Vaasa University Of Applied Sciences
Vaasan ammattikorkeakoulu VAMK, University of Applied Sciences (Finnish: Vaasan ammattikorkeakoulu, Vamk, Swedish: Vasa yrkeshögskola) is an international higher education institution educating Bachelors of Business Administration, Engineering, Hospitality Management and Social Services as well as Registered Nurses and Public Health Nurses in Finnish, Swedish and English for the demanding needs of the working life. VAMK has approximately 3,300 students enrolled and a staff of circa 250 members.
- Business Economics
- Tourism
- Health Care and Social Services
- Technology and Communication
- Information Processing
VAMK offers education in three languages in a total of 17 degree programmes. In addition to the Finnish degree programmes, VAMK has three Swedish and three English degree programmes. Close collaboration with the working-life is an essential aspect of learning. A degree taken at the University of Applied Sciences includes theoretical, professional studies, practical training in specialty field and the final thesis.
There are approximately 500 degree students in the ten adult education degree programmes. In the Open University of Applied Sciences you can add on to your professional skills or take degree-oriented studies. VAMK also offers degree programmes leading to a polytechnic Master's degree. Specialisation studies are aimed at those already in the working life to supplement their professional skills. There is also continuing education for businesses and organisations in all fields taught at VAMK.
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