Welcome to Satakunta University of Applied Sciences Ltd (SAMK)

 We are operating on the west coast of Finland. The region is called Satakunta, and our biggest city is Pori.

• Distance from Helsinki 240 km (by car about 3 hours)
• Regular connections by plane, buss and train

SAMK is the leading institution of higher education in the region.

Read more about the region of Satakunta

BASICS OF SAMK

• Operates in the biggest towns of the Satakunta region.
• Provides the students with skills and expertise they need in worklife.
• Conducts applied research and development.
• Participates in the development of the region and the working life.
• Focuses on internationality and international cooperation in many ways.
• Promotes cooperation between higher education institutions. 

FACTS AND FIGURES

• Faculties: 3
• Campuses: 9
• Cities and towns: Pori, Rauma, Huittinen and Kankaanpää
• Staff members: over 500
• Degree Programmes: 25 in Finnish | 5 in English
• Total number of students: 6,500
• Annual Intake of students: 1,100
• Degrees awarded yearly: 900-1,000

ANNUAL REPORT 2010

ACHIEVEMENTS 

Centre of Excellence in Education, 2005-2006 (Enterprise Accelerator)

Centre of Excellence in Education, 2002-2003 (Degree Programme in International Business and Marketing Logistics),

Centre of Excellence in Regional Development, 2001-2002

(Prizes are awarded by the Ministry of Education in Finland)

 SAMK passed the quality system audit by the Finnish HIgher Education Evaluation Council in 2009.