FAQ – Frequently asked questions

Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences offers Bachelor and Master degree programmes for international applicants. You can apply to SEAMK through direct application or the joint application processes or via several separate applications. Applications to SEAMK are submitted through the Studyinfo.fi website.(Opens in a new window) Any exceptions to the application periods or processes are indicated on the page of the specific application period on the Admissions page.

As of 1 January 2025, citizens of countries outside the EU, the EEA or Switzerland are required to pay an application fee in order to apply for higher education studies. If you are from outside the above-mentioned area and apply for a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Finland, you will be required to pay an application fee. The application fee is €100. Further information is available on the Studyinfo.fi website.(Opens in a new window)

Different applications have different eligibility criteria. Eligibity criteria can be found at Studyinfo.fi website.(Opens in a new window)

Eligibility will be checked according to the eligibility criteria. Different applications have different eligibility criteria so please check the eligibility criteria at Studyinfo.fi website.(Opens in a new window)

Different applications have different eligibility criteria. Eligibity criteria with the attachment requirements can be found at Studyinfo.fi website.(Opens in a new window)

Different applications have different eligibility criteria. Eligibity criteria with the attachment requirements can be found at Studyinfo.fi website.(Opens in a new window)

Eligibility will be checked according to the eligibility criteria. Different applications have different eligibility criteria so please check the eligibility criteria at Studyinfo.fi website.(Opens in a new window)

Eligibility will be checked according to the eligibility criteria. Different applications have different eligibility criteria so please check the eligibility criteria at Studyinfo.fi website.(Opens in a new window)

Eligibility will be checked according to the eligibility criteria. Different applications have different eligibility criteria so please check the eligibility criteria at Studyinfo.fi website.(Opens in a new window)

Results of admission will be published according to the eligibility criteria. You can find the eligibility criteria at Studyinfo.fi website.(Opens in a new window)

Results of admission will be published according to the eligibility criteria. You can find the eligibility criteria at Studyinfo.fi website.(Opens in a new window)

You can find more information about registering and study right at SEAMK’s Registration and right to study page.

You can find more information about registering and study right at SEAMK’s Registration and right to study page.

Tuition fee is applicable to degree students who are not citizens of countries of the European Union (EU), European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland. Non-EU/EEA citizens, who confirm that they accept the study place in an English-taught Bachelor or Master degree programme are charged tuition fees. There is no tuition fee for EU/EEA citizens, exchange students or double degree students. First year degree students need to pay the tuition fee at the same time when accepting the study place. The tuition fee must be paid in one installment. For the following study years, the tuition fee must be paid in one installment yearly when registering for the next academic year. See the amounts of tuition fees for bachelor and master degree programmes on the Tuition fees page.

Check the latest information on tuition fees and scholarships on the Tuition fees page.

You can find more information about registering and study right at SEAMK’s Registration and right to study page.

You can find more information about registering and study right at SEAMK’s Registration and right to study page.

You can find information on the cost of living at SEAMK’s Cost of living in Seinäjoki page.

You can find information on the cost of living at SEAMK’s Cost of living in Seinäjoki page.

Seinäjoki is a vibrant and entrepreneurial city with plenty of space for student life, excellent study opportunities, a wide range of leisure activities, and a rich cultural offering.

Find out more about Seinäjoki and the South Ostrobothnia region!

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. 

Learn more about public transport!

• 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)

In Seinäjoki you will find all the elements for a good life. Seinäjoki offers a wide variety of sports, 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.

Learn more about the recreational opportunities and cultural offerings!

• Student Union SAMO(Opens in a new window)
• Seinäjoki cultural and sports services | Seinajoki.fi(Opens in a new window)
• Visit Seinäjoki Region(Opens in a new window)
• South Ostrobothnia region’s event calendar(Opens in a new window)
• Seinäjoki Adult Education Centre(Opens in a new window)

At Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences (SEAMK), students are at the heart of everything we do. We value our students highly, and maintaining a high standard of teaching, along with continuous development, is a priority for us. We have close links with working life and industry partners. Our campus is located in a beautiful riverside setting in the centre of Seinäjoki, providing a pleasant environment for studying and social interaction. We invest in internationalisation, and our teaching emphasises entrepreneurship and a strong connection to working life. High-quality online learning methods complement the on-campus teaching.

Our campus extends across both sides of the River Seinäjoki. On the city side, Kampustalo houses learning environments and classrooms for Health Care and Social Work, as well as the SEAMK Library and a Sodexo café and student restaurant. Just a short distance away, on the other side of the river in the Frami A–H buildings, you will find learning environments and classrooms for Business, Culture, Technology, as well as Food and Hospitality and Natural Resources. The main building of the SEAMK Campus, Frami F, also houses SEAMK’s administration and Student Services, the Student Union SAMO office, a Sodexo student restaurant, and Café Tsumppi, operated by Seinäjoki Student Services.

Approximately 6,000 students and over 400 experts work and study at SEAMK every day. Multidisciplinarity is one of our key strengths. You can study for a bachelor’s degree in over 20 degree programmes and for a master’s degree in 14 programmes. We also offer open university of applied sciences studies and continuing education. Co-creation and collaboration with working life are important to us – both in education and in research, development and innovation activities.

SEAMK has performed excellently in recent years in the nationwide graduand feedback questionnaire conducted among graduating students (AVOP). According to the results, our students are satisfied with studying at SEAMK. They particularly value SEAMK’s learning environments, international opportunities, support for entrepreneurial skills, and the quality of teaching. Student support services, links to working life, and career guidance have also received praise.

Find out more about the SEAMK Campus here »

SEAMK Campus is located close to Seinäjoki city centre. For example, the campus is only about a 15-minute walk from the railway station. You can also reach the campus by bus from the city centre.

Student life at SEAMK is diverse and full of different experiences, combining studies with friends, events, and personal wellbeing.

In Seinäjoki, you will find all the ingredients for a good quality of life. The city offers a wide range of outdoor, cultural, and leisure activities throughout the year. Seinäjoki is also known for its vibrant events scene, with some of its best-known major events including Provinssi, Tangomarkkinat (the Tango Festival), and Vauhtiajot.

Many SEAMK students also visit, work at, or complete trainign periods and internships within the city’s and region’s numerous events.

The Student Union SAMO and SEAMK’s own wellbeing team also provide plenty of opportunities and activities for meeting other students and finding enjoyable things to do together.

Explore the opportunities available:

• Student Union SAMO(Opens in a new window)
• Seinäjoki cultural and sports services | Seinajoki.fi(Opens in a new window)
• Visit Seinäjoki Region(Opens in a new window)