Learning opportunities

Discover diverse educational opportunities in Pori and the Satakunta Region, ranging from vocational education and higher education to language learning and engaging hobbies. Whether you’re interested in practical vocational training to kickstart your career, pursuing a degree at a renowned institution, mastering a new language, or exploring enriching hobbies, this region offers a vibrant environment for personal and professional growth.

Vocational education

Vocational education and training (VET) focuses on practical learning to prepare students for specific professions. VET programs are designed to meet the needs of the labor market by providing hands on training in various fields.

WinNova

Länsirannikon Koulutus Oy WinNova offers secondary vocational education (VET) for individuals of all ages, whether they are currently working or not. Qualifications align with EQF levels 4-5.

SataEdu

Sataedu offers vocational education and advanced training to enhance professional skills. Education centers are located in Harjavalta, Huittinen, Kankaanpää, Kokemäki, Nakkila, Parkano, Rauma, and Ulvila.

Eurajoki Christian College

Eurajoen kristillinen opisto – EKO provides basic education, TUVA training and vocational programs. The institution also offers accommodation, dining, and meeting services.

Luovi Vocational College

Luovi provides upper secondary vocational education and training (VET) in finnish for young people, including vocational qualifications in six fields, preparatory education for upper secondary qualification (TUVA), and preparatoryeducation for work and independent living (TELMA).

Kankaanpää Vocational College

Kankaanpää College provides opportunities for further studies and additional qualifications in teaching, guidance, and the cultural, social, and health sectors.

SASKY Municipal Education and Training Consortium

Sasky institution provides vocational education in Huittinen and Kokemäki. Students can study agriculture, technology, IT and telecommunications, or business and administration.

STEP-college

STEP college provides training in the fields of health and education. It operates as a vocational school, folk high school, and study center, offering professional, general, and supplementary education, along with development services for workplaces.

Higher Education

In Finland, higher education is offered by universities of applied sciences and traditional universities. Universities of applied sciences focus on practical vocational training, whereas universitіes education focuses more on theoretical, research based education.

Satakunta University of Applied Sciences

SAMK is a multi disciplinary, international higher education institute with over 7,400 students and nearly 600 employees. The institute offers extensive education and research in health care, social services, business administration, and technology.

Diaconia University of Applied Sciences

Diaconia University of Applied Sciences (Diak) trains students for social and pastoral work. Programs include social work, health care, diaconal work, and interpreting.

University consortium of Pori

The University Consortium of Pori (UCPori) is a hub with 1,400 students, 150 experts, and two universities Tampere University and the University of Turku functioning collaboratively in a multidisciplinary setting.

University of Turku, Department of Teacher Education

The Department of Teacher Education offers theory based training to develop future teachers. Located on the Rauma Campus, it shares facilities with the Rauman normaalikoulu, the Teacher Training School.

Learning and hobbies

Pori Community College

Porin seudun kansalaisopisto is the largest liberal education institute in Satakunta, consisting of a community college and a summer university. It offers a range of courses in fields such as ICT, languages, visual arts, crafts, physical education, and music Sign up for courses.

Otsola Community College

Otsola Community College operates in the Pori area, offering education, hobbies, activities, and experiences for people of all ages without age or residence restrictions. Otsola offers various courses in languages, arts, music, technology, health, and activities for all ages Sign up for courses.

Pori Art School

Porin Art School offers basic visual arts education for children and young people aged 4-19, as well as adults. Courses include drawing, painting, sculpture, architecture, design, graphics, ceramics, photography, film and video art, comics, and environmental and community art

Palmgren Conservatory

At Palmgren Conservatory, students study personal instrument skills, ensemble work, music theory, performance in diverse settings, studio technology, sound engineering, and practical skills for music production and live events.