Xamk - South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences
Xamk, the University of Applied Sciences of Southeast Finland, offers education, conducts research and development work, and produces services for companies and individuals.
XAMK has four campuses:
- Kotka
- Kouvola
- Mikkeli
- Savonlinna
With 12,000 students and over 1,000 staff.
Xamk is the 4th largest university of applied sciences in Finland in terms of students.
Approximately 1,500 students in social services, health care, sports, technology, and safety study in Savonlinna. One of the advantages of a smaller campus is the ability to focus on personalized academic guidance and a strong sense of community. The campus is located by Lake Saimaa, in the center of Savonlinna.
In Savonlinna, you can study physiotherapy, bioproduct technology or industrial wood construction engineering, podiatry, exercise guidance, nursing, school welfare and curatorial social work, and business specialising in security.
In addition to the campus, Xamk has offices at the Electronics 3K Factory, the Savonlinna Fiber Laboratory and the Industrial Wood Construction Laboratory, where engineering students in bioproduct technology and industrial wood construction study.
In addition to undergraduate programs, Xamk offers programs leading to a master's degree and the opportunity to supplement or deepen your knowledge at the open university of applied sciences, Xamk Pulse.
EDUCATION IN SAVONLINNA
Bioproduct technology education focuses on the development and manufacturing of bio-based materials and products.
Students learn to utilize biomass to create sustainable solutions, for example in the manufacturing processes of biofuels, biochemicals, and bio-based materials.
The education provides a broad understanding of bioproduct engineering processes and technologies.
Practical learning is supported by XAMK Fiber Laboratory, where advanced equipment and process simulations provide an excellent framework for research.
Students will be able to conduct experiments and research related to, for example, the production of bio-based materials and process optimization.
You can study bioproduct technology in a Finnish or English language degree program.
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Industrial wood construction students learn to design and implement wood structures and utilize the latest construction technologies and methods.
The education broadly covers various areas of wood construction, from structural design to materials technology, preparing students for wood construction tasks.
Students will have the opportunity to work in the Hybrid and Timber Construction Laboratory, where they can perform measurement and laboratory work and participate in various project work. The laboratory enables the development and testing of even large timber structures on a real scale.
The education emphasizes environmentally friendly construction practices and prepares students to create new innovative solutions to the challenges of wood construction.
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Insinööri (AMK), rakennustekniikka, teollinen puurakentaminen
Xamk also offers a wide range of technical education on other campuses and online. Xamk's Engineering Education offers students extensive technical expertise and practical experience that prepares them directly for working life. You can learn more about Xamk's technical education offerings from here.
RDI activities and regional impacts
In addition to education, Xamk conducts significant research and development work that is directly aimed at developing the operations of companies and other organizations in the region.
Xamk's applied research and development work is the most multidisciplinary and extensive among Finnish universities of applied sciences.
Through its RDI activities, Xamk builds the region's future success factors and supports the green transition. The collaboration will generate jobs, innovations and new entrepreneurship in the Savonlinna region.
XAMK research units in Savonlinna
- Electronics 3K Tehdas – Electronics training, development and production services
- Fiber Laboratory – Bioproduct Technology Innovation Center
- Industrial Wood Construction Laboratory – Development, testing and piloting of wood structures
The Savonlinna region has direct vitality impacts, including through Xamk's employment impact, i.e. the steadily growing number of personnel, and the tax revenue paid.
In addition, the purchases and investments made by Xamk have a huge indirect impact on employment in the Savonlinna area and the purchasing power of those employed.
The impact of a university of applied sciences is also assessed in terms of the attractiveness of degree programs, the impact of education on employment, education that renews business life, and research, development, and innovation activities.
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