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Our students will be employed: Ridma Senanayake’s Path from Sri Lanka to Nursing in Finland

When Ridma Senanayake first thought about leaving her established career in Sri Lanka, it wasn’t an easy decision. But the idea of lifelong learning and the possibility of starting a new career at any age in Finland sparked her motivation. – Nursing was on my priority list, she recalls

• Alumni stories
• Internationality
• Nursing

SAMK publishes its first Sustainability Report – everyday actions made visible 

SAMK has entered a new era of sustainability reporting – and is doing so with ambition. The first-ever Sustainability Report brings together the university community’s actions for sustainable development in 2024.

• Sustainable development

Our students will be employed: Jichen Lu’s Journey from Tourism Studies to Marketing

When Jichen Lu watched Frozen 2, she never imagined it would inspire her to choose Finland. What began as a fascination with snowflakes, Santa Claus and the Northern Lights soon became a life-changing decision, leading her to SAMK, a degree in International Tourism Management and a career in marketing.

• Alumni stories
• International Tourism Management
• Internationality

71 students graduated from SAMK in July and August

Altogether 71 students graduated from SAMK in July and August. Seven of them graduated with a Master’s degree. SAMK congratulates all the graduates.

• Graduation

SAMK’s autumn 2025 applications closed – International programmes in high demand

The application period in autumn 2025 for SAMK’s degree programmes has ended. At SAMK, applicants could choose from a diverse selection of degree programmes in both Finnish and English.

Jarno Elo inspired students at Kickstart Keynote: step outside your comfort zone

The semester has begun and once again this year the students hat the opportunity to come and listen to a former student’s career journey after their studies at SAMK. at the Kickstart Keynote event at the campus in Rauma.

• International Business