Schedule for Academic Year

Schedule for Academic Year

Commencement of studies

Teaching begins on 1 September 2026 for autumn semester 2026 (new full-time students)
- Orientations for new students 1-4.9.2026
- In full-time programmes, students must arrive and commence studies on-campus latest by 1.10.2026
- For continuing students studies commence according to 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.

Enrollment for the academic year 2026-2027

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.

Enrollment for the academic year 2025-2026

Registration for the academic year 2025-2026 has ended. However, you can change your earlier registration for non-attendance to attendance at any time during the academic year during the validity of your right to study by notifying Student Services. Please notice that when enrolling attendance, student is subject to pay tuition fee for the semester if not exempted from it.

Enrollment for courses

Autumn 2026: 1.8.2026-6.9.2026
Spring 2027: 1.12.2026-12.1.2027

Academic Schedules

Academic Schedules for autumn semester 2026 will be published latest by 17.6.2026
Academic Schedules for spring semester 2027 will be published latest by 1.12.2026