VAMK
Vaasa University of Applied Sciences - Your Main Partner in Expertise.
VAMK - Vaasa University of Applied Sciences
Be Bold – find your path at VAMK – Our location in the midst of global companies, in the enterprising Ostrobothnia, guarantees us a pole position to the challenges of the changing world. We listen with a sensitive ear to the business sector and its needs in terms of training both professionals and staff. We are an agile sized university of applied sciences and famous for our good team spirit.
International and competent engineers, bachelors of business administration, nurses, as well as social and health care professionals graduate from the Vaasa University of Applied Sciences. Our work-oriented studies and the vibrant Vaasa region ensure excellent opportunities for finding employment. There are approximately 4,000 students and 200 employees. In education, VAMK focuses on energy efficient technology, business expertise in export, as well as modern health care and social welfare services. We work in close cooperation with the other universities in the region and with the region’s energy technology hub, which is the most significant in the Nordic countries.
Established in 1996
- Trains international professionals equipped with real-world experience through teaching, joint studies and placements.
- A truly multicultural campus with students from 45+ countries and visiting lecturers enhancing your global outlook.
- Strong global network of 100+ partner universities with dual-degree and international exchange opportunities.
- Situated in Vaasa – the Nordic energy hub – offering unmatched internship and employment prospects in clean tech and energy sectors.
- Offers compulsory placements and project work connecting you directly to local industry and businesses.
- Provides dedicated scholarships and early-bird discounts to support international students.
- Embedded in a high-quality, supportive community in one of Finland’s most innovative and student-centric cities.
- Active in applied RDI through Technobothnia & Smart platforms, enabling hands-on innovation in energy, industry, business, design and society.
- Access to a robust network of 160+ energy companies located in the Vaasa region, Finland’s clean energy capital.
ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES
Explore a diverse range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and specialised programmes designed to build industry-ready skills, foster innovation, and prepare you for global career opportunities.
Popular Courses
Choose from internationally recognised bachelor’s programmes that combine academic excellence, practical learning,
and industry exposure to build a strong foundation for your future.
| Course Name (Degree) | Eligibility | Programme Description and Career Prospects (CP) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy Technology (Bachelor of Engineering) | Upper secondary certificate (higher-education eligibility); IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL iBT 60 or equivalent. Selection: certificate and/or entrance assignment. | Bachelor of Engineering programme covering renewable and conventional energy systems, power engineering and energy-efficient technology solutions. CP: Energy engineer, renewable energy specialist, power systems technician. |
| Industrial Engineering (Bachelor of Engineering) | Upper secondary certificate (higher-education eligibility); IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL iBT 60 or equivalent. Selection: certificate and/or entrance assignment. | Bachelor of Engineering programme covering production engineering, industrial processes and manufacturing technology. CP: Production/industrial engineer, manufacturing technologist, process engineer. |
| Information Technology (Bachelor of Engineering) | Upper secondary certificate (higher-education eligibility); IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL iBT 60 or equivalent. Selection: certificate and/or entrance assignment. | Bachelor of Engineering programme covering software development, networks and IT systems design, with project-based learning across the curriculum. CP: Software developer, IT systems engineer, network specialist. |
| International Business (Bachelor of Business Administration) | Upper secondary certificate (higher-education eligibility); IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL iBT 60 or equivalent. Selection: certificate and/or entrance assignment. | Bachelor of Business Administration programme covering international trade, marketing, finance and cross-cultural management, preparing graduates for global business careers. CP: International business coordinator, marketing executive, business development associate. |
| Nursing (Bachelor of Health Care) | Upper secondary certificate (higher-education eligibility); IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL iBT 60 or equivalent. Selection: certificate and/or entrance assignment. Plus compulsory health-field aptitude assessment and health declaration. | Bachelor of Health Care programme preparing registered nurses, covering clinical nursing skills, patient care and evidence-based practice with clinical placements. CP: Registered nurse, clinical nurse, health care professional. |
| Course Name (Degree) | Eligibility | Programme Description and Career Prospects (CP) |
|---|---|---|
| Cloud-Based Software Engineering (Master of Engineering) | Relevant Bachelor's (UAS or university) + 2-3 yrs relevant work experience after the Bachelor's; IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL iBT 60 or equivalent. Admission mainly via VAMK's own rolling round. | Master of Engineering programme covering cloud computing architectures, DevOps practices and advanced software engineering for scalable systems. CP: Cloud/software architect, DevOps engineer, senior software engineer. |
| Crisis Leadership and Innovation - Health Care and Social Services (Master's (UAS)) | Relevant Bachelor's (UAS or university) + 2-3 yrs relevant work experience after the Bachelor's; IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL iBT 60 or equivalent. Admission mainly via VAMK's own rolling round. | Master's programme developing crisis leadership and innovation competencies for health and social services professionals, covering emergency preparedness and service innovation. CP: Crisis management lead, health/social services innovation manager, emergency preparedness coordinator. |
| Crisis Leadership and Innovation - Engineering (Master of Engineering) | Relevant Bachelor's (UAS or university) + 2-3 yrs relevant work experience after the Bachelor's; IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL iBT 60 or equivalent. Admission mainly via VAMK's own rolling round. | Master of Engineering programme developing crisis leadership and innovation competencies for technical and engineering contexts, covering resilience engineering and innovation management. CP: Crisis/resilience management engineer, innovation manager, technical risk consultant. |
| Crisis Leadership and Innovation - Business (Master of Business Administration) | Relevant Bachelor's (UAS or university) + 2-3 yrs relevant work experience after the Bachelor's; IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL iBT 60 or equivalent. Admission mainly via VAMK's own rolling round. | Master of Business Administration programme developing crisis leadership and business innovation competencies for organisations navigating disruption. CP: Crisis management consultant, business continuity manager, innovation lead. |
| Energy Storage Systems (Master of Engineering) | Relevant Bachelor's (UAS or university) + 2-3 yrs relevant work experience after the Bachelor's; IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL iBT 60 or equivalent. Admission mainly via VAMK's own rolling round. | Master of Engineering programme covering battery and energy storage technologies, grid integration and energy systems design. CP: Energy storage engineer, battery systems specialist, energy systems consultant. |
| Project Management - Engineering (Master of Engineering) | Relevant Bachelor's (UAS or university) + 2-3 yrs relevant work experience after the Bachelor's; IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL iBT 60 or equivalent. Admission mainly via VAMK's own rolling round. | Master of Engineering programme developing advanced project management competencies for technical and engineering projects. CP: Technical project manager, engineering programme manager, PMO lead. |
| Project Management - Business (Master of Business Administration) | Relevant Bachelor's (UAS or university) + 2-3 yrs relevant work experience after the Bachelor's; IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL iBT 60 or equivalent. Admission mainly via VAMK's own rolling round. | Master of Business Administration programme developing advanced project management competencies across business contexts, covering agile and traditional methodologies. CP: Project manager, programme manager, PMO lead. |
| International Business Management (Master of Business Administration) | Relevant Bachelor's (UAS or university) + 2-3 yrs relevant work experience after the Bachelor's; IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL iBT 60 or equivalent. Admission mainly via VAMK's own rolling round. | Master of Business Administration programme covering international business strategy and global management practices for experienced professionals. CP: International business manager, strategy consultant, senior management roles. |
| Additional Information | Bachelor's | Master's |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fees (per academic year, non-EU/EEA) | EUR 10,500 / year Same for all 5 programmes. | EUR 12,000 / year Same for all 8 programmes. |
| Application Period | Joint application: 7-21 Jan 2027 (all 5). Rolling admission, autumn 2027 intake: 1 Oct 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 - only Information Technology, International Business and Nursing. Energy Technology and Industrial Engineering have rolling admission for the Jan 2028 intake only. | Rolling admission, autumn 2027 intake: 1 Oct 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 (VAMK's own round, Studyinfo). |
| Scholarship Opportunities | • Early-bird discount: EUR 1,500 off the first-year fee (accept the place within 7 days of the results). • Finnish-language scholarship: EUR 4,000 per academic year (YKI / CEFR A2 in year 1, B1 in year 2, B2 in year 3). • Merit scholarship: EUR 4,000 on graduation (one student per bachelor's programme; graduate within normative time). | • Early-bird discount: EUR 1,500 off the first-year fee (accept the place within 7 days of results). • Finnish-language scholarship: EUR 4,000 per academic year (YKI / CEFR A2 or higher during the normative study right). • Merit scholarship: EUR 2,000 for the best 10% of graduates per programme (study right from 1 Aug 2025; graduate within target time). Cannot be combined with the language scholarship. |
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