For new degree students

Welcome to study at SAMK!

On this page you will find important information about starting your studies, things you need to know before starting your studies and other useful information.

At the top of the page you will find information for bachelor's degree students and below information for those studying for a master's degree.

Integration services

For degree students – At the beginning of studies

All degree programmes in English are daytime studies. The daytime studies are offered on weekdays from 8:00 to 18:00 on campuses.

It is helpful to read the information about language and communication studies at the beginning of your studies.

At SAMK, you study on your own computer. You can find information about your device on the Bring your own device page. During your studies, you will need a SAMK ID, which you can find instructions for creating at the link below.

Substitution and recognition of prior learning

Language and communication studies

Bring your own device

SAMK-ID

Degree regulations

Procedural guide at ARC

Pay the Finnish student health services payment

Online orientation sessions

All international bachelor-level students admitted to SAMK are invited to attend our free thematic orientation sessions. These sessions help you get ready for your studies at SAMK and your new life in Finland. No enrollment is required. Sessions are recorded.

The recordings will be available on the Welcome Course for International Students – Spring 2026 platform. The enrollment key for the platform will be sent via e-mail to students who have officially accepted the study place at studyinfo.fi and paid the tuition fee for the spring semester.

The Zoom link is the same for all sessions: https://zoom.us/j/94694127683

Link to online orientation sessions

Session schedule:

Session 1. Wednesday 25 March 2026, 12.00-1.30 p.m. Finnish Time (EET):

Welcome to study at SAMK. Introduction to the degree programs in health and welfare: Nursing and Physiotherapy.

Session 2. Thursday 2 April 2026, 12.30-2.00 p.m. Finnish Time (EET):

Learning Finnish. Language studies at SAMK. Tips and self-study materials online.

Session 3. Friday 17 April 2026, 12.30-2.00 p.m. Finnish Time (EET):

Welcome to Finland and the Finnish culture!

Session 4. Tuesday 21 April 2026, 12.30-2.00 p.m. Finnish Time (EET):

Welcome to study at SAMK! Introduction to the degree programs in engineering: Logistics, Artificial Intelligence, Mechatronics.

Session 5. Wednesday 22 April 2026, 12.30-2.00 p.m. Finnish Time (EET):

Welcome to study at SAMK! Introduction to the degree programs of International Business and International Tourism Management.

Session 6. Thursday 23 April 2026, 12.30-2.00 p.m. Finnish Time (EET):

Studying and living in Finland. International students’ experiences.

Session 7. Wednesday 29 April 2026, 12.30-2.00 p.m. Finnish Time (EET):

Apartment renting in Finland and housing arrangements in Satakunta.

Session 8. Monday 11 May 2026, 1.00-2.30 p.m. Finnish Time (EET):

Family life in Pori. Daycare and school arrangements.

Session 9. Wednesday 13 May 2026, 12.30-2.00 p.m. Finnish Time (EET):

Family life in Rauma. Daycare and school arrangements.

Session 10. Wednesday 20 May 2026, 12.30-2.00 p.m. Finnish Time (EET):

Finland’s healthcare system.

Session 11. Wednesday 27 May 2026, 12.30-2.00 p.m. Finnish Time (EET):

Getting started with your campus studies.

Welcome Days

Your studies at Satakunta University of Applied Sciences (SAMK) begin with Welcome Days.

More information to be updated.

Bachelor's Degrees starting August 2026

Welcome to study at Satakunta University of Applied Sciences (SAMK)!

This information is for students who have been accepted to start their studies in August 2026.

Select the degree programme where you start your studies below. Click on the plus button to find information.

More information to be updated soon.

More information to be updated soon.
More information to be updated soon.
More information to be updated soon.
More information to be updated soon.
More information to be updated soon.
More information to be updated soon.
More information to be updated soon.
More information to be updated soon.

For master's degree students – At the beginning of studies

All degree programmes in English are daytime studies. The daytime studies are offered on weekdays from 8:00 to 18:00 on campuses.

It is helpful to read the information about language and communication studies at the beginning of your studies.

Accepting the study place

Enrolment for the academic year

Course enrolment

Substitution and recognition of prior learning

Language and communication studies

Bring your own device

SAMK-ID

Degree regulations

Procedural guide at ARC

Pay the Finnish student health services payment

Master's Degrees

Welcome to study at SAMK!

We wish you a warm welcome to study in our Master’s degree programmes. You have made a good choice as learning new things and graduating with a degree will help you to succeed in the future working life.

Select the degree programme where you start your studies from the list below. You’ll find important information about starting your studies. Keep in mind that this page will be updated as we approach the start of studies. Be sure to check back later for the most up-to-date information.

More information to be updated during Spring 2026.
More information to be updated during Spring 2026.

Information you need to know before starting your studies in Finland

In the section below, we tell you all the general information you need to know and what steps you need to take before you arrive in Finland as a student. Below you will find lots of information about immigration, arrival, starting your studies, etc.

Confirm your study place and enrol

Guidance for moving to Finland and settling down in Satakunta

Integration Services guide international degree students in settling into the Satakunta region, especially in the early stages of their life and studies.

Integration services

Everything you need as a degree student

Here you will find all the content and guidance for students studying for a degree at SAMK.

Degree students

Information for master's degree students

Here you will find a summary of all the content and guidance for students studying for a Master’s degree at SAMK.

Master’s degree students

Contact us

Admissions Office

+358 2 623 4801 admissions@samk.fi

Address
Satakunnankatu 23, 28130 Pori

Contact Admissions office when you need help with applications, tuition fees and enrolling.

Postal address
P.O. Box 1001, FI-28101 Pori, Finland

Opening and telephone hours

Mon–Fri 10:00–12.00

The Admissions Office plans and implements the applications and selection of students for degree programmes and provides advice to applicants. In addition, the Admissions Office handles tasks related to the registration for the academic year and processes the resignation notifications and the applications for the extension or restitution of the study right. They collect tuition fees from the students liable to pay the fees and prepare decisions on the scholarships granted based on study results.

Szilvia Simon-Nagy

International Relations Coordinator

+358 44 710 3409 szilvia.simon-nagy@samk.fi

Contact Szilvia when you need help for preparing for your life in Finland: accommodation, administrative issues, daycare and school placement for your children.

Office
Vice President for Education Operating unit
International Relations Establishment
SAMK Campus Pori