Our SAMK

A thriving community

We are a skilled and thriving higher education community

A thriving higher education community of skilled people is the foundation of our success. Together, we are building a people-centred culture that focuses on expertise, renewal, and open interaction.

A strong sense of community is based on mutual respect and trust. Every member of our higher education community bears responsibility for the wellbeing of our community, supported by good leadership and teamwork.

Together, we create a safe and inspiring environment for staff, students and others in our higher education community.

We systematically and sustainably develop our skills and wellbeing. The joy of studying and working reinforces our attractiveness as a desirable place to study and work.

Sustainable and profitable operations

We act sustainably and profitably

We operate in an economically, ecologically, socially and culturally sustainable and responsible way.

We plan our operations so that they are financially sustainable in the long term. Every member of our higher education community bears responsibility for the success of our community.

Successful operations are based on successful student recruitment, the smooth progression and timely completion of studies, and the availability of needs-based continuous learning.

The profitability of our operations is underpinned by extensive international education and research. Our financial statements (adjusted by changes in the value of investments) are positive every year. Profitable operations and investment income allow for continuous development.

Working life needs

Our work-oriented education and research

The economic and industrial structure of the Satakunta region requires us to provide extensive and multidisciplinary education and research opportunities. Regional cooperation based on active interaction between business and working life is at the heart of the education and research development.

We are responding to the changes in the region’s educational needs and the population projection by offering a diverse range of studying opportunities. We focus our training on degree programs that lead to graduation and employment.

With careful consideration, we will increase the number of students enrolled in multiform and online courses, as well as international degree courses, without increasing the number of degree students.

We will strengthen access to continuous learning by increasing flexibility and diversifying study opportunities. The Master School responds to the need to raise skills levels in the region and to the demand for continuous learning.

Identifying prior learning and accreditation are part of the smooth progression of studies. Work-oriented degrees and learning environments that support the Digivisio program visions ensure accessibility.

Internationalism

Our international students find jobs in Satakunta

Ensuring the availability of labour is the most important factor for the region’s vitality. As global migration rises, competition for talent is becoming fiercer. We will stabilize the number of international degree students. We integrate international students into Satakunta together with businesses and communities.

Research

Our research centers are part of the European higher education community

Researchers’ access to European cooperation will be strengthened by enhancing their scientific, business and EU funding skills. We are an active player in the European university network.