Complete Degree Programmes in English
VAMK is the #besttimeofyourlife
VAMK is a modern and international University of Applied Sciences situated in Vaasa, Western Finland. We provide high-level theoretical and practical oriented education in Finnish and in English, both at Bachelor level as well as professional Master´s degree level.
VAMK has approximately 3 300 students and around 350 international degree students. More than 45 different nationalities are represented at VAMK. We also work in close co-operation with local businesses. One in five people who pass you on the street are students, so the party never ends. In Vaasa you can truly enjoy life!
Are you a prospective degree student? Or do you want to spend a semester at VAMK as an exchange student? On these pages you’ll find information about your future. Information about our degree programmes and our exchange studies is separated under different titles.
Take a look and get a taste of student life!

My story

Apurva Ganoo
Apurva Ganoo
Apurva Ganoo moved to Vaasa from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. His dream job would be something that encompasses the fields of IT, Design, and Business.

Jennica Lattunen
Jennica Lattunen
Studying in an international programme has taught Jennica Lattunen a lot about foreign cultures. It will be useful as she enters the working life.

Robin Snellman
Robin Snellman
Swedish is Robin's first language. "Studying in English requires a little self-confidence, but you’ll get along just fine in an international group", says Robin Snellman.

Aysu Asibol
Aysu Asibol
Finland is well known for its high quality education. This can be seen as an outcome of wide support and appreciation for us students, says Aysu Asibol.
Next Application Period
Next application period for the degree programmes taught in English is 7.1.–20.1.2021.
How to study successfully?
INFO For New Students
Student parties, overalls, legendary student cruises. New friends, first apartment and the freedom. Interesting courses, internship and that feeling when you sign your first job contract... But where does it all begin? We have collected a small info package for you to get a smooth start for your studies!
VAMK Campus
VAMK is located on the Palosaari university campus within a walking distance from Vaasa city centre. Technobothnia Education and Research Centre, Tritonia Academic Library, Design Centre Muova, and Alere, the learning centre of social services and health care are all located on Palosaari. The University of Vaasa and Novia University of Applied Sciences can also be found on the same campus.
Technobothnia Education and Research Centre: A former cotton factory was renovated to meet the requirements of state-of-the-art technology. There the students of technology can get acquainted with the latest innovations of their field and take part in projects executed in cooperation with businesses. In addition to education, the modern facilities, equipment, software and methods also significantly contribute to the research and product development of the businesses in the region.
The Tritonia Academic Library serves research, education and studying at the institutions of higher education in Vaasa. Tritonia offers extensive printed and electronic collections on several fields, a modern learning environment, information services and training in information retrieval.
Alere, the learning centre of social services and health care: VAMK’s and Novia’s social and health care students study in the shared premises of Alere -facility on the Palosaari campus. Renovated for the demands of modern teaching, Alere offers the students, besides cosy premises, also shared courses and teacher exchange between Finnish and Swedish education.

VAMK Campus Map
Alumni Stories

Mai Phuong Ha
Mai Phuong Ha
Studying in Finland was the first trip abroad for Mai. Quite a change compared to her native Vietnam. But what would she do differently if she had a time machine and started her...

Lukumanu Iddrisu
Lukumanu Iddrisu
Lukumanu Iddrisu studied international business at VAMK and specialised in marketing.

Johan Nyström
Johan Nyström
BBA Johan Nyström works as an accountant for Wärtsilä. He also studies for the master´s program at the University of Vaasa.

Duy Nguyen
Duy Nguyen
Senior Software Developer at Wapice Duy Nguyen moved to Vaasa from Ho Chi Minh city, Vietnam. His work mainly includes software development as well as supervising junior...
Open UAS
At Open University of Applied Sciences (Open UAS) you can study courses that are included to degree programmes at VAMK regardless of your age and educational background.