Why Choose Eura for Residence and Studies?
Eura is a vibrant municipality that offers far more than its size suggests, offering excellent connections to Finland’s major cities Tampere, Turku, and Helsinki as well as Rauma, just half an hour away. This makes Eura an attractive choice for students and families who value a peaceful yet active environment.
Community and Leisure Opportunities
Eura is known for its strong sense of community. Local associations provide a wide range of activities from sports to culture, and joining is easy. The swimming hall, sports center, football hall, and athletic facilities plus tennis courts, frisbee golf courses, and a water sports center, not to mention winter sports, create great conditions for an active lifestyle. Nature is close by, the shores of Lake Pyhäjärvi and the Koskeljärvi bird lake offer stunning outdoor experiences.
Services for Families and Educational Excellence
Eura invests in family well-being with high-quality early childhood education, health clinics, and family center services. Eura Upper Secondary School is recognized as a successful and respected institution, offering a comprehensive curriculum and strong preparation for further academic pursuits. This makes Eura an ideal place for families who want to combine studies with quality education for their children.
Economic Environment and Career Prospects
Eura hosts a robust food industry and is a national leader in circular economy initiatives. Prominent enterprises such as HKFoods, Biolan, Kivikylä, Mäkitalon Maistuvat, Mykora/Champ, and the Pyhäjärvi Institute provide significant opportunities for internships, practical training, and employment, thereby supporting both academic and professional development.
Housing and Benefits
Eura offers affordable housing and other benefits for university students to make everyday life as smooth as possible. A calm environment, short distances, and a warm community make Eura especially appealing for students with families.
Eurajoki – Energetic Coastal Municipality where everyday life works
Eurajoki is the maritime pearl of Satakunta, combining smooth everyday living, strong community spirit, and opportunities for the future. Here, decisions are made close to you, and things move forward quickly – making Eurajoki an attractive place to live, study, and do business.
Our location is excellent: Rauma and Pori are just a short distance away, with convenient transport connections. In Eurajoki, you’ll find affordable plots and housing, high-quality services, and diverse leisure activities. The sea, forests, and trails offer space to breathe and enjoy nature all year round.
Eurajoki is also a municipality where community matters. Villages and local events create a strong sense of belonging, and the municipality listens to its residents. For businesses, we provide room to grow, fast permit processes, and partnerships that turn ideas into reality.
Here, life is in balance – a safe environment, reliable services, and an energetic atmosphere make Eurajoki a place where living and working feel good.
Eurajoki business sector is versatile and offers interesting possibilities for students!
Welcome to Eurajoki – a municipality where the future is built together.
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Welcome to Huittinen!
Huittinen is a regional town where everyday life runs smoothly. All the services of this lively rural town are within a 5-minute bike ride, whether you are looking for grocery stores, specialty shops, sports facilities, or restaurants.
The town, with a population of just under 10,000, is located at a busy crossroads and is within an hour's drive of Turku, Rauma, Pori, and Tampere, for example. The capital, Helsinki, is only a couple of hours away.
Huittinen offers a natural living environment with a wide range of leisure and recreational opportunities and beautiful nature destinations all year round. The prices for leisure activities are also reasonable compared to what is available in large cities. Various sports clubs and associations are an important part of the city's leisure activities and offer opportunities to meet new people.
The local business community is diverse and well-connected. Huittinen is home to companies specializing in metal technology and the food industry, such as:
Companies offer a wide range of work experience and project work opportunities.
Find out more about our city on our website, Huittisten kaupunki - Hulluna Huittisiin!
The city's vitality services are happy to help you!
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Tervetuloa Huittisiin!
Huittinen on sujuvan elämän seutukaupunki, jossa arki sujuu mutkattomasti. Vireän maalaiskaupungin kaikki palvelut mahtuvat noin 5 minuutin pyöräilymatkan sisälle oli sitten kyseessä päivittäistavarakaupat, erikoisliikkeet, liikuntapaikat tai ravintolat.
Vajaan 10 000 asukkaan kaupunki sijaitsee vilkkaiden teiden risteyksessä ja tunnin ajomatkan päässä on esimerkiksi Turku, Rauma, Pori ja Tampere. Pääkaupunki Helsinkiin on vain parin tunnin matka.
Huittinen tarjoaa luonnonläheisen asumisympäristön, josta löytyy monipuolisia harrastus- ja vapaa-ajanmahdollisuuksia ja kauniita luontokohteita ympäri vuoden. Harrastamisen hinnat ovat myös maltilliset verrattuna isojen kaupunkien tarjontaan. Erilaiset liikuntaseurat ja yhdistykset ovat merkittävä osa kaupungin harrastustarjontaa ja tarjoavat mahdollisuuden kohdata uusia ihmisiä.
Paikallinen elinkeinoelämä on monipuolista ja verkostoitunutta. Huittisista löytyy erityisesti metalliteknologian ja elintarvikealan yrityksiä esimerkiksi:
Yritykset tarjoavat monipuolisia työharjoittelu- ja projektityömahdollisuuksia.
Tutustu kaupunkiimme vaikkapa kotisivuillamme
Kaupungin elinvoimapalvelut auttavat sinua mielellään!
Why study in Kokemäki?
Located in the heart of Satakunta, Kokemäki offers students a peaceful, nature-rich environment with excellent connections to the region’s larger cities. The Kokemäki River, diverse outdoor routes and year-round recreational opportunities create an ideal setting for balanced student life close to nature.
Daily life in Kokemäki is smooth and convenient. Essential services, sports and leisure facilities, train station, and affordable housing are all within easy reach. The town’s compact size makes it easy to get around on foot or by bike, and the friendly local community helps new residents feel at home quickly.
Kokemäki has a strong agricultural base and a long history in food production. One of the town’s key industrial players is Finnamyl Oy, a leading Finnish starch manufacturer and significant potato processor. As part of the Chemigate Group, Finnamyl produces high-quality starch and starch products, including potato flour, for both the food and paper industries. The company’s long-standing expertise reflects Kokemäki’s deep roots in sustainable primary production and processing.
In addition to industry, Kokemäki offers a wide range of opportunities to collaborate with local farms, small businesses, and service providers. For students, this means access to diverse internship placements, project cooperation and real-world assignments across agriculture, food production, local services, and rural development.
A tranquil living environment, strong local identity and close-knit community make Kokemäki an attractive choice for students who value nature, sustainability and a human-scale town atmosphere.
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Welcome to Pori!
The seaside city of Pori is the largest city in the Satakunta region and the 10th largest in Finland. Pori is a place where unique culture, breathtaking nature, unyielding attitude, and great people come together. It’s a fantastic city to live in, work in, or visit – even if we do say so ourselves.
Let’s dive a little deeper!
Multitudes of opportunities
As a regional hub, Pori has a lot to offer, with a wide range of major industries and public sector institutions. The food and forest industries and their supporting operations, as well as technology, play an important role in the city. These industries are constantly evolving in close cooperation with higher education institutions:
And it’s not all just hands-on industry work. Public institutions such as the Regional Council of Satakunta and the Economic Development Centre of Southwest Finland are also based in Pori. These expert organisations play a vital role in developing the Satakunta region. Pori is a great place to kick-start your career in both the public and private sectors through project work, internships, and summer jobs – and who knows where they might lead?
In recent years, the City of Pori has strengthened its commitment to the circular economy and green thinking through its city strategy and the organisation-wide
Fun, festivals and finding peace
Here, you can enjoy the hustle and bustle of a lively city while also relaxing in the peace and quiet of nature. In Pori, there’s no need to choose between culture and sports. You can spend your free time at the theatre, in museums, or at concerts – or head out to try our many sports facilities, including swimming halls, ice rinks, and sports arenas. The beautiful natural surroundings also offer countless opportunities for new adventures.
One of Pori’s greatest year-round gems is Yyteri, one of the longest beaches in the Nordic countries. Sun and sand in the summer, snow and sledging in the winter, and beautiful nature trails in autumn and spring – Yyteri is a wonderful place to spend time, whatever the season.
Kirjurinluoto Central Park offers urban leisure right in the heart of the city. How about enjoying the warmth of a traditional sauna and then taking a dip in the refreshing Kokemäenjoki River in the middle of winter? Or having a picnic and soaking up the atmosphere during the legendary Pori Jazz Festival in the summer? You can do it all in Kirjurinluoto!
Pori takes pride in being a city of events. During the summer, we host
If sport is what gets you out of bed, we have plenty to offer there too. The Pori Sports Centre is located just outside the city centre, about a kilometre from the Market Square. It’s well equipped for a wide range of sports, from football to gymnastics, and also hosts public events. The surrounding area features jogging trails, fitness stairs, and outdoor gyms. Altogether, the city maintains over 200 sports facilities, from sports halls to swimming pools.
Pori offers affordable housing whether you prefer the city centre, charming suburbs, or even a home by the sea. You can complete your entire educational journey here, from early childhood education all the way to higher degrees. Pori has also been a member of the UNICEF Child Friendly Cities initiative since 2018 – we even have our own flags for children’s rights!
In Pori, learning truly is lifelong. Numerous daycare centres, schools, vocational institutions, and higher education options ensure opportunities at every stage of life.
Find out more about the city at the
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We look forward to seeing you in Pori!
Why study in Rauma?
Finland’s third oldest city is known for its local dialect and historical Old Rauma. Despite its compact size, Rauma offers diverse opportunities for hobbies and leasure, engaging events, cultural experiences and beautiful nature destinations throughout the year.
Daily life in Rauma is effortless and student-friendly, as everything is nearby – campuses, services, nature, and the sea. Living in Rauma is affordable with a wide range of accommodation options for students. Thanks to the city's compact layout, getting around on foot, by bike or via public transport is easy.
With an active student culture and student organizations, numerous student events are organized year-round. Active student culture fosters a strong sense of community and offers students opportunities for making new connections.
It's no wonder Rauma was named Finland’s second best student city in 2025. *Report conducted by Studentum.fi
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The local business sector operating around renewable natural resources is broad, and the area is home to several international companies, such as UPM, Metsä Group, and HK Foods. The operators offer opportunities for diverse internships and project work.