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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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Warmly welcome to Xamk new student
We warmly welcome our new students to Xamk! Here are a few last-minute tips to help you get started during your first days.
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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.
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Graduates of the South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences in June
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Insights on sustainable development and the circular economy
Gerardo Rangel García began a new adventure in June 2025, leaving Mexico to join the Time for (S)heroes project in Kouvola, Finland, as an intern…
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Europe is your campus!
Xamk is part of the European university INGENIUM which is made of ten European universities. This brings lots of opportunities of internationalization for our students!…
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No need to imagine: how Xamk Game Studios brings virtual ideas into real world
From virtual environment venue models to real industry solutions, Xamk Game Studios (XGS) is helping bridge the gap between education and execution - and the…
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Xamk Participates in Kaakko25 Preparedness Exercise
The Regional State Administrative Agency for Southern Finland is organizing the Kaakko25 regional preparedness exercise this year, focusing on the South Karelia and Kymenlaakso regions.…
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Free study places available at Xamk for autumn – apply during the supplementary application period!
South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences (Xamk) will organize a supplementary application period for study programs with remaining vacancies after the joint application process.
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Submarine Escape Game from Mikkeli Offers Lessons in Sustainable Food Services
Katariina Kovanen and Laura Pulkkinen from Xamk’s Mikkeli campus presented their Submarine-themed escape game in Greece at the INGENIUM Staff Academy, showcasing it to European…
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Technische Hochschule Lübeck (THL) is now an official partner of Xamk
Xamk and TH Lübeck have signed a five-year cooperation agreement to strengthen international collaboration in education, teaching and research.
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Building Resilience on the Adriatic Coast
Students and staff from Xamk took part in the 10 Days of INGENIUM event in Italy at the end of May. The University G. d’Annunzio…
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From Paper to Pixels: Harsh and Marko’s Entrepreneurial Journey with Happiness Games
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Xamk’s New Simulation Facilities and Teaching in Kotka Attract Interest from Across Europe
Xamk hosted a Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) on Simulation Pedagogy on its Kotka campus 9.—13.6.2025. BIPs are short, intensive programmes that use innovative ways of…
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How Xamk Opened the Door to an International Career
Pihla Karhunen, a Bachelor of Business Administration graduate from Xamk, applied for a summer job at Xamk — and instead received a surprising offer for…
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GreenCCIrcle Academy
Training a new generation of sustainability leaders in culture and business.
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Xamk and City of Kouvola Are Building Bridges to Working Life for International Students
Ahnaaf Sharier moved to Kouvola in August 2024, began his studies in the Digital International Business programme, and is now in his first-ever job, working…
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Equality Belongs to Everyone
At Xamk, we celebrate Pride every June by flying the flag on our campuses and supporting local Pride events. Our participation reflects our core values:…
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International competences – user-driven and user-centric views
Traditionally, it is accepted to plan the best paths for professional education, internships and employment of foreign specialists in Finland based on the existing rich…
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Sustainability is Human: Lessons from a Multicultural Workshop
On May 21st, a meaningful workshop took place at the Ekomaa Recycling Store in Kouvola, Finland. We were delighted to welcome guests from the Multicultural…
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Cursor – A Driving Force for Growth and Internationalization in Southeast Finland
The collaboration between Cursor and Xamk is long-standing and strategically significant, advancing regional development and strengthening the vitality of the area.
In the first five months of the year, a total of 725 professionals have graduated from Xamk
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