South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences - XAMK
speciality: Business and Strategy

I studied a BBA in Mikkeli and I totally recommend it. As an international student, I found it as a great experience studying in a small town in Finland and surrounded by nature, in the middle of a forest. Programme’s structure and facilities were very well organised.
The class was a mixture of local and international students with a diversity of cultures. Professors were very helpful and close to the students. Mikkeli as a town is a bit isolated from big cities but the landscape and the lakes around are beautiful.
It’s highly recommended to students who want to have a top-level education and combine it with nature and outdoor activities!

XAMK is a great university, from where I will soon get my bachelor’s degree diploma in Business Administration.
Being an international student is hard, and you are forced to face a lot of difficulties and struggles. To my surprise, everyone is the university, from lecturers to staff members are extremely friendly and welcoming. Lecturers care about your wellbeing, and you are able to form warm, almost friendly relationships with your teachers. As a student you have so many great facilities to use for free, or for a small fee, which is convenient for international students. The university looks modern and new, with fresh, professional equipment and facilities. The courses presented are always interesting and interactive, teachers try to make it fun to study. All of the four campuses of XAMK are located in small cities of Finland, and each city has its own charm. Living in a small city, like Mikkeli, for example, gives students an opportunity to enjoy the Finnish nature to its fullest.
The student life outside of classrooms is as good as you can imagine. The student union makes sure to keep students occupied with various events. All of those efforts give students an opportunity to integrate into the student society and feel like they belong, which are highly important for international people, who already feel out of place in a new country.
Overall, I had a great experience as a student in XAMK. The university gave me amazing opportunities to grow and try different things, I have met so many people and professionals, visited so many places, because I chose to be an active participant of the university life.
XAMK is a place that gives you excellent education, but also a great university-student experience.