by SAMOK | Oct 31, 2025 | Statements
The basic funding of universities of applied sciences has been cut substantially over the past decade, while the number of study places has increased. Funding per university of applied sciences degree has nearly halved in ten years. Among OECD countries, Finland ranks...
by SAMOK | Oct 31, 2025 | Bulletin, SAMOK informs
The Board of the National Union of Students in Universities of Applied Sciences SAMOK for 2026 has been elected. Helena Maijanen from Tampere University of Applied Sciences was elected Chair. Maijanen studies in the Degree Programme in Networked Learning and...
by SAMOK | Oct 22, 2025 | Blog
The quality of a University of Applied Sciences degree is not just a formality but a concrete promise to students and employers regarding the level of competence of students. The Finnish Education Evaluation Center (Karvi) supports quality management in higher...
by SAMOK | Oct 16, 2025 | Blog
When we talk about equality among students, the discussion often focuses on important topics such as livelihood, mental health, and the smoothness of studies. Alongside these, there is one theme that connects them all: accessibility. Accessibility is not just a...
by SAMOK | Oct 9, 2025 | Blog
On recurring occurrence, the Finnish government has said that we, international students are important. They even aim to triple the number of international degree students by 2030 (Finnish Government, 2021)! We are often portrayed as vital contributors to the Finnish...
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