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Graduates of the South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences in September

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Melania Donzellini’s story: from international jobseeker to HR Consultant 

Melania Donzellini exemplifies how international expertise can enrich Finnish working life. Xamk and Eezy share a common goal: to promote the employment of international professionals…
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Xamk supports the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals with its work and raises the flag

Xamk osallistuu kansainväliseen kestävän kehityksen lippupäivään 25. syyskuuta nostamalla SDG-lipun salkoon kampuksillaan. Päivä juhlistaa YK:n Agenda 2030 -ohjelman kymmenvuotista taivalta ja muistuttaa siitä, että aika…
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Xamk Strengthens International Partnerships – Over 50 Education Agents Visited Campuses

From September 15 to 18, Xamk hosted over 50 international education agents across all four campuses: Kouvola, Kotka, Savonlinna, and Mikkeli. The goal was to…
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Online Degree Programmes Popular in the Autumn Joint Application Round

South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences (Xamk) received 3,211 first-choice applicants in the recently concluded autumn joint application round. The total number of applicants was…
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Graduates of the South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences in July and August

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Xamk staff practiced preparedness this week, themes included evacuation and cyber security

Three major preparedness and local defense exercises were held this week in the regions of Kymenlaakso and South Karelia. The exercises involved over 1,000 participants…

Koje Studio – creativity, entrepreneurship, and friendship in one package

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Time for (S) Heroes builds future hero stories and sustainable design

Xamk coordinates the international Time for (S) Heroes project, which aims to develop sustainable fashion and costume expertise and support the digital skills and entrepreneurship…
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Results of the spring 2025 student survey 

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2,400 New Students Begin Their Journey at Xamk This August!

New students are starting in both bachelor’s and master’s degree programmes across four campuses and in online studies, in Finnish and English.
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Warmly welcome to Xamk new student

We warmly welcome our new students to Xamk! Here are a few last-minute tips to help you get started during your first days.
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Midwife’s assistance via video would be helpful in unexpected childbirth, according to new study

In a situation where a layperson has to assist in an unexpected out-of-hospital childbirth event, a midwife’s assistance through a video connection would be a…
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Construction Engineering Most Popular in Xamk’s Supplementary Application

The supplementary application round at South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences (Xamk) closed on 7 August. A total of 320 applicants took part.
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Graduates of the South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences in June

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Insights on sustainable development and the circular economy

Gerardo Rangel García began a new adventure in June 2025, leaving Mexico to join the Time for (S)heroes project in Kouvola, Finland, as an intern…
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Europe is your campus!

Xamk is part of the European university INGENIUM which is made of ten European universities. This brings lots of opportunities of internationalization for our students!…
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No need to imagine: how Xamk Game Studios brings virtual ideas into real world

From virtual environment venue models to real industry solutions, Xamk Game Studios (XGS) is helping bridge the gap between education and execution - and the…
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Xamk Participates in Kaakko25 Preparedness Exercise 

The Regional State Administrative Agency for Southern Finland is organizing the Kaakko25 regional preparedness exercise this year, focusing on the South Karelia and Kymenlaakso regions.…
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Free study places available at Xamk for autumn – apply during the supplementary application period!

South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences (Xamk) will organize a supplementary application period for study programs with remaining vacancies after the joint application process.
Experience

Submarine Escape Game from Mikkeli Offers Lessons in Sustainable Food Services

Katariina Kovanen and Laura Pulkkinen from Xamk’s Mikkeli campus presented their Submarine-themed escape game in Greece at the INGENIUM Staff Academy, showcasing it to European…
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Technische Hochschule Lübeck (THL) is now an official partner of Xamk 

Xamk and TH Lübeck have signed a five-year cooperation agreement to strengthen international collaboration in education, teaching and research.
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Building Resilience on the Adriatic Coast

Students and staff from Xamk took part in the 10 Days of INGENIUM event in Italy at the end of May. The University G. d’Annunzio…
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From Paper to Pixels: Harsh and Marko’s Entrepreneurial Journey with Happiness Games