Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences is a multidisciplinary institution of higher education and an efficient actor in education and research, development and innovation (RDI) in the region of South Ostrobothnia in West Finland. The number of full-time students is 4800 and academic and other staff members 350. Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences has 19 Bachelor and 8 Master degree programmes. Three degree programmes are totally taught in English (International Business, Nursing and a Master's Degree in International Business Management). Also double degree programmes are available in the fields of technology and business. School of Food and Agriculture: The number of students in the School of Food and Agriculture is 1000 and the number of academic staff is 60. Agricultural education began in Ilmajoki as early as 1875. The unit merged with SeAMK in 1992. The hospitality management education started in 1920 and the unit was merged with SeAMK in 1999. Food Solution: a) New processes for the food industry, b) ICT solutions for food and agriculture, c) Bioenergy solutions for farms in a low-carbon society, d) Safety in the food chain, e) Green care and tourism as a side activity of farms