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Welcome to Satakunta University of Applied Sciences (SAMK)
We are
operating on the west coast of Finland. The region is called Satakunta, and our
biggest city is Pori.
* Distance from Helsinki 240 km (by car about 3
hours)
* Regular connections by plane, buss and train
SAMK is the
leading institution of higher education in the region.
BASICS OF SAMK
* Operates in the biggest towns of the Satakunta region.
* Provides
the students with skills and expertise they need in worklife.
* Conducts
applied research and development.
* Participates in the development of
the region and the working life.
* Focuses on internationality and
international cooperation in many ways.
* Promotes cooperation between
higher education institutions.
FACTS AND FIGURES
* Faculties:
3
* Campuses: 9
* Cities and towns: Pori, Rauma, Huittinen and
Kankaanpää
* Maintained by the City of Pori
* Staff members:
over 500
* Degree Programmes: 25 in Finnish | 5 in English
* Total
number of students: 6,500
* Annual Intake of students: 1,100
*
Degrees awarded yearly: 900-1,000
Read more: Annual Report
2008
ACHIEVEMENTS
Centre of Excellence in Education, 2005-2006
(Enterprise Accelerator)
Centre of Excellence in Education, 2002-2003
(Degree Programme in International Business and Marketing
Logistics),
Centre of Excellence in Regional Development,
2001-2002
(Prizes are awarded by the Ministry of Education in
Finland)
SAMK passed the quality system audit by the Finnish HIgher
Education Evaluation Council in 2009. |
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