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Learning unlimited. Bachelor’s degree programmes in English
All for the future.
EDITORIAL INFORMATION Editors Xamk Communication and Marketing and Xamk International Services Graphic design and layout Xamk Communication and Marketing 4/2017 We reserve the rights to changes. © 2017–2018 Xamk – South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences
FACTS ABOUT FINLAND • Finland is a republic and a member
of the European Union (EU)
• Population: 5.5 million • Capital city: Helsinki • Official languages: Finnish and Swedish • Currency: Euro
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Welcome to Finland Finland is known for its high standard of life and quality of education. Higher education in Finland has a dual structure and it is provided by universities and universities of applied sciences. Universities emphasise scientific research and instruction whereas universities of applied sciences adopt a more practical approach. Why to choose Finland • • • • • • • • •
High-quality education Innovative approach to education Clean, safe and healthy environment Fresh and healthy food Great variety of leisure time activities Excellent living conditions High level of computerisation on campuses and fast Internet connections in homes, too No tuition fees for EU/EEA students. Tuition fees for students outside the EU/EEA students. More information at www.xamk.fi/tuition-fees
Structure of studies Full-time studies leading to a bachelor-level degree last 3.5-4 years (210-240 ECTS). You can apply to study for a master’s degree if you have a degree from a university of applied sciences or another higher education degree plus at least three years of work experience in the relevant field of study. Studies in a master-level degree programme take 2.5 years (90 ECTS). Learning unlimited The new South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences – Xamk – started operating on 1 January 2017 when Kymenlaakso and Mikkeli Universities of Applied Sciences merged. At Xamk, learning is unlimited. Our campus is the world – the bases are located in Kotka, Kouvola, Mikkeli and Savonlinna. Xamk is an innovative higher education institution driven by the idea of unlimited life-
long learning and studying. The passion to learn is not bound to time, place or method – it is a way of looking at the world. We promote well-being and sustainable development through global networking and by creating new digital solutions.
Student Union Kaakko Xamk is an innovative higher education institution driven by the idea of unlimited lifelong learning and study."
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The student union Kaakko is a service provider and lobbying organisation for students at Xamk. Kaakko’s role is to ensure that the students’ voices are heard in every decision-making organ of Xamk. Kaakko is active on all four campuses.
Together with Xamk, Kaakko arranges various leisure time activities. Kaakko is also responsible for coordinating the tutor activities and it arranges a few big parties for all students during the academic year. www.opiskelijakuntakaakko.fi/en
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XAMK IS THE 5TH LARGEST UAS IN FINLAND • 9,000 students
• Region of operations: Southern
• 750 employees
Savonia and Kymenlaakso
• 1,700 graduates per year
• Second largest UAS in Finland
• 4 campuses in Kotka, Kouvola,
in terms of budget; annual
turnover EUR 70 million
Mikkeli and Savonlinna
• 350 partner institutions
• Extensive RDI activities
• Versatile services
around the world
DEGREE PROGRAMMES DEGREE PROGRAMMES ON BACHELOR´S LEVEL DEGREE PROGRAMMES ON MASTER´S LEVEL
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Kouvola campus offers a pleasant and inspiring environment to study.
Kouvola campus Xamk has modern campuses located in Kymenlaakso region of Finland in the towns of Kotka and Kouvola with some 4500 students. Every year, Kymenlaakso campuses host approximately 200 foreign degree students who study in the international bachelor-level business and game design programmes conducted in English in Kouvola campus. In addition, there are 160 foreign exchange students who come to study in the departments of business, culture, social and health care, transport and technology every year. Kouvola Kouvola is the biggest town in the region with approximately 87,000 inhabitants. It is a large
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town with plenty to see and experience and it provides a cosy environment for students. Attractions range from the Repovesi na tional park to the Tykkimäki amusement park. Four top sports teams, versatile hobby opportunities and night life that is filled with live music guarantee recreation for everyone. It is easy to travel from Kouvola to other parts of Finland. The distance to Helsinki is only about 140 kilometres. There are also daily connections to Russia, with the Allegro train operating between Kouvola and St. Petersburg.
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International degree programmes conducted in English: Bachelor’s programmes: • International business • Game design Master’s programmes: • International business management (MBA) • Design • Health promotion More information at www.xamk.fi Kouvola Campus
Kouvola is a lively yet safe town
In Kymenlaakso you can spend your time by the water. Kymijoki runs
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through Kouvola and Kotka.
Being a student in Kouvola There are many ways to spend free time in Kymenlaakso: sports and culture are equally available. Xamk has a versatile sports programme that includes guided courses and classes. Xamk offers, for instance, such activities as floorball, badminton and kettlebell exercises. An ice rink, ball sports and gym practice are also available. Xamk even has its own American football team! In Kymenlaakso, you can, in general, choose from numerous sports alternatives, such as down-
hill skiing, golf, tennis, bowling, climbing, canoeing, ball sports, gym, swimming‌ Culture can be enjoyed in the form of movies, theatre, concerts and other events. The nature in Kymenlaakso is unparalleled. You can enjoy the view of the sea by the Gulf of Finland or the rapids of the Kymijoki river, or immerse yourself in the lake scenery in the Repovesi national park, all these places being located just within a short drive from each other.
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Degree Programme in International Business DEGREE OBTAINED: Bachelor of Business Administration EXTENT OF DEGREE: 210 credits (ECTS) DURATION OF STUDIES: 3.5 years LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION: English LOCATION: Kouvola TUITION: EU/EEA students: no tuition fee Non-EU/EEA students: more information at www.xamk.fi/tuition-fees APPLICATION PERIOD: 9.–24.1.2018
Are you ready to challenge yourself in International Business in a new and exciting way of learning? Learning at Xamk is based on the award winning LCCE© model of studies which goes beyond the traditional classroom and in which you work in close co-operation with companies in real world situations. Company projects are integrated into International Business studies and provide a distinctive element for your CV and show future employers that you are ready for working life. You will learn in a dynamic way through integrated co-teaching and intensive contact sessions. Face-to-face contact sessions with lecturers, who are experts in their field, industry professionals, and supporting activities with your peers make studies fascinating and enjoyable. Entrepreneurship is encouraged and you get tools to set up your own business. We have
a long tradition in teaching international business as well as teaching in English. You may select your own pathway in International Marketing or Global Supply Chain Management for a truly successful and fulfilling career. You will get to understand real business practices by working with real world companies. This strengthens your motivation and makes you ready for your chosen career immediately upon graduation. POSSIBLE CAREERS: • • • • • •
Sales Coordinators Product Manager Market Supervisors Area Export Managers Supply Chain Co-ordinator Logistics Managers
www.xamk.fi/internationalbusiness
Learning to understand Finland rience with information I found online and understood that Finns want moments for themselves.
Thach is a 19-year-old international business student from Da Nang city, Vietnam. The decision to apply to Xamk came, among other things, down to the proximity of Kouvola to the Finnish capital city Helsinki. It takes only about 90 minutes to travel to Helsinki by train.
Staying for the summer
Living with a Finn W hen Thach first moved to Kouvola, she lived in a student flat with a Finnish roommate. Her initial contact with the Finnish culture and living alone was a bit of a shock. – When I first moved to the student flat, I knew nothing. But I’m so thankful because I got a Finnish roommate. She was a good guide to me and we could talk. I could understand
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more about Finnish people through her. – At first I thought that we would be friendly, sticking together all the time because in Vietnam it is a collective society. We talk continuously and any silence is awkward. We don’t really have any privacy. – Most of the time, my Finnish roommate was inside her room. She was silent and she locked the room. But I compared my expe-
After finishing her first year of studies, Thach decided to stay in Kouvola for the summer. She thinks summer is the best time to discover But I’m so thankful because I got a Finnish roommate. She was a good guide to me and we could talk. I could understand more about Finnish people through her."
Finnish cities. – I wanted to know what summer was like in Finland. I didn’t expect it to be so hot. – I went swimming, did some scouting, and some charity work for the Red Cross. I also volunteered for the local music festival. I even got to see Sonata Arctica band live! – I also found a new hobby – biking. We biked around Kouvola and to places near it. It was so joyful to enjoy nature and really relax through the summer. It was the first true summer I have had.
Thach’s advices 1. Before moving, do your research about the culture, weather and activities you can do there. 2. Practice cooking to get used to it when living all by yourself. 3. You can bring your favourite clothes you normally wear because the heating system indoors works well. 4. Bring with you books to read in your own language – they can help keep your mother tongue from fading away. 5. Bring with you some small gifts specific to your culture to give to your friends.
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Degree Programme in Game Design DEGREE OBTAINED: Bachelor of Culture and Arts EXTENT OF DEGREE: 240 credits (ECTS) DURATION OF STUDIES: 4 years LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION: English LOCATION: Kouvola TUITION: EU/EEA students: no tuition fee Non-EU/EEA students: more information at www.xamk.fi/tuition-fees APPLICATION PERIOD: 9.–24.1.2018
The degree programme aims at providing competence in global game design entrepreneurship with hands-on experience and a holistic approach to visual game design concepts. The basic studies cover arts and design skills, design methods and professional tools. The education centres on 3D modelling, concept art, script writing and game mechanics. Different game design concepts will be explored in workshops, leading to design-oriented multidisciplinary projects in co-operation with various organisations. During the studies, students will devise their own game projects with the aim of developing them into viable businesses in the future. Meduusa game design platform The degree programme has inspiring facilities for promoting the creation of new game ideas. Meduusa game design presents students with up-to-date equipment which will ease the development of new projects for various platforms. In addition, there is collaboration focusing on game programming with the Degree pro-
gramme in technology and the GameLab learning environment located in Kotka. Career opportunities Studies in game design enable people from different cultural backgrounds to build an international career. Through research and development assignments, the degree gives competence to become an expert in specific areas of game design and other fields that use 3D modelling and animation, such as advertising and TV production. POSSIBLE CAREERS: • • • • •
Game designer 3D-modeller of characters and environments Script writer Concept artist Entrepreneur of game design business
www.xamk.fi/gamedesign
Game Design done the right way Julia is a 20-year-old Game design student from Estonia. She moved to Kouvola from Tallinn after finishing her secondary education. – Basically I just Googled for English degree programmes that were related to arts
the way to Finland to take the entrance exam. Finnips allows you to take some of the Finnish entrance exams in different cities across Europe, Asia and even Africa. Moving to Kouvola
You don’t always really have to come all the way to Finland to take the entrance exam. Finnips allows you to take some of the Finnish entrance exams in different cities across Europe, Asia and even Africa."
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and culture. I found the information I needed online and applied to a few universities in Finland. Julia took the entrance exam in Tallinn through the Finnips network. – You don’t always really have to come all
The decision to move to Finland and Kouvola was easy. Julia received information about student housing along with her acceptance papers. She filled in the accommodation application form online, packed her belongings into a car and drove to Kouvola with her father. – I think it’s very nice that the school provides information about student flats because
in the end it’s really the cheapest solution for accommodation. In Kouvola, Julia lives just outside the city centre. She usually rides to school on her bike. The trip to school takes about 25 minutes by bike and roughly 45 minutes by foot. In winter she prefers to take the bus to school. Finnish style When it comes to friends and social life, Julia is a very active person. She frequently attends parties and other events arranged by the student unions. – My closest friends are Finns. They are not typical Finns. That I can tell you. It’s not how you picture the stereotype of this shy and sulky kind of person. Although not a firm believer in the Finnish stereotype, Julia has noticed a few interest-
My closest friends are Finns. They are not typical Finns. That I can tell you. It’s not how you picture the stereotype of this shy and sulky kind of person. ing habits that Finns have. – For example, Finns like to plan all events really well beforehand. For instance, you can’t just ask people out for coffee. They have to know about it at least a day beforehand, so they can plan it. Locked out When asked about the most memorable events during her studies, Julia shares a story about being locked out. – During a Game Jam held on the cam-
pus, we got a permission to be here at night. It was 3 a.m. when we realised it had been snowing the whole day. One of our friends told us that she had never seen snow. So we were all like, yes, let’s go out! After frolicking around in the snow for a while, the girls realised they weren’t going to get back in. – No one had told us that the building would be locked. I mean we took the keys but it was locked. Having nowhere to go to, the girls had no choice but to leave the campus. Luckily they had their outdoor clothes on. – So we walked all the way to the student flats. There was no other option. It took us like 35 minutes! A lesson to be learned for future students. During winter, dress warm and don’t get locked out!
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Mikkeli campus has its own unique atmosphere largely defined by the students themselves.
Mikkeli campus Xamk has two campuses in Southern Savonia region of Finland in the towns of Mikkeli and Savonlinna with a total student population of some 4500 students. The main campus in Mikkeli 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. On Mikkeli campus there are two bachelor’s degree programmes which are taught completely in English: Environmental engineering and Information technology. Thanks to the international partners, you have the possibility to go for an exchange. Xamk has a large network of partner universities not only in Europe but also in other parts of the world.
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Mikkeli Mikkeli is located in Eastern Finland in an area with many lakes and forests. The town is located not so far away from the metropolitan area, so one can easily get there by bus or train. Mikkeli has an interesting history since the town served as the headquarters of the Finnish army during three wars. That is why you can see ‘Headquarters’ mentioned in many places. Mikkeli is a lively town not only in summer but also in winter. During the last winters we have enjoyed beautiful ice sculptures
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as part of international ice festival arranged in the centre of town. In addition to different festivals, you can enjoy various happenings throughout the year, the world-famous Mariinsky Theatre Orchestra being a good example. International degree programmes conducted in English: Bachelor’s programmes: • Environmental engineering • Information technology More information at www.xamk.fi Mikkeli Campus
Mikkeli in winter, view from the dock shore.
Canoeing in lake Saimaa.
Being a student in Mikkeli We take good care of our students by offering possibilities to do many kinds of sports, such as frisbee golf and ball games. Xamk students can also attend club activities, go to the gym and bowl in the town’s bowling hall on campus. We also offer various services for students who need assistance. By offering good conditions, Xamk
tries to help the students find a good balance between studying and leisure time. The things you encounter here will stay with you for a lifetime. There will be many new experiences and challenges to overcome and you will find your journey to Xamk to be truly educational – perhaps in a way you can never imagine.
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Degree Programme in Information Technology DEGREE OBTAINED: Bachelor of Engineering EXTENT OF DEGREE: 240 credits (ECTS) DURATION OF STUDIES: 4 years LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION: English LOCATION: Mikkeli TUITION: EU/EEA students: no tuition fee Non-EU/EEA students: more information at www.xamk.fi/tuition-fees APPLICATION PERIOD: 9.–24.1.2018
In IT-programme you will focus on networking
gramming skills by your selections for example game programming.
Are you interested in the development of the next generation internet systems and services? Would you like to build a career in the dynamic area of information and communication technologies? In Information technology (IT) programme you will focus on networking. How the networks function and are managed. You will learn to build data secure, Internet connected wired or wireless local area networks. You can maintain and upgrade server systems. At the last part of your studies all these are collected together and you will learn to build IoT (Internet of Things) -systems and you will understand their meaning and possibilities in global business. You can also make programs with which you can verify that the systems are functioning correctly. You may also focus more on programming, and then you can get modern pro-
The future Internet is open for all kinds of new inventions With this high quality education you have all the steps needed to make your own inventions. Or you may start your work carrier. Many IT students have found a job from some traditional industry as a server administrator or network specialist. POSSIBLE CAREERS: • • • • •
Software specialist Server administrator Network specialist Information system designer IoT designer
www.xamk.fi/informationtechnology
Study hard, party hard Mikhail, or Mikko as his friends call him, is an 18-year-old information technology student from Russia. He moved to Mikkeli from Moscow straight after high school. He is currently living in a MOAS student flat with his girlfriend. The best UAS in Finland – I was searching online for a nice university to study IT at. I really like Finland and Xamk is the best university of applied sciences here. Mikko did his entrance exam in Russia, found it pretty easy and passed. Xamk offers the possibility to take courses not directly related to your specialisation or
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space. The one that gets the most votes gets shown on our website. Remember to be tolerant
degree programme. – This summer I have chosen to do several courses and one of them is game programming. Besides normal studies, Mikko has also participated in a hackathon organised by NASA. – We did the most amazing app. You can’t even imagine. In the app you choose between random pictures of clouds that are taken from
When asked what the biggest cultural and economic differences are, Mikko is able to find a few points to share with us. It is important to know that you live in a multicultural environment and you need to consider people from different cultures. You just need to be tolerant and obey the rules."
– It is important to know that you live in a multicultural environment and you need to consider people from different cultures. You just need to be tolerant and obey the rules. Basically that’s it. – Finnish people are also really close to nature and they respect the privacy of others. Finns don’t visit each other unannounced and a Finnish person does not talk to a stranger unless they really need to. Mikko says that the price of living in Mikkeli is comparable to that of Russia. No need to exaggerate Even though Finland is known for its nature and wildlife, there is no need to bring things usually brought on hikes or camping with you. – When I came here the first time, I brought a mosquito spray with me but I didn’t really need it because there aren’t that many mosquitos. Maybe only in the middle of summer. When asked what to bring Mikko adds. – Just pack with you all the ordinary stuff and some warm clothes because winter is severe. Feeling home sick? Mikko has high praises for Finns and Finland in general. He loves the Finnish nature and the pollution-free environment that Mikkeli has to offer. He has managed to make a lot of friends at school. Some of whom are Russian as well. – There are a lot of Russian students at Xamk, so I don’t really miss Russian people. I can always visit them, party and do crazy stuff.
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Degree Programme in Environmental Engineering DEGREE OBTAINED: Bachelor of Engineering EXTENT OF DEGREE: 240 credits (ECTS) DURATION OF STUDIES: 4 years LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION: English LOCATION: Mikkeli TUITION: EU/EEA students: no tuition fee Non-EU/EEA students: more information at www.xamk.fi/tuition-fees APPLICATION PERIOD: 9.–24.1.2018
Environmental health and safety, green and clean technologies Are you interested in our living environment and environmental safety, clean technologies for improving environmental conditions and sustainable development? Environmental Engineering (EE) program gives you a wide approach to environmental field as profession. You will learn causes, consequences and prevention of environmental problems. To safeguard good living environment, internationally competent professionals of environmental technology and management are needed. In the program the engineering knowledge and management skills are integrated as this gives the best conditions to get employed in the companies. Furthermore, the environmental engineering is expanding to the new sectors e.g. event management, supply chain management and,
as a horizontal operation, environmental engineering is more and more combined with ICT applications, material technology and process and energy technologies. After graduation you can work in different types of environmental research, supervising, planning and management duties. The employers will be private companies, development agencies, foundations and associations as well as research and development organisations. POSSIBLE CAREERS • • • • •
Quality manager Environmental manager Project engineer Planning, research or development engineer Environmental protection assistant
www.xamk.fi/ environmentalengineering
The Finnish way – learning by doing Studying in Finland
Diego, aged 24, is an environmental engineering student from Spain. Before his studies at Xamk, Diego studied environmental sciences at the University of Malaga and was on exchange in Kuopio. – I am here basically completing my degree. In Kuopio I decided that I wanted to
I strongly recommend foreign students to apply to the programme. I think it is a good way to meet new people and get to know the Finnish culture."
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complete my studies here in Finland. – I found out that there are only two universities of applied sciences in Finland that offer an English degree programme in environmental engineering. I decided to apply to Xamk because it is closer to Kuopio. Mikkeli is also a smaller city, so living here is cheaper.
As Diego has studied in two different universities before applying to Xamk, he is able to give us some insight into how the schools compare. – There are differences. In Spain it’s like the old traditional university style. You have to study a lot and take exams. But here in Finland it is totally different. You have to study, for sure, but it is more practical. You are learning by doing things. Almost every day you are in the lab or write reports that complete lectures. – The teachers split the courses into different parts and you are given topics that you write reports on. You are essentially doing your
own research and getting more information that way than what the teacher would otherwise provide you with during the course. – In that way, you are studying the fields that interest you the most. What kind of things do you do in the lab? – It depends on the course and the topic. For example, we have courses in microbiology where we take samples of microbes. First we make them grow and then check the effect of antibiotics on them. In other courses, such as waste management, for example, we make compost and purify polluted samples from landfills, check heat values of wood chips or treat water from wastewater plants. In addition, in some courses we have small trips to companies to see how they work. Which one do you think is better? The traditional way or the Finnish way? – I think it is better to learn by doing. I think it is important to have a lot of work experience, such as writing reports or whatever. Because once you are in the real working life, your boss is probably going to ask you to write reports. It is more useful than just studying for exams. Get a Finnish family Xamk has a programme where foreign students are paired up with a Finnish student and their family. – I strongly recommend foreign students to apply to the programme. I think it is a good way to meet new people and get to know the Finnish culture. It is also a good way to get someone who can help you if you get into an emergency here. I think it’s really nice.
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A native’s point of view Petra, aged 20, applied to Xamk after graduating from high school. Being a native Finn and having lived all her life in Mikkeli, applying to Xamk seemed the most logical and natural choice. One of the main reasons for Petra to apply to an English degree programme was the fact that she finds language skills more and more important in business life. As English isn’t an official language in Finland, both native and foreign (non-English speaking) students start out at basically the same level. – Besides the degree programme being in English, we have to take at least 15 credits’ worth of additional language studies. You can study, for example, Swedish, English, French, German or Russian. The courses At Xamk, courses are generally made up of different parts that can include an intensive week followed by a longer period of study. All courses usually include lectures, group work and presentations. – A typical class lasts for about 45 minutes. It can be a lecture or we might do group work and then present our ideas at the end of class. Figuring it all out After graduating, Petra would like to combine her passion for sports and, possibly, make a career for herself in sport sponsorship. – I am specialising in marketing and I would like it (my job) to be somehow related to sports and sponsorship or events. I’m currently competing on a national level in figure skating, so I’m familiar with the topic. I think it would be easy to continue on the same path. Competing on a national level can have it´s toll on the studies but luckily Xamk is a school Finns are also generally very straightforward and our school system treats all students equally. The teachers don’t let their own feelings or opinions affect the teaching."
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that is very flexible when it comes to studying. – I’m very lucky because the school supports me a lot. I practise almost every day. I have about nine hours of ice training and nine hours of additional training each week. Has the training affected your studies? – I have had to make some special arrangements, especially during the intensive week because my practice starts at four o’clock every day and school might last until six o’clock. I have made a deal with the school and the different teachers to leave earlier. As a result, I may get some additional work or the teachers show me what I need to study independently. Do you know if there are any foreign athletes currently studying at Xamk? – I think we’re all Finnish at the moment. I think that foreign students just come here to study and nothing else. It’s a shame because you can study and do sports here – you can combine them both. Just to wrap it up What do you think are the strong points Finland has to offer to foreign applicants? – Maybe Finnish know-how because it is highly respected worldwide. Finns are also generally very straightforward and our school system treats all students equally. The teachers don’t let their own feelings or opinions affect the teaching.
Tuition fees If you are a non-EU/EEA student applying to English-taught Bachelor's and Master's degree programmes, you should note that you will be required to pay tuition fees. The tuition fees set for the degree programmes at Xamk are: • Bachelor’s degrees 6 000 euros / academic year • Master’s degrees 7 000 euros / academic year • Double degrees 1500 euros / academic year The deadline to pay the invoice of the tuition fee is the same than the deadline to accept the study place and enrol as student. The tuition fee for one academic year is paid in one instalment. Scholarship scheme at Xamk Student whose studies progress well (completes 55 ECTS credits during the academic year), will be refunded 50% of the paid fee. The refund is paid yearly on the basis of the studies (credits) completed during the previous academic year. More information at www.xamk.fi/tuition-fees
Instruction for applying You can apply to universities of applied sciences and universities in Finland in the joint application to higher education. You can use the same application form to apply to all programmes included in the joint application. You can find information on the different application systems in Finland on Studyinfo service. Application periods 2018 First application period is for Bachelor’s programmes in English, 9.–24.1.2018. Second application period is for Master’s study programmes in English or any study programmes taught in Finnish, 14.– 28.3.2018. More information at www.xamk.fi/education
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