Cooperation Agreement with Guangdong Ocean University
SAMK and Chinese Guangdong Ocean University have signed a cooperation agreement. The agreement enables academic collaboration between the two universities.
Online signing ceremony of Joint Educational Program between GDOU and SAMK.
The agreement enables academic collaboration between the two universities, especially in the fields of Maritime Management and Tourism Management. GDOU and SAMK have agreed to organize academic exchanges, develop joint educational programmes, and joint research programs.
– This agreement will greatly make the friendship stronger between Chinese and Finnish youth. GDOU will actively and effectively encourage academic and scientific research exchange between the faculties and students, says Vice-president of Guangdong Ocean University, Ms. Gao Xiumei.
– I am happy that our universities have decided to start collaborating. It will be a great possibility for both to learn about each other’s countries and cultures more, and to form long lasting friendships between students, says Mr. Jari Multisilta, President of SAMK.
Read more
Read more
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.
Our students will be employed: Tina’s Journey in Sustainable Tourism
– Funnily enough, I hadn’t even heard of Finland before meeting my husband, says Tina Salo from Malaysia. She graduated from SAMK in 2024 with a degree in International Tourism Management and now works as a receptionist at Sokos Hotel Vaakuna in Pori.
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).