For new students

Welcome to study at Satakunta University of Applied Sciences (SAMK)!

Welcome to studies in the International Business Bachelor Degree programme in Rauma where you will learn new skills, make new friends and earn a degree to help you succeed in a future career.

Below you’ll find important information about starting your studies. Keep in mind that this page will be updated as we approach the start of studies. Be sure to check back later for the most up-to-date information.

Start of studies

Your studies start on Thursday 9 January 2025 at 10.00 a.m. on Rauma Kanali Campus. The address is Satamakatu 26, Rauma, Finland.

We recommend that you arrive in Rauma at least a couple of days beforehand so that you have time to settle into your new city.

For students who can’t arrive on campus on the first day of studies, we’ll offer an online information session in December. Details, including the date, time, and link, will be available on this page later. Please don’t make any travel plans until after attending this session.

On the first day of your studies, please bring:

• Your Finnish online banking codes (verkkopankkitunnukset in Finnish) for identification, if you have them.
• If you don’t have Finnish online banking, please take your passport.
• Your original degree certificates. We’ll review them and return them to you later.

Please inform us of your arrival schedule

As soon as you receive your residence permit and finalise your travel plans to Finland, kindly fill in the Arrival Formlaunch to let us know about your arrival schedule.

Thank you!

Information about studies

• Degree programme: Bachelor´s degree in Business Administration, International Businessarrow_forward
• Extent of programme studies: 210 ECTS
• Study completion: 3.5 years
• Form of teaching: Studies are conducted during daytime generally Monday-Friday as contact teaching on Rauma campus. Your degree programme requires full-time studying and presence on our campus.
• Group number: NIN25KR1
• Curriculum: You can take a look at the detailed study content in the curriculum.launch

Bring Your Own Device

Studying at SAMK requires you to have your own laptop. Check here the minimum requirementsarrow_forward for your laptop.

Cost of studies

The tuition fee is 9,500 euros per each academic year for non-EU/EEA students. In addition to the tuition fee, you need to pay for study expenses e.g. computer, meals, travelling, books, copies etc. Practical training may also incur travel costs. Every semester you need to pay the student health care fee, which is 36.80 euros in 2025.

Accommodation and travelling

Our web page for new degree studentsarrow_forward provides practical information about:

• Finding housing
• Travel to Finland and to the Rauma campus
• Day care and school placement.

Online orientation sessions

We offer a few online orientation sessions online before the studies start. In these sessions students will gain practical insights into studying at SAMK and living in Finland. The sessions are free of charge and there is no need for registration. Click to review the schedule here.arrow_forward

Timetable

You can find timetable in TimeEditlaunch. Choose Public timetable ->  Groups’ timetables -> search using the group number or your class NIN25KR1. Please note that the schedules will be finalised in December and may still undergo changes during early January. Also, note that courses often include various assignments and projects for which no time is allocated in the schedule. Scheduled lectures appear in the timetable as contact hours, but students may still be required to complete group or independent work.

Previous Studies

If you have previously completed a degree at the university level, you have the possibility to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Remember to bring your degree certificates, transcript and course descriptions. Upon starting your studies at SAMK, students will have a one-to-one meeting with the curriculum coordinator, Jamie Haanpää, to discuss the possible (RPL) Recognition of Prior Learning of studies.

Who to contact if you have questions

• Curriculum Coordinator:

Ms Jamie Haanpää, tel. 00 358 44 710 3341, jamie.haanpaa@samk.fimail (Out of office 22 December 2024 – 4 January 2025)

The curriculum coordinator can answer questions concerning academic issues. Students will be assigned a tutor teacher once they arrive for studies at the Rauma campus. For all other inquiries, contact the Admissions Office, International Relations Office or Migri.

• International Relations Coordinator:  

Ms Szilvia Simon-Nagy, tel./Whatsapp 00 358 44 710 3409, szilvia.simon-nagy@samk.fimail

International Relations Coordinator can help you with preparing for your life in Finland:

• accommodation
• administrative issues in Finland
• daycare and school placement for your children
• everyday life in Finland.

You can contact Szilvia Simon-Nagy prior to the beginning of your studies or upon arrival, if necessary, to get help in having a smooth start for your studies in Finland. You can also visit the International Office on campus.

• Admissions Office: admissions@samk.fimail

Admissions Office can help you with inquiries related to tuition fees and your arrival schedule.

• Finnish Immigration Service Migri: migri@migri.fimail

We recommend that you check out the frequently asked questionslaunch about residence permits for students on Migri’s web page. Please be aware that you cannot speed up the processing of your residence permit application in any way, and we at SAMK cannot expedite it either.

Congratulations on your selection to study Nursing Degree program at Satakunta University of Applied Sciences (SAMK). We warmly welcome you!

Below you’ll find important information about starting your studies. Keep in mind that this page will be updated as we approach the start of studies. Be sure to check back later for the most up-to-date information.

Start of studies

Your studies start on Thursday 9 January 2025 at 10 a.m. on SAMK Campus in Pori. The address is Satakunnankatu 23, Pori, Finland. We’ll see you at the meeting point in the main lobby.

We recommend that you arrive in Pori at least a couple of days beforehand so that you have time to settle into your new city.

For students who can’t arrive on campus on 9 January, we’ll offer an online information session in December. Details, including the date, time, and link, will be available on this page later. If you cannot make it on campus on 9 January, please don’t make any travel plans until after attending this session.

On the first day of your studies, please bring:

• Your Finnish online banking codes (verkkopankkitunnukset in Finnish) for identification, if you have them.
• If you don’t have Finnish online banking, please take your passport.
• Your original degree certificates. We’ll review them and return them to you later.
• A copy of your vaccinations certificate (see below).

Please inform us of your arrival schedule

As soon as you receive your residence permit and finalise your travel plans to Finland, kindly fill in the Arrival Formlaunch to let us know about your arrival schedule.

Thank you!

Information about studies:

• Degree programme: Bachelor of Health Care, Nursing.arrow_forward
• Extent of programme studies: 210 ECTS
• Study completion: approximately 3.5 years
• Group number: NNU25KP
• Form of teaching: Studies are conducted during daytime generally Monday-Friday as contact teaching on Pori campus. Your degree programme requires full-time studying and presence on our campus.
• Curriculum: You can take a look at the detailed study content in the curriculum.launch
  
  Curriculum includes Finnish language studies. If your native language is not Finnish, you will study Finnish in accordance with the curriculum in order to achieve the Finnish language skills needed to pursue profession. In Finland Finnish is used in clinical practices.
  
  In addition to the Finnish language studies included in the curriculum, other Finnish language courses are also available. Those are recommended to be studied as elective studies to achieve the language level required for the nursing profession.

Vaccinations

It is extremely important that you have a certificate of adequate valid vaccinations when you start your studies. The law in Finland requires health care students to be vaccinated. Please see the instruction for vaccinationslaunch and be prepared to provide a certificate of your vaccinations in the beginning of your studies. The certificate needs to be written in English or Finnish.

Bring Your Own Device

Studying at SAMK requires you to have your own laptop. Check here the minimum requirementsarrow_forward for your laptop.

Cost of studies

The tuition fee is 9,500 euros per each academic year for non-EU/EEA students. Please review carefully the instructions for possible exceptionsarrow_forward. Other costs such as computer, meals, travelling, books, handouts, nursing outfit and shoes, will be paid by students themselves. Your studies will include travelling to clinical placements which can cause expenses too. Nursing clinical placements are located in various parts of Satakunta area. Every semester you need to pay the student health care fee, which is 36.80 euros in 2025.

Nursing uniform and shoes

During your studies, you will be required to wear nursing scrubs (uniform) during learning simulations at school campus. Please make arrangements to purchase the nursing scrub in advance. Feel free to independently explore the available nursing scrubs and purchase the one that appeals to you. Scrubs will only be used at school during learning situations. During your practical training, the place you will go for the placement will provide you with their official nursing scrub. However, you will need to buy your own work shoes. According to the EU standard, shoes need to be antistatic. The shoes are also suggested to be easily washable for hygienic reasons.

Recognition of your previous studies

You can apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) if you have previously completed:

• studies in nursing at a university or
• studies in nursing at a University of Applied Sciences or
• Practical Nurse’s Degree in Finland or
• other previous degree/studies in University of Applied Sciences in Finland.

Collect your diplomas, description of contents of each course and possible letters of reference so that you have them ready when your studies start. You will need to provide a detailed course description in addition to the diploma. If your diplomas and descriptions are not in Finnish or English, you must provide English translations. When you start your studies at SAMK, you will have a one-on-one meeting with your tutor teacher to discuss the recognition of your previous studies.

Accommodation and travelling

Our web page for new degree studentsarrow_forward provides practical information about

• finding an apartment
• traveling to Finland and to the campus
• day care and school placements.

Online orientation sessions

We offer several online orientation sessions before the studies start. In these sessions you will gain practical insights into studying at SAMK and living in Finland. The sessions are free of charge and there is no need for registration. Check out the schedule here.arrow_forward

Timetable

You can find timetables in TimeEditlaunch. Choose Public timetable ->  Groups’ timetables -> search using the group number or your class NNU25KP. Please note that the schedules will be finalised only in Dcember and may still undergo changes during early January. Also, note that courses often include various assignments and projects for which no time is allocated in the schedule. Therefore, a week that seemingly has few contact hours may still require group or independent work.

Who to contact if you have questions

• Teacher Tutors:

Mrs Minna Kahala, tel. +358 44 710 3129, minna.kahala@samk.fimail  (Out of office 22 December 2024–5 January 2025)

Mrs Heli Mäkelä, tel. +358 44 710 3295, heli.makela@samk.fimail  (Out of office 22 December – 5 January 2025)

Your tutor teacher can answer questions concerning academic issues and vaccinations. For all other inquiries, contact the Admissions Office, International Relations Office or Migri.

• International Relations Coordinator:  

Ms Szilvia Simon-Nagy, tel./Whatsapp 00 358 44 710 3409, szilvia.simon-nagy@samk.fimail

International Relations Coordinator can help you with preparing for your life in Finland:

• accommodation
• administrative issues in Finland
• daycare and school placement for your children
• everyday life in Finland.

You can contact Szilvia Simon-Nagy prior to the beginning of your studies or upon arrival, if necessary, to get help in having a smooth start for your studies in Finland. You can also visit the International Office on campus.

• Admissions Office: admissions@samk.fimail

Admissions Office can help you with inquiries related to tuition fees and your arrival schedule.

• Finnish Immigration Service Migri: migri@migri.fimail

We recommend that you check out the frequently asked questionslaunch about residence permits for students on Migri’s web page. Please be aware that you cannot speed up the processing of your residence permit application in any way, and we at SAMK cannot expedite it either.

Orientation sessions for international bachelor students

All international bachelor-level students admitted to SAMK this autumn are invited to attend our free thematic orientation sessions. These sessions help you get ready for your studies at SAMK. No enrollment is required. Sessions are recorded.

Join the sessions in Zoom:

• https://zoom.us/j/91363082995launch
• Meeting ID: 913 6308 2995

Access to recordings:

The recordings will be available on the Welcome Course for International Students – Spring 2025 platform. The enrollment key for the platform will be sent to students who have officially accepted the study place at studyinfo.fi and paid the tuition fee for the spring semester.

Session schedule:

Wednesday, 6 November 2024, 11.00 a.m. – 12.30 p.m. Finnish time (EET): Welcome to study at SAMK! Introducing the degree programs International Business and Nursing

Wednesday, 13 November 2024, 11.00 a.m. – 12.30 p.m. Finnish time (EET): Accommodation in Pori and Rauma

Wednesday, 20 November 2024, 11.00 a.m. – 12.30 p.m. Finnish time (EET): Admissions Office and International Office services

Wednesday, 27 November 2024, 11.00 a.m. – 12.30 p.m. Finnish time (EET): Questions&Answers session

Welcome to study at Satakunta University of Applied Sciences (SAMK)!

We wish you warmly welcome to study Artificial Intelligence in the degree programme of Data Engineering. You have made a good choice as learning new things and graduating with a degree will help you to succeed in the future working life.

Below you’ll find important information about starting your studies. Keep in mind that this page will be updated as we approach the start of studies. Be sure to check back later for the most up-to-date information.

Start of studies

Your studies start on Monday 19 August 2024 at 10 a.m. on Pori Campus. The address is Satakunnankatu 23, Pori, Finland.

We recommend that you arrive in Pori at least a couple of days beforehand so that you have time to settle in to your new city. Please bring your passport with you to campus for identification. If you have Finnish online banking codes (verkkopankkitunnukset in Finnish), take those with you instead of the passport.

Please inform us of your arrival schedule

As soon as you receive your residence permit and finalise your travel plans to Finland, kindly fill in the Arrival Formlaunch to let us know about your arrival schedule.

Thank you!

New! Register for the free bus transportation

Register now for a free bus transportation from Helsinki Airport to Rauma/Pori before the semester begins. The bus departs from Helsinki Airport on both:

• Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 11:00 AM Helsinki time and
• Friday, August 16, 2024, at 11:00 AM Helsinki time.

You can get off the bus either on:

• SAMK Campus Rauma (Satamakatu 26) or
• SAMK Campus Pori (Satakunnankatu 23).

To register for the transportation, please complete the registration formlaunch. Registration is binding — only register after booking your flight tickets! The deadline for registrations is Sunday, August 11, 2024. Everyone who registered will receive more information by email close to the transportation date.

If you’re unable to join the bus transport, make sure to arrange your own travel to Pori or Rauma. For additional details, you can check the instructions under the headline “Arrive in Finland before the beginning of the studies” lower on this same web page.

New! Not arriving on time?

If you’re unable to be on campus on 19 August, please join our online info session specifically for late arrivals on 7 August 2024 at 10.00-11.30 a.m. Finnish time EEST for students in your situation. During the session, we’ll carefully discuss your options.

• Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/94932981917launch
• Meeting ID: 949 3298 1917

Information about studies

• Degree programme: Artificial Engineeringarrow_forward
• Degree title: You will graduate with a Bachelor´s degree in Engineering.
• Extent of programme studies: 240 ECTS
• Study completion: 4 years
• Form of teaching: Studies are conducted during daytime generally Monday-Friday as contact teaching on Pori campus. Your degree programme requires full-time studying and presence on our campus.
• Group number: NDE24SP
• Curriculum: You can take a look at the detailed study content in the curriculum.launch
• Cost of studies: In addition to the tuition fee, you need to pay for study expenses e.g. meals, travelling, books, copies etc. Practical training may also incur travel costs. Every semester you need to pay the student health care fee, which is 36.80 euros in 2024.

Bring Your Own Device

Students of SAMK are required to have their own computers (BYOD=Bring Your Own Device). Note that Artificial Intelligence tools and software are demanding from a computer and require a powerful laptop during your studies. Read more about these, especially computer specifications for AI students on our BYOD Application pagearrow_forward.

Do not purchase a new calculator before the studies start. In our degree programme we have recommendations concerning the purchasing of calculators and you have time to get the calculator in September.

Accommodation, day care and other practical information

Our web page for new degree studentsarrow_forward provides practical information you might need both before your arrival and at the beginning of your studies.

Online orientation sessions

We have several online orientation sessions online during this spring semester. In these sessions you will gain practical insights into studying at SAMK and living in Finland. The sessions are free of charge and there is no need for registration. Check out the schedule here.arrow_forward

Who to contact if you have questions

• Teacher Tutor:

Mr Petteri Pulkkinen, tel. +358 44 710 3296, petteri.pulkkinen@samk.fimail (Out of office 17 June – 11 August 2024)

Your tutor teacher can answer questions concerning academic issues. For all other inquiries, contact the Admissions Office or International Relations Coordinator.

• International Relations Coordinator:  

Ms Szilvia Simon-Nagy, tel./Whatsapp +358 44 710 3409, szilvia.simon-nagy@samk.fimail (Out of office 24. June – 7. August 2024)

International Relations Coordinator can help you with preparing for your life in Finland:

• accommodation
• administrative issues in Finland
• daycare and school placement for your children
• everyday life in Finland.

You can contact Szilvia Simon-Nagy prior to the beginning of your studies or upon arrival, if necessary, to get help in having a smooth start for your studies in Finland. You can also visit the International Office on campus.

• Admissions Office: admissions@samk.fimail

Admissions Office can help you with inquiries related to residence permit applications, tuition fees, enrolling and your arrival schedule.

Welcome to study at Satakunta University of Applied Sciences (SAMK)!

Welcome to studies in the International Business Bachelor Degree programme in Rauma where you will learn new skills, make new friends, and earn a degree to help you succeed in a future career.

Class Registration Number: NIN24SR

Start of studies

Fall studies start on Monday 19 August 2024 at 10 a.m. Daytime studies take place at the Rauma campus: Satamakatu 26, Rauma. Daytime studies are conducted Monday-Friday as contact teaching at the Rauma campus. The degree program requires full-time studying and physical presence on the campus at the lectures. The detailed study content in the curriculumlaunch.

New! Register for the free bus transportation

Register now for a free bus transportation from Helsinki Airport to Rauma/Pori before the semester begins. The bus departs from Helsinki Airport on both:

• Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 11:00 AM Helsinki time and
• Friday, August 16, 2024, at 11:00 AM Helsinki time.

You can get off the bus either on:

• SAMK Campus Rauma (Satamakatu 26) or
• SAMK Campus Pori (Satakunnankatu 23).

To register for the transportation, please complete the registration formlaunch. Registration is binding — only register after booking your flight tickets! The deadline for registrations is Sunday, August 11, 2024. Everyone who registered will receive more information by email close to the transportation date.

If you’re unable to join the bus transport, make sure to arrange your own travel to Pori or Rauma. For additional details, you can check the instructions under the headline “Arrive in Finland before the beginning of the studies” lower on this same web page.

New! Not arriving on time?

If you’re unable to be on campus on 19 August, please join our online info session specifically for late arrivals on 7 August 2024 at 10.00-11.30 a.m. Finnish time EEST for students in your situation. During the session, we’ll carefully discuss your options.

• Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/94932981917launch
• Meeting ID: 949 3298 1917

Degree Studies: Bachelor of Business Administration
Extent of Programme Studies: 210 ECTS
Study Completion: 3.5 years

Teacher Tutor:

Ms Pathinee Tekajarin, pathinee.tekajarin@samk.fimail (Out of office 17 June – 11 August 2024)

If you have any questions concerning academic issues, contact the tutor teacher. For all other inquiries, contact the international relations office.

International Relations Coordinator:  

Ms Szilvia Simon-Nagy, tel./Whatsapp +358 44 710 3409, szilvia.simon-nagy@samk.fimail (Out of office 24. June – 7. August 2024)

International Relations Coordinator can help you with preparing for your life in Finland: accommodation, administrative issues in Finland, daycare and school placement for your children, and everyday life in Finland. You can contact Szilvia Simon-Nagy prior to the beginning of your studies or upon arrival, if necessary, to get help in having a smooth start for your studies in Finland. You can also visit the International Office on campus.

Admissions Office: admissions@samk.fimail

Admissions Office can help you with inquiries related to residence permit applications, tuition fees, enrolling and your arrival schedule.

Please inform Admissions Office of the arrival schedule

As soon as you receive your residence permit and finalise your travel plans to Finland, kindly fill in the Arrival Formlaunch to let us know about your arrival schedule.
Thank you!

We recommend that you arrive in Rauma at least a couple of days beforehand, so that you have time to settle in to your new city. Please bring your passport with you to campus for identification. If you have Finnish online banking codes (verkkopankkitunnukset in Finnish), take those with you instead of the passport.

Bring Your Own Device Studying at SAMK

Studying at SAMK requires you to have your own laptop. Check here the minimum requirementsarrow_forward for your laptop.

Accommodation, day care and other practical information

Our web page for new degree studentsarrow_forward provides practical information you might need both before your arrival and at the beginning of your studies.

Previous Studies

If you have previously completed a degree at the university level, you have the possibility to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Remember to bring your degree diploma, transcript and course descriptions. Upon starting your studies at SAMK, students will have a one-to-one meeting with their tutor teacher to discuss their studies.

Online orientation sessions

We have several online orientation sessions online during this spring semester. In these sessions you will gain practical insights into studying at SAMK and living in Finland. The sessions are free of charge and there is no need for registration. Check out the schedule here.arrow_forward

Welcome to SAMK!

Welcome to study at Satakunta University of Applied Sciences (SAMK)!

You are welcome to study International Tourism Management at the Faculty of Service Business. We are excited to have you join us!

Below you’ll find important information about starting your studies. Keep in mind that this page will be updated as we approach the start of studies. Be sure to check back later for the most up-to-date information.

Start of studies

Your studies start on Monday 19 August 2024 at 10 a.m. on Pori Campus. The address is Satakunnankatu 23, Pori, Finland.

We recommend that you arrive in Pori at least a couple of days beforehand so that you have time to settle in to your new city. Please bring your passport with you to campus for identification. If you have Finnish online banking codes (verkkopankkitunnukset in Finnish), take those with you instead of the passport.

Please inform us of your arrival schedule

As soon as you receive your residence permit and finalise your travel plans to Finland, kindly fill in the Arrival Formlaunch to let us know about your arrival schedule.

Thank you!

New! Register for the free bus transportation

Register now for a free bus transportation from Helsinki Airport to Rauma/Pori before the semester begins. The bus departs from Helsinki Airport on both:

• Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 11:00 AM Helsinki time and
• Friday, August 16, 2024, at 11:00 AM Helsinki time.

You can get off the bus either on:

• SAMK Campus Rauma (Satamakatu 26) or
• SAMK Campus Pori (Satakunnankatu 23).

To register for the transportation, please complete the registration formlaunch. Registration is binding — only register after booking your flight tickets! The deadline for registrations is Sunday, August 11, 2024. Everyone who registered will receive more information by email close to the transportation date.

If you’re unable to join the bus transport, make sure to arrange your own travel to Pori or Rauma. For additional details, you can check the instructions under the headline “Arrive in Finland before the beginning of the studies” lower on this same web page.

New! Not arriving on time?

If you’re unable to be on campus on 19 August, please join our online info session specifically for late arrivals on 7 August 2024 at 10.00-11.30 a.m. Finnish time EEST for students in your situation. During the session, we’ll carefully discuss your options.

• Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/94932981917launch
• Meeting ID: 949 3298 1917

Information about studies

• Degree programme: International Tourism Managementarrow_forward, Bachelor of Hospitality Management
• Extent of programme studies: 210 ECTS
• Study completion: 3.5 years
• Form of teaching: Studies are conducted during daytime generally Monday-Friday as contact teaching on Pori campus. Your degree programme requires full-time studying and presence on our campus.
• Group number: NTM24SP
• Curriculum: You can take a look at the detailed study content in the curriculum.launch
• Cost of studies: In addition to the tuition fee, you need to pay for study expenses e.g. meals, travelling, books, copies etc. Practical training may also incur travel costs. Every semester you need to pay the student health care fee, which is 36.80 euros in 2024.

Bring Your Own Device

Studying at SAMK requires you to have your own laptop. Check here the minimum requirementsarrow_forward for your laptop.

Accommodation, day care and other practical information

Our web page for new degree studentsarrow_forward provides practical information you might need both before your arrival and at the beginning of your studies.

Online orientation sessions

We have several online orientation sessions online during this spring semester. In these sessions you will gain practical insights into studying at SAMK and living in Finland. The sessions are free of charge and there is no need for registration. Check out the schedule here.arrow_forward

Who to contact if you have questions

• Teacher Tutor:

Mrs Jaana Ruoho, jaana.ruoho@samk.fi (Out of office 17 June – 11 August 2024)

Your tutor teacher can answer questions concerning academic issues. For all other inquiries contact Admissions Office, International Relations Office or Facebook group.

Your group has also another teacher tutor, Mr Jere Kuusinen, who you will meet on campus in August 2024.

• Facebook group:

Student tutors will help you with practical questions on Facebook. There will be a Facebook group for new International Tourism Management students that you can join. We will provide more information about this group later, so please check back to this page.

• International Relations Coordinator:  

Ms Szilvia Simon-Nagy, tel./Whatsapp +358 44 710 3409, szilvia.simon-nagy@samk.fimail (Out of office 24. June – 7. August 2024)

International Relations Coordinator can help you with preparing for your life in Finland:

• accommodation
• administrative issues in Finland
• daycare and school placement for your children
• everyday life in Finland.

You can contact Szilvia Simon-Nagy prior to the beginning of your studies or upon arrival, if necessary, to get help in having a smooth start for your studies in Finland. You can also visit the International Office on campus.

• Admissions Office: admissions@samk.fimail

Admissions Office can help you with inquiries related to residence permit applications, tuition fees, enrolling and your arrival schedule.

Welcome to study at SAMK

We wish you warmly welcome to start the academic year 2024–2025 at Satakunta University of Applied Sciences!

Below you’ll find important information about starting your studies. Keep in mind that this page will be updated as we approach the start of studies. Be sure to check back later for the most up-to-date information.

Start of studies

Your studies start on Monday 19 August 2024 at 10 a.m. on Rauma Kanali Campus. The address is Satamakatu 26, Rauma, Finland.

We recommend that you arrive in Rauma at least a couple of days beforehand so that you have time to settle in to your new city. Please bring your passport with you to campus for identification. If you have Finnish online banking codes (verkkopankkitunnukset in Finnish), take those with you instead of the passport.

Please inform us of your arrival schedule

As soon as you receive your residence permit and finalise your travel plans to Finland, kindly fill in the Arrival Formlaunch to let us know about your arrival schedule.

Thank you!

New! Register for the free bus transportation

Register now for a free bus transportation from Helsinki Airport to Rauma/Pori before the semester begins. The bus departs from Helsinki Airport on both:

• Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 11:00 AM Helsinki time and
• Friday, August 16, 2024, at 11:00 AM Helsinki time.

You can get off the bus either on:

• SAMK Campus Rauma (Satamakatu 26) or
• SAMK Campus Pori (Satakunnankatu 23).

To register for the transportation, please complete the registration formlaunch. Registration is binding — only register after booking your flight tickets! The deadline for registrations is Sunday, August 11, 2024. Everyone who registered will receive more information by email close to the transportation date.

If you’re unable to join the bus transport, make sure to arrange your own travel to Pori or Rauma. For additional details, you can check the instructions under the headline “Arrive in Finland before the beginning of the studies” lower on this same web page.

New! Not arriving on time?

If you’re unable to be on campus on 19 August, please join our online info session specifically for late arrivals on 7 August 2024 at 10.00-11.30 a.m. Finnish time EEST for students in your situation. During the session, we’ll carefully discuss your options.

• Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/94932981917launch
• Meeting ID: 949 3298 1917

Information about studies

• Degree programme: Logisticsarrow_forward
• Degree title: You will complete a Bachelor´s degree in Engineering. Extent of programme studies: 240 ECTS
• Study completion: 4 years
• Form of teaching: Studies are conducted during daytime generally Monday-Friday as contact teaching on Rauma campus. Your degree programme requires full-time studying and presence on our campus.
• Group number: NLG24SR
• Cost of studies: In addition to the tuition fee, you need to pay for study expenses e.g. meals, travelling, books, copies etc. Practical training may also incur travel costs. Every semester you need to pay the student health care fee, which is 36.80 euros in 2024.

Bring Your Own Device

Studying at SAMK requires you to have your own laptop. Check here the minimum requirementsarrow_forward for your laptop.

Accommodation, day care and other information about relocating

Our web page for new degree studentsarrow_forward provides practical information you might need both before your arrival and at the beginning of your studies.

Online orientation sessions

We have several online orientation sessions online during this spring semester. In these sessions you will gain practical insights into studying at SAMK and living in Finland. The sessions are free of charge and there is no need for registration. Check out the schedule here.arrow_forward

Curriculum

You can take a look at the studies at the curriculum.launch

During the first academic study week we organize exams of starting level in Swedish, English, and natural sciences. If your school education language is other than Finnish or Swedish, and you cannot during the studies demonstrate the Finnish or Swedish language proficiency skills required of a government official, you are entitled to exemption from the Swedish language studies.

Timetables

You can find timetables in TimeEdit.launch You can see the public timetables (before you have your own username) -> Groups’ timetables -> search using the registration number or your class NLG24SR.

Previous Studies

If you have previously completed studies in engineering degree at a university, or at a University of Applied Sciences you can ask for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). When you start your studies at SAMK, you will have a one-to-one meeting with your teacher tutor. During this meeting you will decide with the teacher which courses in the first semester could be recognized.

Who to contact if you have questions

• Teacher Tutor:

Ms Elviira Tuomi, elviira.o.tuomi@samk.fi  (Out of office 17 June – 12 August 2024)

Your tutor teacher can answer questions concerning academic issues. For all other inquiries, contact the Admissions Office or International Relations Coordinator.

• International Relations Coordinator:  

Ms Szilvia Simon-Nagy, tel./Whatsapp +358 44 710 3409, szilvia.simon-nagy@samk.fimail (Out of office 24. June – 7. August 2024)

International Relations Coordinator can help you with preparing for your life in Finland:

• accommodation
• administrative issues in Finland
• daycare and school placement for your children
• everyday life in Finland.

You can contact Szilvia Simon-Nagy prior to the beginning of your studies or upon arrival, if necessary, to get help in having a smooth start for your studies in Finland. You can also visit the International Office on campus.

• Admissions Office: admissions@samk.fimail

Admissions Office can help you with inquiries related to residence permit applications, tuition fees, enrolling and your arrival schedule.

Welcome to study at Satakunta University of Applied Sciences (SAMK)!

We wish you warmly welcome to study in the Bachelor’s degree programme of Mechatronics. You have made a good choice as learning new things and graduating with a degree will help you to succeed in the future working life.

Start of studies

Your studies start on Monday 19 August 2024 at 10 a.m. on Pori Campus. The address is Satakunnankatu 23, Pori, Finland.

We recommend that you arrive in Pori at least a couple of days beforehand so that you have time to settle in to your new city. Please bring your passport with you to campus for identification. If you have Finnish online banking codes (verkkopankkitunnukset in Finnish), take those with you instead of the passport.

Please inform us of your arrival schedule

As soon as you receive your residence permit and finalise your travel plans to Finland, kindly fill in the Arrival Formlaunch to let us know about your arrival schedule.

Thank you!

New! Register for the free bus transportation

Register now for a free bus transportation from Helsinki Airport to Rauma/Pori before the semester begins. The bus departs from Helsinki Airport on both:

• Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 11:00 AM Helsinki time and
• Friday, August 16, 2024, at 11:00 AM Helsinki time.

You can get off the bus either on:

• SAMK Campus Rauma (Satamakatu 26) or
• SAMK Campus Pori (Satakunnankatu 23).

To register for the transportation, please complete the registration formlaunch. Registration is binding — only register after booking your flight tickets! The deadline for registrations is Sunday, August 11, 2024. Everyone who registered will receive more information by email close to the transportation date.

If you’re unable to join the bus transport, make sure to arrange your own travel to Pori or Rauma. For additional details, you can check the instructions under the headline “Arrive in Finland before the beginning of the studies” lower on this same web page.

New! Not arriving on time?

If you’re unable to be on campus on 19 August, please join our online info session specifically for late arrivals on 7 August 2024 at 10.00-11.30 a.m. Finnish time EEST for students in your situation. During the session, we’ll carefully discuss your options.

• Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/94932981917launch
• Meeting ID: 949 3298 1917

Information about studies

• Degree programme: Mechatronicsarrow_forward
• Degree title: You will graduate with a Bachelor´s degree in Engineering.
• Extent of programme studies: 240 ECTS
• Study completion: 4 years
• Form of teaching: Studies are conducted during daytime generally Monday-Friday as contact teaching on Pori campus. Your degree programme requires full-time studying and presence on our campus.
• Group number: NMC24SP
• Curriculum: You can take a look at the detailed study content in the curriculum.launch
• Cost of studies: In addition to the tuition fee, you need to pay for study expenses e.g. meals, travelling, books, copies etc. Practical training may also incur travel costs. Every semester you need to pay the student health care fee, which is 36.80 euros in 2024.

Bring Your Own Device

Students of SAMK are required to have their own terminal computers (BYOD=Bring Your Own Device). Note that Mechatronics tools and software are demanding from a computer and require a powerful laptop during your studies. Read more about these, especially computer specifications for AI students on our BYOD Application page.arrow_forward

Do not purchase a new calculator before the studies start. In our degree programme we have recommendations concerning the purchasing of calculators and you have time to get the calculator in September.

Accommodation, day care and other practical information

Our web page for new degree studentsarrow_forward provides practical information you might need both before your arrival and at the beginning of your studies.

Online orientation sessions

We have several online orientation sessions online during this spring semester. In these sessions you will gain practical insights into studying at SAMK and living in Finland. The sessions are free of charge and there is no need for registration. Check out the schedule here.arrow_forward

Who to contact if you have questions

• Teacher Tutor:

Mr Marcel van Geffen, tel. +358 44 710 3186, marcel.van.geffen@samk.fimail (Out of office 17 June – 11 August 2024)

Your tutor teacher can answer questions concerning academic issues. For all other inquiries, contact the Admissions Office or International Relations Coordinator.

• International Relations Coordinator:  

Ms Szilvia Simon-Nagy, tel./Whatsapp +358 44 710 3409, szilvia.simon-nagy@samk.fimail (Out of office 24. June – 7. August 2024)

International Relations Coordinator can help you with preparing for your life in Finland:

• accommodation
• administrative issues in Finland
• daycare and school placement for your children
• everyday life in Finland.

You can contact Szilvia Simon-Nagy prior to the beginning of your studies or upon arrival, if necessary, to get help in having a smooth start for your studies in Finland. You can also visit the International Office on campus.

• Admissions Office: admissions@samk.fimail

Admissions Office can help you with inquiries related to residence permit applications, tuition fees, enrolling and your arrival schedule.

Welcome to study at Satakunta University of Applied Sciences (SAMK)!

Congratulations on your selection to study Nursing Degree program at Satakunta University of Applied Sciences (SAMK). We warmly welcome you!

Below you’ll find important information about starting your studies. Keep in mind that this page will be updated as we approach the start of studies. Be sure to check back later for the most up-to-date information.

Start of studies

Your studies start on Monday 19 August 2024 at 10 a.m. on Pori Campus. The address is Satakunnankatu 23, Pori, Finland.

We recommend that you arrive in Pori at least a couple of days beforehand so that you have time to settle in to your new city. Please bring your passport with you to campus for identification. If you have Finnish online banking codes (verkkopankkitunnukset in Finnish), take those with you instead of the passport.

Please inform us of your arrival schedule

As soon as you receive your residence permit and finalise your travel plans to Finland, kindly fill in the Arrival Formlaunch to let us know about your arrival schedule.

Thank you!

New! Register for the free bus transportation

Register now for a free bus transportation from Helsinki Airport to Rauma/Pori before the semester begins. The bus departs from Helsinki Airport on both:

• Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 11:00 AM Helsinki time and
• Friday, August 16, 2024, at 11:00 AM Helsinki time.

You can get off the bus either on:

• SAMK Campus Rauma (Satamakatu 26) or
• SAMK Campus Pori (Satakunnankatu 23).

To register for the transportation, please complete the registration formlaunch. Registration is binding — only register after booking your flight tickets! The deadline for registrations is Sunday, August 11, 2024. Everyone who registered will receive more information by email close to the transportation date.

If you’re unable to join the bus transport, make sure to arrange your own travel to Pori or Rauma. For additional details, you can check the instructions under the headline “Arrive in Finland before the beginning of the studies” lower on this same web page.

New! Not arriving on time?

If you’re unable to be on campus on 19 August, please join our online info session specifically for late arrivals on 7 August 2024 at 10.00-11.30 a.m. Finnish time EEST for students in your situation. During the session, we’ll carefully discuss your options.

• Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/94932981917launch
• Meeting ID: 949 3298 1917

Information about studies:

• Degree programme: Bachelor of Health Care, Nursing.arrow_forward
• Extent of programme studies: 210 ECTS
• Study completion: approximately 3.5 years
• Class registration number: NNU24SP
• Form of teaching: Studies are conducted during daytime generally Monday-Friday as contact teaching on Pori campus. Your degree programme requires full-time studying and presence on our campus.
• Curriculum: You can take a look at the detailed study content in the curriculum.launch Curriculum includes Finnish language studies. If your mother tongue is not Finnish, you will study Finnish in accordance with the curriculum in order to achieve the Finnish language skills needed to pursue profession. In Finland Finnish is used in clinical practices.

At the start of your studies, remember to bring with you;

• A copy of certificate of vaccinations. See below for more information.
• Finnish online banking codes (verkkopankkitunnukset in Finnish) for identification, if you have
• In case you do not have a Finnish online banking account, please take your passport with you.

Vaccinations

It is extremely important that you have a certificate of adequate valid vaccinations when you start your studies. The law in Finland requires health care students to be vaccinated. Please see our instructions for vaccinations launchand be prepared to provide a certificate of your vaccinations in the beginning of your studies.

Prepare for exams

There will be English (starting level) and mathematics exams in the first week of studies. You can prepare yourself for the language exams by revising the grammar and vocabulary.

For maths exam, you can prepare yourself by reading the following book: Lapham R & Agar H. Drug Calculations for Nurses. A Step-by-Step Approach. Fourth Edition. You will be using this book in “Basics of Medical Sciences, clinical Calculations” course during the first semester. More information about the mathematics exam will be given at the beginning of the studies.

Cost of studies

The tuition fee is 9,500 euros per academic year for non-EU/EEA students. Please review carefully the instructions for possible exceptionsarrow_forward. Other costs such as computer, meals, travelling, books, handouts, nursing outfit and shoes, will be paid by students themselves. Every semester students need to pay the student health care fee, which is 36.80 euros in 2024. Your studies will include travelling to clinical placements which can cause expenses too. Nursing clinical placements are located in various parts of Satakunta area.

Nursing uniform and shoes

During your studies, you will be required to wear nursing scrubs (uniform) during learning simulations at school campus. Please make arrangements to purchase the nursing scrub in advance. Feel free to independently explore the available nursing scrubs and purchase the one that appeals to you. Scrubs will only be used at school during learning situations. During your practical training, the place you will go for the placement will provide you with their official nursing scrub. However, you will need to buy your own work shoes. According to the EU standard, shoes need to be antistatic. The shoes are also suggested to be easily washable for hygienic reasons.

Recognition of your previous studies

You can apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) if you have previously completed:

• studies in nursing at a university or
• studies in nursing at a University of Applied Sciences or
• Practical Nurse’s Degree in Finland or
• other previous degree/studies in University of Applied Sciences in Finland.

Collect your diplomas, description of contents of each course and possible letters of reference so that you have them ready when your studies start. You will need to provide a detailed course description in addition to the diploma. If your diplomas and descriptions are not in Finnish or English, you must provide English translations. When you start your studies at SAMK, you will have a one-on-one meeting with your tutor teacher to discuss the recognition of your previous studies.

Accommodation, day care and other practical information

Our web page for new degree studentsarrow_forward provides practical information you might need both before your arrival and at the beginning of your studies.

Online orientation sessions

We have several online orientation sessions online during this spring semester. In these sessions you will gain practical insights into studying at SAMK and living in Finland. The sessions are free of charge and there is no need for registration. Check out the schedule here.arrow_forward

Who to contact if you have questions

• Teacher Tutors:

• Mrs Pauliina Kesonen, tel. +358 44 710 3393, pauliina.kesonen@samk.fimail  (Out of office 17 June – 11 August 2024)
• Mrs Pauliina Alinen, tel. +358 44 710 3305, pauliina.alinen@samk.fimail (Out of office 1-31 March 2024 and 17 June – 11 August 2024)

Your tutor teacher can answer questions concerning academic issues. For all other inquiries, contact the Admissions Office or International Relations Office.

• International Relations Coordinator:  

Ms Szilvia Simon-Nagy, tel./Whatsapp +358 44 710 3409, szilvia.simon-nagy@samk.fimail (Out of office 24. June – 7. August 2024)

International Relations Coordinator can help you with preparing for your life in Finland:

• accommodation
• administrative issues in Finland
• daycare and school placement for your children
• everyday life in Finland.

You can contact Szilvia Simon-Nagy prior to the beginning of your studies or upon arrival, if necessary, to get help in having a smooth start for your studies in Finland. You can also visit the International Office on campus.

• Admissions Office: admissions@samk.fimail

Admissions Office can help you with inquiries related to residence permit applications, tuition fees, enrolling and your arrival schedule.

Welcome to study at Satakunta University of Applied Sciences (SAMK)!

We warmly welcome you as a student of ​Degree programme in Physiotherapy. You have made a good choice to learn new things and getting a degree which will help you succeed in your future career.

Below you’ll find important information about starting your studies. Keep in mind that this page will be updated as we approach the start of studies. Be sure to check back later for the most up-to-date information.

Start of studies

Your studies start on Monday 19 August 2024 at 10 a.m. on Pori Campus. The address is Satakunnankatu 23, Pori, Finland.

We recommend that you arrive in Pori at least a couple of days beforehand so that you have time to settle in to your new city. Please bring your passport with you to campus for identification. If you have Finnish online banking codes (verkkopankkitunnukset in Finnish), take those with you instead of the passport.

Please inform us of your arrival schedule

As soon as you receive your residence permit and finalise your travel plans to Finland, kindly fill in the Arrival Formlaunch to let us know about your arrival schedule.

Thank you!

New! Register for the free bus transportation

Register now for a free bus transportation from Helsinki Airport to Rauma/Pori before the semester begins. The bus departs from Helsinki Airport on both:

• Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 11:00 AM Helsinki time and
• Friday, August 16, 2024, at 11:00 AM Helsinki time.

You can get off the bus either on:

• SAMK Campus Rauma (Satamakatu 26) or
• SAMK Campus Pori (Satakunnankatu 23).

To register for the transportation, please complete the registration formlaunch. Registration is binding — only register after booking your flight tickets! The deadline for registrations is Sunday, August 11, 2024. Everyone who registered will receive more information by email close to the transportation date.

If you’re unable to join the bus transport, make sure to arrange your own travel to Pori or Rauma. For additional details, you can check the instructions under the headline “Arrive in Finland before the beginning of the studies” lower on this same web page.

New! Not arriving on time?

If you’re unable to be on campus on 19 August, please join our online info session specifically for late arrivals on 7 August 2024 at 10.00-11.30 a.m. Finnish time EEST for students in your situation. During the session, we’ll carefully discuss your options.

• Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/94932981917launch
• Meeting ID: 949 3298 1917

Information about studies

• Degree programme: Bachelor of Health Care, Physiotherapyarrow_forward
• Extent of programme studies: 210 ECTS
• Study completion: 3,5 years
• Form of teaching: Studies are conducted during daytime generally Monday-Friday as contact teaching on Pori campus. Your degree programme requires full-time studying and presence on our campus.
• Group number: NPH24SP​.
• Curriculum: You can take a look at the studies at the curriculum.launch
• Cost of studies: In addition to the tuition fee, you need to pay for study expenses e.g. meals, travelling, books, copies etc. Practical training may also incur travel costs. Every semester you need to pay the student health care fee, which is 36.80 euros in 2024.

Health requirements and vaccinations

One of the requirements for social services and health care students is that their health does not prevent them from working in the health care field. It is extremely important that student has adequate valid vaccinations stated in the Act and Decree on Infectious Diseases. All this is because of patient´s safety and infection law in Finland. Please see our instructions for vaccinations launchand be prepared to provide a certificate of your vaccinations in the beginning of your studies.

At the start of your studies, remember to bring with you;

• A copy of certificate of vaccinations
• Finnish online banking codes (verkkopankkitunnukset in Finnish) for identification, if you have
• In case you do not have a Finnish online banking account, please take your passport with you.

Accommodation, day care and other practical information

Our web page for new degree studentsarrow_forward provides practical information you might need both before your arrival and at the beginning of your studies.

Online orientation sessions

We have several online orientation sessions online during this spring semester. In these sessions you will gain practical insights into studying at SAMK and living in Finland. The sessions are free of charge and there is no need for registration. Check out the schedule here.arrow_forward

Join a WhatsApp group

A group of student tutors have created a WhatsApp group for the new Physiotherapy students. Please join the group using the qr code below.

Who to contact if you have questions

• Teacher Tutor:

Mr Douglas Schneider, tel. +358 44 710 3389, douglas.schneider@samk.fimail (Out of office 17 June – 11 August 2024)

• Degree Programme Coordinatior:

Ms Mari Törne, tel. +358 44 710 3881, mari.torne@samk.fimail (Out of office 17 June – 10 August 2024)

Your Teacher Tutor and Degree Programme Coordinator can answer questions concerning academic issues. For all other inquiries, contact the Admissions Office or International Relations Coordinator.

• International Relations Coordinator:  

Ms Szilvia Simon-Nagy, tel./Whatsapp +358 44 710 3409, szilvia.simon-nagy@samk.fimail (Out of office 24. June – 7. August 2024)

International Relations Coordinator can help you with preparing for your life in Finland:

• accommodation
• administrative issues in Finland
• daycare and school placement for your children
• everyday life in Finland.

You can contact Szilvia Simon-Nagy prior to the beginning of your studies or upon arrival, if necessary, to get help in having a smooth start for your studies in Finland. You can also visit the International Office on campus.

• Admissions Office: admissions@samk.fimail

Admissions Office can help you with inquiries related to residence permit applications, tuition fees, enrolling and your arrival schedule.

We are looking forward to seeing you here in SAMK!

Welcome to study at Satakunta University of Applied Sciences (SAMK)!

We wish you warmly welcome to study in the Master’s degree programme of Sustainable Business Management. You have made a good choice as learning new things and graduating with a degree will help you to succeed in the future working life.

Below you’ll find important information about starting your studies. Keep in mind that this page can be updated as we approach the start of studies. Be sure to check back later for the most up-to-date information.

Start of studies

Studies are arranged online and will start on Friday, 23 August at 8:45 / 9:00 – 15:00 Finnish time EEST.

The orientation day will be arranged in hybrid form so participation both at campus and online is possible. The campus option is arranged to make it possible to meet the other student colleagues in person to enhance the collaboration during the studies. Those who are able to come to Rauma will meet at SAMK, Satamakatu 26 main lobby at 8:45. Online programme will start at 9:00 am.

Attendance at the orientation day (either on campus or online) on 23 August is essential, as you will get an introduction to the studies and study-related systems. Students need to have their own computer and a functioning network connection to follow the lessons and study successfully. You cannot study using only your phone.

Please be aware that you can participate on campus only during the orientation day. The rest of the studies will be conducted online only.

Participation link to the orientation day and other necessary information will be sent to you via email in August, approximately a week before the studies start. Remember to keep an eye on your junk mail folder as well.

Information about studies

• Degree programme: Sustainable Business Managementlaunch
• Degree title: You will graduate with a Master’s degree in Business Administration.
• Extent of programme studies: 90 ECTS
• Study completion: 2 years
• Form of teaching: Studies are conducted online in English. There are, on average, 1-2 online contact days per month on Fridays (+possibly few weekday evenings during a semester). Otherwise students work mainly independently or in small groups with some additional online contact possibilities.
• Group number: YSB24SR
• Curriculum: You can take a look at the detailed study content in the curriculum.launch

Online studies

Studies in this programme will be conducted online only. Online studies can be completed while working full-time and from anywhere in Finland or abroad. Note that if you are an international student outside EU/EEA, because of online studies you cannot get a residence permit to Finland based on the study right in this programme.

Online contact days

During the first autumn semester, we have online contact days on the following Fridays:

• 23 August (orientation)
• 6 September
• 20 September
• 4 October
• 11 October
• 1 November
• 22 November
• 13 December.

Who to contact if you have questions

• Teacher Tutor:
  Kati Antola, tel. +358 44 710 3590, kati.antola@samk.fi  (Out of office 17 June – 11 August 2024)
  
  Your tutor teacher can answer questions concerning academic issues.

• Admissions Office:
  admissions@samk.fi 
  Admissions Office can help you with inquiries related to enrolling or tuition fees.

We look forward to seeing you in August!

You can accept the study place and enrol electronically.

All non-EU/EEA students need to pay the tuition fee.

Your liability for paying the tuition fee has been checked in the application process. The tuition fee is to be paid according to instructions given in the notification of admission.

Non-EU/EEA students need a student residence permit. Remember that you must personally visit a Finnish embassy or consulate as part of this process. Start your residence permit process as soon as possible, carefully following the immigration authorities’ instructions and regulations, so that you can receive your permit in good time before your studies begin.

• Instructions for degree students with tuition fees.launch
• Instructions for degree students without tuition fees.launch

All matters relating to immigration in Finland are administered through Finnish Immigration Service (Maahanmuuttovirasto). Please visit their website and start your immigration process as soon as possible.

You can find more information here: Finnish Immigration Service (Migri)launch

Faster permit: use the link in your email

When applying for the residence permit, find the acceptance email that you received from Studyinfo.fi. Follow the unique link in the email to Studyinfo.fi service, where you can find a direct link to the EnterFinland Service and apply for a residence permit. Using this personalised link will make your application process faster.

If you cannot access Studyinfo.fi service, mention the Student OID Number (given at the beginning of the Certificate of Registration you received) in your residence permit application. This will help your application process.

Information on residence permit

If you come to Finland from non-EU/EEA countries for more than 90 days, you must apply for a residence permit.

Please start your immigration clearance process immediately (preferably within 7 days after receiving the acceptance letter) as the study permit may take months to be issued. The regulations concerning your stay in Finland can be found on the web page of the Finnish Immigration Service (Migri)launch. You can start the process online at EnterFinlandlaunch and you should only fill in one application to avoid identification issues.

How to prove your identity abroad.launch

Having filled in the residence permit application find out which Finnish mission or VFS Global Application Centrelaunch you can visit for identification and for submitting biometric identifiers (signature, photograph, fingerprints) and book an appointment there. Your Finnish mission or VFS Application Centre may be located in a different country from where you are staying. Be prepared to apply for a visa for the country in question.

Important things to remember:

• You will need to attach the official acceptance letter from SAMK to the application.
• You should make sure to be able to establish sufficient independent funding for living in Finland, "means of support".launch
• You must have sufficient insurance coverage for immigrationlaunch.
• Always be truthful in giving information to avoid a negative decision.
• In case you receive a negative decision, please contact us at admissions@samk.fi for assistance.

You can still add documents to your application even if you submitted it earlier. Remember to keep your access codes and passwords safe. If you are unable to log into the service, you should email the Finnish Immigration Service at migri@migri.fi rather than fill in a duplicate application.

Please, let us know your arrival date to SAMK and the status of your residence permit. You can also register yourself to the free bus transportation from Helsinki airport to Rauma/Pori before the semester will start. The bus will leave Helsinki airport on Thu 15 and on Fri 16 Aug 2024 at 11 am Helsinki time.

Finnish student health service (FSHS) is responsible of student health services in Pori/Rauma. However, FSHS do not cover urgent medical care or secondary health care in hospitals.

Students coming from EU/EEA countries: You should take your EU-card (the European health insurance card) from your local social security office. The EU-card gives you access to medically necessary healthcare during your stay in Finland under the same conditions and at the same cost as people insured in Finland.

Students coming from non–EU/EEA countries: You should have a certain insurance required by Finnish Immigration Services when applying for their student visas.

SAMK does not have dormitories on its own, but we have been cooperating with various accommodation providers in the city of Pori and Rauma to help students find accommodation. Some of the options are listed below.

The rent varies according to the size, location, condition, and facilities of the chosen apartment. However, the rent announced in a rental advertisement will not change with time.

Similarly, the price remains unchanged no matter how far in advance you book a hotel or hostel room prior to your arrival in Finland. For prices and additional information we encourage you to contact the accommodation providers directly using the given contact information.

Before signing any rental agreement, make sure you understand what is included in the rent. Are utility costs (like water, electricity, heating, Internet, something else) included or do you pay them separately besides the rent! You should also be aware of what kind of contract you are signing. The continuous contracts include a one-month notice period. A one-year fixed-term contract means that you agree to stay in that apartment and pay the rent for it for one year.

We highly recommend that you look for apartments through housing agencies not a private landlord. The agencies have a database of a wide range of available rental properties in the region. Agencies are usually reliable actors, and they should never ask you to pay them any commission for their services.

If you have any further questions or concerns about accommodation in Pori or Rauma, feel free to contact international relations coordinator Szilvia Simon-Nagy by e-mail szilvia.simon-nagy@samk.fimail

Pori

Private market rental apartments, housing company Vuokralukaali

Vuokralukaali has a diverse selection of rental accommodation from Pori.

Please visit their website for more information or you can contact them through the contact formlaunch. If you have any questions, contact directly Siiri Sillanpää, siiri.sillanpaa@vuokralukaali.com or Juha Virén, juha.viren@vuokralukaali.com

Municipality-owned rental apartments, Porin YH-asunnot

Porin YH-Asunnot Oy offers a wide range of alternatives for inexpensive, comfortable student housing. There are several options in Pori, including shared apartments, studio apartments and 1- and 2-bedroom apartments. Properties are available for families as well.

On their website you can search for available student apartments.

You can fill in the online application formlaunch (you can change the language to English in the bottom right corner).

Private market rental apartments, housing company Klik

Serviced apartment provider Forenom

Hostels in Pori

Living in a hostel or hotel is a good option when you are not yet familiar with the city. It allows you time to explore Pori and its different areas and the long-term housing options available.

Hostel and aparthotel housing, housing company Torget

Torget company offers accommodation solutions for different length of stay. Furnished hostel and aparthotel rooms are available in the city center for a reasonable price. The hostel as well as the aparthotel own a shared, well-equipped kitchen that is open to all the guests, making their stay more comfortable in both premises. Rooms are available for one or two persons, groups or families.

Pictures and more information on the hostel.launch

Pictures and more information on the aparthotel.launch

For general inquiries, please contact info@torgethotel.fimail.

Hostel River

Hostel River near the city center is also a comfortable place to spend a couple of weeks while looking for an apartment.

And as for the location, use GoogleMaps to see where the apartments are located in Pori. The address of the campus is Satakunnankatu 23, Pori.

Rauma

Municipality-owned rental apartments

City of Rauma owns dormitories, intended for student housing. The dormitories are located close to SAMK campus. There are 1-person studios as well as 2- and 3-bedroom shared apartments available. The studios are rented unfurnished with a bathroom. The shared apartments’ bedrooms are rented furnished with a bed, a wardrobe, a desk and a chair. The apartment contains a shared kitchen and a bathroom. Water, electricity, heating and Internet are included in the rent.

Primary contacting happens through the online applicationlaunch form (you can change the language to English in the bottom right corner).

For general inquiries, please contact office secretary Maria Silver, tel. +358 44 403 6095, maria.silver@rauma.fimail.

More information on the dormitorieslaunch

The City of Rauma has only a limited number of student apartments. But they also own other rental properties. So, it is always a clever idea to submit the above application form. The same form is used for applying to all kinds of city-owned apartments. It changes of what utility costs are included in the rent of non-student apartments. You are always informed about the costs when you are offered an apartment by the City of Rauma. When filling in the application form, make sure you include the number of people moving to the apartment.

Private market rental apartments, housing company Klik

You can check out the private housing company Klik’s offers: https://www.klikasuntovuokraus.fi/vuokralaiset/vuokralaiset-etusivulaunch . If you are in Rauma already, you can visit their local office on Nortamonkatu 28 (to be found in the city center). Or call their English-speaking customer service +358 401427528.

Serviced apartment provider Forenom

For temporary accommodation solutions, you can visit this site: https://www.visitrauma.fi/en/services/accommodation/launch

Information about available housing options in Rauma will be provided too by the International Relations Secretary, please contact by e-mail saija.arslan@samk.fimail

And as for the location, use GoogleMaps to see where the apartments are located in Rauma. The address of the campus is Satamakatu 26, Rauma.

How to make an electricity contract

Second-hand store operated by the Finnish Red Cross

You can find house- and kitchenware, clothes, accessories, toys, sport equipment, books and all kinds of furniture in the store. The products are used but in good condition, clean and undamaged. They are sold at a reasonable price. The store is called Kontti and it is open Monday-Friday, 9 am-7 pm and Saturday 9 am-5 pm. Address is Paanakedonkatu 20 in Pori.

Recycling in Finland

The culture of recycling and reuse has always been supported in Finland. The second-hand shopping is popular here nowadays. It is seen as an economical alternative for over-consumption of our modern time. Apart from the Red Cross secondhand stores, there are flee-markets and second-hand stores in Pori and Rauma as well, that sell a wide range of goods cheaply.

If you arrive with a child, you can apply for day care or school placement for your child. We recommend that you submit your application as early as possible, even if you don’t yet know your arrival date or future home address. You can find the application link under "Relocation"arrow_forward. If you need help in filling in the application, please contact our International Relations Coordinator, Ms Szilvia Simon-Nagy at szilvia.simon-nagy@samk.fi.

We recommend you to pack these documents with you to make your arrival in Finland as smooth as possible:

• Passport
• Birth certificate
• Marriage certificate (if you are going to bring your family with you)
• Rental agreement, if you have already agreed on renting an apartment in Finland
• Tax Identification Number (TIN) from your home country. It is needed when opening a Finnish bank account.
• Original certificates that you attached to the application form when applying to your degree programme at SAMK. The student admission is conditional until the original certificates have been verified in the beginning of the studies.
• Acceptance email from SAMK
• Certificate of Registration email from SAMK. With this you can show that you have paid the tuition fee.
• Proof of how you will finance your stay in Finland during the first year of studies. You must establish sufficient independent funding for living in Finland. More information on Migri’s website: Income requirements for studentslaunch
• Students arriving from an EU/EEA country (excluding the Nordic countries) also need provide Migri with an evidence of sufficient financial resources. You must present the original documents from your application when you visit the service point of Migri after your arrival translated into Finnish, Swedish or English. More information for EU citizens: Registration of right of residence | Maahanmuuttovirasto (migri.fi)launch
• Proof of sufficient insurance coverage for your stay. You can read more on health insurance requirements on Migri’s website: Students must have an insurancelaunch

All of these documents are good to have with you on paper when you arrive to Finland. You have attached some of these to the residence permit application form, but it’s a good idea to take these with you just in case you need to show these at the border. The border authorities may ask you to prove that you still meet all the requirements for the residence permit.

How to get here?

By plane

Most international flights to Finland arrive at Helsinki Airport. From Helsinki Airport there are domestic train and bus connections to Pori. From Pori you can continue to Rauma by bus.

From Helsinki there are also flight connections available to Pori. The flight takes about 45 minutes.

Flight timetables and prices between Helsinki and Pori: KarhuAerolaunch

Turku and Tampere airports are also possible destinations and are located near Pori and Rauma. The trip from Turku to Pori lasts about 2,5 hours and to Rauma about 1,5 hours by bus. The trip from Tampere to Pori lasts about 2 hours and to Rauma about 2,5 hours by bus.

Please note that the security check entering Finland might take time and you should be prepared to show all the important documents on paper.

By train

There are several train connections between Helsinki Airport and Pori every day. When traveling to Pori you should change trains in Tampere. The trip lasts about 3.5 hours.

Train timetables and prices: VRlaunch

If your destination is Rauma, you can continue from Pori to Rauma by bus.

Bus timetables between Pori and Rauma: Matkahuoltolaunch and Rauma Gyyt.launch

By bus

There are several bus connections from Helsinki Airport to Pori every day. The trip lasts about 4 hours. If you are travelling to Rauma, you can first take a regional bus from Helsinki Airport to Kamppi bus station in Helsinki centre. From there you can travel with a long distance bus to Rauma. The trip from Helsinki centre to Rauma takes about 4 hours.

Timetables and prices for long distance buses: Matkahuoltolaunch
Timetables and prices for regional buses in Helsinki: HSLlaunch

By ferry

It is also possible to travel to by ferry from Sweden, Estonia, Germany, and Poland.

Silja Linelaunch
Viking Linelaunch

Your studies at Satakunta University of Applied Sciences start with a Welcome Week, organized this year during 19 – 23 August 2024. The Welcome Week will provide you a lot of necessary and useful information on settling down and for example, on services offered by the university or the city. You will also be assisted in dealing with non-study related administrative issues. In addition to all these, you will get to know your new classmates, peer tutors and some key people from the staff.

Welcome Week takes place in SAMK Rauma Kanaali campus (Satamakatu 26.) and in Pori campus (Satakunnankatu 23.).

The preliminary program:

1.) Monday, 19 August 2024, 10 am – 2 pm

WELCOME TO SAMK!

– SAMK credentials and access check to SAMK student platforms

– basic local information

– getting to know peer tutors and the international services staff

2.) Tuesday, 20 August 2024, 9 am – 3 pm

ADMINISTRATIVE ISSUES

– guidance on dealing with authorities in Finland

– DVV pop-up registration day

– student card information

– kindergarten and school placement information for families

– Finnish language info session and pop-up Finnish class (Rauma)

3.) Wednesday 21 August, 9 am – 3 pm

FINNISH LANGUAGE AND WORKING LIFE INFO SESSIONS

– Finnish language info and pop-up Finnish class (Pori)

– Working life info and career support services at SAMK

4.) Thursday 22 August, 9 am – 2 pm

INTERNATIONAL CITY FAIR

– local organizations and city representatives introducing their services and activities

– current international students’ presentations

– accommodation providers meet the students

5.) Friday 23 August, 9 am – 2 pm

WELL-BEING SERVICES AT SAMK

– Amazing Race: get to know your campus and its services

– SAMK well-being services meet the students

– current international students’ presentation

Housing

Information about accomodations is available on this page abovearrow_forward.

Registering personal details and place of residence in Finland

Make a registeration and read more here: Digital and population data services agencylaunch.

Opening a bank account

There are several banks to choose from in Finland and it is your choice which bank to use. The services are very similar and all banks are safe and good to use. This is because the banks are heavily regulated by legislation. You can choose the bank that fits your needs best (e.g. location). Almost all banks charge for their banking services; the fees vary from bank to bank.
Some of the most widely known banks are e.g. Nordea, Osuuspankki (OP), Danske Bank, Handelsbanken, Säästöpankki (SP) and S-Pankki. For example OP has good basic instructions in English on becoming a new customer.

Become OP customer – Foreingerslaunch

Day care and school placements

• Finnish early childhood education in general launch
• The Finnish education system in a nutshelllaunch
• Applying for early childhood education in Porilaunch
• Applying for early childhood education in Raumalaunch
• Preparatory education for children with an immigrant background in Pori launch
• Preparatory education for children with an immigrant background in Raumalaunch (
• Basic education in Pori launch
• Arrangements for basic education in Raumalaunch

• International House Raumalaunch
• International House Pori (opening spring 2024)
• MoniPori, the multilingual helpdesk of the City of Porilaunch
• Satakunta Multicultural Associationlaunch
• International Professionals Finland rylaunch
• Employment Services; Job Market Finlandlaunch

Work and study in West coast Finlandlaunch

Ohjaamo Porilaunch

Ohjaamo Raumalaunch

Adult Education Centre Porilaunch (in Finnish only)

Adult Education Centre Raumalaunch

City of Pori Sports Serviceslaunch

City of Rauma Sports Serviceslaunch

At SAMK the English-language degree programs are conducted completely in English and there are no Finnish-language requirements whatsoever when applying for these degree programs. However, it is good to keep in mind that the mandatory practical training periods usually take place in Finnish-language work environment. Some basic Finnish language skills will help you to find a suitable practical training placement and also to make the most of the training period.

Every international degree student must complete one mandatory Finnish language course at SAMK. Besides, there are plenty of elective courses on offer at various language levels. For elective Finnish language courses at SAMK, please visit this websitearrow_forward.

Some Finnish language online self-study materials can be found through the following links:

• https://finnishcourses.fi/launch 
• https://www.duolingo.com/course/fi/en/Learn-Finnishlaunch 
• https://www.berlitz.com/en-fi/languages/finnish/online-classeslaunch
• https://www.kielibuusti.fi/enlaunch 

As for up-to-date information on what language learning possibilities are available locally in Pori and Rauma, please contact Szilvia Simon-Nagy szilvia.simon-nagy@samk.fimail. On the Welcome Week at the beginning of the semester, we also talk about local Finnish language learning options.