Study in Mikkeli
The largest campus of Xamk is located in Mikkeli. There are approximately 4,500 students and about 25 degree programs.
A great place to study by the lake Saimaa
Begin your studies in Mikkeli!
The Mikkeli campus is the largest in terms of student numbers at Xamk. Over 4500 students study at the campus. In Mikkeli, there are more than a dozen Bachelor’s degree programs available.
In Mikkeli, you can study to become an engineer, a forest engineer, a nurse, a social services professional, a public health nurse, a business graduate, a tourism professional, and a community educator.
There are two English-language Bachelor’s degree programs and around ten Master’s degree programs available.
Campus services for students
- Student Services and Admissions Office
- tudent Well-being Services
- Internationalization Services
- Student Union of
- South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences (Opiskelijakunta Kaakko)
- Campus Library and Reading Room
- Student Restaurant Kasarmina (serving subsidized meals by KELA)
- Cafe-Restaurant DeXi (serving subsidized meals by KELA)
- Restaurant Talli
- Cafe Alfa
- Gym, Outdoor Sports Field, Frisbee Golf Course, Outdoor Table Tennis
- Keilakampus Bowling Alley (student rates)
- Moas Student Apartments
In addition to the campus, Xamk has activities in Kalevankangas. The Saimaa Stadium, a multifunctional hall located there, houses Xamk’s Active Life Lab, a research unit focusing on well-being based on data. In addition to research and development work, it also serves as a learning environment for various educational programs.
Experiences of studying at Xamk
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Ammattikorkeakoulussa opiskeleminen on yllättänyt positiivisesti
Junan kyydissäkin voi suorittaa opintoja ja oppia enemmän!
Easy to get to Mikkeli, hard to leave
Mikkeli is located on the beautiful shores of Lake Saimaa, just a couple of hours away from Helsinki. There are over 6000 students in Mikkeli. In total, the city has about 50,000 inhabitants. Xamk’s campus is located within a 10-minute walk from the city center, where you can find Finland’s most beautiful market square, diverse shopping centers, and a cozy pedestrian street.
Mikkeli offers plenty of leisure opportunities to balance out your studies. The city is surrounded by beautiful nature, with clean waters and forests providing space to breathe and relax. There are diverse recreational activities available, making student life vibrant and lively. The atmosphere in Mikkeli is relaxed – it’s easy to live and thrive here!
Traveling
Mikkeliin pääsee kätevästi linja-autolla tai junalla. Esimerkiksi junamatka Helsinkiin kestää alle 2,5 tuntia. Lisätietoa www.matkahuolto.fi, www.onnibus.fi sekä www.vr.fi.
Live right on campus
In Mikkeli, distances are short. There are even apartments available on campus, and plenty of cozy options throughout the city. Living and studying in Mikkeli is more affordable than in many big cities. The closest student apartments are located on the campuses. The Mikkeli Region Student Housing Ltd offers over 1100 apartments for students.
Temporary accommodation options are also available:
- Marja Apartment Hotel
- Offers from local hotels for Xamk students can be found on the Lux intranet, under the Everyday Life and Leisure section.
This is what studying in Mikkeli looks like
Bachelor’s degree options
Insinööri (AMK), sähkö- ja automaatiotekniikka
Yhteisöpedagogi (AMK), ympäristökasvatus ja yhteisöjen kehittäjä
Bachelor of Engineering, Information Technology
Master’s degree options
Kliininen asiantuntija YAMK
Metsätalouden liiketoiminta YAMK
Nuorisokasvatuksen johtaminen ja kehittäminen YAMK
Are you still contemplating which field interests you?
Xamk offers a diverse range of training options in various fields such as business and security, social and health care, sports, gaming and ICT, design and restoration, engineering and forestry, maritime and logistics, humanities and education, as well as tourism and hospitality.
Explore different fields and find the one that suits you best!
Open University of Applied Sciences offers many opportunities in Mikkeli
Xamk Pulse Open University of Applied Sciences is open to everyone, regardless of age or educational background. As Finland’s largest open university, it offers hundreds of study modules, most of which you can study online, but there are also opportunities for on-campus learning in Mikkeli.
FAQ about Studying in Mikkeli
In Mikkeli, you can study to become an engineer, a nurse, a public health nurse, a forest engineer, a community educator, a Bachelor of Hospitality Management, a Bachelor of Business Administration, and a social services professional. You can also pursue English-taught programs and graduate with a Bachelor of Engineering degree.
In Mikkeli, you can pursue several Master’s degree programs. We offer programs in engineering, social and health care, business, youth education, forestry, and tourism.
Contact Admission Services
Xamk’s Admissions Services primarily assists with matters related to applying for degree studies. You can contact us by phone or through our online form.
Phone service in July:
- Mon-Fri 10.00-13.00
Degree education in Finnish:
- 044 702 8891
- 040 585 6610
Degree education in English:
- 040 585 6610
Contact request via online form: