Water technology and sustainability
Welcome to Xamk!
Xamk is a higher education institution offering studies in English in many different study fields. We have campuses in the towns of Kotka, Kouvola, Mikkeli and Savonlinna, located in the beautiful region of South-Eastern Finland. Students from partner institutions of Xamk are welcome to apply for the exchange and double degree studies in Water technology and sustainability.
If you wish to have more information about the content of the programme or courses available, please ask more!
Ulla Vuorinen, ulla.vuorinen(at)xamk.fi
Type of exchange
- Exchange studies
Campus
- Mikkeli
Application period
For the autumn term and whole academic year
1.4. – 15.5.
For the spring term
15.9. – 1.11.
Content of studies
Are you interested in tackling critical issues like water scarcity and pollution with innovative solutions, using cutting-edge technologies and sustainable practices?
Studies in Water technology and sustainability give you a hands-on experience with environmental sampling, laboratory techniques, preparing you for real-world challenges. You will learn causes, consequences and prevention of environmental problems.
The growing need to safeguard clean environment, sustainable development and tackle the water-related risks and problems demands more and more water technology and sustainability experts. This ensures diverse job opportunities.
Studies in Water technology and sustainability provide you a journey through themes covering natural science to specializing in water and environmental monitoring, finding sustainable solutions and modelling the real-world scenarios.
During your studies you can get familiar with e.g.:
- water and environmental management
- measuring, sampling and monitoring techniques
- modelling and data analysis
The language of instruction is English and lectures
are taught on Mikkeli Campus.
Modes of mobility
Exchange studies
Studies are focused on Water and environmental management, circular economy and sustainable practices. You can apply for the autumn term, spring term or the whole academic year.
It is possible to complete 30 ECTS credits or more/semester. Language of instruction is English.
Course list for exchange students 2026-2027
Course: Water ecology and protection
Code: WT00FI98-3002
ECTS: 5
Course: Circular economy
Code: WT00FJ06-3002
ECTS: 5
Course: Laboratory skills and safety
Code: WT00FJ00-3002
ECTS: 5
Course: Environmental sampling
Code: WT00FJ01-3001
ECTS: 5
Course: Water and environmental laboratory
Code: WT00FJ02-3001
ECTS: 5
Course: Sustainable resource management
Code: WT00FJ04-3001
ECTS: 5
Course: Environmental management systems
Code: EE00EC24-3005
ECTS: 5
Course: Environmental health
Code: EE00EC25-3005
ECTS: 5
Course: Risk assessment and management
Code: EE00EC27-3005
ECTS: 5
Course: Finnish 1
Code:
ECTS: 5
Course: Professional English
Code: XY00EX58-3063
ECTS: 5
In addition, Using wellbeing skills to promote studying ability (online), 2 ECTS Credits is available in autumn term 2026. The code of the course is VV00FH60-3004. The syllabus if available at the Study Guide.
Please note that the content of Finnish courses is the same. You can choose either one.
You can check the syllabuses of Environmental engineering courses at the Study Guide and the timetable at Lukkarikone which allows you to view and plan the schedule.
Xamk reserves the right to make changes in the detail of the curriculum. The changes might deal with the teachers, titles, contents, duration, depth, and timing of the courses. The purpose of the changes would be to guarantee the most suitable and flexible study schedule for the Students.
Course: Water acquisition and treatment
Code:
ECTS: 5
Course: Environment, contamination and pollutants
Code:
ECTS: 5
Course: Planetary boundaries and sustainability
Code:
ECTS: 5
Course: Environmental monitoring and with IoT
Code:
ECTS: 5
Course: Life cycle assessment (LCA)
Code:
ECTS: 5
Course: Environmental modelling
Code:
ECTS: 5
Course: Geographical information systems (GIS)
Code:
ECTS: 5
Course: Environmental risk assessment
Code:
ECTS: 5
You can check the syllabuses of Environmental engineering courses at the Study Guide and the timetable at Lukkarikone which allows you to view and plan the schedule.
Xamk reserves the right to make changes in the detail of the curriculum. The changes might deal with the teachers, titles, contents, duration, depth, and timing of the courses. The purpose of the changes would be to guarantee the most suitable and flexible study schedule for the Students.
Double degree studies not available
Online Learning Agreement (OLA) for Erasmus+ applicants
As an applicant you need to prepare the Online Learning Agreement according to your home institution’s guidelines. If your home institution is not using OLA, please upload the fully signed Erasmus+ Learning agreement as PDF to your SoleMOVE application.
In addition to OLA you need to fill in your course wishes to the Proposed Study Plan section in your SoleMOVE application.
Study Plan for non-Erasmus+ applicants
Please upload the fully signed Study Plan as PDF to your SoleMOVE application.
In addition to the signed Study Plan you need to fill in your course wishes to the Proposed Study Plan section in your SoleMOVE application.
Proceed to application
Two application periods: 1.4.-15.5. and 15.9.-1.11.
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