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SAMK

SAMK, short for Satakunta University of Applied Sciences, is a Finnish university of applied sciences located in the Satakunta region. Its main campuses are in Pori and Rauma. As a university of applied sciences, SAMK offers practice-oriented bachelor's degree programs and, in selected fields, master's programs, with a strong emphasis on industry and public sector collaboration.

History and organization: Established in 1992 as part of Finland's reform of higher education to create universities

Education and programs: The institution offers degree programs across engineering, business administration, information technology, health care,

Research, development and internationalization: SAMK conducts applied research, development and innovation activities in collaboration with regional

Campus life and regional role: Beyond degree programs, SAMK supports entrepreneurship, continuing education and regional development

of
applied
sciences,
SAMK
focuses
on
applied
research
and
development.
It
operates
under
the
Finnish
Ministry
of
Education
and
Culture
and
is
part
of
the
national
system
of
higher
education.
social
services,
and
culture.
Degrees
typically
lead
to
Bachelor
of
Engineering,
Bachelor
of
Business
Administration,
Bachelor
of
Health
Care,
or
Bachelor
of
Social
Services,
with
master's
degrees
available
in
select
fields.
All
programs
include
work
placements
or
project-based
learning
in
cooperation
with
local
partners.
companies,
municipalities
and
public
services.
The
university
participates
in
international
cooperation,
offers
student
exchanges,
and
provides
English-language
study
options
for
some
programs.
initiatives.
The
university
maintains
facilities
for
studies,
research
labs
and
services
across
its
campuses
and
partners
with
local
communities
to
address
regional
needs.