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Study possibilities for Ukrainians
South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences
South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences, Xamk, is one of the biggest universities of applied sciences in Finland. We offer degree studies in English and Finnish as well as studies that do not result in graduation. We also offer language studies and higher education preparatory studies for immigrants.
Higher education in Finland
Finland has two types of higher education institutions: universities and universities of applied sciences (UAS).
Universities of applied sciences (UAS for short) offer professionally oriented higher education on bachelor’s and master’s level, and have strong ties with working life and regional development.
Universities focus on scientific research and the education they provide is based on it. They offer bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral (PhD) level studies.
Study and research opportunities in Finnish higher education on Study in Finland website
Xamk offers several study possibilities for Ukrainians:
- Degree programmes for those who don’t have a study place in higher education
- OODI studies for persons who have been granted temporary protection in Finland and other studies of Xamk Pulse Open University of Applied Sciences
- Higher education preparatory programme for immigrants (in Finnish language)
- Separate study right for those who already have a study place in higher education in Ukraine
Application for degree programmes
Next joint application period, 4 – 14 September 2023
The Joint Application is open for those who have completed an upper secondary level diploma (high school). The requirement for Master’s degree programmes is a suitable higher education degree and at least two years of relevant work experience after completing the degree.
If you cannot submit documentary evidence of your qualification when applying, you can submit a copy of the decision on asylum or a residence permit granted on the basis of a need for protection in Finland.
More information is here.
Scholarship for humanitarian reasons
Xamk offers a scholarship for humanitarian reasons for the citizens of Ukraine for the academic years 2022-2023 and 2023-2024.
The scholarship is an exemption from the tuition fee for the mentioned academic year (first study year).
You don’t have to apply for the scholarship separately, it is granted automatically based on proof of citizenship on your application form (passport ID data page). On the application form on Studyinfo, you inform if you have a document that exempts you from the tuition fee. The question is common to all universities and the answer “I don’t have any of the above mentioned documents” will not cause any problems with the scholarship for humanitarian reasons at Xamk.
Degree programmes in English
Bachelor’s degrees
- Bachelor of Culture and Arts, Game Design
- Bachelor of Business Administration, Digital International Business
- Bachelor of Business Administration, Wellbeing Management
- Bachelor of Health Care, Nursing
- Bachelor of Engineering, Environmental Engineering
- Bachelor of Engineering, Information Technology
Master’s degrees
- Master of Business Administration, International Business Management
- Master of Health Care and Social Services, Rehabilitation
XAMK PULSE OPEN UAS STUDIES
Xamk Open University of Applied Sciences is known as Xamk Pulse. Our courses are available for all, regardless of age or educational background. On Xamk Pulse courses you can update, expand and deepen your expertise. Most of the studies are carried out online and many of them are free of charge.
Pulse offers OODI studies (New skills and guidance for temporary protection beneficiaries in Finland) free of charge for those who have been granted temporary protection in Finland.
Xamk Pulse offers also other studies, for example:
- single courses, extent 2 – 5 ECTS credits
- path studies, extent 60 ECTS credits (1 year).
You can find all our studies in our course calendar.
I recommend Xamk Pulse studies for everyone!
Ukrainian Yelyzaveta has studied in Xamk Pulse and thinks that Pulse offers excellent opportunity for lifelong learning.
Read moreHigher education preparatory programme for immigrants (in Finnish language)
The programme is intended for immigrants whose Finnish language skills are on proficiency level B1 at minimum, and whose goal is to apply to a degree programme conducted in Finnish in a Finnish UAS or university. The next preparatory programme is starting in autumn 2023 and the application for it will open in May 2023. More information is here.
Separate study right
The next application for a separate study right at Xamk has not been confirmed. You can apply for a study place in Joint Application. The degree studies are based on a personal study plan where your prior higher education studies are considered.
The separate study right is available for Ukrainians who already have a study place in a University / Academy / Higher Educational Institution in Ukraine. This study opportunity is aimed at students who have an existing, valid right to study at a Ukrainian university, and whose studies have been discontinued due to the war.
Studies in the separate study right are free of charge for the student.
The separate study rights are granted based on the compatibility of applicants’ earlier studies with those offered by Xamk UAS and English language skills. You must satisfy specific academic and language requirements (online English language test).
- The study right lasts for 2 years / 120 ECTS cr
- Studies in the separate study right do not lead to a degree
- Possibility to apply for a place in degree studies after 1 or 2 years on the basis of credits completed during the separate study right.
contact us
Admission Services
- Degree studies
- Separate study right
- Higher education preparatory programme for immigrants
Contact details (service in English/Finnish)
admissions(a)xamk.fi
tel. and WhatsApp +358 50 345 8602, +358 50 312 5031
Offices in Kouvola and Mikkeli (open by appointment)
Open UAS Office
- Single courses in Open UAS
- Path studies in Open UAS
Contact details (service in English/Finnish)
openstudies(a)xamk.fi
tel. and WhatsApp: +358 40 826 6050, +358 50 349 4009