Ranking Overview

SAMK Satakunta University of Applied Sciences is best assessed as a Finnish university of applied sciences. It does not usually appear in the same way as large research universities in major global tables such as QS World University Rankings, Times Higher Education World University Rankings or ARWU.

For students, this means rankings should not be the only decision point. Programme fit, campus city, tuition, work-oriented teaching, Finnish employability and the exact 2026 admission route are more useful indicators.

Current Recognition Snapshot

Ranking body or recognition	Latest available signal
QS World University Rankings	No standard global QS rank found for SAMK
Times Higher Education World University Rankings	No standard THE global rank found for SAMK
ARWU / Shanghai Ranking	No standard ARWU global rank found for SAMK
Finnish applied-university profile	Public university of applied sciences focused on work-oriented education
SAMK 2024 institutional figures	7,668 degree students, 537 staff, 38 degree programmes and students from about 100 nationalities
International profile	More than 1,000 international degree and exchange students annually, with over 200 partner universities mentioned by SAMK

What This Means For Students

SAMK should not be chosen because of a headline global ranking. It should be chosen because the programme is practical, affordable enough for the student's budget, located in a suitable Finnish city and connected to the type of work the student wants after graduation.

For example, a student applying for Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics or Artificial Intelligence should look closely at project work, labs, campus location and local industry connections. A student applying for International Business, Logistics or Tourism should compare Rauma and Pori as study cities and check how the programme builds practical business skills.

Reputation Signals To Consider

Useful signals for SAMK include:

• Finnish university of applied sciences status
• Work-oriented education model
• Multidisciplinary study areas across technology, business, health and tourism
• Campuses in Pori, Rauma, Kankaanpaa and Huittinen
• International student community with about 100 nationalities in 2024 figures
• Over 200 partner universities mentioned in SAMK's internationalisation information
• Regional role in Satakunta's industry and service economy

Ranking Advice For 2026 Applicants

Students applying for the 2026 intake should compare SAMK using:

• The exact English-taught programme and campus
• Tuition fee of EUR 9,500 or EUR 10,500 per academic year
• Admission route and deadline
• Career relevance of the degree in Finland
• Availability of internships, projects or practical training
• Cost of living in Pori or Rauma
• Finnish-language learning opportunities
• Long-term work or residence goals after study

For SAMK, a practical programme match is more important than chasing a global ranking table that may not properly measure universities of applied sciences.