National Union of Students in Finnish Universities of Applied Sciences – SAMOK
We are a nationally active student organisation. We are made up of 22 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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News: The Finnish Student Health and Wellbeing Survey starts – 12,000 students from all over Finland are invited to participate
The Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) will conduct an extensive survey for higher education students in March and April. An...
On the anniversary of the war, SYL and SAMOK support EU membership for Ukraine
This Saturday, 24 February 2024, it will be two years since Russia began the full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Finnish student organisations have...
News: Extraordinary General Assembly adopts the change of rules for the second time
The Extraordinary General Assembly of the National Union of Students in Finnish Universities of Applied Sciences – SAMOK was held today in Zoom....
Bulletin: SAMOK’s Board for 2024 has divided the responsibilities
The SAMOK Board for 2024 has been organised at its meeting on the 14th of December 2023, with shared responsibilities for education policy,...
Higher education students’ European election programme has been published
The European election programme of organisations representing higher education students in Finland, National Union of University Students in...
BM85 statement: ESU, the European umbrella organisation of SAMOK and SYL, condemns the proposed raise in tuition fees and tightening of immigration policies in Finland
The European students call on the Government of Finland to preserve the right to equal education and reject the proposed measures to restrict...
If Sweden jumps off the cliff with its education policy, does Finland really have to do the same?
The Ministry of Education and Culture has just completed a consultation on the proposed amendments to the Universities Act and the Universities...
Candidate blog: No more misery than that. Student movement cry and thank.
Over the years, student unions and the student movement have acted as the voice for students. The student movement has been a pioneer that has...
Candidate blog: A university of applied sciences is also a place for higher education
Already in the spring, after the elections, concerns began to arise about how our university of applied sciences students will fare when the new...
Blog: Why do we need higher education, wouldn’t you like to know?
I was part of a distinctive hyperlocal discussion event, "Why do we need higher education? Being a student in Finland, Estonia and Latvia," which...
Blog: Navigating the Finnish Political Landscape
Politics in Finland might seem a bit complicated at first, but don't worry! This blog will make it easier for you to grasp the basics. Finnish...
Blog: Unlocking Finland’s Potential – Embracing Education-Based Immigration for a Brighter Future
Education-based immigration plays a crucial role in shaping Finland's future, offering numerous benefits and opportunities for the country's...