How to apply exchange and double degree students

Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences invites you from our partner institutions to join our exchange and double degree programmes! Explore the diverse programme options we offer for exchange and double degree students below. It’s crucial to select a programme that aligns with your studies at your home institution. You will be joining our students in their 2nd or 3rd year of studies, so having background knowledge of the chosen program is essential. The study language in these programmes is English and the students must have B2 level English skills.

Please notice, that intensive programmes or short mobilities implemented together with partner institutions follow their own application timeline, although the applications are also completed in SoleMove. SeAMK and the involved partner institutions guide the intensive/short programme exchange students separately about this process.

Follow these steps to ensure a smooth application process

Step 1 : Nomination from Home Institution
Learn how your home institution can nominate you for our programmes.

Step 2: Apply using  SoleMove
Get detailed instructions on applying online through the SoleMove system.

Step 3: Decision on Student Admission
Find out how and when you will be notified about your admission status.

Step 4: Practical Preparations
Access essential information to prepare for your studies at Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences.

We look forward to welcoming you to our vibrant student community!

SeAMK has an online application system called SoleMove for all exchange and double degree applications. Please don’t send applications by email.

1) Contact the International Coordinator or International Office at your home institution. They will contact SeAMK on your behalf and nominate you to study at SeAMK. They will assist you with the application process and the documentation required for your application. Please read the SeAMK specific application instructions and requirements before starting the application process.

2) The home institution will nominate their candidates by email to incoming(a)seamk.fi by 15 April for the next autumn semester and by 15 October for the next spring semester.

The nomination needs to include following information:

• • student’s last name/s (family name)
  • student’s first name/s (given name)
  • gender,
  • date of birth,
  • email address,
  • subject at the home university and semester,
  • exchange programme at SeAMK (required to be related the study background of the applicant),
  • planned duration of the programme at SeAMK (one or two semesters)
  • double degree student (only if valid double degree agreement exists between SeAMK and the sending institution).

Applicant is required to select course(s) or programme relevant to his or her major study. The courses are designed for students on their 2nd or 3rd year of studies.

Each exchange student follows one exchange or double degree programme at SeAMK. The student must be nominated to that specific programme by the home institution.

After nomination, you will get information to your email on how to apply online via the ‘SoleMove’ system. Please follow the instructions on the email. (if you did not get this email please check your spam mail).  SoleMove is normally opened for the nominated students approximately one month before the application time ends. SoleMove access is only available for nominated students (after receiving email instructions and logging in via the email link): SoleMove

Submit your application in SoleMove by 15th of May for studies starting in the autumn semester and by 15 November for the spring semester. All the application documents will be handled according to the GDPR regulations.

There are two types of applications. Applications for studies and application for practical training. You will need a Learning Agreement for the application. Normally students receive it from the home institution. In case your home university does not provide you with one, you can find empty files below this section.
Please read the relevant instructions from below:

1) Application for studies

Application for studies include student exchanges, double degree studies, and combination exchanges, which mean practical training and studies combined. Fill in the right application form in SoleMove. Please download following documents in the Enclosures section of the online application form:

• • Learning Agreement (LA) for Studies
    A normal workload per semester is 25-30 ECTS credits and 30 ECTS for double degree students. Please follow more specific instructions related to choosing the courses on the programme website,  course offering list.Also make note: course changes to the orginal Learning Agreement can only be made for good reasons after the exchange period has started. For example due to overlapping courses.Learning Agreement needs to be signed by the student and home institution, before downloading it on the application form as a pdf file.  If you use Online Learning Agreement please download a pdf copy to SoleMove enclosures section as well. SeAMK coordinator will sign both, pdf and OLA. The student can upload the signed Learning Agreement from SoleMove enclousres section after acceptance information email.
  • Transcript of Records in English 
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    + Additional documents required from Master level double degree applicants (please see the Master DD eligibility criteria for more details):
  • Certificates of work experience in the field for a minimum of two years, gained post-completion of the Bachelor degree and prior to application in a master DD programme, in English.
• • Final certificate of Bachelor Degree in English 

2) Application for practical training

Practical training is an internship or a traineeship without studies (courses). SeAMK and the partner institution need to agree on the internship/traineeship placement before the application. Fill in the application form in SoleMove. Please download following documents in the enclosures section of the online application form:

• • Learning Agreement for Traineeship
    The planned ECTS credits should match the planned training hours according to the ECTS crediting system.
  • Transcript of Records in English
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SeAMK coordinator contacts all  students by late June for studies starting in the autumn semester and in December for spring semester concerning their application.

Here you will find all the essential information to help you prepare for your stay at SeAMK. Here, you will find guidance on accommodation, travel arrangements, and living in Finland, ensuring you have everything you need for a successful and enjoyable experience. We cover important details such as visa requirements, health insurance, and student support services, making your transition to studying at SeAMK as smooth as possible.