Applying

1. Study options
Find out about the study options. Studyinfo.fi provides information about all higher education study programmes in Finland. Information on degree programmes on Xamk website:

Bachelor’s programmes / Master’s programmes

2. Eligibility
You can apply for the bachelor’s studies with an upper secondary level qualification that provides eligibility for higher education in the awarding country. This refers to the qualification equivalent to a high school diploma in most countries. You also meet the eligibility requirement with your prior bachelor’s or master’s degree. For master’s studies you need a suitable higher education degree (bachelor or master) and at least two years of work experience in the field.

More information on the eligibility criteria on Xamk website

3. Tuition fees
If you are not a citizen of an EU/EEA country, you may be required to pay tuition fees for the studies. Check your liability to pay on Studyinfo.fi before applying!

Xamk, the tuition fee for programmes beginning in January/August 2022 or after, is 9 700 euro / academic year for bachelor’s studies and 11 500 euro / academic year for master’s studies . Our scholarship scheme rewards you for good progress in studies with a 50% refund on the paid fee.  Also other scholarships are available, see information on the tuition fees and the scholarship scheme on Xamk 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.

For qualifications completed outside Finland, a copy of relevant qualification certificate is required, and an official translation of it into English, Finnish or Swedish if the certificate is not originally written in one of those languages.

See  more instructions for applying 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!

For some Bachelor’s degree programmes it is also possible to apply with SAT test results instead of taking the entrance exam.

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
– Student housing: please see information on housing in Kouvola at www.kouvolanasunnot.fi/opiskelijat/students, in Kotka at www.kotopas.fi/en and in Mikkeli at www.moas.fi.

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.

You can accept only one study place per academic semester. This means that if you have been accepted to several study programmes in one application or in several applications, you need to choose which place you wish to accept.

Please read carefully the instructions on confirming the offered study place on www.studyinfo.fi

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

See steps in the admission process on Applicant’s checklist:

Applicant’s checklist (pdf)