Starting instructions for studies
Programme specific instructions
Instructions for beginning the studies in the degree programmes conducted in English at Xamk.
Questions about beginning the studies?
Student Affairs Advisors help you in general study-related matters and the Studies Coordinators (counselling teachers) in questions related to study contents and other academic issues. You can find their contact details in the programme-specific instructions on this site.
Admission Services helps you in questions related to the offer of admission, enrollment as student and tuition fees.
January 2025 intake
Studies begin:
- Monday 13th January at Kouvola Campus.
- Participation in the orientation days is mandatory for all students. Timetable for orientation days (pdf)
- Students who have applied with a degree completed outside Finland, should prepare to present the original documents (all certificates and identification document) and the official translations at the beginning of your studies. The student selection is conditional until information about your qualifications used for applying has been checked. Qualifications are verified either from the national database in Finland or students must present the original documents by the given deadline January 2025. Detailed timetables for checking of the documents will be given by Student Affairs Office in December 2024.
- Lectures according to weekly timetables (Select “Group search” and paste the group code IBKV25KP > Search. Select the group from the search results > Add. Hide search results.)
- Study plan in the study guide
- Tips for new students (YouTube video’s)
- Our integration guidebook for new students
Instructions for students from outside Finland
The contact days in this programme are delivered in-class on the Kouvola Campus, Finland. If you are unable to be present on campus when the studies begin due to delays in the residence permit process, contact your Student Affairs Advisor for further instructions. All students must be present on campus by 13 January 2025. The next possibility to start studies after that will be in August 2025 with a new group. Information on Xamk refund policy
Contact information
- Student Affairs Advisor Emilia Kiesilä, tel. +358 50 572 4607, Xinfo service
- Studies Coordinator Hugh Clack, tel. +358 44 702 8758, hugh.clack(a)xamk.fi
Studies begin:
- Wednesday 15th January, 9 am at Kouvola Campus.
- Participation in the orientation days is mandatory for all students. Timetable for orientation days (pdf)
- Students who have applied with a degree completed outside Finland, should prepare to present the original documents (all certificates and identification document) and the official translations at the beginning of your studies. The student selection is conditional until information about your qualifications used for applying has been checked. Qualifications are verified either from the national database in Finland or students must present the original documents by the given deadline January 2025. Detailed timetables for checking of the documents will be given by Student Affairs Office in December 2024.
- Lectures according to weekly timetables (Select “Group search” and paste the group code GDKV25KM > Search. Select the group from the search results > Add. Hide search results.)
- Study plan in the study guide
- Tips for new students (YouTube video’s)
- Our integration guidebook for new students
Instructions for students from outside Finland
The contact days in this programme are delivered in-class on the Kouvola Campus, Finland. If you are unable to be present on campus when the studies begin due to delays in the residence permit process, contact your Student Affairs Advisor for further instructions. All students must be present on campus by 30 January 2024. The next possibility to start studies after that will be in January 2026 with a new group. Information on Xamk refund policy
Contact information
- Student Affairs Advisor Emilia Kiesilä, tel. +358 50 572 4607, Xinfo service
- Studies Coordinator Brenda Jiménez, tel. +358 44 702 8575, brenda.jimenez(a)xamk.fi
Studies begin:
- 13th January 2025 at Kotka Campus.
- Participation in the orientation days is mandatory for all students.
- Students who have applied with a degree completed outside Finland, should prepare to present the original documents (all certificates and identification document) and the official translations at the beginning of your studies. The student selection is conditional until information about your qualifications used for applying has been checked. Qualifications are verified either from the national database in Finland or students must present the original documents by the given deadline January 2025. Detailed timetables for checking of the documents will be given by Student Affairs Office in December 2024.
- Lectures according to weekly timetables (Select “Group search” and paste the group code GTKT25KP > Search. Select the group from the search results > Add. Hide search results.)
- Study plan in the study guide
Instructions for students from outside Finland
The contact days in this programme are delivered in-class on the Kotka Campus, Finland. If you are unable to be present on campus when the studies begin due to delays in the residence permit process, contact your Student Affairs Advisor for further instructions. All students must be present on campus by 13th January 2025. The next possibility to start studies after that will be in January 2026 with a new group. Information on Xamk refund policy
Contact information
- Student Affairs Advisor Päivi Martin, tel. +35844 702 8442 , Xinfo service
- Studies Coordinator Anton Yrjönen, Anton.Yrjonen@xamk.fi
Welcoming words for new students by tutors
Congratulations on your new place of study! Game technologies is a degree where your creativity and interests will directly shape your studies. To hone your networking skills and prepare you for working in the games industry, projects and teamwork play a major role in your studies at Xamk. Our friendly community of games industry students and teachers is sure to make you feel right at home in no time. Welcome to Xamk!
Please note that you will need a personal laptop for your studies. For more information, please head over to:
https://www.xamk.fi/en/education-and-degrees/for-students/new-student/recommendations-for-own-computer/
Kotka is a city by the sea surrounded by beautiful Finnish nature. Strong winds are frequent, so dress warmly and explore our many parks on foot or by bike!
Your first week at Xamk will be dedicated to orientation activities to help you get to know your way around the campus and to meet your fellow students. Entry level tests and game nights will also take place during this week.
We’ll meet you at the Gamelab (A4019) at 10am, you’ll recognize us from dark red overalls.
Your tutors
Niclas, Adam, Aleksi, Atte, Beck, Emilia, Janne, Janne, Jesse, Jesse, Joel, Joni, Joni, Joonas, Kaspian, Marius, Mikko, Miska, Otto, Peppi, Roni, Roope, Saimi, Sami, Silja, Sydney, Titta, Valtteri, Veera, Vivian
Tutors’ contact information available at Lux-intranet
Studies begin:
- Thursday 23rd January 2025 at Kouvola campus
- Participation in the orientation days is mandatory for all students.
- Students who have applied with a degree completed outside Finland, should prepare to present the original documents (all certificates and identification document) and the official translations at the beginning of your studies. The student selection is conditional until information about your qualifications used for applying has been checked. Qualifications are verified either from the national database in Finland or students must present the original documents by the given deadline January 2025. Detailed timetables for checking of the documents will be given by Student Affairs Office in December 2024.
- Lectures according to weekly timetables (Select “Group search” and paste the group code MBKV25KY > Search. Select the group from the search results > Add. Hide search results.)
- Study plan in the study guide
- Our integration guidebook for new students
Instructions for students from outside Finland
The contact days in this programme are delivered in-class on the Kouvola Campus, Finland. If you are unable to be present on campus when the studies begin due to delays in the residence permit process, contact your Student Affairs Advisor for further instructions. All students must be present on campus by 30th January 2025. The next possibility to start studies after that will be in January 2026 with a new group. Information on Xamk refund policy
Contact information
- Student Affairs Advisor Emilia Kiesilä, tel. +358 50 572 4607, Xinfo service
- Studies Coordinator Jagat Kunwar, tel. +358 44 702 8250, jagat.kunwar(a)xamk.fi
August 2025 intake
Studies begin:
- in August 2025 at Kouvola Campus, exact date published by April 2025.
- Participation in the orientation days is mandatory for all students.
- Lectures according to weekly timetables start after the orientation days. Weekly timetables for lectures are available on Timetable Manger in the end of March 2025 (Select “Group search” and paste the group code IBKV25SP > Search. Select the group from the search results > Add. Hide search results.)
- Study plan in the study guide
- Tips for new students (YouTube video’s)
Checking the original documents
- Students who have applied with a degree completed outside Finland, should prepare to present the original documents (all certificates and the identification document) and the official translations at the beginning of your studies. Also students who have applied with a Finnish degree that has not been verified from the national database, should present the original certificate.
- The student selection is conditional until information about your qualifications used for applying has been checked. Detailed timetables for checking of the documents will be given by Student Affairs Office in August 2025.
Instructions for students from outside Finland
The contact days in this programme are delivered in-class on the Kouvola Campus, Finland. All students must be present on campus in the beginning of studies. Information on Xamk refund policy
Contact information
- Student Affairs Advisor Emilia Kiesilä, tel. +358 50 572 4607, Xinfo service
- Studies Coordinator Hugh Clack, tel. +358 44 702 8758, hugh.clack(a)xamk.fi
Studies begin:
- in August 2025 at Savonlinna Campus, exact date published by April 2025.
- Participation in the orientation days is mandatory for all students.
- Lectures according to weekly timetables start after the orientation days. Weekly timetables for lectures are available on Timetable Manger in the end of March 2025 (Select “Group search” and paste the group code BPSA25SP > Search. Select the group from the search results > Add. Hide search results.)
- Study plan in the study guide
Checking the original documents
- Students who have applied with a degree completed outside Finland, should prepare to present the original documents (all certificates and the identification document) and the official translations at the beginning of your studies. Also students who have applied with a Finnish degree that has not been verified from the national database, should present the original certificate.
- The student selection is conditional until information about your qualifications used for applying has been checked. Detailed timetables for checking of the documents will be given by Student Affairs Office in August 2025.
Instructions for students from outside Finland
The contact days in this programme are delivered in-class on the Savonlinna Campus, Finland. All students must be present on campus in the beginning of studies. Information on Xamk refund policy
Contact information
- Student Affairs Office, Xinfo service
- Studies Coordinator: published later
Studies begin:
- in August 2025 at Kotka Campus, exact date published by April 2025.
- Participation in the orientation days is mandatory for all students.
- Lectures according to weekly timetables start after the orientation days. Weekly timetables for lectures are available on Timetable Manger in the end of March 2025 (Select “Group search” and paste the group code SCMKT25SP > Search. Select the group from the search results > Add. Hide search results.)
- Study plan in the study guide
Checking the original documents
- Students who have applied with a degree completed outside Finland, should prepare to present the original documents (all certificates and the identification document) and the official translations at the beginning of your studies. Also students who have applied with a Finnish degree that has not been verified from the national database, should present the original certificate.
- The student selection is conditional until information about your qualifications used for applying has been checked. Detailed timetables for checking of the documents will be given by Student Affairs Office in August 2025.
Instructions for students from outside Finland
The contact days in this programme are delivered in-class on the Kotka Campus, Finland. All students must be present on campus in the beginning of studies. Information on Xamk refund policy
Contact information
- Student Affairs Office, Xinfo service
- Studies Coordinator: published later
Studies begin:
- in August 2025 at Mikkeli Campus, exact date published by April 2025.
- Participation in the orientation days is mandatory for all students.
- Lectures according to weekly timetables start after the orientation days. Weekly timetables for lectures are available on Timetable Manger in the end of March 2025 (Select “Group search” and paste the group code ITMI25SP > Search. Select the group from the search results > Add. Hide search results.)
- Study plan in the study guide
Checking the original documents
- Students who have applied with a degree completed outside Finland, should prepare to present the original documents (all certificates and the identification document) and the official translations at the beginning of your studies. Also students who have applied with a Finnish degree that has not been verified from the national database, should present the original certificate.
- The student selection is conditional until information about your qualifications used for applying has been checked. Detailed timetables for checking of the documents will be given by Student Affairs Office in August 2025.
Instructions for students from outside Finland
The contact days in this programme are delivered in-class on the Mikkeli Campus, Finland. All students must be present on campus in the beginning of studies. Information on Xamk refund policy
Contact information
- Student Affairs Office, Xinfo service
- Studies Coordinator: published later
Studies begin:
- in August 2025 at Mikkeli Campus, exact date published by April 2025.
- Participation in the orientation days is mandatory for all students.
- Lectures according to weekly timetables start after the orientation days. Weekly timetables for lectures are available on Timetable Manger in the end of March 2025 (Select “Group search” and paste the group code WTMI25SP > Search. Select the group from the search results > Add. Hide search results.)
- Study plan in the study guide
Checking the original documents
- Students who have applied with a degree completed outside Finland, should prepare to present the original documents (all certificates and the identification document) and the official translations at the beginning of your studies. Also students who have applied with a Finnish degree that has not been verified from the national database, should present the original certificate.
- The student selection is conditional until information about your qualifications used for applying has been checked. Detailed timetables for checking of the documents will be given by Student Affairs Office in August 2025.
Instructions for students from outside Finland
The contact days in this programme are delivered in-class on the Mikkeli Campus, Finland. All students must be present on campus in the beginning of studies. Information on Xamk refund policy
Contact information
- Student Affairs Office, Xinfo service
- Studies Coordinator: published later
Studies begin:
- in August 2025 at Mikkeli Campus, exact date published by April 2025.
- Participation in the orientation days is mandatory for all students.
Checking the original documents
- Students who have applied with a degree completed outside Finland, should prepare to present the original documents (all certificates and the identification document) and the official translations at the beginning of your studies.
- The student selection is conditional until information about your qualifications used for applying has been checked. Detailed timetables for checking of the documents will be given by Student Affairs Office in August 2025.
Instructions for students from outside Finland
The contact days in this programme are delivered in-class on the Mikkeli Campus, Finland. All students must be present on campus in the beginning of studies. Information on Xamk refund policy
Contact information
- Student Affairs Office, Xinfo service
- Studies Coordinator: published later
Studies begin:
- in August 2025 at Kotka Campus, exact date published by April 2025.
- Participation in the orientation days is mandatory for all students.
- Lectures according to weekly timetables start after the orientation days. Weekly timetables for lectures are available on Timetable Manger in the end of March 2025 (Select “Group search” and paste the group code BNKT25SP > Search. Select the group from the search results > Add. Hide search results.)
- Study plan in the study guide (published later)
Checking the original documents
- Students who have applied with a degree completed outside Finland, should prepare to present the original documents (all certificates and the identification document) and the official translations at the beginning of your studies. Also students who have applied with a Finnish degree that has not been verified from the national database, should present the original certificate.
- The student selection is conditional until information about your qualifications used for applying has been checked. Detailed timetables for checking of the documents will be given by Student Affairs Office in August 2025.
Instructions for students from outside Finland
The contact days in this programme are delivered in-class on the Kotka Campus, Finland. All students must be present on campus in the beginning of studies. Information on Xamk refund policy
Contact information
- Student Affairs Office, Xinfo service
- Studies Coordinator: published later
Studies begin:
- in August 2025 at Savonlinna Campus, exact date published by April 2025.
- Participation in the orientation days is mandatory for all students.
- Lectures according to weekly timetables start after the orientation days. Weekly timetables for lectures are available on Timetable Manger in the end of March 2025 (Select “Group search” and paste the group code BNSA25SP > Search. Select the group from the search results > Add. Hide search results.)
- Study plan in the study guide (published later)
Checking the original documents
- Students who have applied with a degree completed outside Finland, should prepare to present the original documents (all certificates and the identification document) and the official translations at the beginning of your studies. Also students who have applied with a Finnish degree that has not been verified from the national database, should present the original certificate.
- The student selection is conditional until information about your qualifications used for applying has been checked. Detailed timetables for checking of the documents will be given by Student Affairs Office in August 2025.
Instructions for students from outside Finland
The contact days in this programme are delivered in-class on the Savonlinna Campus, Finland. All students must be present on campus in the beginning of studies. Information on Xamk refund policy
Contact information
- Student Affairs Office, Xinfo service
- Studies Coordinator: published later
Studies begin:
- in August 2025, exact date published by April 2025.
- The studies are, as a rule, conducted flexibly online. The degree programme includes one contact teaching period (3-4 days) at the beginning of the first academic year in autumn 2024 in Kotka. Participation in the contact teaching period is mandatory for all students.
- Weekly timetables for lectures are available on Timetable Manger in the end of March 2025 (Select “Group search” and paste the group code SESA25SY > Search. Select the group from the search results > Add. Hide search results.)
- Study plan in the study guide
Checking the original documents
- Students who have applied with a degree completed outside Finland, should prepare to present the original documents (all certificates and the identification document) and the official translations at the beginning of your studies. Also students who have applied with a Finnish degree that has not been verified from the national database, should present the original certificate.
- The student selection is conditional until information about your qualifications used for applying has been checked. Detailed timetables for checking of the documents will be given by Student Affairs Office in August 2025.
Instructions for students from outside Finland
All students must be present on campus in the beginning of studies. Information on Xamk refund policy
Contact information
- Student Affairs Office, Xinfo service
- Studies Coordinator: published later
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.
Mon-Fri 09.00-15.00
Degree education in Finnish:
- +358 44 702 8891
- +358 40 585 6610
Degree education in English:
- +358 40 585 6610
Contact request via online form: