Be bold – Adventure of a lifetime awaits you!
Are you interested in studying next to the largest Energy Technology Hub in Northern Europe?
Vaasa University of Applied Sciences (VAMK) is a career-focused institution of higher education offering high-quality education in Business, Health Care and Social Services, and Technology. With more than 4,000 students, including over 600 international degree students, VAMK provides degree programmes built on strong theoretical foundations combined with the practical expertise of the region’s innovative high-tech industry.
VAMK offers Bachelor’s degrees in Energy Technology, Industrial Engineering, Information Technology, International Business, and Nursing. At the Master’s level, degree programmes include Cloud-Based Software Engineering, Crisis Leadership and Innovation, Energy Storage Systems, International Business Management, and Project Management in both Business and Engineering fields.
Vaasa is a vibrant, student-friendly city known for its international energy cluster and strong sustainability values. With nature, the sea, and all essential services close by, it offers a safe, affordable, and balanced environment for study, living, and future careers
P.S. Did you know that the Vaasa region has the highest proportion of higher education students in Finland?
Your adventure of a lifetime awaits!
Bachelor´s Degrees
Study a Bachelor's Degree in Business, Health Care and Social Services, or Technology at VAMK! Apply via Rolling Admission (1 Apr. – 30 Sep. 2026)!
Master´s Degrees
The Best Master’s level UAS Education in Finland! Study at VAMK Master School! Apply via Rolling Admission 1.4.-30.9.2026.
Joint Application
The Joint Application for the Energy Technology and Industrial Engineering (Bachelor of Engineering) will be open from 31 August to 10 September 2026.
Rolling Admission
Rolling Admission at VAMK allows applicants to apply for selected degree programmes over an extended period, with applications reviewed and study places offered continuously as they are received.
VAMK in a Nutshell
VAMK, located in Vaasa, Western Finland, is a modern and international University of Applied Sciences. We offer high-quality education in Finnish and English, covering Bachelor’s and professional Master’s degree programs. With around 4000 students, including 700 international degree students from over 45 nationalities, VAMK fosters a diverse and dynamic learning environment.
Our aim is to bring together the best employers and professionals of the future.
- VAMK’s campus is located on the Palosaari University Campus, within walking distance of the center of Vaasa. The campus, recognised as the most beautiful campus in Finland, is home to 10,000 higher education students.
- VAMK supports students with free career coaching and various mentoring programs: Vaasa International Talents, Energy Academy mentoring program and Energy Talent programme.
- VAMK´s graduates have a high employment rate 86,5 % and as a student, you get to work and collaborate in innovation projects with our top industry partners, which represent leading global companies in energy technology.
- Globally networked – 100 partner universities around the world.
- For international degree students, we offer an early-bird discount and a supportive scholarship model.
What is it like to study in Vaasa?
It’s easy to be happy in Vaasa: rents are affordable, you can get everywhere in 15 minutes and the quality of life is high.
Vaasa is ranked the fourth best student city in Finland in the year 2025! (Studentum survey 2025)
The train from Helsinki to Vaasa takes just over three hours. Rents are half the price of those in the capital area, you can get everywhere by bike and there are over 14 000 students in Vaasa. So why not choose Vaasa, the city where students thrive with ease and happiness?
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Fields of Education
Technology
Our studies focus on key areas of the future, such as robotics, intelligent electrical engineering, digital solutions, and clean technologies.
Business
In our business administration studies, you will dive into sustainable and innovative business expertise, as well as solutions in international trade logistics.
Health Care and Social Services
With our studies in health care and social services, you will graduate to meet the challenges of the welfare transition – responding to the workforce needs of our multilingual region and the opportunities brought by digitalisation.
Apply at Studyinfo
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