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, bus 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 work life.
• Conducts applied research and development.
• Participates in the development of the region and 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: approx. 450
• Degree Programmes: 25 in Finnish | 5 in English
• Total number of students: approx. 6,300
• Degrees awarded yearly: 900-1,000
• Degrees awarded totally: over 13 000

ANNUAL REPORT 2011