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Digital Towers Can Secure the Future of Finland’s Smaller Airports
Research identifies path to shared, remote Air Traffic Services – but warns that short-term thinking is blocking adoption.
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Xamk attracts applicants from across Finland – one quarter of first-choice applicants come from Uusimaa
South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences Xamk received a total of 13,556 applications in the spring joint application round. There were 4,311 first-choice applicants and…
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Applicant Numbers for Xamk’s English-Language Degree Programmes
The number of applicants for Xamk’s English-language degree programmes has been confirmed. In early 2026, Xamk received a total of approximately 3,360 applications in two…
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Maternity and child health clinics in Finland may soon give recommendations to spend time in nature
In the future, maternity and child health clinics in Finland can provide instructions on nature exposure to expectant mothers and families with young children. South-Eastern…
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Xamk’s Worklife Boom Takes Place in January
South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences (Xamk) will organize its traditional Working Life Boom events in January 2026. The event brings together local companies, students,…
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GNSS jamming on the rise in Finland – newly published study recommends novel anti-jamming measures
According to a survey conducted by the Finnish Geospatial Research Institute, to ensure reliable positioning, a service that provides up-to-date situational awareness is necessary along…
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1,179 New Students Start at Xamk in January
Students are starting on campuses in full-time programs, in fully online studies, and in part-time studies that combine both modes of teaching.
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Xamk has awarded naprapath Milos Dobras as the Alum of the Year.
The selection emphasized Dobras’s close cooperation with Xamk and its students, as well as the example he sets for students regarding career development.
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1524 professional graduated from Xamk during summer and autumn 2025
Graduates from Xamk represent a wide range of fields, including professionals in social and health care, engineering, business, maritime studies, and culture.
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Spring Joint Application Starts on January 7
The joint application for higher education in spring begins on 7 January 2026. During this application period, you can apply to Xamk’s degree programmes taught…
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The supplementary application period begins 28 November
Those without a study place still have time to begin higher education studies in January.
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New Degree Programme in Mikkeli Offers a Pathway for International Nurses to Work in Finland – A Solution to the Future Skills Shortage
This autumn, South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences (Xamk) launched a new type of English-language nursing degree programme at its Mikkeli campus: Bachelor of Health…
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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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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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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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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.