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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

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

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.

DIVERSE in Istanbul: A Milestone for European University Cooperation

DIVERSE European University Alliance held a high-level strategic meeting in Istanbul, gathering institutional representatives and academic leaders from all member universities.

• Internationality

SAMK is participating in SuomiAreena

SAMK will participate in SuomiAreena, held from June 24–27, 2025. SAMK will have a tent at Kansalaistori, featuring daily changing themes. In addition, SAMK will co-host a discussion titled “Finland thrives on the West Coast” (in Finnish).

A smoother pathway to Finnish working life for international registered nurses

A new kind of collaboration will strengthen expertise in Finnish healthcare. Satakunta University of Applied Sciences (SAMK) is involved in projects to develop new operating models for individuals who have completed a nursing degree outside the EU or EEA countries.

• 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

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.

• OurSAMK

SAMK is participating in SuomiAreena

SAMK will participate in SuomiAreena, held from June 24–27, 2025. SAMK will have a tent at Kansalaistori, featuring daily changing themes. In addition, SAMK will co-host a discussion titled “Finland thrives on the West Coast” (in Finnish).