Internationalisation in studies
At Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences, students can build their international skills, knowledge and cultural understanding in many ways during their studies. SEAMK offers a wide range of language courses (Finnish, English, German, Swedish, Russian, Spanish) as well as courses in culture and intercultural communication. Studying or training abroad gives valuable real-life international experience and helps students prepare for global careers.
How to build international competence
Students can strengthen their global skills through:
- Degree programmes and courses taught in English
- Language and intercultural communication studies
- Study exchanges and practical training abroad
- Double degree options in Business Management, International Business and Automation Engineering
Every SEAMK degree programme also includes opportunities to experience internationalisation on campus by studying with international students and taking part in global projects and events.
Studies in English
SEAMK offers seven full degree programmes and several shorter study options fully in English, open to both Finnish and international students.
Degree programmes taught entirely in English:
- Bachelor Degree Programme in Automation Engineering
- Bachelor Degree in Hospitality Management
- Bachelor Degree Programme in International Business
- Bachelor Degree Programme in Nursing
- Bachelor Degree Programme in Sustainable Food Processing
- Master Degree Programme in International Business Management
- Master Degree Programme in Social and Health Care Services, Development and Management
In addition to full degree programmes, SEAMK offers programmes for exchange students and some other study modules are offered in English in all SEAMK educational fields:
- Finnish-taught study modules with quest lecturers teaching in English
- Various incoming intensive courses where Finnish and international students and teachers work together
- Blended Mobility studies combining virtual international module with short study period abroad
You can find more information about language, culture and communication studies, study exchange and practical training abroad and double through the links below.
Internationalisation at Home
Internationalisation at home means gaining international experience and learning global skills at your own university.
At SEAMK, this includes language and culture studies, courses taught in English and many other activities, such as tutoring international students, joining international projects, or helping at seminars and conferences. These experiences help students build global networks and practice language skills in real-life situations.