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Satakunta University of Applied Sciences (SAMK)

Satakunta University of Applied Sciences is a multidisciplinary, work-oriented Finnish higher education institution known for practical learning, applied research and close cooperation with industry.

Updated 13 August 2026

FINEEC Quality Label36 degree programmes · 12 in English ProgrammesFounded in 1992

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Satakunta University of Applied Sciences · Finland

Overview

About Satakunta University of Applied Sciences

Satakunta University of Applied Sciences (SAMK) is a multidisciplinary university of applied sciences on Finland’s west coast, built around the needs of working life and the long-term development of the Satakunta region. Its education is practical by design, combining academic foundations with projects, professional training and applied problem-solving so students learn how knowledge is used in real organisations and industries.

SAMK brings together business and management, technology and maritime studies, well-being and fine arts within an international higher education community. Close cooperation with hundreds of companies and organisations, extensive practical training, modern learning environments and six research centres connect study with areas such as artificial intelligence, robotics, maritime logistics, health technology and industrial renewal. For international students, the strongest English-taught study environments are centred in Pori and Rauma.

For Satakunta University of Applied Sciences, UnivEase provides Global Admission Counselling from programme selection to final offer acceptance and post-offer planning. For Bangladeshi students, support can include qualification and selection-route review, document preparation, Studyinfo application guidance, tuition and scholarship planning. Admission and scholarship decisions remain authority-controlled.

At a glance

Key Highlights

FINEEC Quality Label valid until March 2028

Quality

36 programmes; 12 taught in English

Degree Portfolio

Top group nationally in Bachelor’s and Master’s AVOP results

Student Feedback

7,900+ degree students; about 80 nationalities

International Community

IELTS 6.0 overall or accepted equivalent

English Requirement

Practical training in every degree; strong employer cooperation

Career Focus

No SAMK dormitories; local rental options in Pori and Rauma

Accommodation

Early Bird, study-success and Finnish-language awards

Scholarships

Recognition

Rankings & Recognition

FINEEC Quality Label Valid 16 March 2022–16 March 2028

AVOP Student Feedback 4th in Finland for Bachelor’s · 3rd for Master’s

Internationalisation & Language Studies 2nd in Finland in current AVOP comparison

Graduate Career Survey 94% employed or working as entrepreneurs

DIVERSE University Alliance European Commission Seal of Excellence

International Network 200+ partner universities · almost 700 partner organisations

Catalogue

Programmes at Satakunta University of Applied Sciences

Bachelor of Business Administration - International Business

Bachelor'sInternational Business, Supply Chain, Maritime Business, Service Design & eCommerceOn Campus January

€9,500/yr

৳13,55,460

3.5 years

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Bachelor of Health Care - Nursing

Bachelor'sNursing, Health Care, Clinical Practice & Health PromotionOn Campus January

€9,500/yr

৳13,55,460

3.5 years

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Bachelor of Hospitality Management - International Tourism Management

Bachelor'sTourism & Hospitality, Sustainable Tourism, Sales & Marketing, Events & ExperiencesOn Campus January

€9,500/yr

৳13,55,460

3.5 years

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Eligibility

Admission Requirements

IELTS Academic: 6.0 overall

TOEFL iBT: 60 for tests before 21 January 2026; 3.5 on the new scale for later tests

PTE Academic: 55 overall

Cambridge / TELC / Oxford ELLT: Cambridge 169 · TELC B2 · Oxford ELLT 6.0

Graduate Programmes: A suitable Bachelor’s or other eligible higher-education degree is required. UAS Master’s admission also requires at least two years of relevant work experience gained after completing the qualifying degree; programme-specific field criteria apply.

Undergraduate Entry for Bangladeshi Applicants: HSC, Alim or another foreign upper-secondary qualification can provide general eligibility if it grants access to higher education in Bangladesh. Bangladeshi qualifications are not part of Finland’s standard certificate-based selection group, so applicants commonly compete through the International UAS Exam, SAT or a SAMK separate selection route. SAMK currently requires separate proof of English from all applicants unless another specifically accepted method applies.

Research / PhD Programmes: SAMK does not award doctoral degrees. Its degree portfolio consists of Bachelor’s and UAS Master’s programmes supported by extensive applied research, development and innovation activity.

Work Experience: UAS Master’s admission normally requires at least 24 months of relevant post-degree work experience; the relevant field and evidence requirements are programme-specific.

GMAT / GRE: Not a general SAMK requirement. Current published Master’s routes use programme-specific selection methods rather than a university-wide GMAT/GRE requirement.

Application Documents: Common documents include passport, eligible qualification certificates, transcripts, official translations where required, English evidence and route-specific selection documents. Master’s applicants must also provide acceptable work-experience evidence.

Application Portal & Fees: Applications are submitted through Studyinfo. Bangladeshi applicants normally pay Finland’s statutory €100 application fee unless exempt. Current annual non-EU tuition is €9,500 for most English-taught Bachelor’s and Master’s programmes and €10,500 for selected engineering programmes; first-year tuition is paid in one instalment after admission.

Calendar

Application Deadlines

Bachelor’s – January 2027 Start: Joint and SAMK separate applications run 31 August–10 September 2026 for International Business, International Tourism Management and Nursing.

Bachelor’s & Master’s – August 2027 Start: Main Joint / SAMK January Separate Application runs 7–21 January 2027. Available programmes include English-taught Bachelor’s options and the Sustainable Business Management and Tourism and Business Management Master’s degrees.

SAMK April Separate Application: 2–9 April 2027 for selected Bachelor’s and Master’s programmes, subject to study places remaining after earlier rounds.

SAMK June Separate Application: 23–30 June 2027 for selected programmes if places remain; programme availability and country-based eligibility restrictions may apply.

UnivEase Guidance Available

For Satakunta University of Applied Sciences, UnivEase provides Bangladesh-focused guidance on programme fit, eligibility, English and selection tests, documents, Studyinfo, tuition and scholarships.

Note: Entry criteria, selection methods, intakes and deadlines vary by programme and application round. SAMK controls admission and scholarship decisions.

Funding

Scholarships at Satakunta University of Applied Sciences

Early Bird Discount

Eligibility: SAMK · New tuition-fee-liable Bachelor’s students who accept the place and pay by the deadline in the admission offer

Amount: €1,500 reduction from first-year tuition · Bachelor’s only · Not available to double-degree or transfer students

Success in Studies Scholarship

Eligibility: SAMK · Tuition-fee-paying Bachelor’s and Master’s students after a completed study year

Amount: 50% refund of the paid tuition fee · Requires 60 ECTS, weighted average at least 3.5 and placement in the best fifth of the degree programme

Finnish Language Skills Scholarship

Eligibility: SAMK · Eligible tuition-fee-paying Bachelor’s and Master’s students with accepted Finnish-language achievement

Amount: €1,500 at CEFR A2.2 · €3,000 at CEFR B1.2 · Award timing and progression conditions apply

SAMK’s scholarship model rewards early commitment, strong academic progress and Finnish-language development. The first-year Early Bird discount is limited to eligible Bachelor’s entrants, while continuing degree students can apply for study-success and language-based awards after meeting the published conditions. Scholarships are not automatic unless the specific award terms say so.

Scholarship information for Satakunta University of Applied Sciences is being curated. Book a free consultation to ask about funding options.

Student life

Campus & Student Life

Student Housing

SAMK has no dormitories; students arrange local rentals in Pori or Rauma

Campus Facilities

Libraries, student restaurants, modern classrooms, labs and digital learning spaces

Student Union & Sport

SAMMAKKO, peer tutors and CampusMoWe activities

Four Campuses

Pori, Rauma, Kankaanpää and Huittinen; most English degrees are in Pori or Rauma

Health & Insurance

FSHS for eligible degree students; residence permits require compliant private insurance

Working-Life Links

Practical training and project cooperation are built into degree study

International Community

1,100+ international students and 200+ partner universities

SAMK offers a practical, community-oriented study environment across Satakunta. Pori and Rauma host most English-taught degrees, supported by libraries, labs, SAMMAKKO and CampusMoWe. Housing is arranged independently, so international students should search early.

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