate-based selection for non-Finnish qualifications

You are considered in the certificate-based selection if your qualification meets the general eligibility requirement for the studies and you have provided sufficient documentation on the grading system concerning your qualification on the application form.

  • Lowest accepted average: average equivalent to grade 3 “good” on Xamk grading scale (1-5). The requirement equals to grade C on the European Credit Transfer System and grade B on the United States grading scale.
  • Because grading practices differ between countries, each application is reviewed individually. A certificate issued by the educational institution or awarding body of grading scale used in the upper secondary diploma is required. The grading scale must provide sufficient information for example on grade division and minimum passing grades. Sometimes the scale is given on the front or back side of the final certificate or transcript. You may also provide additional information or links that help clarify the grading scale.
  • Higher education degrees (bachelor’s and master’s) or degrees completed in Finland are not used in this certificate‑based selection. If you want to apply with such degree, you must have a valid SAT score.

Language requirement: To be included in certificate-based selection, you must provide an accepted language certificate.

The principles for certificate-based selection for non-Finnish qualifications are only used for Xamk degree programmes in the Rolling admission procedure.

Read about the certificate-based selection

Requirements for admission based on SAT test

The minimum points required are 500 points for Evidence-Based Reading and Writing and 500 points for Mathematics. Total minimum points required are 1000 points.

Only the SAT taken after March 2016 is accepted.

Submitting the score

When scheduling your test, ensure there is enough time for your score to be released and delivered to Xamk by the time of your application. You are responsible for making sure the test result arrives in time.

Your SAT score must be sent to Xamk directly by the College Board. Test reports are delivered electronically. You can choose to send your result to Xamk when you take the test or order an additional score report if you have taken the test earlier. Remember to use the Xamk programme/institution code when requesting delivery.

Please enter the school code 7593 for South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences (Xamk) when you register for SAT. You can order score reports at any time after your test through your online account.

Please note that in the Rolling admission procedure, your application is considered complete only after the SAT score has been delivered to Xamk directly by the test organiser.

If you do not have a language test result, the required grade average or mathematics subject, taking the SAT test is a good option.

Read about applying with SAT

Eligibility requirements

You are eligible to apply to the master’s degree programmes if you have:

  • a suitable higher education degree and
  • at least two years (24 months) of relevant work experience completed after the date of issue of the eligible degree.
Suitable higher education degrees

Please note that the certificate‑based selection in Rolling admission only concerns degrees completed outside Finland. If you have completed your eligible degree in Finland, you must have taken the GMAT or GRE test to be considered for admission in this application.

You can find the programme-specific admission criteria and the required application documents on Studyinfo by clicking the programme name listed above.

Admission criteria

To be offered admission to these master’s programmes, you must qualify through one of the following methods:

Certificate-based selection:

  • You meet the eligibility requirement for the programme, your eligible degree has been completed outside Finland with a good grade average and you have an acceptable language certificate.

OR

GMAT/GRE-based selection:

  • You meet the eligibility requirement for the programme, and you have taken either the GMAT or GRE test with an acceptable score.

Admission is conditional until Xamk has checked all information and certificates. Xamk may request additional verification of qualification details (such as completion and grades) during the application process if necessary. Original certificates are verified on campus at the beginning of studies. Admission may be withdrawn if documents are not submitted by the deadline or if incorrect information was provided.

Certificate-based selection for non-Finnish qualifications

You are considered in the certificate-based selection for non-Finnish qualifications if you meet the eligibility requirement for the programme you apply to (suitable bachelor’s degree and two years of work experience in the field after graduation) and you have provided sufficient documentation on your language skills, degree, work experience and the grading system concerning your degree on the application form.

  • The lowest accepted average: average equivalent to grade 3 “good” on Xamk grading scale (1-5). The requirement equals to grade C (65-77 %) on the European Credit Transfer System.
  • Because grading practices differ between countries, each application is reviewed individually. A certificate issued by the educational institution or awarding body of grading scale used in the bachelor’s degree is required. The grading scale must provide sufficient information for example on grade division and minimum passing grades. Sometimes the scale is given on the front or back side of the final certificate or transcript. You may also provide additional information or links that help clarify the grading scale.

Language requirement: To be included in certificate-based selection, you must provide an accepted language certificate.

The principles for certificate-based selection for non-Finnish qualifications are only used for Xamk degree programmes in the Rolling admission procedure.

Read about the certificate-based selection

Requirements for admission based on GMAT or GRE test

The minimum score requirement for the GMAT test is 450 points. GMAT results for tests taken before 2024 and all GRE test results must be equivalent to the GMAT result of 450 points. These results are converted to the GMAT result with a relevant tool:

Conversion table for GMAT results before 2024

Conversion tool for GRE test results

The GMAT and GRE test results are valid for 5 years. Your test result must be valid when the application opens (Rolling admission for January 2027 intake on 15 May 2026).

GMAT, GMAT Focus Edition and GRE tests are considered equivalent admission process. You can choose which test to take according to your own preference and convenience.

Submitting the score

When scheduling your test, ensure there is enough time for your score to be released and delivered to Xamk by the time of your application. You are responsible for making sure the test result arrives in time.

Your GMAT/GRE score must arrive to Xamk directly from the test organiser. The test reports are delivered to Xamk electronically. Choose your result to be delivered to Xamk either when taking the test or by ordering an additional score report (if you have taken the test earlier). Refer to Xamk programme/institution code when ordering the score delivery.

GMAT program codes for South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences (Xamk)

  • Digital Industry and AI: G6Z-RD-22
  • Electrical Engineering Product Development: G6Z-RD-48
  • International Business Management: G6Z-X2-34
  • Strategic Supply Chain Management: G6Z-RD-19

The official score report is available during 7-20 business days after completing the test. Read more at Sending Your Score (mba.com).

GRE Designated Institution (DI) Code for Xamk is 1352.
(South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences – Xamk)

The official GRE General Test result will be available during 8–10 days after your test date. Scores are delivered to Xamk approximately twice a week. Read more at Sending Your GRE General Test Scores (ets.org)

Please note that in the Rolling admission procedure, your application is considered complete only after the test score has been delivered to Xamk from the test organiser.

Read about applying with GMAT/GRE

Eligibility requirements

Master’s Degree in Disaster Management (Master of Social Services and Health Care or Master of Engineering)

You are eligible to apply to this master’s degree programme if you have:

  • a higher education degree in any field and
  • at least two years (24 months) of relevant work experience completed after the date of issue of the eligible degree.

You can find the programme-specific admission criteria and the required application documents on Studyinfo by clicking the programme name listed above.

Admission criteria

To be offered admission to this master’s programme, you must

  • meet the eligibility requirement for the programme, have an acceptable language certificate and complete the pre-task and interview successfully.

Admission is conditional until Xamk has checked all information and certificates. Xamk may request additional verification of qualification details (such as completion and grades) during the application process if necessary. Original certificates are verified on campus at the beginning of studies. Admission may be withdrawn if documents are not submitted by the deadline or if incorrect information was provided.

Pre-task and interview

The written pre-task consists of two documents that must be submitted. Complete both documents before applying and upload them to your application form. If the pre-task is missing from your application form, the processing time for your application is prolonged, and your chances for admission may be lower.

Your pre-task is considered in the student selection if you meet the eligibility requirement for the programme (a higher education degree and two years of work experience in the field after graduation) and you have provided sufficient documentation on your language skills, degree and work experience on the application form. If you meet the requirements and pass the pre-task, you are invited to an interview.

If you meet the eligibility requirement, and pass the pre-task, you are invited to an interview.

Interview dates: 5 June, 11 June, 12 June. Further dates will be confirmed during the application.

Frequently asked questions

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. The application is considered only after the required fee has been paid.

Please note that the fee is collected by the Finnish National Agency for Education, not by Xamk.

The application fee is specific to each academic term. Your payment is valid only for the starting term of the study programme for which you have applied and paid the application fee. For example, if you have paid the fee for studies starting in autumn 2026 (August intake) and later apply for studies starting in spring 2027 (January intake), you must pay a new application fee, as autumn 2026 and spring 2027 are different start terms.

Application fee (Studyinfo)

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.

Xamk tuition fee policy, refund policy and scholarship scheme

You can submit only one application and apply to one degree programme at Xamk through the Rolling Admission procedure. You cannot submit another application, even if your first application is rejected.

You are advised to check the programme requirements carefully before applying and choose your programme with care.

If the same applicant submits more than one application, only the most recently submitted application is considered. However, once the admission result for the first application has been published, any other applications are no longer considered.

You can make changes to a submitted application until it has been processed at Xamk. You should not submit a new application in order to make changes.

You can update your application either by editing it on Studyinfo (via the link in the confirmation email) or by contacting Xamk Admission Services by email.

Once you have received the admission result, no further changes can be made.

he deadline for accepting an offer of admission is three weeks (21 days) from the notice of admission. If you are required to pay tuition fees, the tuition fee must also be paid by the same deadline.

You are eligible for an Early Bird discount of 10% if you accept the offer of admission within one week of receiving the admission decision. In this case, the tuition fee must still be paid within three weeks of the admission decision.

Steps to follow when you have received an offer of admission

Prepare for your studies

More information: New student – Kaakkois-Suomen ammattikorkeakoulu Xamk

Application for the programmes listed here is open and they have available study places.

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Application for the programmes listed here is open but there are some applicants on the waiting list. New offers of admission are sent in case study places become available.

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Application for the programmes listed here is closed. There are applicants on the waiting list and new offers of admission are sent in case study places become available.

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More information

Tuition fees and scholarships

Tuition fees and scholarships

Read about tuition fees at Xamk and scholarships available.

Tuition fees

Spring joint application

Spring joint application

You can apply to August intake also through Spring joint application.

Spring joint application

Autumn joint application

Autumn joint application

You can apply to January intake also through Autumn joint application.

Autumn joint application

Rolling admission (August 2026 intake)

Application instructions and admissions criteria on Studyinfo:

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:

Admission Services
Open University of Applied Sciences