Application period to SAMK is ongoing

The application period to the degree programmes taught in English at SAMK is now open and ends on 14 September 2022. There is two different Bachelor´s degree programmes available.

Hoitotyön opiskelijoita / Nursing students
Hoitotyön simulaatiotunti menossa. Satakunnan ammattikorkeakoulun opiskelijoita. Kuva: Tomi Glad

Nursing students practice in a simulation classroom.

SAMK has to offer two full-time study Bachelor´s degree programmes for January 2023 intake. The Degree Programme in International Business educates specialists and experts for small- and medium sized enterprises working on the global market. The Degree Programme in Nursing will prepare students for a valued profession, in which they will be working with clients of different age groups promoting their health and wellbeing and treating their diseases.

The application period ends on 14 September 2022 at 3:00 p.m. (Finnish time, EEST). There is no application fee.

Read more Liiketalouden opiskelijoita / Business students

SAMK webinar for applicants

6 September 2022 at 1 pm-2.30 pm EEST.

Satakunta University of Applied Sciences hosts a webinar, “Welcome to SAMK”, on 6 September.

Join the event from this link: https://zoom.us/j/95981767204

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The graduating student’s speech was given by Viivi Virtanen, who graduated from the Degree Programme for Entrepreneurs (Yrittäjän tutkinto-ohjelma).

SAMK celebrated its graduates – See moments from different campuses

SAMK’s graduation ceremony was held last week. All students who graduated during the 2025–2026 academic year, along with their loved ones, were welcome to attend. This year, the number of attendees reached a record high.

SuomiAreena events take place across Pori. The photo shows a panel discussion from a few years ago in the courtyard of Pori City Hall.

SAMK at SuomiAreena, in themes of space technology, expertise and a sustainable future

SAMK will participate in SuomiAreena in Pori from 23 to 26 June 2026. SAMK will be contributing both the Kansalaistori (Citizen square) programme and SuomiAreena’s Suuri avaruuspäivä (Big Space Day) which will explore the opportunities offered by space technology and Finland’s role as a future success story.

Former NASA astronaut Tim Kopra (right) and NASA HUNCH Program Manager Scott Rodriguez listened to students presenting their space-related projects during their visit to SAMK.

International space industry guests visited Pori – see the photo gallery

Former NASA astronaut Tim Kopra, NASA HUNCH Program Manager Scott Rodriguez, and Consul General of Finland in Houston Stefan Lindström visited Pori to explore the region’s potential in developing space-related education, research, and international collaboration.