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Internationalisation

Internationalisation is lively in Vamia and is visible in our daily operations.

Internationalisation is one of Vamia’s strategic priorities and our goal is to develop skilled workforce for the Vaasa region’s growth area, which is successful in international, multicultural and multilingual working life and society. The region of Vaasa is very international and multilingual. Over 100 different nationalities live and work in the area. The working life is international and there are many international companies in the area.

Vamia is actively involved in many local, regional, national and international networks and projects aimed at developing international skills and VET to meet the increasingly globalized needs of the working life and society.

In Vamia, students can choose internationally oriented studies in Finland, and about 100 students go abroad every year on 2 weeks to 6 months periods to complete workplaced learning in companies or to study at our partner schools. Foreign experience is part of the studies and is recognized and credited. Vamia has partners in over 20 countries in Europe, Asia and Africa. The staff is actively involved in the international development, and about 50 members of staff go abroad every year to develop their own professional skills, develop vocational education and training with international partners, or to guide students.

In return, about 50 students from abroad visit Vamia each year. They attend classes or practice in companies in the Vaasa region. Over the years, international vocational training experts have become increasingly interested in Finnish VET and Vamia. We receive about 50-100 international experts every year through various development projects, experts carrying out jobshadowing or benchmarking classes and VET in Vamia and Finland.

Vamia also offers training programs in English in the field of restaurant and catering services and in production technology. These study groups are very international.

Erasmus + VET Mobility charter was awarded to Vamia in 2016 and has been admitted extension until 2027.

Partnership

Vamia is continuously developing their education and practices by actively working in national and international networks. If you are interested in co-operation with Vamia please contact us.

Contact details:

International coordinator
Korpela Nina

040 764 7516

International coordinator
Mäkelä Matias

040 648 3132

International coordinator
Kaasalainen Anne

040 539 9762

Head of international affairs
Katarina Sandbacka

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)


Residence Permit and Visa

 

Yes. Read more about applying: https://vamia.fi/en/education-and-applying/how-to-apply/

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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