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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.
Online event for admitted students
We warmly invite all international bachelor-level students admitted to SAMK to the “Welcome to Study at SAMK” event on Wed 1 June 2022 at 1 pm EET.
Link to the event: https://zoom.us/j/98420659888
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 burning questions. This is a fantastic opportunity to ask your questions about life or studying in Finland. The event is entirely free of charge.
Contact Admissions Office
SAMK Admissions Office assist applicants with their application process, tuition fees, confirming the study place or registration.
admissions@samk.fi
00 358 2 623 4801
Time and Place for Beginning the Studies
Info about starting your studies in Autumn of 2022 coming this spring.
SAMK highly recommends that you arrive in Finland no later than 15th August 2022. This will support a smooth start for your studies.
SAMK will organize a few guided bus transportation from Helsinki Airport to Rauma and Pori in August. The transportations are free of charge. The dates of the service will be published in May 2022.
Bachelor's Degrees
Welcome to study at SAMK!
We wish you a warm welcome as a student of Artificial Intelligence degree programme (Bachelor of Business Administration)! Getting a Finnish higher education degree is an excellent choice, and you are on your way towards it. We hope you will enjoy the high quality in our academic practices, campus services, and state-of-the-art campus!
Studying starts on Wednesday 31 August 2022, at 9.00 o’clock, on Pori Campus, Satakunnankatu 23, Pori.
Please note that during this day-time studies program your participation is essential from the very beginning. You are expected to do all the necessary travel and other preparations needed in order to be able to be present on the first day of your studies on the campus. During the first teaching days you will get to know all the student administration systems and virtual tools that you need during your studies.
Remember to bring along access codes to your Finnish online bank account (verkkopankkitunnukset) needed to complete the TUPAS/strong identification to create your SAMK username. In case you do not have a Finnish online bank account, please take your passport with you.
In SAMK we apply BYOD (bring your own device), so please be prepared with your laptop starting from the first contact day. Your laptop should be powerful and new enough to run AI tools and libraries, and preferably have a Windows (x86) operating system. Other operating systems rather than Windows (x86) are not fully supported during your studies.
Your computer should have at least 16GB of RAM memory and preferably an Nvidia GPU. Your CPU should have at least 4 cores and 8 threads.
Your degree title is Artificial Intelligence (AI). It is a degree programme of 210 ECTS, taking approximately 3,5 years to complete. The registration code of your class is NAI22SP and your tutor teacher is Ms. Sara Kfouri Koskinen (sara.2.kfouri.koskinen@samk.fi).
General information about the Artificial Intelligence program is available at https://www.samk.fi/en/education/bachelor-degree/artificial-intelligence/
International Relations Secretary assists international degree students with visa and residence permit applications, health insurance questions as well as in information about vacant accommodation in Pori area. You can contact her prior to the beginning of your studies, if necessary, in order to have a smooth start for your studies in Finland: International Relations Secretary, Riitta Rissanen, 00 358 44 710 3859, riitta.rissanen@samk.fi.
In academic matters, you can contact your tutor teacher Ms. Sara Kfouri Koskinen (out of office 6.5 - 6.6).
We look forward to seeing you!
Welcome to study at SAMK!
We warmly wish you welcome as a student of International Business 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:
- for those students who do not have earlier experience in studying and living in Finland on Monday, Aug 22 at 10:00.
- for those students who have earlier experience in studying and living in Finland on Monday, Aug 29 at 10:00.
Studying takes place on 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 NIN22SR and your Teacher tutor is Mrs. Pathinee Tekajarin.
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 Mrs Pathinee Tekajarin, 00 358 44 710 3538, pathinee.tekajarin@samk.fi (out of office on 13.6.-7.8.2022)
Welcome to study at SAMK!
We wish you a warm welcome as a student of International Tourism Management degree programme (Bachelor of Hospitality Management)! Getting a Finnish higher education degree is an excellent choice, and you are on your way towards it. We hope you will enjoy the high quality in our academic practices, campus services, and state-of-the-art campus!
Studying starts on Wednesday 31 August 2022, at 9.00 o’clock, on Pori Campus, Satakunnankatu 23, Pori.
Please note that your participation is essential from the very beginning. You are expected to do all the necessary travel and other preparations needed in order to be able to be present on the first day of your studies. During the first contact teaching days you will get to know all the student administration systems and virtual tools that you need during your studies.
Remember to bring along access codes to your Finnish online bank account (verkkopankkitunnukset) needed to complete the TUPAS/strong identification to create your SAMK username. In case you do not have a Finnish online bank account, please take your passport with you.
In SAMK we apply BYOD (bring your own device), so please be prepared with your laptop starting from the first contact day.
Your degree title is International Tourism Management (ITM). It is a degree programme of 210 ECTS, taking approximately 3,5 years to complete. The registration code of your class is NTM22SP and your tutor teacher is Ms. Emma Roinila (emma.roinila@samk.fi).
Information for new students is available at www.samk.fi/new-student/
General information about the International Tourism Management program is available at https://www.samk.fi/en/study/bachelor-degree/international-tourism-management/
International Relations Secretary assists international degree students with visa and residence permit applications, health insurance questions as well as in information about vacant accommodation in Pori area. You can contact her prior to the beginning of your studies, if necessary, in order to have a smooth start for your studies in Finland: International Relations Secretary, Riitta Rissanen, 00 358 44 710 3859, riitta.rissanen@samk.fi.
In academic matters, you can contact your tutor teacher Ms. Emma Roinila (out of office 11.6.-7.8.2022).
We look forward to seeing you!
Welcome to Finland, welcome to SAMK!
We wish you a warm welcome as a student of Mechatronics degree programme.
Getting a Finnish higher education degree is an excellent choice, and you are on your way towards it. We hope you will enjoy the high quality in our academic practices, campus services, and state-of-the-art campus!
Introduction of the study starts on Wednesday 31 August 2022, at 9.00 o’clock, on Pori Campus, Satakunnankatu 23, Pori.
Please note that you signed up for an ‘in class course’ and no classes will be online (during the whole program) and that your participation in this introduction is essential from the very beginning. You are expected to do all the necessary travel and other preparations needed in order to be able to be present on the first day of your studies. During the first contact teaching days you will get to know all the other students, student administration systems and virtual tools that you need during your studies.
You’ll receive a detailed program for the first week later by mail.
Remember to bring along access codes to your Finnish online bank account (verkkopankkitunnukset) needed to complete the TUPAS/strong identification to create your SAMK username. In case you do not have a Finnish online bank account, please take your passport with you.
In SAMK we apply BYOD (bring your own device), so please be prepared with your laptop starting from the first contact day.
The registration code of your class is NMC22SP and your tutor teacher is Marcel van Geffen (marcel.van.geffen@samk.fi)
Information for new students is available at www.samk.fi/new-student/
International Relations Secretary assists international degree students with visa and residence permit applications, health insurance questions as well as in information about vacant accommodation in Pori area. You can contact her prior to the beginning of your studies, if necessary, in order to have a smooth start for your studies in Finland: International Relations Secretary, Riitta Rissanen, 00 358 44 710 3859, riitta.rissanen@samk.fi.
We are looking forward to seeing you!
Dear Student,
We wish you warmly welcome to start the Academic Year 2022-2023 at the Satakunta University of Applied Sciences!
Studies will start Monday 29th August 2022 at 9.00 a.m. at Pori Campus.
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 NNU22SP and your tutor teachers are Johanna Kero and Minna Kahala.
On the very first day of the studies, please bring with you a copy of certificate of vaccinations as required in the enclosure. The student admission is conditional until the original certificates have been verified. Vaccination Info 2022 for Nursing students can be found here.
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: Davison, Neil (2015). Numeracy and Clinical Calculations for Nurses. Lantern Publishing Limited.
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 needs 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).
- 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) 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.
Arrival at SAMK Campus Pori
www.samk.fi/en/education/arrival-at-samk-campus-pori/
In case you have something to ask, you may contact the following tutor teachers.
You can also contact your student tutors. The peer tutors in Nursing are Jutta Hautamäki (jutta.hautamaki@student.samk.fi) and Roosa Koivu (roosa.koivu@student.samk.fi). If you are on Facebook, join the group NNU22SP. In this Facebook group, you will get to know your peer tutors in advance as well as ask them any questions you may have.
Welcome to study at SAMK!
With warmest wishes,
Tiina Savola
Dean, Faculty of Health and Welfare
Johanna Kero Minna Kahala
Senior lecturer Senior lecturer
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.
The studies start on 29th of August 2022 in SAMK Campus Pori, Satakunnankatu 23, 28130 Pori.
The degree you are studying for is Bachelor of Health Care. Your group code is NPH22SP, and your tutor teacher is Ms Johanna Vähä-Jaakkola. 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, you need to acquire books for the first term:
1. Gerard J. Tortora, Bryan Derrickson: Principles of Anatomy and Physiology. 14th or the newer edition.
2. Agur A.M.R: Grant’s Atlas of Anatomy.14th or the newer edition.
In case you have any questions, you can contact the Degree Programme Coordinator Mari Törne mari.torne@samk.fi
We look forward to seeing you!
Welcome to study at SAMK!
We warmly wish you welcome as a student of Sea Captain 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:
- for those students who do not have earlier experience in studying and living in Finland on Monday, Aug 22 at 10:00.
- for those students who have earlier experience in studying and living in Finland on Monday, Aug 29 at 10:00.
Studying takes place on Campus Rauma, Suojantie 2, Rauma. (Some orientation week courses on Satamakatu 26 building also.)
The degree you are studying for is Bachelor of Maritime Management. It is a degree programme of 270 ECTS so it takes approximately 4,5 years to complete. The registration number or your class is NMM22SR and your Teacher tutor is Ms Ninna Roos.
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. (out of office on 29.6.-20.7.2022)
In case you have any questions concerning academic issues, you can contact Ms Ninna Roos, 00 358 44 710 3681, ninna.roos@samk.fi (out of office on 13.6.-7.8.2022)
Welcome to study at SAMK!
We warmly wish you welcome as a student of SAMK Industrial Management Bachelor´s Degree program.
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 Thursday August 25th 2022 at 9:00 (GMT +2). Studying takes place at Suojantie 2, Rauma, Finland. 
The degree you are studying for is bachelor. It is a degree programme of 240 cr so it takes approximately four years to complete. The registration number or your class is AIE22SR and your tutor teacher is Mr. Vesa Rosenqvist.
THE FIRST CONTACT TEACHING DAYS
Due to potential coronavirus (COVID-19) situation, the arrangements for the first contact teaching days may be changed! Please follow the web page of new students (https://www.samk.fi/en/new-student) for updated information!
Your first contact teaching days will take place from Thursday August 25th to Friday August 26th 2022.
Please note that the attendance is mandatory on the first contact teaching days. During the first contact teaching days, you will get to know all the student administration systems and virtual tools that you need during your studies.
Avoid travelling from abroad
If you are planning to visit Rauma from abroad, please, follow your country’s official travelling instructions (Ministry of Foreign Affairs). Also, follow instructions regarding potential quarantine requirement (https://um.fi/entering-finland-and-travelling-abroad).
You can also join the contact teaching days online.
Links to participating contact day program on HILL are below:
Thursday 25.8.2022 (09.00-16.15)
Meeting name: Contact Teaching Day 1 (Industrial Management & Logistics)
Meeting link: https://hill.webex.com/hill/j.php?MTID=md5f7b23becab03eb4e36ec340d4b9a08
Meeting number (access code): 2730 216 4898
Password: HelloSAMK!
Friday 26.8.2022 (08.00-16.15)
Meeting name: Contact Teaching Day 2 (Industrial Management & Logistics)
Meeting link: https://hill.webex.com/hill/j.php?MTID=maaf9d6a6cec1514b5683f472e761662f
Meeting number (access code): 2731 024 1800
Password: HelloSAMK!
Further information about the HILL-system can be found on https://hill.samk.fi/?lang=en
Please note that you can also test the connection beforehand. Please see https://esamksupport.samk.fi/help/hill-students-guide-testsessions/
GENERAL INFORMATION
Information for new students is available at www.samk.fi/new-student/
General information about the SAMK Industrial Management Bachelor´s Degree program is available at www.samk.fi/industrial-management
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 AIE22SR.
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/IT support available on Thursday morning!
BYOD support (IT support) is available on Thursday from 8 o’clock at the campus hall until the official program starts. Here you can get help with getting your login, connecting to SAMK wireless network among other things.
You can also find information here: https://www.samk.fi/en/education/admissions/bring-your-own-device/
HAVE YOU ALREADY COMPLETED HIGHER EDUCATION LEVEL COURSES? RPL – Recognition of Prior Learning
If you have already completed university courses or a bachelor’s/master’s degree in the past, please see the AHOT/RPL-guidelines found in SAMK's co-operation Moodle.
Start preparing your AHOT/RPL plan well in advance of your studies so that these studies will be taken into account when working on your personal study plan. You can find the AHOT/RPL guidelines here: https://samkmoodle.samk.fi/course/view.php?id=356
Please note that the system requires you to create a new username for yourself before logging in for the first time.
CONTACT INFORMATION
In case you have any questions, you can contact:
Mr. Vesa Rosenqvist, Full-time Lecturer, tutor teacher. TEL: +358 44 710 3579, email: vesa.rosenqvist@samk.fi (student counseling and tutoring; out of office from June 13th to August 7th).
Mr. Niko Kandelin, Principal Lecturer, degree program coordinator. TEL: +358 44 710 3605, email: niko.kandelin@samk.fi (general information about the degree program and curriculum; out of office from June 13th to August 7th).
Ms. Saija Arslan, International Relations Secretary. TEL: +358-44 710 3563, email: saija.arslan@samk.fi (accommodation at Rauma, visa and residence permit applications, student healthcare; out of office TBA)
We look forward to seeing you!
Welcome to study at SAMK!
We warmly wish you welcome as a student of SAMK Logistics Bachelor´s Degree program.
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 Thursday August 25th 2022 at 9:00 (GMT +2). Studying takes place at Suojantie 2, Rauma, Finland.
The degree you are studying for is bachelor. It is a degree programme of 240 cr so it takes approximately four years to complete. The registration number or your class is ALG22SR and your tutor teacher is Ms. Iina Virtanen.
THE FIRST CONTACT TEACHING DAYS
Due to potential coronavirus (COVID-19) situation, the arrangements for the first contact teaching days may be changed! Please follow the web page of new students (https://www.samk.fi/en/new-student) for updated information!
Your first contact teaching days will take place from Thursday August 25th to Friday August 26th 2022.
Please note that the attendance is mandatory on the first contact teaching days. During the first contact teaching days, you will get to know all the student administration systems and virtual tools that you need during your studies.
Avoid travelling from abroad
If you are planning to visit Rauma from abroad, please, follow your country’s official travelling instructions (Ministry of Foreign Affairs). Also, follow instructions regarding potential quarantine requirement (https://um.fi/entering-finland-and-travelling-abroad).
You can also join the contact teaching days online.
Links to participating contact day program on HILL are below:
Thursday 25.8.2022 (09.00-16.15)
Meeting name: Contact Teaching Day 1 (Industrial Management & Logistics)
Meeting link: https://hill.webex.com/hill/j.php?MTID=md5f7b23becab03eb4e36ec340d4b9a08
Meeting number (access code): 2730 216 4898
Password: HelloSAMK!
Friday 26.8.2022 (08.00-16.15)
Meeting name: Contact Teaching Day 2 (Industrial Management & Logistics)
Meeting link: https://hill.webex.com/hill/j.php?MTID=maaf9d6a6cec1514b5683f472e761662f
Meeting number (access code): 2731 024 1800
Password: HelloSAMK!
Further information about the HILL-system can be found on https://hill.samk.fi/?lang=en
Please note that you can also test the connection beforehand. Please see https://esamksupport.samk.fi/help/hill-students-guide-testsessions/
GENERAL INFORMATION
Information for new students is available at www.samk.fi/new-student/
General information about the SAMK Logistics Bachelor´s Degree program is available at www.samk.fi/logistics
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 ALG22SR.
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/IT support available on Thursday morning!
BYOD support (IT support) is available on Thursday from 8 o’clock at the campus hall until the official program starts. Here you can get help with getting your login, connecting to SAMK wireless network among other things.
You can also find information here: https://www.samk.fi/en/education/admissions/bring-your-own-device/
HAVE YOU ALREADY COMPLETED HIGHER EDUCATION LEVEL COURSES? RPL – Recognition of Prior Learning
If you have already completed university courses or a bachelor’s/master’s degree in the past, please see the AHOT/RPL-guidelines found in SAMK's co-operation Moodle.
Start preparing your AHOT/RPL plan well in advance of your studies so that these studies will be taken into account when working on your personal study plan. You can find the AHOT/RPL guidelines here: https://samkmoodle.samk.fi/course/view.php?id=356
Please note that the system requires you to create a new username for yourself before logging in for the first time.
CONTACT INFORMATION
In case you have any questions, you can contact:
Ms. Iina Virtanen, Lecturer, tutor teacher. TEL: +358 44 710 3133, email: iina.virtanen@samk.fi (student counseling and tutoring; out of office from June 13th to August 7th).
Mr. Niko Kandelin, Principal Lecturer, degree program coordinator. TEL: +358 44 710 3605, email: niko.kandelin@samk.fi (general information about the degree program and curriculum; out of office from June 13th to August 7th).
Ms. Saija Arslan, International Relations Secretary. TEL: +358-44 710 3563, email: saija.arslan@samk.fi (accommodation at Rauma, visa and residence permit applications, student healthcare; out of office TBA)
We look forward to seeing you!
Master's Degrees
Welcome to study at SAMK!
We warmly welcome you as a student of Master’s degree programme. You have made a good choice to learn new things and getting a degree which will help you succeed in your future career.
The studies start on Thursday 1.9.2022 at 9.00 in Helsinki, (place to be determined in June at latest).
The degree you are studying for is Master of Maritime Management. Your group is YMM22, and your tutor teacher is Ninna Roos. The degree program in Master of Maritime Management includes 60 ECTS, which takes approximately 2 years.
Contact days in the Autumn 2022 are:
1.-2.9.2022
10.-11.11.2022
Contact days in the Spring/Summer 2023 are:
19.-20.1.2023
30.-31.3.2023
25.-26.5.2023
24.-25.8.2023
In case you have any questions, you can contact Ninna Roos, firstname.lastname@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.