Xamk attracts applicants from across Finland – one quarter of first-choice applicants come from Uusimaa

Most first-choice applicants came from Uusimaa, about 25%. The next largest groups of first-choice applicants were from Kymenlaakso (19%), South Savo (11%), Pirkanmaa (6%) and Päijät-Häme (5%).

Of all first-choice applicants, 70% applied from outside Xamk’s operating region. Of all applicants, the share from outside the region was 82%.

In the spring joint application round, applicants applied for Finnish-language bachelor’s and master’s degree programmes.

Business Administration degree programmes remain popular

Among the bachelor’s degree programmes, the most attractive options again this year were online studies in Business Administration: Information Technology and Logistics.

Other popular choices included the part-time studies in Forestry in Mikkeli, the online studies in Business Administration, and the part-time Emergency Care programme in Kotka.

Among the master’s degree programmes, the most popular was the Master of Business Administration programme focusing on HR, Communication and Leadership.

Other programmes on the list of the five most attractive master’s degrees included Cybersecurity, Future Work and Foresight Expertise, Information Management and Digital Archiving, and Mental Health and Substance Abuse Work – Research, Development and Leadership. All the most popular master’s programmes are delivered as online studies.

“It is significant that Xamk attracts applicants from all over Finland. This strengthens Xamk’s role as an appealing higher education institution in the region and shows that our programme offering is attractive and meets nationwide demand. It is also delightful that there were several new master’s programmes in this application round, many of which immediately rose to the list of the most popular programmes,” says Xamk’s Vice President, Education Katri Ryttyläinen-Korhonen.

Selection schedule

In the spring application round, Xamk offered a total of 2,053 study places. The results of the student selection process will be published at different times depending on the selection method. The names of those admitted to bachelor’s programmes based on matriculation certificates will be published no later than 27 May. The results of the UAS entrance examination, programme-specific entrance exams and other selection methods will be published no later than 2 July. Studies will begin in autumn 2026.

Most popular programmes by campus and online

Kotka

• Bachelor of Health Care, Emergency Care, part-time studies
• Bachelor of Maritime Management, Marine Technology, full-time studies
• Bachelor of Engineering, Cybersecurity, full-time studies

Kouvola

• Multidisciplinary Strengthening Childhood and Youth (Master’s Degree), part-time studies
• Bachelor of Culture and Arts, Interior Architecture, part-time studies
• Bachelor of Culture and Arts, Graphic Design, part-time studies

Mikkeli

• Bachelor of Natural Resources, Forestry, part-time studies
• Development of Nature-based Wellbeing Services (Master’s Degree), part-time studies
• Promotion of Sexual Health (Master’s Degree), part-time studies

Savonlinna

• Bachelor of Business Administration, Business Management, Safety and Security, part-time studies
• Master’s Degree in Safety Management, part-time studies
• Bachelor of Health Care, Physiotherapy, part-time studies

Online studies

• Bachelor of Business Administration, Information Technology
• Master of Business Administration, HR, Communication and Leadership
• Master of Engineering, Cybersecurity