Xamk offers several ways of incorporating international elements to the studies.
Xamk has a large partner network in tens of different countries. The network consists of Erasmus+ -partners and partners based on bilateral agreements,
Xamk offers several ways of incorporating international elements to the studies. A degree or its part can be completed in English, and there are foreign students attending Xamk’s summer term and the studies of degree programmes with instruction in English. Exchange periods or practical training can be carried out in foreign partner schools or organisations either through the Erasmus and Nordplus programmes or bilateral student exchange agreements. In addition to interesting courses, studies abroad also offer new experiences, friends and promote language skills and self-confidence.
An exchange period typically lasts from 3 to 12 months. It usually takes place during the second or third year of studies. The aim is that the studies completed during this period are recognised as a part of the degree. Therefore, an exchange period doesn’t usually postpone graduation. Students going for exchange can apply for a study grant.
Xamk’s international services help both out-going and in-coming exchange students and support Xamk’s departments and units in their international activities. The aim is to improve students’ skills in working in international and multicultural working environments. Student exchange is a part of high quality higher education and promotes students’ professional growth and competence.
Degree programmes in English
Xamk is part of the European University INGENIUM, a campus consisting of ten European higher education institutions.
INGENIUM brings knowledge and expertise to the region through joint studies and degrees, research cooperation, information and experience sharing, student exchange, and staff mobility.
The networks aim to increase joint degrees between higher education institutions to enable students to flexibly complete their studies at any institution within the network.
The European University INGENIUM consists of eight universities and two universities of applied sciences. Xamk is the only Finnish higher education institution to participate in INGENIUM.
The network started its activities at the beginning of 2023. The building of INGENIUM is supported with a four-year funding from the European Commission.
More info about the INGENIUM.
INGENIUM brings new, international opportunities to our students.
INGENIUM consists of the following higher education institutions:
- University of Oviedo, Spain (coordinator)
- Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences, Germany
- University ”G. d’Annunzio” of Chieti-Pescara, Italy
- Medical University of Sofia, Bulgaria
- University of Crete, Greece
- University of Skövde, Sweden
- Gheorghe Asachi Technical University of Iasi, Romania
- South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences Xamk, Finland
- University of Rouen-Normandy, France
- Munster Technological University, Ireland
Exchange periods or practical training can be carried out in foreign partner schools or organisations either through the Erasmus and Nordplus programmes or bilateral student exchange agreements.
Partner institutions of XamkGames are one of the most exciting, fast moving, and lucrative creative industries worldwide. In the last 20 years the industry has matured to over $200 billion and diversified. There are several key disciplines people can specialise in. The most successful games are creative powerhouses that have revenue returns that far outstrip comparable products in other mediums. Examples include PUBG, GTA series, Need for Speed, Temple Run, Angry Birds, Clash of Clans to name a few massive success stories.
Xamk Summer School of Gaming will teach you the essentials of video games creation, game concept design and development in a fun and engaging cultural environment. You will learn the basics of what games are and how they are developed, as well as meet people from all over the world interested in video games creation. During the programme you will learn in practice how to develop a basic game concept from an idea to a pitch. You will also learn teamworking by developing a game concept in a team. We will guide you through basic use of Unity3D and Visual Studio, C# that are widely used in the industry.
Xamk Summer School of Gaming will teach you the essentials of video games creation, game concept design and development in a fun and engaging cultural environment.
Head of International Affairs and Education Export
Santeri Koivisto, santeri.koivisto(at)xamk.fi, +358 50 349 5130
Student exchanges
Kotka:
Studies: Sari Pieviläinen, sari.pievilainen(at)xamk.fi, +358 44 7028236
Internships:
Kouvola:
Studies: Mirka Jääskeläinen, mirka.jaaskelainen(at)xamk.fi, +358 44 702 8972
Internships: Sari Kärkkäinen, sari.karkkainen(at)xamk.fi, + 358 503124988
Mikkeli:
Studies: Ulla Vuorinen, ulla.vuorinen(at)xamk.fi, +358 400 872764
Internships: Sari Kärkkäinen, sari.karkkainen(at)xamk.fi, + 358 503124988
Savonlinna:
Studies and internships: Lea Reponen, lea.reponen(at)xamk.fi, +358 50 3125027
