Xamk was formed in 2017 through the merger of Kymenlaakso UAS (KyAMK) and Mikkeli UAS (MAMK). The merger aimed to combine the resources and expertise of both institutions to better serve students and the Southeast Finland region. Xamk has four modern campuses located in Kymenlaakso and Southern Savonia: Kotka, Kouvola, Mikkeli, and Savonlinna.
Xamk offers 50 Bachelor’s and 30 Master’s degree programmes, open UAS courses, global talent acquisition programmes, and Summer School studies. Xamk offers 19 degree programmes in English.
Their fields of education include:
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.
Xamk offers a pragmatic education that responds to working life needs.
Studies at a university of applied sciences (UAS) focus on professional and practical know-how and skills. The practical experience provided by UAS studies is highly appreciated in many jobs and duties.
Xamk has hundreds of partners in working life – companies, organizations, and associations. The collaboration is diverse and innovative.
As a student, you’ll have the opportunity to take part in developing business operations. You’ll get the chance to experience and experiment with new solutions in practice, while learning essential skills directly in a real working environment.
Student Affairs Offices
Located on every campus, the Student Affairs Office offers guidance on academic and practical matters. Each degree programme has a dedicated advisor, and our 24/7 e-services ensure help is always available.
Integration teams
Integration support is part of the International Services’ activities at Xamk. The integration support team guides in questions related to settling and living in Finland and campus town. Often with different local actors, the integration support team organises activities and events for the students to get familiar with the different campus cities.
Well-being services
Student well-being includes services from student well-being specialists, student psychologist, special education teachers and sports services.
The housing situation in South-East Finland is good, compared to the situation in the Helsinki region or other similar European metropolises. The rental level is relatively low, and finding affordable accommodation is quite easy.
The Library Services of South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences (Xamk) offer services to Xamk students and staff in Kotka, Kouvola, Mikkeli, and Savonlinna. Xamk libraries are also open to external customers.
Xamk has campuses in four towns: Kotka, Kouvola, Mikkeli and Savonlinna. A campus that is well suited for its purpose, functional, pleasant and safe is the sum of many factors.
The range of services on our campus is wide: restaurants, cafés, libraries, indoor and outdoor sport and leisure facilities, as well as services to promote studying and student well-being. The learning environments – classrooms, auditoriums, laboratories, workshops – are modern and comfortable.
Xamk Sports provides leisure sports activities on all campuses:
On-campus services include group exercise classes and ball games as well as opportunities to try different sports.
Gym (Kotka, Mikkeli, Savonlinna), multipurpose activity room (Kouvola)
Join various student associations and events organized by Student Union Kaakko. From sports to hobbies, Kaakko fosters community spirit, promotes well-being, and ensures there’s something fun for everyone.
Finnish universities and universities of applied sciences maintain high academic standards, supported by robust quality assurance mechanisms. These institutions are subject to regular evaluations by the Finnish Education Evaluation Centre (FINEEC), ensuring that they meet the stringent criteria set by the Finnish Ministry of Education and Culture.
Xamk’s quality system was audited by The Finnish Education Evaluation Centre (FINEEC) and was awarded a quality label that will be valid until 2027. Xamk’s quality system meets the national criteria for quality management in higher education institutions and corresponds to the European quality management principles and guidelines.
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My teachers (at Mikpoli) are great people. Not just great people, great educators. And that can be the difference between a good academic experience, and an unbearable experience; they are honest, intelligent!, supportive, and communicative. You can tell they�re passionate about their work. The school�s mantra �for the future�, is not false; your teachers train you to be professionals, they build you up and give you the necessary skills to survive the harsh business ecosystem.
I love how committed the teachers are to their work. They put in so much efforts into making sure we have the best education. However, being English nursing students, it isn�t nice that it is difficult for us to get a clinical practice place in hospitals because of our low Finnish skills.
It was really excellent to participate in the AI first Hackathon. This is my 3 rd Hackathon in Finland and I believe this was the best. I have learnt alot. Administratively and Educationally a very well organised event.
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