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Christmas graduation ceremony on Friday 20 December 2024 at 9 AM

We will have our Christmas graduation ceremony for VAMIA graduates on Fri 20 December 2024 at 9 AM at Ruutikellarintie 2, in the sports hall. The teachers …

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Application period has ended

The application period for English-language programs has ended. This time, we received approximately 6,300 applications. Thank you to everyone who applied. We will now begin …

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Application for Mechanical Fitter Training Suspended!

Due to the deteriorating employment situation and changes in funding for vocational education, we regret to inform you that the application process for the Mechanical …

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Youth Worker at Vamia

Youth worker Ninni Silván has started to work at Vamia at the start of September. Ninni’s job as a youth worker at Vamia is to …

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Vamia Summer Opening Hours 

Vamia is closed in July.  During the summer, you can send emails to vamiaguide@vamia.fi. We will respond to emails starting from the 29th of July …

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Winning talents in singing, karaoke and recitation

Vamia’s students won multiple honorary mentions and four medals at SakuStars, a culture competition for vocational students. This year SakuStars competition was organized on the …

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Application closed

We have received 500 applications for both Cook and Waiter/Waitress. Both application targets are now closed! The application for Vamia’s English-language courses has once again …

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GRADUATION CEREMONY FRIDAY 31.5.2024 AT 9 AM

The graduation ceremony to those who graduate from vocational education this Spring will be held on Friday 31.5.2024 at 9 am in the gymnasium at …

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Application for Cook and Waiter/Waitress in May – Closed

Next application period starts on May 2nd 2024 at 10:00 am local time for the studies beginning in January 2025. In this application period it …

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Studying to become successful managers in the hospitality sector

In January 2024, fifteen students in the restaurant and catering field began their studies in Vamia’s new program Specialist vocational qualification in the hotel and …

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FAQ
Language test

All applicants must have a valid Duolingo English Test (the test is valid for two years). The test score is submitted to the application. English language test is part of our scoring system and therefore it cannot be waived. We do not accept any other language tests, diplomas or qualifications as proof of language skill.

You can find the updated information on application period at our website: https://vamia.fi/en/education-and-applying/how-to-apply/ Check under the title “Application periods”.

School certificates, employment or work certificates, Duolingo English Test results and a copy/photo of your passport or ID card.

Do not include in the application: bank information, health information or letters of recommendation.

The available professions for international students include cook, waiter/waitress, machinist, mechanical fitter and plater-welder. https://vamia.fi/en/education-and-applying/programmes/
Scholarship to Vamia / Tuition fee (Financing of studies)


https://migri.fi/en/students-family-members

https://migri.fi/en/income-requirement-for-students

“If you have been granted a residence permit for studies, you are allowed to work in paid employment in any field for an average of 30 hours per week. The number of working hours can be exceeded some weeks, as long as the average working hours are no more than 30 hours per week at the end of the year. However, your work may not slow down your studies. ”

https://www.vaasa.fi/en/living/housing-and-construction/housing/rental-apartments/

Due to high volume of applicants, we are unable to provide individual guidance for applying to Vamia. We have collected all the necessary information to “How to apply” site: https://vamia.fi/en/education-and-applying/how-to-apply/

The admission results will be announced approximately 2-3 month after the application period is closed. All applicants will be informed, whether they are selected or not. More info: https://vamia.fi/en/education-and-applying/how-to-apply/

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