Meet the programme partners

Your studies will include practical field courses in the Satakunta region with our partner organisations. Read more about what our partners can offer during your studies and the potential opportunities after graduation.

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Municipalities and cities
Eura

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

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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Huittinen

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:

  • Pimatic, which offers first-class pneumatic solutions
  • Polarteknik, which manufactures interior door systems for train manufacturers, among other things
  • Seloy, which develops and manufactures insulation and special glass for construction projects
  • Saarioinen, which produces high-quality Finnish food
  • Kivikylän Kotipalvaamo, which produces high-quality products made from domestic meat
  • Landeli Group, which manufactures a wide range of meat products

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:

  • Pimatic, joka tarjoaa ensiluokkaisia pneumaattisia ratkaisuja
  • Polarteknik, joak valmistaa mm. sisäovijärjestelmiä junavalmistajille
  • Seloy kehittää ja valmistaa eristys- ja erikoislasi rakennuskohteisiin
  • Saarioinen, joka valmistaa laadukasta, suomalaista ruokaa
  • Kivikylän Kotipalvaamo, joka tuottaa kotimaisesta lihasta valmistettuja laatutuotteita
  • Landeli Group, on jolla tuotannossaan monipuoliset lihatuotteet

Yritykset tarjoavat monipuolisia työharjoittelu- ja projektityömahdollisuuksia.

Tutustu kaupunkiimme vaikkapa kotisivuillamme

Kaupungin elinvoimapalvelut auttavat sinua mielellään! 

Kokemäki

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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Rauma

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.