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.

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