Be the difference.
Courage and curiosity. The will to discover and learn, and go all in for the better future. We at South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences – Xamk – share an attitude and a mindset. We work to support you when you define a new era of professionals. Because the best way to know tomorrow is to create it yourself.
The best way to know tomorrow is to create it yourself.
Are you thinking which educational path to take?
Would you like to expand your professional network?
Would you like to improve your professional skills?
Do you need a fresh perspective on your organization?
Apply to Xamk!
Supplementary Application
29.11.–4.12.2024
Supplementary application is opened when there are available study places in the bachelor and master degree programmes after Joint Application round.
Rolling Admission
18.11.2024–28.2.2025
The Rolling Admission is a convenient way to apply to Xamk from outside Finland, but we welcome applications also from those already living in Finland.
Joint Application – Spring
8.–22.1.2025
Degree programs in English at Universities of Applied Sciences (UAS) and Master’s level UAS programs
We are reshaping working life
Sustainable education for the future
Sustainable education for the future
Impactful research and development
Impactful research and development
Internationalization for vitality
Internationalization for vitality
Current developments in our work towards a sustainable future
Free study places available at Xamk for autumn – apply during the supplementary application period!
Technische Hochschule Lübeck (THL) is now an official partner of Xamk
Xamk’s New Simulation Facilities and Teaching in Kotka Attract Interest from Across Europe
GreenCCIrcle Academy
Equality Belongs to Everyone
Graduates of the South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences in May
Scholaships for students graduating from South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences
*Startup ideas, innovations and collaboration – *ship Startup Festival 2025 celebrated the frontrunners of progress
Graduates of the South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences in April
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International research collaboration advances robotics for forestry
Life and studying are a continuous growth process
The University of Oviedo and Xamk Signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Enhanced Cooperation
*Startup ideas, innovations and collaboration – *ship Startup Festival 2025 celebrated the frontrunners of progress
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Free study places available at Xamk for autumn – apply during the supplementary application period!
We work for a better tomorrow
We strengthen the vitality and internationalization of South-Eastern Finland together with the world of work and our partners.
We educate skilled workforce for the needs of the future and promote entrepreneurship. Annually, about 2,000 university degrees are completed at our institution.
Our 1000 experts work across four campuses: Kotka, Kouvola, Mikkeli, and Savonlinna.
The number of students in our university of applied sciences is over 12,000, offering 50 bachelor’s degree programs and 30 master’s degree programs.
We are a multidisciplinary university of applied sciences. Our fields of education include:
- Business and security
- Health rehabilitation and exercise
- Gaming industry and ICT
- Design and restoration
- Engineering and forestry
- Seafaring and logistics
- Social sector and youth education
- Tourism and catering industry
In addition, Xamk Pulse offers the widest range of open university of applied sciences studies in Finland as well as numerous other continuing education opportunities.
Our Research, Development, and Innovation (RDI) activities support the growth and development of our region. We conduct applied research in our areas of strength:
- Digital Economy
- Sustainable Well-being
- Logistics and Seafaring
- Forestry, Environment, and Energy
We provide expert services to businesses and communities through applied research and development work, as well as through collaboration with our students in internships, projects, and theses. Additionally, our 11 research units produce multidisciplinary expertise and offer services such as product development, measurement, and analysis.
The impacts of our operations reach locally and internationally
Studies at a university of applied sciences (UAS) focus on professional and practical know-how and skills.
Participation also in RDI (research, development and innovation) brings new dimensions to studies.
Responsibility is our strategic choise – we are commited to UN’s sustanable development goals
One of Xamk’s primary ambitions is to foster entrepreneurship.
Largest and most popular Open University of Applied Sciences in Finland.
Live to learn.
Do you want to update, expand or deepen your expertise? With Xamk Pulse learning happens your way. Whether you are interested in an individual course or more extensive studies, you can pick and choose from a wide variety of courses offered by Pulse.
Current affairs for a sustainable tomorrow
XGS Grande Finale Demo Day 10.9
Mikkeli Business Appro 24.9.2025
Xamk Game Track 2025
Warm Lights Film Fest
The most frequently asked questions
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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.
Read more on the eligibility requirements on UASinfo website.
You can apply to a Master’s degree programme if you have completed
- an appropriate UAS Bachelor’s degree or another appropriate higher education degree and
- at least two years of work experience in a relevant field after completing the higher education degree. As a relevant field is regarded both the field being applied to and the field of the previous higher education degree.
Language certificates are not required for admission. The language skills are either evaluated in the programme’s own entry exam or confirmed by other selection methods like GMAT.
Work experience
You must provide a work certificate written by the employer and confirmed by the empoloyer’s signature/stamp as proof of employment. Only work experience obtained after completing the higher education degree can be considered: the work experience can be accumulated from the date of award of the higher education degree and obtained no later than 31 July (spring application) / 31 December (autumn application) in the year of applying.
At Xamk, discretionary admission is used only in the field of culture, for Degree Programme in Game Design. Other degree programmes in English at Xamk do not use discretionary admission.
Discretionary admission means that Xamk may invite applicants who do not meet the eligibility requirement, to the entrance exam, if their skills and knowledge are considered sufficient.
Discretion only concerns the eligibility to apply. Discretionary applicants are included in the student selection process in the same way as other applicants and follow the regular procedure for applying.
If you wish to apply to the Game Design programme as a discretionary applicant, please follow these instructions:
- Check the eligibility criteria at Studyinfo service.
- Submit your application form on Studyinfo service during the application period.
- If you do not meet the eligibility criteria attach the following documents to your application on:
- copies of the certificates you wish to invoke to
- a cover letter shortly explaining why your application should be considered in discretionary admission.
- The deadline for the attachments
- Joint Application, autumn 2024: 18 September 2024, 3 pm (Finnish time UTC +3)
The Admission criteria are decided on a yearly basis for each degree programme separately. The criteria consists of the eligibility requirements and the student selection methods.
- Admission criteria for Direct Application, autumn 2024 (published by end of May)
- Admission criteria for Joint Application, autumn 2024 (published by end of May)
- Admission criteria for Joint Applicatoin, spring 2024
The student admission is conditional until all information and certificates used for applying have been checked. Your study place can be withdrawn if you have given false information about your qualifications.
Xamk offers six bachelor’s degree programmes in English:
- Game Design (Bachelor of Culture and Arts),
- Digital International Business and Wellbeing Management (no intake in 2024) (Bachelor of Business Administration),
- Nursing (Bachelor of Health Care), two programmes (Kotka and Savonlinna)
- Environmental Engineering and Information Technology (Bachelor of Engineering).
There are three master’s degree programmes in English available:
- International Business Management (Master of Business Administration)
- Naprapathy (Master of Health Care)
- Rehabilitation (Master of Health Care)
If you want further information about the English degrees, you can visit the degree pages on our website. Field of education – Kaakkois-Suomen ammattikorkeakoulu (hion.dev) These pages contain detailed descriptions of the programs, including course requirements, faculty information, and opportunities for students