Xamk is the 5th largest UAS in Finland

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2. Xamk is the 5th largest UAS in Finland

9,000 students
750 employees
1,700 graduates per year
60 (approximately) Bachelor’s
programmes
• 22 Master’s programmes
• 4 campuses
• 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

3. Campuses in four towns

The range of services on 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, etc. – are
modern and comfortable
In addition to providing education, all campuses
engage in a diverse range of research and
development activities and provide services

4. Mikkeli Campus

Mikkeli Campus provides education in
– technology
– social services and health care
– business administration
– forestry
– tourism and hospitality
management
– youth work
The campus is located in a former
garrison area, approximately 10
minutes’ walking distance from the
centre of Mikkeli

5. International affairs at Xamk

Approximately 600 international students each year, representing over 20
countries
Students can study a whole degree or parts of them in English, 8 degree
programmes are taught fully in English
Xamk’s international networks provide access to studies and work
placements abroad
Xamk has approximately 350 partner schools

6. Appreciated by students

Flexible learning anytime, anywhere
Relaxed study environment, good team spirit, nice campuses
Efficient support services – students are not left alone with their problems
Good opportunities for student exchange around the world

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IoT technologies, 15 cr
ICT projects and applications,
15 cr
Software development and programming,
15 cr
Wide area networks and Internet,
15 cr
Basics of electronic engineering, 15 cr
Local area networks and services,
15 cr
Terminology and communication, 15 cr
Secure ICT environment, 15 cr
Professional learning skills, 15 cr
Network service environment,
15 cr
Core competences
Complementary competences
Optional studies, 15 cr
Personal skills development, 15 cr
Bachelor’s thesis, 15 cr
Professional projects, 15 cr
Practical training 1, 15 cr
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Practical training 2, 15 cr
Bachelor of Engineering, Information Technology, 240 cr

8. Bachelor of Engineering, Information Technology

Studies begin in Autumn 2017
– The planned duration is 4 years (60 credits per year, total of 240 credits)
– Fast track option is available to speed up and allow remote study!
Tuition fee is 6000 euros per year for non-EU citizens
– Students that reach 55 credits get 3000 euros back!
Application period is 10-25 January, entry exams in April
More information:
– 3D view of the IT premises: http://virtuaali.mamk.fi/mikkeli/cisco-luokka-1
– Information on IT degree and applying:
https://studyinfo.fi/app/#!/korkeakoulu/1.2.246.562.17.67345718059?
descriptionLang=en
– Information on IT programme: http://www.xamk.fi/en/degrees/bachelor-ofengineering-information-technology-b-eng/
– Xamk applying info: http://www.xamk.fi/en/education/joint-application-spring-2017/

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