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Audit Highlights Xamk’s Key Strengths: Regional Impact and Strong Cooperation with Working Life
Xamk’s operations have been audited as part of the regular quality audits of Finnish higher education institutions. The published audit report identifies Xamk’s key strengths…
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2,776 new students will start at Xamk in August
New students will begin their higher education studies with an orientation week. The first week offers a gentle introduction to the world of higher education.…
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Take your child to the forest – Finnish maternity and child health clinics tell you why
Nature can support the health and wellbeing of even the youngest children. A new guidebook, Raised by Nature, published by South-Eastern Finland University of Applied…
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Draft Entrepreneurship Programme offers funding in Savonlinna for few entrepreneurs to test their ideas
Applications for the Draft Entrepreneurship Program in Savonlinna opened on 15 July. Applicants can receive € 1,000 to develop a new business idea. The funding…
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Jouni Punkki Joins Xamk to Strengthen Concrete Research
Doctor of Science (Technology) Jouni Punkki has been appointed Principal Researcher at the Bio-Based and Circular Economy Research Unit of South-Eastern Finland University of Applied…
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Electronics 3K Factory opens new opportunities for research, education and industry collaboration
An exceptionally versatile environment for electrical testing has been opened in Savonlinna, marking a significant step forward in the regional development of electrical engineering capabilities. The…
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Maternity and Child Health Clinics Can Now Offer Guidance on Nature Exposure
"Let your baby sit and crawl on moss and grass, not just on a blanket. Sometimes choose a forest instead of a playground." These are…
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Heart-healthy lipid profile benefits brain health in adolescents
A new Finnish study shows that blood markers of dysfunctional lipid metabolism are associated with poorer cognitive function in 15–17-year-olds. The findings are significant because…
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Xamk has the best reputation among universities of applied sciences in Finland
South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences – Xamk has risen to first place among universities of applied sciences in the latest Reputation & Trust survey.…
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Graduates of Xamk are celebrated in Kouvola on 21st May!
All the graduates from winter and spring have been invited!
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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…