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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.

Updated: 03.01.2012
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