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: The two-tier student loan compensation is the reform that nobody asked for
As part of the overall reform of student financial aid, the Government has decided to propose changing the student loan compensation for higher...
SAMOK, the Union of Professional Engineers and Professionals of Business and Technology: University of Applied Sciences education has produced expertise for 30 years
For exactly 30 years, university of applied sciences education has met the needs of the labour market. UAS education became established in 1996,...
Statement: A future to trust in – concrete steps to retain international students in Finland
Retention of international students requires concrete steps to build trust in their future in Finland. The joint statement by Akava Students,...
SAMOK’s greetings for the government’s budget framework session: Let’s make studying always worthwhile!
SAMOK believes that developing the social security and student financial aid systems is essential if the national level of expertise is to be...
Statement: Recruiters, don’t forget the UAS experts!
Higher education internships should be a gateway to professional life, where students can apply the theories learned during their studies in...
Bulletin: Faith in the future requires action today! – SAMOK’s parliamentary election programme has now been published
The National Union of Students in Finnish Universities of Applied Sciences – SAMOK’s parliamentary election programme for the 2027 elections has...
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...
How Can a Student Make Learning Meaningful for a Teacher?
October 5th is World Teachers’ Day, celebrated since 1994 at the initiative of UNESCO and Education International (EI). The day highlights the...