Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences (SeAMK)
Seinäjoki
About
Entry qualification
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SEAMK – the award-winning university where students come first
Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences (SEAMK) is a modern, student-centred university in western Finland with about 6,000 students. Its motto is simple: students are at the heart of everything. That is not just marketing – SEAMK has received the national “Quality Label for Excellence” from the Finnish Education Evaluation Centre, a recognition of exceptional quality that few universities achieve.
The campus is located in a beautiful riverside area within walking distance of Seinäjoki city centre. All fields of study are on one compact campus, which makes everyday student life easy and the community close-knit.
Why students choose SEAMK
- Nationally awarded quality – official Quality Label for Excellence in higher education.
- Students love it – SEAMK gets top marks in Finland’s national graduate feedback survey for teaching quality, internationality and learning environments.
- Everything on one campus – modern riverside campus next to the city centre.
- Strong work-life connections – close cooperation with regional companies, from food industry leaders to automation technology firms.
- Athlete friendly – official Elite Athlete Friendly University, ideal if you want to combine sports and studies.
- European network – member of the HEROES European University alliance.
Study at SEAMK
What can you study in English?
SEAMK offers five English-taught Bachelor’s programs: International Business (BBA, 3.5 years), Automation Engineering (BEng, 4 years), Sustainable Food Processing (BEng, 4 years), Hospitality Management (3.5 years) and bilingual Nursing. All programs include practical training periods, and the university’s laboratories – from food processing to robotics – are among the most modern in Finland.
Seinäjoki – a growing student city
Seinäjoki is one of Finland’s fastest-growing cities and a regional centre of trade, food industry and events – it hosts some of the country’s biggest summer festivals. For students it means affordable living, short distances and a friendly small-city feel, with Helsinki about three hours away by train.
Quick facts about SEAMK
| Students | About 6,000 |
|---|---|
| City | Seinäjoki, western Finland (riverside campus near the centre) |
| Quality | National Quality Label for Excellence in higher education |
| Fields | Business, technology, food and hospitality, health care, culture, natural resources |
| Special | Elite Athlete Friendly University; HEROES European University member |
FAQ
Bachelor
Entry qualification
- Transcript of Records – If you have not yet completed Secondary School, you must upload a transcript showing your current grades. You can find the transcript template here.
- Secondary School Leaving Certificate – If you have already completed Secondary School, you do not need to upload a separate transcript. Simply upload your Secondary School Leaving Certificate to the application.
Important! View the full requirements on the university’s official website. Requirements may vary depending on your nationality and the country where you completed your previous education.
English language requirements
You may not need to take IELTS or TOEFL. University usually allow you to prove your English proficiency in one of the following ways:
- TOEFL iBT*
- IELTS Academic
- A Cambridge English qualification
- A national English examination listed on your secondary school leaving certificate
- An English subject and grade on your secondary school leaving certificate that meet the university’s requirements
- Secondary education completed in English in a country or school qualification accepted by the university
- An International Baccalaureate (IB) or European Baccalaureate (EB) diploma
- Other
Important: Accepted methods and minimum results depend on study programme, your secondary school qualification and the country where you completed your education. Check the official requirements for your chosen study programme.
*Use the Kastu promo code LTU1000102 when registering for TOEFL iBT and receive a 5% discount.
Master
Entry qualification
- ECTS transcript – If you are still completing your Bachelor’s degree, upload an ECTS transcript showing the subjects you have studied, your grades, and the number of credits awarded. Your Bachelor’s diploma must be uploaded later, as soon as you receive it.
- Bachelor’s diploma – If you have already graduated, upload your Bachelor’s diploma. A separate ECTS transcript is not required.
Note: Your Bachelor’s degree must be in the same or a related field as the Master’s programme you are applying for. The university will check whether you have completed enough relevant subjects and ECTS credits.
Important! View the full requirements on the university’s official website. Requirements may vary depending where you completed your bachelor education.
English language requirements
Applicants have to prove their English language skills either by an internationally recognized language test or upon previous studies. Usually English language skills can be proved by the following documents:
- TOEFL iBT*
- IELTS Academic
- A Cambridge English qualification
- Higher education degree completed in English
- Secondary education completed in English in a country or school qualification accepted by the university
- An English subject and grade on your secondary school leaving certificate that meet the university’s requirements
- Other
Important: Accepted methods and minimum results depend on study programme and the country where you completed your education. Check the official requirements for your chosen study programme.
*Use the Kastu promo code LTU1000102 when registering for TOEFL iBT and receive a 5% discount.
Student housing for SEAMK students
Finding a home in Seinäjoki is easier than in most university cities – the city has an abundance of student housing, and the dedicated student housing company even assists international students with their housing arrangements. Student apartments are located around the city, all within easy cycling distance of the riverside campus.
Where to apply for housing
- SEVAS Kodit – Seinäjoki’s student housing company, recommended by SEAMK. You can apply online if you are a full-time student in Seinäjoki. Every apartment has broadband internet, and the buildings have laundry rooms, saunas and shared common spaces. See SEVAS student apartments.
- Private market – local real estate agents also offer rental flats if you prefer a private apartment.
Living costs in Seinäjoki
Seinäjoki is one of the more affordable student cities in Finland. Rents at SEVAS are clearly below capital-region prices, and everyday life is made cheaper by student benefits: through the SAMO student union card you get subsidised student lunches near the campus and discounts on VR trains, buses, restaurants and shops.
For the residence permit, the Finnish Immigration Service requires proof of about €800 per month for living costs – in Seinäjoki a careful student can realistically live on a budget close to that level.
