Xamk - South-Eastern Finland University Of Applied Sciences

Kaakkois-Suomen ammattikorkeakoulu South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences (Xamk) is an innovative higher education institution driven by the idea of unlimited lifelong learning and study. 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. The strategic objective is to be among the top five universities of applied sciences in Finland as regards student satisfaction, the organisation of studies and graduates’ employment rate. One of the goals is to be the largest Finnish university of applied sciences in terms of RDI activities and education provided through the Open University of Applied Sciences. The new university of applied sciences wants to be a strong and responsible partner that fully exploits its geographical location. Xamk in brief - Some 9000 students - 750 staff - almost 60 bachelor’s degree programmes, 5 of which are taught in English - 23 master’s degree programmes - Wide network of over 350 universities abroad Facts about Xamk - 9000 students - 750 employees - 1700 graduates per year - 60 Bachelor’s programmes - 23 Master’s programmes - 4 campuses: Kotka, Kouvola, Mikkeli, Savonlinna - 350 partner institutions around the world - Region of operations: Southern Savonia and Kymenlaakso - Second largest UAS in Finland in terms of budget; annual turnover EUR 70 million - Extensive RDI activities - Versatile services