South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences

What South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences does

South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences (Xamk) is a multi-disciplinary Finnish higher education institution operating as a private limited company (Kaakkois-Suomen Ammattikorkeakoulu Oy) and primarily funded by the Finnish Ministry of Education and Culture. Formed in 2017 through the merger of Mikkeli University of Applied Sciences, Kouvola University of Applied Sciences, and the Kotka unit of South-Eastern Finland Polytechnic, Xamk delivers more than 50 Bachelor's (AMK) and over 40 Master's (YAMK) programmes across eleven fields of education to approximately 12,000 students on four campuses in Mikkeli (headquarters), Kotka, Kouvola, and Savonlinna, producing roughly 2,000 graduates annually.

Xamk's core product set spans degree education, open and continuing education through the Xamk Pulse platform (described as Finland's largest open UAS by breadth of selection), and applied Research, Development and Innovation (TKI) services structured around focus areas in digital economy, sustainable well-being, circular economy, energy, logistics, and forest bioeconomy. Operational technology is conventional for the sector: a WordPress-based public website, the Learn learning management system, the Peppi student information system, and the Xinfo customer service platform, with no proprietary AI, API, or developer-facing platform disclosed. Research units such as KymiLabs (concrete, bioeconomy, circular economy) and the European Logistics Institute (ELI) provide laboratory, testing, and consulting services to industry and the public sector.

The business model combines three revenue streams: government funding allocated on the basis of educational output, RDI activity, and regional impact metrics (primary); tuition fees from non-EU/EEA students in English-language programmes (higher education remains free for EU/EEA citizens); and project-based expert services and applied research contracts, including EU-funded programmes such as the EUR 14 million INGENIUM European University alliance (Xamk's share approximately EUR 1.9 million over four years) and Interreg Central Baltic / ERDF co-funded projects. Xamk serves three primary customer segments: domestic and international degree students, working professionals and lifelong learners via Xamk Pulse, and regional businesses and public-sector organisations seeking RDI collaboration and expert services. It is the only Finnish member of the INGENIUM alliance of ten European universities and was ranked #1 among Finnish universities of applied sciences in the 2025 Luottamus&Maine reputation survey.

Name

South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences

Legal name

Kaakkois-Suomen Ammattikorkeakoulu Oy

Website

https://xamk.fi

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Short description

South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences (Xamk) is a Finnish government-funded university of applied sciences delivering over 90 Bachelor's and Master's programmes to roughly 12,000 students across four campuses, complemented by Finland's largest open UAS platform and applied research services for regional businesses.

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NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Online International & Cross-Border Universities (Global/Transnational Providers) (EDAHALAL)

Keywords

• Higher education
• Applied research
• University of applied sciences
• Continuing education
• Research development services

Headquarters

HQ city

Mikkeli

HQ country

Finland

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: Primary funding from Finnish Ministry of Education and Culture based on educational output, RDI activities, and regional impact metrics
2. Tuition Fees: Tuition fees for non-EU/EEA students in English-language programmes; free for EU/EEA students
3. Expert Services and RDI Projects: Applied research and expert services for businesses and organizations, funded through project-based contracts and EU/co-funded TKI projects

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences (Xamk) is a multi-disciplinary higher education institution delivering Bachelor's (AMK) and Master's (YAMK) degree programmes across 11 fields of study, as well as open university of applied sciences (Xamk Pulse) continuing education. It also sells applied research, development and innovation (TKI/RDI) services and expert consulting to regional businesses, public sector organizations, and EU-funded project partners.

Product overview

South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences (Xamk) is a multi-disciplinary university offering a unified portfolio of educational services and applied research. The core offering consists of AMK (Bachelor's) and YAMK (Master's) degree programmes across 11 fields of education. Xamk Pulse serves as the open UAS and continuing education division providing flexible professional development. Research, Development and Innovation (TKI) services operate through focus areas in digital economy, sustainable well-being, circular economy, and forest bioeconomy. The institution participates in the INGENIUM European University Alliance of ten institutions and operates the European Logistics Institute (ELI). The university manages various project-based offerings including KIITO, Helper, INACS, BECO, Behi, and FREEDOM focused on regional development, employment, sustainability, and innovation. Publications include the READ and Next online magazines.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Approximately 2,000 graduates complete higher education degrees annually
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

API detail

Has API

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App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Munster Technological University (MTU)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 February 2024Xamk and MTU signed agreement for doctoral studies cooperation within INGENIUM. This is a new initiative enabling doctoral-level education through the European University network.
• European University INGENIUM AllianceflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023INGENIUM is a European University alliance of 10 higher education institutions from 10 countries. Xamk is the only Finnish institution in the network. The alliance focuses on joint degrees, student exchange, research cooperation, and staff mobility. European Commission provides EUR 14 million funding over 4 years. 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 of Iasi (Romania), University of Rouen-Normandy (France), and Munster Technological University (Ireland).
• European Logistics Institute (ELI)coreTechnology or IntegrationLogistics centre of expertise operating under Xamk providing research and expert services in logistics and supply chain management
• University of OviedoflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoordinator of INGENIUM European University alliance; hosted launch event in January 2023; leading the alliance of 10 European universities
• Kela (Social Insurance Institution)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch cooperation in rehabilitation services development; Kela utilizes Xamk research data for developing rehabilitation services
• Saimaa GeoparkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in INACS project for nature and cultural heritage site development in Finland, Estonia, and Latvia
• Gauja National Park Tourism AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLatvian partner in INACS project for cross-border nature and cultural heritage cooperation
• Peipsi Center for Transboundary CooperationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEstonian partner in INACS project for cross-border cooperation
• Emma Gaala / IFPI FinlandminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAnnual partnership since 2017 for event production, marketing collaboration, and student internship opportunities. Xamk students provide social media marketing and wellness services for the event.
• Finnish Betoniteollisuus (Concrete Industry)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry partnership in concrete research projects (Behi, BECO, FREEDOM) providing company funding and research collaboration

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Laurea University of Applied Sciences: Finnish UAS operating in the Uusimaa region with a learning-by-development pedagogical model. Direct peer competing in the same Finnish UAS system with overlapping programme areas.
• HAMK Häme University of Applied Sciences: Finnish UAS operating across multiple campuses in Häme region with broad programme portfolio and applied research activities. Direct peer under the same Finnish higher education funding framework.
• Metropolia University of Applied Sciences: Finland's largest university of applied sciences, headquartered in the Helsinki metropolitan area, offering AMK and YAMK degree programmes across technology, healthcare, business, and culture. Direct peer given similar polytechnic model, government funding structure, and programme portfolio overlap.
• Savonia University of Applied Sciences: Finnish UAS serving the Kuopio region with multi-campus operations and applied research focus areas similar to Xamk's regional development mission. Comparable in size, multi-campus structure, and RDI orientation.
• Tampere University of Applied Sciences (TAMK): One of Finland's largest universities of applied sciences offering Bachelor's and Master's programmes across multiple fields in the Tampere region. Direct peer operating under the same Finnish UAS funding and regulatory framework as Xamk.
• Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences: Finnish UAS specializing in business, hospitality, tourism, and information technology. Direct peer in the Finnish applied sciences ecosystem with similar funding model and Bachelor's/Master's programme structure.
• Munster Technological University (MTU): Irish technological university and INGENIUM alliance partner that has signed a doctoral studies cooperation agreement with Xamk. Direct peer for international collaboration and applied research comparisons.
• Turku University of Applied Sciences: Major Finnish university of applied sciences serving the Southwest Finland region with a multi-campus structure and broad programme portfolio comparable to Xamk's multi-disciplinary offering.
• Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences (HKA): INGENIUM alliance partner and major German university of applied sciences (Hochschule). Direct peer through the European University network partnership, with comparable applied sciences orientation and joint programme collaboration.
• University of Oviedo: Spanish university coordinating the INGENIUM European University alliance of which Xamk is a member. Direct peer through flagship partnership in cross-border higher education cooperation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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