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Preconditions for Studying

Studies via the Open University of Applied Sciences (VAMK) is suitable for prospective student who :

• plans to apply for a Degree Program in the nearest future at Vaasan ammattikorkeakoulu (VAMK), University of Applied Sciences;
• aspires to deepen or upgrade his/her profession;
• intends to expand his/her knowledge about Business Economics, Social Sciences, Nursing, Hotel and Tourism or Information Technology.

The Prerequisite for studying at the Open University of Applied Sciences is that the applicant resides in Finland. Any foreign student who is interested in attending Open University of Applied Sciences needs a visa or a residence permit- depending on the prospects’ citizenship. In practice, it is difficult to get a visa or a residence permit for this purpose, except otherwise. For current information about visas and immigration to Finland, visit the Finnish Directorate of Immigration home pages via www.migri.fi.

When registering for study modules, it should be taken into consideration that for some study modules there may be requirements regarding previous knowledge (academic background/work experience). The purpose of this is to ensure that the prospective student’s past experiences is sufficient enough for his/her course(s) of interest. Completion of higher study modules often requires completion of basic study module. We recommend you to consider whether your background matches the preliminary requirements of a specific course before applying for the module.

The precondition for integrating studies into basic teaching is that there is room in the group in question (for example own computer or available seat). Degree students have always the first option when applying.