National Union of Students in Finnish Universities of Applied Sciences – SAMOK
We are a nationally active student organisation. We are made up of 21 different student unions, and our common goal is to promote the interests of students at universities of applied sciences. We support and serve student unions so that they are best prepared to represent the interests of students at their own institution.
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STATEMENT SAMOK ja SYL: Students’ livelihood requires investment, not more cuts!
The government's proposal for the Student Financial Aid Act fails to solve the main problem regarding students' livelihood—namely, the inadequacy...
Bulletin: SAMOK’s event calendar for 2027 has been published – General Assembly to Tampere
SAMOK’s event calendar for 2027 has now been published. The event calendar remains fairly unchanged compared to this year. The year's opening...
Suggest a Student act of the year
The National Union of Students in Finnish Universities of Applied Sciences – SAMOK wants to highlight the activity and good deeds of UAS...
Press Release: Aleksi Niemi appointed as Executive Director of SAMOK
The Board of the National Union of Students in Finnish Universities of Applied Sciences – SAMOK has appointed , Bachelor of Administrative...
We issued a comment on amendments to international students’ residence permits
SAMOK has issued its statement on the government proposal for an act amending the Act on the Conditions of Entry and Residence of Third-Country...
Statement: Finland must join the European development of the Professional Doctorate
The National Union of Students in Finnish Universities of Applied Sciences – SAMOK calls for the establishment and development of the...
Blog: Academic freedom in Europe: why should we care?
The European Parliament has published the Academic Freedom Monitor based on 2025 data, delivering a clear message: the trajectory of academic...
Blog: Inclusion and openness require action and the right attitude
The values of SAMOK's 2025–2028 strategy include openness and a student-led approach. In my opinion, both are at the very core of a student...
Candidate blog: Quality management of University of Applied Sciences degrees is an integral part of everyday life
The quality of a University of Applied Sciences degree is not just a formality but a concrete promise to students and employers regarding the...
Candidate blog: Accessibility is not a special solution but a fundamental right
When we talk about equality among students, the discussion often focuses on important topics such as livelihood, mental health, and the...
Candidate blog: The Schrödinger situation of International Students: between being needed and being pushed away
On recurring occurrence, the Finnish government has said that we, international students are important. They even aim to triple the number of...
Candidate blog: Does a student have a future if they don’t have a present?
All of us have surely stopped to think about our future at some point. Sometimes it’s clear what direction we want to take. Other times, the...