For Ukrainian refugees

Preparation Studies for Higher Education in Finland

Are you thinking about starting higher education studies in Finland? Would you like to find out what kinds of studies would be suitable for you while also developing your study ability?

The study module Get Excited about Learning – Preparation Studies for Higher Education in Finland provides you an insight into studying in higher education and VAMK. These studies give you an opportunity to improve your English language skills, get to know Finnish culture and working life and develop your study skills. The study module is designed especially for individuals who are in temporary protection in Finland.

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Separate Right to Study at VAMK for Students from Ukrainian Universities

Eligibility

Persons who have arrived in Finland due to war in Ukraine and studies at Ukrainian higher education institution have discontinued due to war in Ukraine. Studies are free of charge.

Application period

New application period at Studyinfo.fi  from 8 April 2024 until 26 April 2024 

Admissions

The right to study is valid for 2-years. Applicants are admitted on a basis of first come, first served (see the intake at Studyinfo.fi) . Prerequisite is that applicant has a study right at Ukrainian University and person has arrived in Finland. 

Students who have completed sufficient amount of degree specific studies can later apply for right to complete a degree on the basis of their academic performance.

Commencement of studies

Schedule

Full-time  (bachelor) studies take place on-campus in Vaasa.

Available study options

Studies at Open University of Applied Sciences

Studies at Open University of Applied Sciences

The Open UAS provides courses and path studies for all students. Students are selected on a first come, first served basis without further testing.

Please find more information on English taught courses at vamk.fi/en/applicant/continuous/open-uas 

 

Studies leading to Bachelor or Master Degree

Studies leading to Bachelor or Master Degree

Applying to bachelor or master degree studies takes place at Studyinfo.fi portal.

Right to complete degree can be applied for in the joint application system or through separe application directly to higher education institution.

Students who have completed suitable amount of degree specific studies at Open UAS can apply for bachelor or master degree studies though the Open UAS separate application without entrance examination or further testing.

Transfer application from a foreign institution to Vaasa University of Applied Sciences is not possible.

More information on admission requirements and applying for degree studies can be found at vamk.fi/en/applicant/apply . General information on applying to Finnish higher education can also be found at uasinfo.fi

Tuition Fees and Scholarship Criteria

Tuition Fees and Scholarship Criteria

Tuition fees are applicable to non-EU/EEA degree students who are admitted to English taught degree programmes in Finland. Please find more information on VAMK scholarship criteria and tuition fees charged at Vaasa University of Applied Sciences.

 

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Arene: Ammattikorkeakoulut osoittavat tukensa Ukrainalle – korkeakouluyhteisössä tarvitaan malttia – Arene (in Finnish)

Our preparedness group monitors the situation actively.

More information: ukraina-student@vamk.fi, admissions@vamk.fi