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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 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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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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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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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.
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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…
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Solutions for the Green Transition Explored in Kouvola
The GreenCCircle Living Lab event at Xamk’s Kouvola campus brought together experts, students, and companies on 29 October 2025 to explore how circular economy, eco-design,…
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Graduates from South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences, October 2025
A total of 104 professionals graduated from Xamk in October – warm congratulations to everyone!
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Finland Nominated for Another Term on the IMO Council – Xamk Experts Participating in London
Finland is seeking re-election to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council for the 2026–2027 term. One of the key themes of Finland’s candidacy is strengthening…
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Exploring Diverse Themes at Xamk’s RDI Day
South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences (Xamk) hosted its Research and Development (RDI) Showcase Day at Saimaa Stadiumi in Mikkeli. The event gathered nearly 300…
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Graduates from South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences, September 2025
A total of 67 professionals graduated from Xamk in September – warm congratulations to everyone!
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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 from South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences, July and August 2025
A total of 87 professionals graduated from Xamk in July and August – warm congratulations to everyone!
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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…