Why SEAMK and Seinäjoki?
Find Your Place at SEAMK
Study in Finland at SEAMK
SEAMK – Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences – offers practice-oriented higher education with close connections to working life, on a modern riverside campus near the city centre. SEAMK’s goal is to help students succeed academically and settle into life in Finland with guidance and student services throughout the journey.
SEAMK in brief:
- Around 6,000 students and ~400 employees
- A community of around 700 international students
- Bachelor and Master degrees in six fields of education
- Modern Campus by the beautiful river side, close to Seinäjoki city centre
- Finnish education evaluation centre (FINEEC) has awarded SEAMK a Quality Label for Excellence
- SEAMK is part of the HEROES European University Alliance
Experience life at SEAMK
Why SEAMK is the best University for you
SEAMK is a university of applied sciences, which means studies are closely connected to working life.
- Project-based learning with real companies
- Internships and thesis projects linked to industry needs
- Skills that employers actually look for
You don’t just study theory—you apply it in practice from the start.
SEAMK is known for its strong regional and business networks, especially in:
- Food and agri-business
- Technology and automation
- Business and entrepreneurship
- Health and wellbeing
Students regularly collaborate with companies, start-ups, and research projects, giving you valuable work experience and professional contacts already during your studies.
Our campus and learning environments support multidisciplinary encounters and modern study methods.
At SEAMK, you’re not just a number.
- Small class sizes
- Easy access to teachers and staff
- Personal guidance and student support
International students are truly welcomed and supported—from arrival to graduation.
Finland is globally known for its high-quality and student-centred education system. At SEAMK, this means:
- Modern teaching methods
- Emphasis on critical thinking and independence
- Trust-based learning environment
Degrees are internationally recognised and valued.
SEAMK is actively involved in:
- Applied research and innovation projects
- Sustainable development solutions
- Regional and international RDI cooperation
Students can participate in research projects and gain valuable future-oriented skills.
International degree programmes, exchange and double degree cooperation, mobility and international projects are at the core of SEAMK’s international activities.
SEAMK degrees are designed to prepare you for employment:
- Practical skills and professional competence
- Finnish and international work-life skills
- Opportunities to work in Finland during and after studies. Note: Finnish language skills are important.
What is the university town of Seinäjoki like?
Seinäjoki is in the middle of everything!
Geographically the city’s location and connections are fantastic. Seinäjoki is a city on a railway junction, allowing quick train travel around Finland, for example, to Helsinki less than 3 hours, to Oulu in 3 hours and to Tampere in an hour. Journeys around the great small city flow smoothly with short distances to services.
» Train trips | VR.fi(Opens in a new window)
» Local bus service in Seinäjoki | Komia Liikenne(Opens in a new window)
» Other bus services | Matkahuolto(Opens in a new window)
Seinäjoki has room for everything good
In Seinäjoki you will find all the elements for a good life. Seinäjoki offers a wide variety of outdoor, cultural and recreational opportunities, all year round. The city is well-known as a lively event city. The most famous large events include Provinssi, the Tangomarkkinat Festival and Vauhtiajot.
» Seinäjoki cultural and sports services | Seinajoki.fi(Opens in a new window)
» Tourist destinations | Visitseinajoki.fi(Opens in a new window)
You can live near campus and still be in the middle of the city
Seinäjoki has a compact city center and Finland’s most modern student campus. You can live in the middle of the city, near the SEAMK Campus and close to the services. Student apartments in Seinäjoki are managed by Sevas Kodit Oy, which offers high-quality studios, one-bedroom apartments, shared apartments and larger family apartments all over the city.
SEAMK degree, exchange and double degree programmes!
Considering studies in Finland?
Finland is a stable Nordic nation where daily life functions smoothly and nature is always within reach. The international student experience in Finland can be both energetic and relaxed. A well-balanced student life enables you to focus on your studies, thanks to the organised and dependable nature of everyday life.
Finland’s higher education includes research universities and universities of applied sciences (UAS); UAS studies are professionally oriented and connected to working life. Finland boasts a world-class higher education system, offering a diverse range of English-taught bachelor’s and master’s degree programmes at its universities of applied sciences (UAS). With over 20,000 international students studying across various locations in Finland, all higher education institutions provide scholarship opportunities for international students.
Your International Degree Starts at SEAMK
Join a welcoming international community and study for a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree taught entirely in English—right in the heart of Finland.
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(Opens in a new window) from our International Education Services team to discuss your situation in more detail.