Schedule for Academic Year

Commencement of studies, spring 2027

• In full-time bachelor’s degree programmes, new students must arrive and commence studies on-campus latest by
  • 8 March 2027 (spring 2027 intake)
• For  master DP in Crisis Leadership and Innovation:
  • 25 January 2027 (spring 2027 intake)

• You will receive more detailed information about the beginning of your studies, the first days, and practical arrangements to your email no later than about one week before the start. Studies commence in January 2027. 
• For continuing students, studies commence according to the academic schedule: lukkarit.vamk.fi 

Please note:  In accordance with VAMK refund policy, the full refund for non-EU/EEA student is possible until 1.10.2026. Half of the paid fee is refunded until 12 January 2027. This concerns students who were admitted to autumn 2026.

Enrollment for the academic year (continuing students)

The enrollment on student desktop (PAKKI) 1.4.-6.9.2026.  Students who are liable to pay tuition fees, will be enrolled in the next semester by Student Services, after tuition fee has been received. Enrollment concerning autumn semester can be changed until 6.9, and concerning spring semester until 12 January. Please note that after deadline it is only possible to change enrollment to attendance, not vice versa.  Please notice that when enrolling attendance, student is subject to pay tuition fee for the semester if not exempted from it.

The enrollment for academic year 2027-2028 takes place 1.4.-6.9.2027.

Enrollment for courses

• Autumn 2026: enrollment has ended
• Spring 2027: 1.12.2026-13.1.2027 (new and continuing students)
• Autumn 2027: 1.8.-6.9.2027 (new students), 1.4.-6.9.2027 (continuing students)

Academic Schedules

• Academic Schedules for  spring semester 2027 will be published latest by 1.12.2026
• Academic Schedules for autumn semester 2027 will be published latest by 17.6.2027

Graduation dates

Academic year holidays

Exceptions are possible. Please always check the exact schedules for holiday weeks for your group from lukkarikone.

• 12.10.-18.10.2026 (autumn holiday)
• 21.12.2026.-3.1.2027 (Christmas holidays)
• 1.3.2027.-7.3.2027 (Winter holiday)
• 14.6.2027-8.8.2027 (teacher administrative leave)