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Application timetable 2019-2020
Joint application, autumn 2019
Application open for
- Bachelor of Culture and Arts,
Game Design, part-time studies - Bachelor of Business Administration,
Wellbeing Management, full-time studies
(apply with a degree completed in Finland)
Application submitted in Studyinfo.fi
during 4-18 September 2019 (by 3 pm Finnish time)
Enclosures to application submitted in Studyinfo.fi
by 25 September 2019 3 pm (Finnish time)
Wellbeing Management:
- CV/Portfolio and motivation video submitted
by 25 September 2019 - Online interviews (for selected applicants)
during 10-18 October 2019
Game Design:
- Pre-task submitted by 4 November 2019
- Entrance examination in Kouvola, Finland
on 5 November 2019
Admission results published by 29 November 2019.
Study place confirmed by 9 December 2019, 3 pm (Finnish time)
Studies begin in January 2020.
Direct application, autumn 2019
Application open for
- Bachelor of Business Administration,
Wellbeing Management, full-time studies
(apply with a degree completed outside Finland)
Application submitted in Studyinfo.fi
during 4-20 September 2019 (by 3 pm Finnish time)
Enclosures to application submitted in Studyinfo.fi
by 25 September 2019 3 pm (Finnish time)
CV/Portfolio and motivation video submitted
by 25 September 2019
Online interviews (for selected applicants)
during 10-18 October 2019
Admission results published
by 31 October 2019.
Study place confirmed
by 9 December 2019, 3 pm (Finnish time)
Studies begin in January 2020.
Joint application, spring 2020
Application open for
- Bachelor of Culture and Arts,
Game Design, full-time studies - Bachelor of Business Administration,
Digital International Business, full-time studies - Bachelor of Engineering,
Environmental Engineering, full-time studies - Bachelor of Engineering,
Information Technology, full-time studies - Master of Business Administration,
International Business Management, part-time studies
Application submitted in Studyinfo.fi during
8 – 22 January 2020 (by 3 pm Finnish time)
Enclosures to application submitted in Studyinfo.fi by 29 January 2020 (by 3 pm Finnish time)
Student selection for Bachelor’s programmes
- Entrance examinations outside Finland (FINNIPS) 16-23 March 2020
- Entrance examinations in Finland in April 2020
- SAT test result to be delivered from the College Board by 8 April 2020
Student selection for Master’s programmes:
to be confirmed
Admission results published by 5 June 2020.
Study place confirmed by 10 July 2020, 3 pm (Finnish time)
Studies begin in August 2020.
Application process
1. Study options
Find out about the study options. Studyinfo.fi provides information about all higher education study programmes in Finland. Info on programmes beginning in January 2020 is available in May 2019 and on programmes beginning in August 2020 by the end of September 2019.
2. Eligibility
Check what qualification you can apply with and note the requirement for work experience for Master’s studies. Information on the eligibility criteria on Xamk website
3. Tuition fees
If you are not a citizen of an EU/EEA country, you might be required to pay tuition fees for the studies. Check your liability to pay on Studyinfo.fi before applying! Information on the tuition fees and the scholarship scheme at Xamk can be found on our website.
4. Application form and required documents
Submit your application the application period on Studyinfo.fi. Note that the application closes on the last application day at 3 pm Finnish time. Attach the necessary documents to the application. See detailed instructions on our website.
5. Pre-tasks, entrance examination(s) and/or SAT test results
The student selection may be based on pre-tasks, entrance examinations and/or interviews. Check the programme-specific instructions at Xamk!
It is also possible to apply with SAT test results instead of taking the entrance exam on some degree programmes. Information on applying with SAT test results to Xamk
6. Be prepared for the admission: plan your finances and other practical matters well in advance.
– Read about the tuition fees for non-EU/EEA citizens at Xamk
– Find out about the requirements for a student residence permit on website for the Finnish Immigration Service
7. Confirm the offered study place and enrol as student according to instructions given in the admission letter. Notices of admission are sent by email.
8. Welcome to study at Xamk!
Follow the instructions on the admission notice for confirming your study place, paying the tuition fee (if required) and enrolling for the studies. Information for new students on Xamk website
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Admission results
Higher education institutions publish admission results gradually according to their own schedules. All results in joint application are published on 29 November 2019 (autumn application) or on 5 June 2020 (spring application) at the latest.
The results in direct application to Xamk/Wellbeing management are published by 31 October 2019.
You will receive a notice by email both from the Studyinfo.fi service and Xamk Admission Services, when you have been admitted to study at Xamk.
You can see your admission results in real-time through My Studyinfo -service, if you have access to it (Finnish personal ID number and online banking credentials, mobile certificate or an electronic ID-card needed).
If you don’t have access to My Studyinfo -service, you will receive a notice of result by email when all results have been published.
Further information about the admission results in joint application is available on Studyinfo.fi.
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Contact information
Tel. +358 44 702 8752 (Kouvola) or
+358 50 312 5031 (Mikkeli)
admissions@xamk.fi
Postal and visiting addresses
South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences / Admission Services
Paraatikenttä 7, 45100 Kouvola, Finland or
Patteristonkatu 3X, 50100 Mikkeli, Finland
Office hours: Mon, Wed-Fri 9 am – 3 pm, Tue 9 am 2.30 pm.