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Welcome to SAMK!
Congratulations on your new place to study and welcome to Satakunta University of Applied Sciences! In this website you will find important information, which you should get to know before the studies start. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions regarding your studies.
Contact Admissions Office
SAMK Admissions Office assist applicants with their application process, tuition fees, confirming the study place and registration.
admissions@samk.fi
00 358 2 623 4801
Bachelor's Degrees starting January 2024
Dear Nursing Student,
Congratulations on your selection to study Nursing Degree program at Satakunta University of Applied Sciences (SAMK) and we warmly welcome you!
Studies begin on January 8th, 2024 at 9.00 a.m. at Pori Campus, address Satakunnankatu 23, 28130 Pori. Your tutors are waiting for you in the main lobby in front of the information desk.
The program which you have been selected for is a Bachelor´s degree in Health and Welfare. The Bachelor degree program in nursing includes 210 ECTS, which takes approximately 3.5 years. The acronym for the class, which you are included, is NNU24KP, and your tutor teachers are Mrs. Johanna Kero and Mr. Victor Savi.
At the start of your studies, remember to bring with you;
• a copy of certificate of vaccinations as told in the enclosure
Your student admission is conditional until the original diplomas have been verified. Studies are full-time studies and require presence. More information https://www.samk.fi/en/new-student/study-info/.
The tuition fee is 9,500 euros per academic year for non-EU/EEA students. Please review carefully the instructions for possible exceptions. Other costs such as computer, meals, travelling, books, handouts, nursing outfit and shoes, will be paid by students themselves. Your studies will include travelling to clinical placements which can result to expenses too. Nursing clinical placements are located in various parts of Satakunta.
During your studies, you will be required to wear nursing scrubs (uniform) during learning simulations at school campus. Please make arrangements to purchase the nursing scrub in advance. Scrubs will only be used at school during learning situations. During your practical training, the place you will go for the placement will provide you with the official nursing scrub. However, you will need to buy your own work shoes (According to the EU standard, shoes need to be antistatic), also, the shoes are suggested to be easy washable for hygienic reasons.
There will be English (starting level) and mathematics exams in first week of studies. You can prepare yourself for the language exams by revising the grammar and vocabulary.
For maths exam, you can prepare yourself by reading the following book: Lapham R & Agar H. Drug Calculations for Nurses. A Step-by-Step Approach. Fourth Edition. You will be using this book in “Basics of Medical Sciences, clinical Calculations” -course at the first semester. More information about the mathematics exam will be given at the beginning of the studies.
IMPORTANT NOTICE ABOUT PREVIOUS STUDIES
-If you have previously completed studies in nursing at a university, or at a University of Applied Sciences, or if you have a Practical Nurse’s Degree completed in Finland, or other previous degree/ studies in University of Applied Sciences in Finland you can apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
- After you have accepted the study rights at SAMK, take your diplomas, description of contents of each course to be replaced, and possible letters of reference. You will need to provide a detailed course description in addition to the diploma. If your diploma is not in Finnish or English, you must provide it translated into English before you send them.
-When you start your studies at SAMK, you will have a one-on-one meeting with your tutor teacher.
-Also, we offer a meeting for RPL applications on January 12th at 12.15-3.30 p.m. During this meeting, you will check with the teachers which courses could be recognized. In the beginning of your studies you can apply for an RPL only for those courses that are included in the curriculum of the first Academic year. Other RPLs will behandled later.
-Information about Covid-19 and the effect of coronavirus on your studies can be found at; https://www.samk.fi/en/
SAMK login
Note! Remember to take with you access codes of your Finnish online bank account (verkkopankkitunnukset) to be able to complete the TUPAS/strong identification requirement for receiving your SAMK login details. In case you do not have a Finnish online bank account, please take your passport with you.
Arrival at SAMK campus Pori Details on how to arrive at SAMK campus Pori can be found at: https://www.samk.fi/en/education/arrival-at-samk-campus-pori/
In case you have something to ask, you may contact the tutor teachers via e-mail provided below.
Welcome to study at SAMK!
With warmest wishes,
Tiina Savola Dean, Faculty of Health and Welfare
Tutor Johanna Kero Tutor Victor Savi
Senior lecturer Senior lecturer johanna.kero@samk.fi victor.savi@samk.fi
Bachelor's Degrees starting August 2023
Welcome to study at Satakunta University of Applied Sciences (SAMK)!
We wish you warmly welcome to study Artificial Intelligence in the degree programme of Data Engineering.
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.
Studying starts:
for those students who do not have earlier experience in studying and living in Finland on Monday 21 August at 10:00.
for those students who have earlier experience in studying and living in Finland on Monday 28 August. (The final schedule will be sent to students a week before the beginning of studies.)
The venue for education is SAMK Campus Pori: address Satakunnankatu 23, 28130 Pori, Finland.
You will graduate with a Bachelor´s degree in Engineering. The extent of the degree programme is 240 ECTS credits/4 years. Your group code is NDE23SP, which you will find together with your teacher tutor´s name.
Your teacher tutor is Petteri Pulkkinen, NDE23SP
*Group codes are formed by the initial code (N= youth education, A= adult education), degree programme, starting year (22), starting term (S=autumn), place (P=Pori) and administrative group code if needed (A or B).
You can take a closer look at the curriculum of the degree programme and the studies offered in advance: https://samkstudyguide.solenovo.fi/home
Students of SAMK are required to have their own terminal devices (BYOD=Bring Your Own Device). Note that Artificial intelligence tools and software are demanding from a computer and require a powerful laptop during your studies. Read more about these, especially computer specifications for AI studies under the second link: https://www.samk.fi/en/study/admissions/bring-your-own-device/https://www.samk.fi/en/study/admissions/bring-your-own-device/ https://www.samk.fi/en/education/bachelor-degree/artificial-intelligence/https://www.samk.fi/en/education/bachelor-degree/artificial-intelligence/
From the web page below, you can find useful information about the academic year, studying, school services and communication channels. https://www.samk.fi/en/new-student/study-info/
Also download the Tuudo app to your phone, which you can find in your phone's app store. Tuudo has gathered important things for the student in one place. You must create a User ID first, as the implementation requires this recognize (see IT systems and User ID in the link above).
The student pays for study expenses e.g. meals, travelling, books, copies etc. There may expenses related to practical training travelling as well.
If you have anything to ask, please contact your teacher tutor. The email addresses at SAMK are in the form of: firstname.surname@samk.fi.
You´re warmly welcome to study at SAMK, see you in the autumn!
Welcome to study at SAMK!
We warmly welcome you to the International Business Degree Programme.
You have made a good choice, will learn many new skills, and will earn a degree to help you succeed in a future career.
Studying starts:
for those students who do not have earlier experience in studying and living in Finland on Monday 21 August at 10:00.
for those students who have earlier experience in studying and living in Finland on Monday 28 August at 10:00.
Studying takes place at Campus Rauma, Satamakatu 26, Rauma.
The degree you are studying for is Bachelor of Business Administration. It is a degree programme of 210 ECTS so it takes approximately 3.5 years to complete.
The registration number or your class is NIN23SR and your Teacher tutor is Mrs. Pathinee Tekajarin.
In case you have any questions concerning academic issues, you can contact Mrs. Pathinee Tekajarin, pathinee.tekajarin@samk.fi (out of office on 9.6.2023-6.8.2023)
International Relations Secretary Mrs. Saija Arslan can help international degree students with visa and residence permit applications, health insurance questions as well as assisting in getting knowledge about vacant accommodation in Rauma area. You can contact her prior to the beginning of your studies, if necessary, to get help in having a smooth start for your studies in Finland.
International Relations Secretary, Mrs. Saija Arslan, 00 358 44 710 3563, saija.arslan@samk.fi
Dear Student,
We warmly welcome you to start the Academic Year 2023-2024 at SAMK!
You will study in the International Tourism Management program at the Faculty of Service Business. The bachelor's degree program in Tourism includes 210 ECTS, which takes approximately 3.5 years. The program requires full-time study and presence on our campus for the first two years of your studies.
Studies will start on Wednesday, August 30th, at 9:00 a.m. at Pori Campus
The first week is an orientation week, and it is utmost vital that you are present during those days. It is a good idea to arrive in Pori early to have some time to settle into your new home city.
This is mandatory for international students that are moving to Pori, Finland due to their studies (not Finnish students):
SAMK is arranging a pre-orientation week for the new degree students on week 34, 21-25 August. During this week we will cover issues related to settling down and living in Satakunta, Finland. The main aim is to help students get familiarized with their new place of study and city.
It is important that you arrive in Finland early enough so that you can participate in the pre-orientation week and have this way a smooth start for your life in Finland. A detailed program of the week will come later. Welcome!
SAMK Credentials
Remember to take your access codes to your Finnish online bank account (verkkopankkitunnukset) to complete the strong identification to receive your SAMK credentials. In case you do not have a Finnish online bank account, please take your passport with you.
Contact Info
Your tutor teachers, who are Jaana Ruoho and Emma Roinila, will guide you through the program. If you have any questions about the studies, please contact Senior Lecturer Jaana Ruoho at jaana.ruoho@samk.fi. You will meet your tutor teacher, Senior Lecturer Emma Roinila, at the campus on August 30th.
The student tutors will also help you with any practical questions in Facebook. If you are a new student in International Tourism Management, please join this Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1351025072167990
All our best,
Jaana Ruoho & Emma Roinila
International Tourism Management
Dear Student,
We wish you warmly welcome to start the Academic Year 2023–2024 at Satakunta University of Applied Sciences!
The academic study year will start on Monday 28th of August 2023 at 9.30 a.m. at Rauma Kanali Campus. Address: Satamakatu 26, 26100 Rauma FINLAND
Pre-orientation for foreign students will start on Monday 21st of August 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at Rauma Kanali Campus. We highly recommend all to take part to the pre-orientation activities.
In Satakunta University of Applied Sciences, Faculty of Logistics and Maritime Technology you will complete a Bachelor´s Degree in Logistics. The bachelor’s degree program in logistics includes 240 ECTS, which takes approximately 4 years. The program requires full-time studying and presence on our campus. More information https://www.samk.fi/en/new-student/study-info/. Information for new students is available at www.samk.fi/new-student/.
First week will be mostly orientation and organized exams of starting level in Swedish, English, and natural sciences. If the student's school education language is other than Finnish or Swedish, and they cannot during the studies demonstrate the Finnish or Swedish language proficiency skills required of a government official, the student is entitled to exemption from the Swedish language studies.
Your group is NLG23SR and your tutor teacher is Elviira Tuomi.
IMPORTANT NOTICE ABOUT PREVIOUS STUDIES
If you have previously completed studies in engineering degree at a university, or at a University of Applied Sciences you can ask for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). When you start your studies at SAMK, you will have a one-to-one meeting with your teacher tutor. During this meeting you will decide with the teacher which courses in the first semester could be recognized.
SAMK login
Note! Remember to take access codes to your Finnish online bank account (verkkopankkitunnukset) in order to complete the TUPAS/strong identification to receive your SAMK login. In case you do not have a Finnish online bank account, please take your passport with you.
Timetable You can find timetables in TimeEdit system: https://cloud.timeedit.net/samk/web/?en=t You can see the public timetables (before you have your own username) / Groups’ timetables / search using the registration number or your class NLG23SR. You can also download the Tuudo app to your phone, which you can find in your phone's app store. Tuudo has gathered important things for the student in one place – including timetables.
BYOD
Studying at SAMK requires you to have your own laptop. More about the requirements can be found form: https://www.samk.fi/en/education/admissions/bring-your-own-device/
Welcome to study at SAMK!
With warmest wishes,
Ms. Daniela Tanhua Head of Teaching, Faculty of Logistics and Maritime Technology
Ms. Elviira Tuomi,
Degree program coordinator (Logistiikka & Logistics) elviira.o.tuomi@samk.fi
Ms. Saija Arslan
International Relations Secretary. TEL: +358-44 710 3563, email: saija.arslan@samk.fi (accommodation at Rauma, visa and residence permit applications)
Welcome to study at Satakunta University of Applied Sciences (SAMK)!
We wish you warmly welcome to study in the degree programme of Mechatronics (NMC23SP).
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.
Studying starts:
for those students who do not have earlier experience in studying and living in Finland on Monday 21 August at 10:00.
for those students who have earlier experience in studying and living in Finland on Monday 28 August. (The final schedule will be sent to students a week before the beginning of studies.)
The venue for education is SAMK Campus Pori: address Satakunnankatu 23, Pori.
You will graduate with a Bachelor´s degree in Engineering. The extent of the degree programme is 240 ECTS credits/4 years (engineer). Your group code is NMC23SP*, which you will find together with your teacher tutor´s name.
Your teacher tutor is Marcel van Geffen, NMC23SP
*Group codes are formed by the initial code (N= youth education, A= adult education), degree programme, starting year (22), starting term (S=autumn), place (P=Pori) and administrative group code if needed (A or B).
You can take a closer look at the curriculum of the degree programme and the studies offered in advance: https://samkstudyguide.solenovo.fi/curricula/degreeprogrammes
Do not purchase a new calculator before the studies have started. In some degree programmes there are recommendations concerning the purchasing of calculators and there is to time to get the calculator in September.
Students of SAMK are required to have their own terminal devices (BYOD=Bring Your Own Device). Read more about this: https://www.samk.fi/en/study/admissions/bring-your-own-device/https://www.samk.fi/en/study/admissions/bring-your-own-device/
From the web page below you can find useful information about the academic year, studying, school services and communication channels. https://www.samk.fi/en/new-student/study-info/
Also download the Tuudo app to your phone, which you can find in your phone's app store. Tuudo has gathered important things for the student in one place. You must create a User ID first, as the implementation requires this recognize (see IT systems and User ID in the link above).
The student pays for study expenses e.g. meals, travelling, books, copies etc. There may expenses related to practical training travelling as well.
If you have anything to ask, please contact your teacher tutor. The email addresses at SAMK are in the form of: firstname.surname@samk.fi.
You´re warmly welcome to study at SAMK, see you in the autumn!
Dear Student,
Congratulations on your new place to study and welcome to Satakunta University of Applied Sciences! We warmly welcome you as Bachelor´s Degree program in Nursing student in Satakunta University of Applied Sciences. You have made a good choice as learning about new things and getting a degree will help you succeed in your future career.
Your studies start:
For those students who do not have earlier experience in studying and living in Finland on Monday 21 August at 10.00.
For those students who have earlier experience in studying and living in Finland on Monday 28 August 2023 at 9.00 at Pori Campus, Satakunnankatu 23, Pori, Finland.
In Satakunta University of Applied Sciences, Faculty of Health and Welfare you will complete a Bachelor´s Degree program in Nursing. The bachelor’s degree program in nursing includes 210 ECTS, which takes approximately 3.5 years. Program require full-time study and presence on our campus. More information https://www.samk.fi/en/new-student/study-info/.
Your class is NNU23SP, and your tutor teachers are Anna-Sofia Salminen and Amos Mulu.
On the very first day of the studies, please bring with you a copy of certificate of vaccinations as required. The student admission is conditional until the original certificates have been verified.
THE HEALTH DOCUMENTS OF NEW STUDENT
First week will be orientation week and organized exams of starting level in Swedish, English and mathematics. If the student's school education language is other than Finnish or Swedish, and s/he cannot during the studies demonstrate the Finnish or Swedish language proficiency skills required of a government official, the student is entitled to exemption from the Swedish language studies.
You can prepare yourself for the language exams by revising the grammar and vocabulary. For the mathematic exam, you can prepare yourself by following book: Lapham R & Agar H. Drug Calculations for Nurses. A Step-by-Step Approach. Fourth Edition.
During your studies, you need to wear nursing scrubs (uniform) in different learning simulations at school campus. You can already purchase the nursing scrub prior to the studies. Scrubs are only used at school, in learning situations; in the practical training the placement provides you the official nursing scrub. According to the EU standard, shoes need to be antistatic. Also, the shoes are suggested to be easy washable for hygienic reasons.
IMPORTANT NOTICE ABOUT PREVIOUS STUDIES
- If you have previously completed studies in nursing at a university, or at a University of Applied Sciences, or if you have a Practical Nurse’s Degree completed in Finland, or other previous degree/ studies in University of Applied Sciences in Finland you could ask for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
- After you have accepted the study rights at SAMK, submit the diplomas, description of contents of each course to be replaced, and possible letters of reference. You will need to provide a detailed course description in addition to the diploma. If your diploma is not in Finnish or English, you must provide it translated into English before you send them.
- Send your diploma and course descriptions to Ms. Tiina Mikkonen-Ojala at tiina.mikkonen-ojala@samk.fi Ms. Mikkonen-Ojala will verify your documents preliminary.
- When you start your studies at SAMK, you will have a one-to-one meeting with your teacher tutor. During this meeting you will check with the teacher which courses in the first semester could be recognized.
- In the beginning of your studies you can apply for an RPL only for those courses that are included in the curriculum of the first Academic year. Other RPLs are handled later.
More information about Covid-19 and the effect of coronavirus on your studies. Read more at; https://www.samk.fi/en/
SAMK login
Note! Remember to take access codes to your Finnish online bank account (verkkopankkitunnukset) to complete the TUPAS/strong identification to receive your SAMK login. In case you do not have a Finnish online bank account, please take your passport with you.
Arrival at SAMK campus Pori https://www.samk.fi/en/education/arrival-at-samk-campus-pori/
In case you have something to ask, you may contact the following tutor teachers.
Welcome to study at SAMK!
With warmest wishes,
Tiina Savola
Dean, Faculty of Health and Welfare
Anna-Sofia Salminen
Senior lecturer
anna-sofia.salminen@samk.fi
Amos Mulu
Senior Lecturer
amos.mulu@samk.fi
Welcome to study at SAMK!
We warmly welcome you as a student of Degree programme in Physiotherapy . You have made a good choice to learn new things and getting a degree which will help you succeed in your future career.
Studying starts:
For those students who do not have earlier experience in studying and living in Finland on Monday 21 August at 10:00 a.m.
For those students who have earlier experience in studying and living in Finland on Monday 28 August 2023 at 9.00am at SAMK Campus Pori, Satakunnankatu 23, 28130 Pori, Finland. The classroom will be A516. The first week will be orientation week. It is recommended to arrive to Pori early enough prior to the beginning of studies, not on the same day.
The degree you are studying for is Bachelor of Health Care. Your group code is NPH23SP, and your tutor teacher is Ms Sari Lintukorpi. The degree program in Physiotherapy includes 210 ECTS, which takes approximately 3,5 years.
One of the requirements for social services and health care students is that their health does not prevent them from working in the health care field. It is extremely important that student has adequate valid vaccinations stated in the Act and Decree on Infectious Diseases. All this is because of patient´s safety and infection law in Finland. More detailed information will be sent to you.
For your studies, the following book is recommended either buy or get an online version. It is also possible to borrow it from SAMK’s library after starting your studies:
Gerard J. Tortora, Bryan Derrickson: Principles of Anatomy and Physiology. 14th or the newer edition.
In case you have any questions, you can contact the Degree Programme Coordinator Mari Törne mari.torne@samk.fi or your tutor teacher Sari Lintukorpi sari.lintukorpi@samk.fi
A group of tutors has created a WhatsApp group for the new coming students. Link to the group:
https://chat.whatsapp.com/H22ZFPvzwpK18bH9dPqiJx
We are looking forward to seeing you here in SAMK!
Welcome to study at SAMK!
We warmly welcome you to the Sea Captain Degree Programme.
Studying starts:
For those students who do not have earlier experience in studying and living in Finland on Monday 21 August at 10.00.
For those students who have earlier experience in studying and living in Finland on Monday 28 August at 10.00. Studying takes place at Rauma Campus (Maritime Campus), Suojantie 2, Rauma, Finland.
In case you have any questions about the studying, contact Jarmo.teranen@samk.fi.
International Relations Secretary Mrs. Saija Arslan can help international degree students with visa and residence permit applications, health insurance questions as well as assisting in getting knowledge about vacant accommodation in Rauma area. You can contact her prior to the beginning of your studies, if necessary, to get help in having a smooth start for your studies in Finland.
International Relations Secretary, saija.arslan@samk.fi
Master's Degrees starting August 2023
Welcome to study at SAMK!
We warmly wish you welcome as a student of Sustainable Business Management Degree Programme.
You have made a good choice as learning about new things and getting a degree will help you succeed in your future career.
Studying starts on Monday, 21 August at 9:00. Orientation days for your studies are 21–23 August 2023.
Studying takes place on Campus Rauma, Satamakatu 26, Rauma.
The degree you are studying for is Master of Business Administration. It is a degree programme of 90 ECTS so it takes approximately 1,5 years to complete.
The registration number of your class is YSB23SR1 and your teacher tutor is Dr Kati Antola.
International Relations Secretary can help international Degree students with visa and residence permit applications, health insurance questions as well as assisting in getting knowledge about vacant accommodation in Rauma area. You can contact her prior to the beginning of your studies, if necessary, to get help in having a smooth start for your studies in Finland.
International Relations Secretary, Saija Arslan, 00 358 44 710 3563, saija.arslan@samk.fi
In case you have any questions concerning academic issues, you can contact Dr Kati Antola, 00 358 44 710 3590, kati.antola@samk.fi
We look forward to seeing you!
Welcome to study at SAMK!
We warmly wish you welcome as a student of Sustainable Business Management Degree Programme.
You have made a good choice as learning about new things and getting a degree will help you succeed in your future career.
Studying takes place online, and starts on Friday, 8 September at 9:00 – 15:30.
The degree you are studying for is Master of Business Administration. It is a degree programme of 90 ECTS so it takes approximately 1,5 - 2 years to complete. The registration number of your class is YSB23SR2 and your teacher tutor is Dr Kati Antola.
Attendance at the orientation day on 8 September is essential, as you will get an introduction to the studies and study-related systems. Studies also start concretely at that time. Everyone needs their own computer or similar mobile device and a working network connection to follow the lessons and study successfully.
Online contact days are on the following Fridays: 15 September, 29 September, 13 October, 3 November, 17 November and 1 December 2023.
Participation link to the orientation day and other necessary information will be sent to you via email in August, approximately two weeks before the studies start.
In case you have any questions concerning academic issues, you can contact Dr Kati Antola, 00 358 44 710 3590, kati.antola@samk.fi
We look forward to seeing you!
Download Tuudo
We are using Tuudo mobile app at SAMK. Tuudo is free of charge and safe to use. It makes your student life easier! When you sign in once, Tuudo will remember you and you will find your important information and services quickly and easily.
Note! Healthcare fee
Students in universities of applied sciences and universities who are entitled to use the services of the Finnish Student Health Service (YTHS) must pay a healthcare fee to Kela.
Online event for admitted students – Welcome to study at SAMK
We warmly welcome all international bachelor-level students admitted to SAMK to the “Welcome to Study at SAMK” event on Wed 20 Dec 2023 at 1 pm EET. Join the event: https://zoom.us/j/94755752403
In this interactive virtual event, you will hear from international students and representatives of SAMK about the practicalities of studying and living in Finland. We will be there to answer all your questions. This is a fantastic opportunity to ask your questions about life or studying in Finland. The event is entirely free of charge.