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South-Eastern Finland University
- Year Established: 2017
- Institution Type: Public
- International Students: 5%
- Total Student Enrollment: 12,000+
Institution Overview
XAMK, or South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences, was established in 2017 and operates across four campuses located in Mikkeli, Kotka, Kouvola, and Savonlinna. It is a large institution with over 12,000 students. XAMK offers bachelor’s and master’s degrees in fields such as technology, business, health care, and the arts. The university provides 8 bachelor’s and 2 master’s programs taught in English.
Each year, more than 600 international students from over 60 countries enroll at XAMK, making it a truly international learning environment. The university is also recognized for its partnerships with European universities and its leadership in four main areas of research and development.
Tuition & Duration
- Application Fee: €100
- Bachelor's Program Duration: 3-4 years
- Master's Program Duration: 1.5-2 years
- Estimated Living Costs: €700-1,200 per month
EduRank (2025): XAMK ranks #31 in Finland and #6,161 globally.
AD Scientific Index: Based on the number of research publications, XAMK ranks #1,176,225 in the world.
Tuition Fee Discount: Non-EU students are eligible for scholarships covering up to 50% of the tuition fee.
Performance-Based Scholarship: Scholarships are awarded for the following academic year based on the student’s performance in the first year.
Internship Grant: Scholarships are provided to local employers to support international students’ internships.
The main intake will take place from May 1 to 15, 2025.
Depending on the workload, responses are typically received within 4 to 12 weeks on average.
Completion of secondary education (12 years or equivalent)
Bachelor’s
IELTS: 6.0+ | TOEFL: 60+ | PTE: 54+
Master’s
IELTS: 6.5+ | TOEFL: 79+ | PTE: 58+
Programs
Bachelor of Business Administration, Business Analytics
Bachelor of Business Administration, Digital International Business
Bachelor of Culture and Arts, Game Art
Bachelor of Culture and Arts, Game Design
Bachelor of Engineering, Bioproduct Technology
Bachelor of Engineering, Efficient Supply Chain Management
Bachelor of Engineering, Game Technologies
Bachelor of Engineering, Information Technology
Bachelor of Engineering, Water Technology and Sustainability
Bachelor of Health Care, Nursing
Bachelor of Health Care, Nursing (Top up)
Bachelor of Hospitality Management, Tourism and Hospitality Business
Advanced Practice Nursing in Acute Care
Digital Industry and AI
Disaster Management
Master of Business Administration, International Business Management
Sports Medicine and Exercise Physiology
Strategic Supply Chain Management
Virtual Production
