Are you interested in practical learning? Would you like to study in modern facilities with top-class teachers? Are you attracted to new ways of teaching and learning? If you said yes, South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences – Xamk – might be just the place for you.
- 1 Masters
- 10800 Students
- Public Institution Type
Top reasons to study here
- Finnish education system is one of the best in the world and Xamk is known to be at the top of Universities of Applied Sciences in the country.
- Excellent degree programmes with working life orientation.
- Campuses locate in beautiful Finnish towns close to nature.
Master's Programmes
Business & Management (1)
About
History
South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences – Xamk – started on 1 January 2017 when Kymenlaakso and Mikkeli Universities of Applied Sciences merged. South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences – Xamk – is an institute of higher education which focuses on wellbeing, technology and creative industries.
Our campuses are located in Kotka, Kouvola, Mikkeli and Savonlinna.
Education
Bachelor’s degree studies include basic studies, professional studies, practical training and a bachelor’s thesis. Completing these studies makes students qualified for posts requiring a degree of higher education. The degree can be completed through full-time or blended studies.
Master’s degrees allow students to further develop their professional competence after working life experience. Students learn to obtain and process the research information of their professional field and to apply it in their work.
Research
Our goals are to help businesses thrive and to generate new entrepreneurship. We have approximately 250 ongoing projects annually, in which our experts find, test and develop new products and services, or conduct research for the needs of businesses and the world of work.
Our focus areas include:
- Digital Economy
- Forest, the Environment and Energy
- Sustainable Wellbeing
- Logistics and Seafaring.
Career
Close cooperation with workplaces constitutes an important part of each degree programme. We engage in various forms of collaboration with local companies and organisations. In addition to work placements and thesis work, students work on real-life assignments and development projects as part of their studies.
These contacts are very useful for you after graduation as references and evidence of work experience.
The studies enable you to build a career path that is based on your own interests. You may choose complementary courses from the extensive range of courses provided by Xamk:
- research, development skills
- leadership, entrepreneurship
- communication and network skills
- other current themes
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Student services
On each campus, there is a Student Affairs Office that offers you guidance and help you in many different matters.
Every degree programme has a student affairs advisor who is your contact person to the Student Affairs Office but don’t be afraid to ask for help also from the other advisors. And let’s not forget the e-services for student affairs that are at your use 24/7!
Student tutors are senior students who act as your peer counsellors. They help new students to become familiar with the school and its routines. When new students start their studies, student tutors help the members of the student group to learn to know each other and develop team spirit.
Housing services
Campuses are conveniently located in the town centre or nearby.
The housing situation in South-East Finland is good, compared to the situation in the Helsinki region or other similar European metropolises.
The rental level is relatively low, and finding affordable accommodation is quite easy.
Degree students arrange housing themselves before their arrival in Finland. Unfortunately, Xamk cannot offer accommodation for students. Please, look for more information from new students website.
Library services
The Library services of South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences provides services to the students and staff of Xamk in Kotka, Kouvola, Mikkeli, and Savonlinna. The libraries also offer services to outside customers.
Medical services
You can use FSHS services if you are studying for a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree and you have registered as an attending student. Frontpage - FSHS (yths.fi).
All students eligible for our services are also required to pay a university student health care fee to Kela. In 2021, the amount of the fee is 71.6 euros, so the fee per semester is 35.8 euros.
Student Life
Campus life
Xamk has campuses in four towns: Kotka, Kouvola, Mikkeli and Savonlinna.
The range of services on our campus is wide: restaurants, cafés, libraries, indoor and outdoor sport and leisure facilities, as well as services to promote studying and student well-being. The learning environments – classrooms, auditoriums, laboratories, workshops – are modern and comfortable.
The nature is always close in our campus towns. Depending on the season, one can do different things: swim in a lake, hike, ski, canoe, ice fish, etc.
And if you wish to visit the capital of Finland, Helsinki, it’s only few hours way by train or bus.
Student clubs
Student union Kaakko is an advocate of students at Xamk and their mission is to support you throughout your studies. At Xamk it’s your time to enjoy student life, create wonderful memories and shape the future as you wish. Student Union Kaakko organizes various sports and hobby events. We want to support and promote team spirit among students and staff and provide you the opportunity to have fun both on and off campus.
Student Reviews
University of Xamk
Albina Canhasi rated 4 out of 5 stars
I study a Supply Chain Management in Kouvola and I totally recommend it. I find it as a great experience studying in a small town in Finland and to be surrounded by nature, in the middle of a forest. Programme’s structure and facilities were very well organised. The class is a mixture of local and international students with a diversity of cultures. Professors are very...
Great place to study!
Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars
I'm a first-year student and I have been studying in XAMK for only 3 months, but this time is quite enough to understand that I have chosen a great place to study. All things here, from the learning process to the student communities, completely suit me. Most of all, I like that at our university we have a lot of practical and team work, which of course, helps to better...
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Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars
High Quality and flexibility. Lots of international opportunities and a wide selection of courses.
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