Applications for international degree programmes are now open

The joint and separate application periods for international programmes starting in autumn 2026 run from 7 to 21 January 2026. At SAMK, you can apply to eight English-taught bachelor’s degree programmes and two master’s degree programmes.

Mechanical Engineering students in Pori Campus.
Applications include Mechanical Engineering studies taught in English, among others.

The following bachelor’s degree programmes are available: Artificial Intelligence, International Business, International Tourism Management, Logistics, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Nursing and Physiotherapy.

Two master’s degree programmes are also available. You can apply to the following programmes: Sustainable Business Management and Tourism and Business Management. The master’s degree programmes are aimed at applicants who are working. The studies combine up-to-date research and development expertise with a working-life-oriented approach, and they support career development, especially in international operating environments.

The application period started on 7 January 2026 at 8:00 and ends on 21 January 2026 at 15:00.

The second joint application period is 10–24 March 2026, during which the Finnish-taught degree programmes are available. Applications are submitted at studyinfo.fi.

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