About Xamk
Courage and curiosity. The will to discover, understand and learn, and to go all in for a better future.
We at South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences – Xamk – share an attitude and a mindset. We work to support you when you define a new era of professionals. Because the best way to know tomorrow is to create it yourself.
We strengthen the vitality and internationalization of Southeast Finland together with the working life and our partners.
We focus on responsible wellbeing, technology, and creative industries
We offer Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programmes, open UAS courses, global talent acquisition programmes and Summer School courses.
Our Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) activities are an essential aspect of our regional and social influence. Our focus areas are Digital Economy, Sustainable Wellbeing, Logistics and Seafaring, as well as Forest, the Environment and Energy.
What we offer
International opportunities
We offer new, international opportunities to our students, partner universities, organizations and visitors around the globe.
We receive approximately 600 international students each year, representing over 60 countries.
We are part of the European University INGENIUM, a campus consisting of ten European higher education institutions.
Wellbeing, technology, and creative industries
We offer Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programmes, open UAS courses, global talent acquisition programmes and Summer School courses.
Our Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) activities are an essential aspect of our regional and social influence.
Study options for international students and talents
We offer over 40 Bachelor’s degree programmes, over 30 Master’s degree programmes, Open UAS courses, global talent acquisition programmes and Summer School courses.
Depending on whether you are interested in studying at the Bachelor’s or if you want to come to Xamk as an exchange student, different rules apply for admissions. Read more about our study opportunities for international students.
Fresh perspective to your organization
Xamk provides a wide range of services to meet the needs of companies and communities. With Xamk, you will gain a new perspective and the correct tools for building a better tomorrow.
Information for new and current students
Information for the students who are absent (enrolled for non-attendance) from their studies and therefore do not have access to Xamk systems. Also info for new students.
Alumni activities
As our Alum, you are an important Xamk Ambassador for us in Finland and in the world, and we want to be able to bring added value to you. On this page, you will find perks, tools, and channels to make use of Xamk’s alumni activities.
Welcome to our community
We have nearly 1,000 employees and over 12,000 students spread over our Kotka, Kouvola, Mikkeli and Savonlinna campuses.
At Xamk, we want to bring together the makers of tomorrow. Working with us, you can have an impact on the work of the future and society at large.