SAMK was well represented on the HEI Finland! Roadshow in India

SAMK was part of a Finland Pavilion that showcased higher education study opportunities in Finland.

Elina Valkama and Johanna Kares-Koskinen from the education export team of SAMK in Education Worldwide India fair.

SAMK was part of HEI Finland! Roadshow that showcased higher education study opportunities in Finland. Ten Finnish Higher Education Institutions created a Finland Pavilion in three cities in India during 16-20 April 2023. The Roadshow stopped in New Delhi on 16 April, in Mumbai on 18 April, and in Bengaluru on 20 April. During the events SAMK delegates met with students and their parents in India who wish to learn more about Bachelor’s and Master’s study options in Finland.

The Finland Pavilion was presented in three cities in India as a part of the Education Worldwide India International Education Fair in April 2023. The HEI Finland! Roadshow also included a Welcome Event for new students selected for Autumn 2023 intake in Finnish institutions and an event for Alumni from Finnish universities in India.

The Finnish HEIs participated in the Roadshow:

Aalto University, Centria University of Applied Sciences, Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences, Häme University of Applied Sciences, Satakunta University of Applied Sciences, University of Eastern Finland, University of Oulu, University of Turku, University of Vaasa, Vaasa University of Applied Sciences

More information of the event Education Worldwide India

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