How to apply to SEAMK
SEAMK- The best university for you
Find Your Place at SEAMK Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences in Finland
Choosing where to study is an important step—and at SEAMK, Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences in Finland, we’re excited to welcome you exactly as you are. Whether you’re aiming for a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree taught entirely in English, SEAMK offers a supportive, practical, and international learning environment to help you succeed.
Applying to SEAMK Is Easy and Fully Online
On this page, we’ll guide you step by step—from choosing the right application route and submitting your application, to receiving your acceptance, and finally preparing for your move to Finland and your arrival in Seinäjoki.Most international degree applicants apply through SEAMK’s Direct Application, which is open from September to April. Selected degree programmes are also available through Finland’s national Joint Application, open for a short two‑week period each January. All Applications to Seinäjoki University of Applied Science are submitted via Studyinfo.fi, Finland’s official higher education application portal.
Your journey to studying in Finland starts here—and we look forward to welcoming you to SEAMK.
Application Routes
Discover your study programme and route to apply
SEAMK Direct Application(Opens in a new window)
This is the main application route for most international bachelor’s degree programmes delivered in English. The longer application period gives you more flexibility to apply. This route is for applicants who hold a diploma/degree certificate or SAT score and meet all the other admissions requirements.
Joint Application to Higher Education
The Joint Application(Opens in a new window) is a national application round shared by Finnish universities and universities of applied sciences. It is open once a year for a limited time.
The correct application route depends on the degree programme, so always check the programme-specific application details before applying.
How to apply
Bachelor degree programmes studies starting in Autumn of 2027:
- Bachelor of Business Administration, International Business
- Bachelor of Engineering, Automation Engineering
- Bachelor of Engineering, Sustainable Food Processing
- Bachelor of Health Care, Nursing
- Bachelor of Hospitality Management
Master degree programmes for studies starting in Autumn of 2027:
- Master of Business Administration, International Business Management
- Master of Social Services and Health Care, Development and Management
Who can apply?
Bachelor degree programmes require an upper/senior/higher secondary certificate that qualifies you for higher education in your home country. You can also be eligible based on your SAT score or a previous master’s or bachelor’s degree. Always check the degree programme eligibility criteria.
Master degree programmes require a completed bachelor’s degree and at least two years of relevant work experience after graduation.
Different application routes have different timelines; always follow the programme-specific instructions.
1.Direct Application – For applicants applying to one of SEAMK’s bachelor degree programmes.
More information on Direct Application here »
2. Joint Application – For applicants applying to several Finnish universities and universities of applied sciences with one single application form through Studyinfo.fi.(Opens in a new window)
More information on Joint application here »
To be eligible for SEAMK’s international degree programmes, you must:
- Hold a qualification that provides eligibility for higher education studies in your own country.
- Provide proof of sufficient English language proficiency (for example, IELTS, TOEFL, or other accepted certificates), if needed.
- Meet any programme-specific admission criteria, such as previous degree or work experience requirements for master degree programmes.
Always check you meet the Admission criteria for the degree programme applying to.
Check you have all the documents needed for admissions to your choosen degree programme.
- Upper/senior or higher secondary school or higher degree certificate.
- Official translation (must include translator’s stamp and signature) in either English, Finnish or Swedish if the documents are in another language.
- Proof of English language proficiency, if needed.
- Copy of passport or ID card
- And/or other documents required in your selected admission
Submit the application and attach all documents before the deadline and pay the application fee.
Applicants from outside EU/EEA/Switzerland are required to pay an application fee to apply to higher education (paid at the time of application submission). application fee info
Any questions?
Send to admissions@seamk.fi
Some programmes admissions processes include online exams, courses or interviews; monitor your email and prepare your technical setup (e.g., laptop, camera and microphone).
Results are published in the application portal on Studyinfo.fi; accepted applicants must confirm acceptance in the portal by the deadline provided.
If you do not accept (confirm) the study place by the deadline, you will lose the place.
(Please monitor email for important info and instructions)
The tuition fee must be paid in one installment at the time of accepting your study place in a SEAMK degree programme.
More information about paying the tuition fee here »
For Autumn 2027: Tuition fees and scholarship schemes may change by intake year. Always check the current tuition fee page and your programme description.
Next steps after accepting your study place
To study in a degree programme in Finland you need to apply for a residence permit if your a non-EU/EEA applicant. The application is submitted online in Enter Finland.
You can begin the student residence permit application online at Enterfinland.fi(Opens in a new window).
Remember that you must personally visit a Finnish embassy or consulate as part of this process.
Start your residence permit process as soon as possible, carefully following the immigration authorities’ instructions and regulations, so that you can receive your permit in good time before your studies begin!
Please familiar yourself with important Finnish Immigration information for studying in Finland:
Begin your housing search as soon as your study place is confirmed. Student apartments are available through Sevas Kodit – Student Housing Association(Opens in a new window) and other private providers.
Seinäjoki city housing information can be found here: Rental accommodation(Opens in a new window)
Living in Seinäjoki is affordable compared to many other student cities in Finland. Student housing is available from the Student Housing association Sevas at reasonable prices, however housing from the private sector is an option with sufficient funds.
See detailed examples of everyday living costs in Seinäjoki here »
Visit the Before arrival webpage and check the start date of your studies, as well as the deadlines for arrival and for presenting your educational certificates.
Questions? Contact us
If you need help, we’re happy to assist you:
Application and admission questions: admissions@seamk.fi
Other international matters: international.office@seamk.fi
If you have several questions or would like more personal guidance, you can also book a 1-1 meeting with Rebekah Luoma from our International Education Services team to discuss your situation in more detail.
SEAMK - The best university for you
At the Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences, SEAMK, students are at the heart of everything we do: we value our students and care about the quality of teaching and continuous development. We have close connections with work life. Our campus is in a beautiful riverside area close to the city centre, creating a great setting for studying and multidisciplinary encounters. Campus studies extend with our high quality e-learning platforms and methods.
SEAMK has over 6000 students and 400 employees. We offer bachelor’s and master’s degrees in six different fields of education. International degree programmes, double degree cooperation, active student mobility and exchange programmes, international research and development projects as well as international events are in the core of SEAMK’s international activities.
In recent years, SEAMK has performed well in the nationwide graduand feedback questionnaire (AVOP), which shows that our students are satisfied with studying at SEAMK. They particularly appreciate SEAMK’s learning environments, internationality, entrepreneurial skill provision, and high quality of teaching. The support services for students, connections with working life, and career guidance have also received praise.
The Finnish Education Evaluation Centre (FINEEC) has awarded SEAMK the Quality Label for Excellence in higher education for enhancement work of an exceptional quality.
SEAMK is part of HEROES which EU Commission selects as new European University alliance to boost smart regional resilience.
Find out more about us and start your educational journey with SEAMK!