Information for new degree students

If you get selected as a student in SEAMK, remember to accept your offered study place via studyinfo.fi by the deadline mentioned in your acceptance letter.

If you do not accept the study place by the deadline, you will lose the place.

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.

More information about paying the tuition fee 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

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!

Begin your housing search as soon as your study place is confirmed. Student apartments are available through Sevas Kodit Oy(Opens in a new window) and other private providers.

You may also request apartments from several other sources. Make sure that when you make a RESERVATION by email, you will commit to it. This will help our students keep a good reputation within our city housing community.

Www.sevas.fi (they are at maximum capacity, but st

Another comfortable and affordable option for students who want to live close to everything Seinäjoki has to offer. for 300€/month (It is recommended to purchase a monthly city bus pass for 32€/month. For bus pass: Contact us | Härmän liikenne Oy).📍 Address: Untamonsola 6, 60120 Seinäjoki. Contact: info@vuokratiloja.fi (inform them you are a SEAMK student  seeking a student apartment).

Yet another option is our newest student community in a town of Ilmajoki (about 15-20 minutes from campus by bus or car). Comfortable furnished shared or private rooms. A monthly bus pass is included in the rent. Contact:

ilmajoenvuokratalot@ilmajoki.fi Address; Ilkantie 18, 60800 Ilmajoki

From private renters (some private apartments are not available for renters without Finnish bank account): www.vuokraovi.com 

Get ready for your new life in Finland! Plan your trip and arrange your travel insurance early.

Make sure you’re ready for your studies with the essentials, your original certificates, a laptop, adapters and warm clothes for Finnish winters.

Soon you’ll be part of the SEAMK community!

More detailed instructions for new international students

• Before arrival
• After arrival
• Start of studies