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Studies

Our students will be employed: A brave step from Bangladesh to Finland

When Taslima Akter moved from Bangladesh to Finland to study International Tourism Management at SAMK, she was determined to build a better future. Through hands-on projects, international experiences, and strong student support, she turned her dream into a professional career.

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RDI

Comprehensive nutrition counselling can support employees’ mental wellbeing and coping at work

A nutrition study conducted among professionals working in mental health and substance abuse services shows that there is room for improvement in professionals’ diets and that nutrition counselling can reduce depressive symptoms.

Studies

Our students will be employed: 'Ken'Jirayu Vasutheprungsun and the wide range of mechatronics

From Thailand to Finland, Mechatronics student ‘Ken’ Jirayu Vasutheprungsun found not only a practical and hands-on approach to engineering studies at SAMK, but also a chance to pursue his passion for technology, racing culture, and building a future in Finland.

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News

Could Satakunta become Finland’s next startup hub? Founders & Innovators Day brings entrepreneurs, decision-makers and students together in Pori

How to build innovative and solution driven mindset across the society? This question will be at the center of Founders & Innovators Day, taking place on 26 March 2026 at the Satakunta University of Applied Sciences (SAMK) Pori Campus.

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Studies

The study voucher pilot will launch in August 2026

The Ministry of Education and Culture will launch a study voucher pilot in August 2026, aiming to make it easier for young people without a study place to access open higher education studies.

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Studies

57 students graduated from SAMK in February

Altogether 57 students graduated from SAMK in February. Nine of them graduated with a Master’s degree. SAMK congratulates all the graduates.

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SAMK publications

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