Current News
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04/26/2022
The emphasis on VAMK's marketing is in attracting more tuition-fee paying students from target countries. Supporting Talent Boost is a very important part of the recruitment strategy - VAMK's aim is to recruit prospective students willing to study, live and stay as future workforce in Finland. Our Talent Coach service is a vital part of this strategy.
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04/08/2022
What happens when 18 Finnish universities of applied sciences put their heads together and start thinking of how to bring more talented students to Finland? The UAS Path offers a unique, co-operatively carried out programme, where students wishing to study in Finland can first taste the Finnish study experience from their home country, online, and move to Finland to complete the degree after that.
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03/01/2022
Immediately after the war of aggression launched by Russia, the rectors' organisations of Finnish higher education institutions expressed their support for Ukraine. VAMK stands in the same line with other higher education institutions and the whole world, supporting country that has been forced under inhuman acts of violence by Russia.
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02/21/2022
Students from the mentorship programme of the Energy Academy are highly satisfied with their mentors from the Vaasa region companies, confirms fresh report. At the same time companies value modern, competent workforce who offers practical insights. The successful collaboration is based on genuine networking and knowledge sharing between companies and higher education institutions.
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01/19/2022
The spring’s first national joint application period for higher education institutions ended on Wednesday 19 January at 3 p.m. VAMK's international degree programmes have attracted an exceptional amount of interest in the January student application, where the degrees leading to a Bachelor's degree in International Business and Information Technology and the degree leading to a Master's degree in International Business Management were applied for.
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01/03/2022
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12/08/2021
The institutions of higher education are responding to the needs of the energy technology cluster and the growing shortage of experts in the Vaasa region.
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10/06/2021
In the first alumni event ever, Vaasa University of Applies Sciences had the priviledge to hear some very interesting speeches and discussions on the future of work.
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09/13/2021
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.
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06/30/2021
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.
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06/16/2021
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.
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05/27/2021
New group starting in October 2021, as distance learning or “hybrid” if Covid-19 situation is OK.
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05/26/2021
Let's create ideas together between 13:00-15:00 via Teams
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05/18/2021
NOTE! The participation link will be provided by email.
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05/10/2021
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.
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05/04/2021
Have your say in future Vaasa’s urban development and brand – the best ideas could be realised!
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05/04/2021
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.
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03/31/2021
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.
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03/22/2021
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.
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02/25/2021
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.
