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Nordic energy capital Vaasa has a growing energy cluster and news about developments in the battery industry reinforce the region’s positive future perspectives. The new Energy Academy model between higher education and companies makes the area even more attractive for students and graduates alike.

Welcome to develop Vaasa into the city of the future. The YoungTalk discussion and brainstorming event brings together young people and experts to envision what kind of city they want to live in in 2030.

Vaasa University of Applied Sciences passed FINEEC’s audit. It shows that VAMK's activities and quality system meet both the national criteria and the European quality assurance criteria for higher education institutions.

New group starting in October 2021, as distance learning or “hybrid” if Covid-19 situation is OK.

New group starting in October 2021, as distance learning or “hybrid” if Covid-19 situation is OK.

Let's create ideas together between 13:00-15:00 via Teams

NOTE! The participation link will be provided by email.

Eleonora Matrella is supporting VAMK international students in their recruitment process. Networking issues are one of the main reasons foreign students can’t find a job in Finland.

Have your say in future Vaasa’s urban development and brand – the best ideas could be realised!

This week, on Thursday 6 May and Friday 7 May, a low-threshold corona testing point will be set up from 09:00 – 11:30 in the main car park of the University of Vaasa, Wolffintie 34, Palosaari. A test is free of charge and does not require an appointment. Even those who are asymptomatic can take the test.

The international audit team interviewed over hundred students, representatives of stakeholders and working life as well as VAMK’s staff over a video link. A lot has been learnt during the long process.

We will return to the practices that preceded the March closure. Simulation lessons, exams and other necessary teaching can be arranged from March 29th on campus.

All teaching, including simulations, laboratory work and exams are carried out online. Week 9 is a week of independent study. Administrative and support staff will also switch to telecommuting during the closure.

At VAMK, teaching in the spring semester is organized as distance teaching, necessary contact teaching is allowed. Administrative staff will continue with the rotation model. Spring graduations will be held remotely.

Vaasa University of Applied Sciences will obtain valuable information on the strengths, good practices and enhancement areas in its activities. The audit team will interview the staff and students from various degree programmes, units as well as representatives of stakeholders.

Universities of applied sciences (UAS) will select students for education starting next autumn in exceptional circumstances. Student admissions for the joint application process starting in March will be implemented through a certificate-based admission and an UAS entrance examination, which will be organised in exceptional circumstances due to the covid-19 pandemic. The exam will be arranged between 31 May and 9 June 2021 as a one-step in-person test in facilities designated by universities of applied sciences. The number of exam days has been increased to eight.

Universities of applied sciences (UAS) will select students for education starting next autumn in exceptional circumstances. Student admissions for the joint application process starting in March will be implemented through a certificate-based admission and an UAS entrance examination, which will be organised in exceptional circumstances due to the covid-19 pandemic. The exam will be arranged between 31 May and 9 June 2021 as a one-step in-person test in facilities designated by universities of applied sciences. The number of exam days has been increased to eight.

The Vaasa Hospital District has entered the spreading phase of the epidemic on 20.12.2020. According to the recommendations, higher education institutions will continue in distance learning mode at this stage, arranging only compulsory contact teaching.