VAMK – Vaasa University of Applied Sciences

VAMK – Vaasa University of Applied Sciences is a university of applied sciences located in Vaasa, Finland. The university offers a range of programs in various fields, including business, engineering, health care, social sciences, and technology.

The university offers Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programs in Business Administration, with various specializations, such as International Business, Marketing, and Industrial Management. The Bachelor’s program takes 3.5 years to complete and is taught in English, while the Master’s program takes 1.5 years and is taught in Finnish.

Admissions requirements for the Bachelor’s program include a secondary education certificate, proficiency in English, and an entrance examination, which can be waived for some applicants. For the Master’s program, applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and proficiency in Finnish.

The student body at VAMK is diverse, with over 20% of students coming from outside of Finland. The university has a total enrollment of around 5,000 students.

VAMK is accredited by the Finnish Education Evaluation Centre and the Degree Programme in Industrial Management is accredited by the Association of MBAs (AMBA). The university has partnerships with over 200 institutions around the world, allowing students to participate in international exchange programs.

The language of instruction at VAMK is primarily Finnish, but some programs, such as the Bachelor’s in Business Administration, are taught in English. The university has a diverse faculty of over 250 staff members, with a mix of Finnish and international faculty members.

Tuition fees at VAMK vary depending on the program and the student’s country of origin. For Bachelor’s programs, tuition fees range from 4,500 to 9,000 euros per year for non-EU/EEA students. For Master’s programs, tuition fees range from 5,000 to 9,000 euros per year for non-EU/EEA students.

The curriculum at VAMK is designed to provide students with practical, hands-on experience in their chosen field of study. Students are encouraged to participate in internships and other experiential learning opportunities, as well as international exchange programs.

VAMK has a network of over 16,000 alumni, many of whom have successful careers in business, engineering, and other fields. The university has a strong reputation for producing graduates who are well-prepared to enter the workforce and make valuable contributions to their chosen industries.