Starting instructions for studies

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)

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 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 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)

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

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