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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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From Sustainable Textiles to Bioproduct Engineering
Yasmin Saban moved from Bucharest, Romania, to Savonlinna, Finland, to start her studies in Bioproduct Technology at Xamk. Although her journey has only just begun,…
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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 to establish a concrete testing laboratory in Ukraine together with a local university to support reconstruction
South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences (Xamk) and Lviv Polytechnic National University (LPNU) have signed a cooperation agreement to establish an accredited concrete testing laboratory…
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A Detour Can Be a Brilliant Opportunity – Sinja Kantanen’s Experience as a Project Worker in Xamk’s Stakeholder Services
Sometimes life takes you to your destination by way of detours. Sinja Kantanen didn’t become a business administration professional as she once imagined but instead…
Studying in Finland
As part of the Momentum project, we interviewed two international students. They shared their experiences of studying in Finland and offered tips for those considering…
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Practical studies open doors to global logistics careers
I’m Chi Vu from Vietnam, and I started the Efficient Supply Chain Management degree programme at Xamk in September 2025. I chose this degree because…
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Combine your studies and sports career at Xamk
Are you aiming for success both in your sport and in your studies? At Xamk, you don’t have to choose it is possible to pursue…
Experience
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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Graduates’ Scholarships at Xamk – December 2025 Graduation Ceremony
Scholarships awarded at Xamk’s December 2025 graduation ceremony. The list includes the names of graduates who have given permission for publication.
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Graduates of the South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences in December 2025
A total of 426 professionals graduated from Xamk in December – warm congratulations to everyone!
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Local development spiced with a global touch
At its best, collaboration with an international project provides concrete tools for improving the operations of your own organization. For example, the need to develop…
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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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Collaboration with Etelä-Savon and Kymen Yrittäjät Strengthens the Vitality of Southeast Finland
The long-standing cooperation between Xamk, Etelä-Savon and Kymen Yrittäjät was formalised as an official partnership in autumn 2025. The collaboration aims to bring the services…
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This Christmas, Xamk supports the mental health work carried out by Nyyti ry
This year, we will donate our Christmas greeting funds of 5,000 euros to Nyyti ry to support their work in promoting students’ mental health.
Personal story
Supportive, International and Very Practical Study Environment
My name is Phi Long, and I come from Vietnam. I’ve always been open-minded and enthusiastic about learning new things. In August 2025, I moved…
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Why choose IT-studies at Xamk? Practical skills, flexibility, and career growth
When Sagar Kafle moved from Nepal to Finland, he wanted a degree that offered flexibility, practical learning, and global opportunities. At Xamk, he discovered an…
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From Banking to Global Business
After a successful 22-year career in banking, Manori Jayaweera decided to broaden her global business perspective. Her choice was International Business Management MBA-studies at Xamk…
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Xamk takes part in developing learning for the future
The higher education institutions' new Opin.fi service offers solutions and new study paths for those left without a place in the joint application process
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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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Rolling Admission Opens on 15 November
Rolling Admission for August 2026 intake starts on 15 November 2025 at 08:00 (UTC+2). The application is open until 28 February 2026, or until all…
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Aalto University establishes a professorship of practice position in data economy in cooperation with Xamk
The new professorship strengthens the collaboration between Aalto University and South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences. It brings data economy expertise to Mikkeli to support…