The National Union of Students in Finnish Universities of Applied Sciences – SAMOK calls for the establishment and development of the professional doctorate at the European level and demands its integration into the Finnish HEI system. Finland cannot afford to fall...
Today, the Ministry of Education and Culture has published the vision for higher education and research for 2040: "Direction for Finland through Cultivation and Learning". The vision creates a timely and shared future outlook between the higher education sector and...
SAMOK demands immediate investments in students' financial support to strengthen their economic situation. The results of the Eurostudent 9 student survey, published yesterday, show that the financial situation of students has deteriorated even further: according...
The Finnish Student Health Service (FSHS) announced on 28 May 2026 that it would begin change negotiations. This announcement is a stark reminder of what happens when an attempt is made to reconcile the growing service needs of higher education students with a...
The National Union of Students in Finnish Universities of Applied Sciences (SAMOK) strongly opposes the government's proposal to grant degree-awarding rights to open higher education and demands its withdrawal. SAMOK views the proposal as a direct strike to the...
The distress experienced by international students and the activities of education agents have sparked widespread discussion. The topic was reported, for example, by Yle on April 2, 2026. Higher education institutions (HEIs) must take responsibility for the...
As part of the overall reform of student financial aid, the Government has decided to propose changing the student loan compensation for higher education students into a two-tier model. SAMOK is disappointed with the proposal. Although the amount of student loan...
Retention of international students requires concrete steps to build trust in their future in Finland. The joint statement by Akava Students, SAMOK and SYL proposes tangible actions to ensure international students can stay in Finland after their graduation. Trust...
SAMOK believes that developing the social security and student financial aid systems is essential if the national level of expertise is to be raised. SAMOK proposes that the government’s spring goverment's budget framework session results in decisions that improve...
Higher education internships should be a gateway to professional life, where students can apply the theories learned during their studies in practice. Unfortunately, students at Universities of Applied Sciences (UAS) often find that they are ineligible for a...
