Upcoming application periods on Vocational upper secondary qualification in mechanical engineering and production technology:
December 2024 application period for studies starting on August 2025
December 2025 application period for studies starting on August 2026
December 2026 application period for studies starting on August 2027
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)
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. ”
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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/
