Xamk

What Xamk does

Xamk (Kaakkois-Suomen Ammattikorkeakoulu Oy / South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences) is a publicly funded Finnish university of applied sciences operating across four campuses in Kotka, Kouvola, Mikkeli, and Savonlinna. It serves more than 12,000 degree students and lifelong learners through over 50 bachelor's (AMK) and 40 master's (YAMK) degree programs, producing approximately 2,000 graduates annually. The institution also operates Xamk Pulse, an open university and continuing education unit offering Finland's widest selection of open UAS studies at unit-priced credits.

Its core activities combine degree education with applied research, development, and innovation (RDI) across four focus areas: digital economy, sustainable well-being, circular economy/energy/logistics, and forest bioproducts/environment/materials. The research infrastructure includes specialized facilities such as the KymiLabs sauna heater testing laboratory, the BioSampo circular economy laboratory, the newly opened Kivi-halli (a ~600 sqm bioeconomy research hall built at a cost of nearly €2 million in Kouvola), and digital tools such as ReseptiRobotti, which combines research data and patent publications to generate circular economy recipes for SMEs. The European Logistics Institute (ELI) is a dedicated logistics and supply chain expertise center.

Revenue is generated through five primary streams: (1) core government appropriations tied to performance metrics such as graduation rates and research output, (2) tuition fees from non-EU/EEA students in English-language programs, (3) fee-based continuing education via Xamk Pulse (e.g., €15 per credit), (4) expert services and contract education sold to regional businesses and public sector organizations, and (5) EU structural and program funding. Distribution is delivered through physical campuses, the national joint application system (yhteishaku), the self-serve Xamk Pulse platform, and direct expert services engagements. Customers span individual students, working professionals, regional SMEs, and government/public-sector partners such as the Finnish Safety and Chemicals Agency (Tukes).

Name

Xamk

Legal name

Kaakkois-Suomen Ammattikorkeakoulu Oy

Website

https://xamk.fi

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Xamk is a publicly funded Finnish university of applied sciences operating four campuses (Kotka, Kouvola, Mikkeli, Savonlinna), serving 12,000+ students with 50+ bachelor's and 40+ master's programs alongside applied RDI services for regional businesses.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Technical and Trade Schools (61151), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Information Technology & Software (EDAAAPAB)

Keywords

• Higher education
• Applied research
• Professional training
• Continuing education
• RDI services

Headquarters

HQ city

Kotka

HQ country

Finland

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: Primary revenue source from Finnish government funding for polytechnic operations, based on performance metrics including graduation rates, research output, and regional impact.
2. Tuition Fees: Tuition fees charged to non-EU/EEA students for English-language degree programs. EU students study free of charge.
3. Open University and Continuing Education: Xamk Pulse offers fee-based courses and programs for continuing education. Example: 1 credit point = 15 euros.
4. Expert Services and Contract Education: Research, development, and expert services provided to regional businesses and organizations, including training and consulting.
5. EU Project Funding: European Union structural funds (EAKR, AKKE) and other EU program funding for research and development projects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Xamk is a publicly funded Finnish University of Applied Sciences that delivers bachelor's and master's degree programmes, conducts applied Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) projects for industry and the public sector, and provides continuing education, Open UAS studies, and customised corporate training across its campuses in South-Eastern Finland.

Product overview

Xamk (Kaakkois-Suomen ammattikorkeakoulu / South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences) is a multi-disciplinary university of applied sciences offering educational services, research/development/innovation (RDI) activities, and expert services. The institution operates four campuses (Kotka, Kouvola, Mikkeli, Savonlinna) with over 12,000 students and approximately 1,000 staff. Xamk Pulse serves as the branded open university and continuing education unit. The institution's RDI operations span focus areas including digital economy, sustainable well-being, circular economy/energy/logistics, and forest bioproducts/environment/materials. Expert services and specialized research facilities (KymiLabs testing, BioSampo laboratory, Kivi-halli) support business cooperation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

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Brands

• Xamk Pulse: Open university of applied sciences offering the widest selection of open UAS studies in Finland and additional continuing education opportunities.

Products and services

• Bachelor's Degree Programmes Undergraduate, professionally oriented degree programmes (typically 3.5–4 years) aimed at secondary-school graduates seeking a formal higher-education qualification.
• Master's Degree Programmes Postgraduate professional master's programmes (typically 1–1.5 years) for working professionals and bachelor's graduates seeking advanced applied expertise.
• Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) Services Contract and co-funded applied research, product-development and innovation projects delivered to businesses, municipalities, and public-sector organisations.
• Continuing Professional Education Short and longer-form professional development courses, certificates and specialisation studies targeted at working professionals and employers.
• Open UAS Studies Standalone university-level courses offered outside formal degree programmes, available to individual learners and often used as a pathway into full degree studies.
• Customised Corporate Training Bespoke training programmes designed and delivered for the specific upskilling needs of companies and other organisations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Ranked #1 in reputation among 24 Finnish universities of applied sciences
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Finnish Safety and Chemicals Agency (Tukes) - Preparedness UnitcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2026Xamk's European Logistics Institute (ELI) and Tukes' preparedness unit signed a cooperation agreement for joint training and exercise activities. The collaboration aims to advance national comprehensive security training, with ELI participating in the LVV26 readiness exercise as co-implementer.
• Munster Technological University (MTU)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2024MTU and Xamk signed an agreement for doctoral education cooperation as part of the INGENIUM alliance. This represents a new initiative enabling advanced research collaboration.
• European University INGENIUMcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Xamk is the only Finnish institution in the INGENIUM European University alliance comprising 10 higher education institutions across Europe. The partnership enables student and staff mobility, joint degrees, collaborative research, and shared educational resources. The network includes University of Oviedo (Spain, coordinator), Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences (Germany), University of Chieti-Pescara (Italy), Medical University of Sofia (Bulgaria), University of Crete (Greece), University of Skövde (Sweden), Gheorghe Asachi Technical University (Romania), University of Rouen-Normandy (France), and Munster Technological University (Ireland). The alliance is funded by the European Commission with over 14 million euros over four years.
• European Logistics Institute (ELI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerELI is Xamk's logistics center of expertise focusing on supply chain management, logistics research, and professional education. ELI collaborates with regional businesses, public sector, and international partners on logistics and emergency preparedness training.
• Technische Hochschule Lübeck (TH Lübeck)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerXamk and TH Lübeck signed a comprehensive cooperation agreement in 2025. The partnership includes a double degree program providing students with international academic credentials and mobility opportunities.
• Regional Companies and OrganizationscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorXamk maintains ongoing partnerships with regional businesses for workplace wellbeing projects (Räätälöity työ), research collaboration, expert services, and student internship opportunities. Partners include Norelco Oy, Pro-Tot Oy, Ramin konditoria, Sahanlahti Resort, Vaiha Oy, and Veisto Oy.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• HAMK Häme University of Applied Sciences: Multi-campus Finnish UAS in the Häme region offering degrees and applied research in business, technology, and health. Comparable scope, regional-development orientation, and revenue mix.
• Savonia University of Applied Sciences: Regional Finnish UAS operating in eastern Finland (Kuopio, Iisalmi, Varkaus) with applied research and industry partnerships. Closely comparable on the regional-polytechnic model and RDI mandate to Xamk.
• Tampere University of Applied Sciences (TAMK): Major Finnish UAS in the Tampere region offering bachelor's, master's, and continuing-education programs alongside applied R&D. Comparable to Xamk in scale, multi-campus structure, and mixed-degree/applied-research revenue model.
• Metropolia University of Applied Sciences: Finland's largest UAS with ~20,000 students across multiple campuses in the Helsinki metropolitan area. Directly comparable as a multi-campus Finnish polytechnic offering AMK/YAMK degrees, applied research, and continuing education across business, technology, health, and culture.
• LAB University of Applied Sciences: Finnish UAS formed through merger (similar to Xamk's origins) operating in Lahti and Lappeenranta with applied research and continuing education. Comparable scope, multi-campus model, and regional-development mandate.
• Turku University of Applied Sciences: Regional Finnish UAS in the Turku area offering AMK/YAMK degrees and applied research with industry collaboration. Comparable multi-campus polytechnic model with similar funding mix.
• Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences: Finnish UAS in the Helsinki region known for business, tourism, and IT programs with strong continuing-education and international student intake. Directly comparable on the continuing-education (Xamk Pulse) and applied-research axes.
• Laurea University of Applied Sciences: Finnish UAS in the Greater Helsinki region emphasizing service innovation, applied research, and international cooperation. Comparable on the UAS/applied-research/Direct_Peer axis with similar degree and continuing-education offerings.
• JAMK University of Applied Sciences: Finnish UAS in Jyväskylä known for teacher education, business, and technology programs with applied research and international partnerships. Directly comparable Finnish polytechnic with similar RDI structure.

Broad incumbents

• University of Eastern Finland (UEF): Research university with broader academic scope and doctoral programs, also operating in eastern Finland. Comparable on regional positioning in Southeast/Eastern Finland but offers full research-university mandate rather than UAS-focused applied degrees.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/xamkfi
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• Facebookfacebook.com/xamkfi
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/xamk/mycompany
• Instagraminstagram.com/xamkfi

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