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Joona Haatainen is the alumnus of the year 2024

South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences (Xamk) has awarded Joona Haatainen, a Bachelor of Business Administration from Kouvola, as the Alumnus of the Year. The…
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Game technology studies make me a professional in creative arts

”I am already developing a game with my fellow students, based on my own idea. Let´s see how far we can get with it”, says…
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Studying Bioproduct engineering leads to highly-paid professional jobs

”When mingling with other bioproduct engineering students, I keep hearing that they now regret not having chosen our Bachelor-level degree progamme. It seems that they…
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Douaa Chaloun learned a lot in Finland’s largest startup event Slush

Hello, my name is Douaa Chaloun, I’m Digital International Business student at the South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences.
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Journey from Lagos to Xamk: Embracing Education in Finland

Bankefa Tosin Christopher shares his motivations for choosing Finland as his study destination and reflects on his experiences in the Digital International Business degree program.
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Shakil Regmi teaches future environmental professionals at Xamk

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Xamk leads in IT

He is known as the ‘Dr. of Tech’, the sobriquet coined by students who laud his teaching skills at the South-Eastern Finland University of Applied…
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IT-studies focus on hands-on experience

“I thoroughly enjoyed sessions on classes that involved configuring network equipment instead of just “learning/remembering it in my head“. Not only that, the IT-degree also…
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Just do it, the perfect timing doesn´t exist!

Getting out of one’s comfort zone, and learning something new always benefits a person. It shows that the person has courage, dedication and commitment, all…
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Employers value international degree certificates!

I would highly recommend applying for any Master´s degree programme if you are looking to develop yourself and advance in your career. Flexible personal study…
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A new adventure of life!

My integration to Finnish education concept took very little time, thanks to the welcoming and supportive atmosphere at Xamk and a team of teachers and…
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I found my career path in Finland

Leaving China for studying in Kouvola over 20 years ago opened Yafang Huang a prominent career in Finnish forestry industry.
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From Tennessee to Mikkeli and Xamk