South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences - Mikkeli Campus

Xamk is the 5th largest university of applied sciences in Finland. We provide education in eight fields of study, participate in research and development and provide services to the businesses and residents of the area. There are campuses in four towns: Kotka, Kouvola, Mikkeli and Savonlinna.

International cooperation is an important part of our profile, with more than 350 partner educational institutions around the globe.

Xamk is a strong implementer of RDI activities and it is currently Finland’s largest UAS in the field of RDI, based on external financing alone. There are over 250 ongoing projects annually, in which our experts find, test and develop new products and services, or conduct research for future needs.

We train skilled professionals, and create wellbeing and new business in a solution-oriented way.

Our particular areas of focus are the entire value chain of the wood and forest industries, logistics, new value-creation models in digital economy, and increased wellbeing through smart technological solutions.

All our activities strive to create quality and effectiveness in the regions in which we operate.

STUDY OPTIONS: Depending on whether you are interested in studying at the Bachelor’s or Master’s level or if you want to come to Xamk as an exchange student, different rules apply for admissions. Studies at Xamk Open University of Applied Sciences are intended for all regardless of age or educational background. Read more about our study opportunities for international students.

Xamk is a university focusing on the students’ learning and professional development. Learning happens in interaction with others in various environments and communities, but also independently. As a student, you will develop your competences actively and responsibly. Teachers work to enable and support your learning. Teachers, together with other staff members and representatives of the world of work, walk with you during your study path.

At Xamk, the student is at the center of the learning process. Teaching at Xamk recognizes the students’ background knowledge, interests, needs and various learning styles. Through flexible learning paths you can complete your studies faster than scheduled or integrate the studies with working. Beside contact lessons, you can also choose online courses offered by Xamk and other Universities of Applied Sciences.

Xamk offers education in Bachelor and Master’s degree programmes, as well as continuing education and studies of Open University of Applied Sciences. Curriculums form the basis of degree education and are described specifically for each degree programme. Curriculums at Xamk are competence-based and module-structured, consisting of core and complementary competences. Through core competences you get the professional basic skills, which you further profile through choices of complementary competences. You can find all Xamk curriculums in this study guide.

Mikkeli Campus is located at a former military base with beautiful buildings and surroundings. It has a truly international atmosphere as there are over 300 foreign students from many different countries on campus every year. There are 3500 students and 300 staff members at the campus all together.

On Mikkeli campus there are two bachelor’s degree programmes which are taught completely in English: Environmental Engineering and Information Technology.