Applying

1. Comparing study options in Finland

Studyinfo.fi service provides information on all higher education study programmes in Finland. In Joint Application, you can apply to several study programmes and universities with one application form.

Read about the degree programmes at Xamk and good reasons to study here!

2. Eligibility for higher education studies

You can apply for the bachelor’s studies with upper secondary school level qualification that provides eligibility for higher education studies in the country in question or with a prior bachelor’s or master’s degree. If you are graduating during the application process, you can apply with a temporary certificate.

For the master’s studies, you need a suitable higher education degree and at least 2 years of subsequent work experience in the relevant field.

Please see details on our 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 conducted in English. Check your liability to pay before applying!

At Xamk, the tuition fee for bachelor’s studies is 9 700 euro / academic year and for master’s studies 11 500 euro / academic year. Our scholarship scheme includes the Early Bird scholarship (50% discount on fee for the first study year), and rewards you for good progress in studies with a 50% refund on the paid fee after each study year. Also, scholarships based on Finnish language studies are available.

Find out more about our tuition fee and scholarship policy.

4. Application form and required documents

Submit your application on Studyinfo.fi. A link to the application form can be found on the front page of Studyinfo and on the programme descriptions during the application period. Note that the application closes on the last application day at 3 pm Finnish time. Attach the necessary documents to the application (a good quality color scan or photo of the document). Certificate of English language skills is not required when applying.

If your qualification has been completed outside Finland, the required documents include

• the final, original qualification certificate and transcript of records / mark sheet or a temporary certificate, if you will graduate during the application process
• work certificates (for master’s studies)
• an official translation of all documents not originally written in English, Finnish or Swedish
• passport ID data page or EU/ETA country’s identity card with a photo
• document exempting you from tuition fees, if applicable

5. Check the admission criteria

The student selection in degree programmes in English may be based on entry exams, pre-tasks, SAT test results or prior qualification certificates. SAT is not used at Xamk in 2023 applications.

Check the programme-specific instructions on Studyinfo (programme details > admission criteria) or on our website.

6. Be prepared for the admission notice: plan your finances and other practical matters

Find out about the requirements (means of support, insurance) for a student residence permit on the Finnish Immigration Service website.

Information on student housing in Xamk campus towns: Kouvola, Kotka and Mikkeli

7. Welcome to study at Xamk!

Confirm the offered study place, pay tuition fee (if required) and enrol as student according to instructions given in the admission letter. Notices of admission are sent by email.

You can find all instructions for new students on our website.

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

APPLICANT’S CHECKLIST (PDF)

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