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Studying and Living in Vaasa

Costs for your studies

In Vamia we don´t have a tuition fee and the school lunch is free for our students. The students buy some books themselves, as well as all other studying materials which may be required during their studies. They do however have the possibility to use school computers. Orders for books and uniforms are made for an entire group; the responsible teacher gives the information needed to the students when the school starts.

Accommodation options

Rental apartments in Vaasa

Vaasa offers many possibilities living on rent. There are apartments both in the city centre as well as on the countryside.

Student health services

At the Institute we have our own Nurse and Curator. Their consulting hours are on display outside their office on the door and also you will find the all information in the Student’s Handbook. Doctor services are also available regularly for students. These services are for free for the students.

Student’s financial aid

People coming to Finland for the purpose of only studying are not permanent residents in Finland. Thus, they are not entitled to the government-funded social benefits (such as the students financial aid). But you can check with your home country, if there is any financial aids for you when studying abroad. More information from The Social Insurance Institution in Finland

Total spending per month

Prepare that you’ll have a monthly spending amount of about 800€ for food, residential rent and other living costs. One of the requirements to get your Residence permit is that you have 9,600€ on your account. Read more.

Check also Welcome Office in Vaasa

Residence permit and visa

The Finnish Immigration Service (migri) is responsible for the granting of a fixed-term residence permit for a foreign student for the period of one year (the maximum at a time). Student themselves must apply for a residence permit. EU-citizens and equivalent persons do not need a residence permit, but they must register their right to reside in Finland.

For further information on applying for a visa, the validity periods of visas and visa application fees, as well as a list of countries whose citizens do not need visas, see the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

More information about residence permit and visa:

  • Residence Permit: Finnish Immigration Service, E-mail: migri(a)migri.fi
  • Ministry of Foreign Affairs, E-mail: visas.passports(a)formin.fi
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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