International applicants can apply to Vamia’s study programs twice a year. The application period for our Cook and Waiter/Waitress programs in April 2025 is now closed. We received over 3,000 applications in the application round. The results of the application round will be available in approximately 2 months.
The next application period will be in November 2025.
All the necessary information for applying can be found on Vamia’s English website:
https://vamia.fi/en/education-and-applying/how-to-apply/. We kindly ask applicants to familiarize themselves with the instructions provided on our website. We follow the given guidelines for all applicants.
Make sure you are getting information about Vamia from the correct website. Always check that you are at the English website: vamia.fi/en. Translating Finnish-language pages into English may lead to incorrect or misleading information.
We have lately received a large number of applications from international applicants to our Finnish and Swedish language programs. An international applicant cannot be accepted into these programs without the ability to demonstrate sufficient proficiency in the language of instruction. Vamia also does not offer Finnish or Swedish language courses for foreign applicants. Please check that you read information about applying from the
Unnecessary applications cause congestion and slow down our services.