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The degree programmes available in the autumn application period will begin at the start of 2026. The archive photo shows a study situation at the Pori Campus.

Application period begins on Monday – SAMK offers a wide range of degree programmes in Finnish and English

The application period for universities of applied sciences will take place from 1 to 11 September 2025. At SAMK, applicants can choose from a diverse selection of degree programmes in both Finnish and English. Studies will begin at the start of 2026.

Distinguished SAMK employees were awarded at the staff day.

Distinguished SAMK employees awarded at the Staff Day

The new academic year at SAMK started with the staff day. The day culminated in awards for distinguished SAMK employees in 2024.

Maiju Tyni and Sandra Aalto, students in the Entrepreneur’s Degree Programme, have developed a well-functioning tutoring model that has been compiled into a handbook.

New peer tutoring model supports multiform and online students at SAMK

Tutoring is a familiar concept at SAMK, but now students in multiform and online degree programmes are also receiving significant support at the start of their studies, thanks to SAMK’s new tutoring pilot.

SAMK celebrated its graduation ceremony in June.

274 students graduated from SAMK in June

Altogether 274 students graduated from SAMK in June. 57 of them graduated with a Master’s degree. SAMK congratulates all the graduates.

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263 students graduated from SAMK in May

Altogether 263 students graduated from SAMK in May. 27 of them graduated with a Master’s degree. SAMK congratulates all the graduates.

SAMK to Coordinate EU-Funded Innovation Project GreenTech4Transformation (GT4T)

SAMK has received funding from the European Institute of Innovation and Technology Higher Education Initiative (EIT HEI) for the GreenTech4Transformation (GT4T) project.

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