Study in Savonlinna
Savonlinna campus is located in the heart of the town Savonlinna.
The age-old archipelago and castle city, Savonlinna, with its surrounding villages offers so much to see and do all year round. It is a perfect study destination and worth to experience!
The age-old archipelago and castle city.
Begin your studies in Savonlinna!
Beautiful nature, short distances, affordable housing, and friendly and pleasant people are the hallmarks of Savonlinna. The city’s famous tourism and cultural events, as well as wellness services, are an essential part of the practical studies and training for Xamk’s students in Savonlinna.
Services on campus
Student affairs office
International services
Library
Restaurant Kaari
Gym
In addition, Xamk has two other locations in Savonlinna:
- FiberLaboratory – develops technology and innovations for the processing and forest industry, chemical manufacturers and manufacturers of measurement, regulation and automation systems
- 3K-Factory of Electronics provides training, development and manufacturing services in the field of electronics.
Get to know Savonlinna
Savonlinna is a small town in eastern Finland with approximately 36,000 inhabitants. The population of the entire region is about 55,000. The Savonlinna region is situated at the heart of Europe’s most extensive lake district. The town itself is built on a chain of islands; around 40 % of the surface area of Savonlinna is covered with lakes and ponds.
Olavinlinna Castle, founded in 1475, serves as a reminder of Savonlinna’s colourful, though often brutal past. Nowadays, Olavinlinna Castle is a venue for the world-famous Savonlinna Opera Festival.
Virtual tour – Savonlinna campus 360°
Great student life
Opportunities for hobbies and student life
Although Savonlinna is known as a cultural city, there are well over 100 hobby opportunities in addition to culture: jogging, swimming in the lake or pool, canoeing near the city, ice skating, trail riding on horses, beach volleyball, gym workouts, dancing, ice hockey, rowing and boating, fishing, tennis… something for everyone. There are no long waits to join activities, and coaching is often available all the way to the top level.
The beautiful city of Savonlinna offers great opportunities to enjoy the lake side every day. The city center is built on three islands, surrounded by paths for pedestrians and cyclists. Additionally, the Savonlinna area is home to two national parks, Kolovesi and Linnansaari, where you can enjoy the tranquility of nature.
Traveling in Savonlinna
It’s easy to walk from place to place in the center on Savonlinna. If you wish to use the public transportation, please download the app Reitit ja Liput (provided by Matkahuolto) fro your and create an account to purchase bus tickets. You can also buy tickets when entering the bus. If you use cash, please be prepared to use even money as the driver might not have lots of exchange money. Card payment is highly appreciated in every public transportation vehicle in Finland.
This is what studying in Savonlinna looks like
Bachelor’s degree options in Savonlinna
Bachelor of Engineering, Bioproduct Technology
Bachelor of Health Care, Nursing
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!
FAQ – studying and living in Savonlinna
Savonlinna campus is located in the heart of the town Savonlinna.
The address is:
South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences
Savonlinna Campus
Savonniemenkatu 6
FI-57100 Savonlinna
FINLAND
Savonlinnan Vuokratalot Oy is a public company that provides rental apartments and student housing in Savonlinna.
Please check the web pages of Savonlinnan Vuokratalot Oy for further details. You can place a question via email: asuntopalvelu@savut.fi
The easiest and fastest way to travel from Helsinki to Savonlinna is by airplane. You can buy the flight as you make reservations from the country of origin. Savonlinna’s airport in located approximately 30min from the city centre. There is no public transportation from the airport but you can catch a taxi there.
Savonlinna can also be reached by train or bus. By your train tickets from the webshop of the national railway company VR: www.vr.fi/en. Bus tickets to Savonlinna are easily purchased from the webshop: www.matkahuolto.fi/en
Notice: Please buy the tickets to any public transportation in advance. The easiest way is to buy the tickets from webshops or apps. It might be the easiest to download the useful public transportation apps (VR, Matkahuolto) as early as possible before you travel to Finland. Purchising the tickets is easy if you have a credit card. Keep in mind that there might not be any tickets available at the vehicle as you enter it.
From drop off location in Savonlinna to your apartment
You can take a bus or a taxi from the train drop off to your apartment. For bus timetables and tickets, please download the Reitit ja liput -app (provided by Matkahuolto).
There are some taxis waiting near the train drop off -location so you can easily catch a taxi there. Taxis in Savonlinna are very reliable, please ask to turn on the price-meter as you enter the vehicle.
Registering as a foreigner
After you move to Finland, you must register yourself with the Digital and Population Data Services Agency (DVV) in Finland. This is mandatory for EU students as well.
It’s important to register as soon as possible after your arrival because you may need to have a Finnish personal identity code and a registered address in Finland to open a bank account or to get a service contract with mobile phone operator.
Check the instructions for registering on the DVV website or start with the DVV info letter for foreign students.
If you need to visit the DVV office, you should book an appointment via the DVV online service. Once you get an appointment, you can visit the DVV office on your appointment day at the following address: Olavinkatu 24, 57100 SAVONLINNA, 3rd. floor.
Immigration services Navigattori – Savonlinnan kotoutumispalvelut Navigaattori
Navigaattori is helping with all kinds of immigration issues in Savonlinna region. In Navigaattoori you get information and help e.g. in the following topics:
- Residence permits and immigration services (Migri: https://migri.fi/en/home)
- Living
- Work life
- Education
- Free time
- Kela – social security system of Finland and other support
Navigaattori has an office in Savonlinna city centre. You’ll get service in English, Finnish and Russian straight away but also other languages can be used if you ask for it prior to your appointment. Please book an appointment time before you go to visit Navigaattori.
Learn more about Navigaattori at their website: Immigration services – Savonlinna
Notice: Find out before entering to Finland if you must visit embassy in Finland and book your time as soon as you can. Navigaattori can help you if needed.
Beautiful nature, short distances, affordable housing, and friendly and pleasant people are the hallmarks of Savonlinna. The city’s famous tourism and cultural events, as well as wellness services, are an essential part of the practical studies and training for Xamk’s students in Savonlinna.
You can explore the forests, or travel Lake Saimaa by boat or canoe during summer time. You can go fishing, ride horses or play golf on the shores of the Lake.
In Savonlinna town, you can experience the Savonlinna Opera Festival at Olavinlinna medieval castle, and at Punkaharju you can visit the national Finnish Forest Museum Lusto.
And don’t forget lake cruises! They are a big part of summer of Savonlinna.
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: