Vaasan ammattikorkeakoulu (VAMK), University of Applied Sciences

April 2014
Name of the Institution
Address
Web Address
Erasmus Code
Vaasan ammattikorkeakoulu (VAMK), University of
Applied Sciences
Wolffintie 30, 65200 VAASA, Finland
www.vamk.fi
SF VAASA03
Information for exchange students
All the information regarding the exchange can be found from our website:
http://www.puv.fi/en/student_exchange/
Documents to be sent:
o Student Application Form
o Learning Agreement
o Extract of Study Register from the home institution
o Letter of Motivation/CV (in case of practical training/thesis)
It is advisable to send the documents scanned as an email attachment/fax and by regular mail to
the responsible VAMK International Coordinator
Application deadline for Autumn Semester (starts at the end of August) is May 15 and for Spring
Semester (starts beginning of January) is November 15.
When the student has been accepted, we will send an Acceptance Letter together with an
information package to the address that has been provided by the student in the Application Form.
We offer a Pick-Up Service (free of charge) for the students upon their arrival to Vaasa (when
possible). More details can be found in the information letter upon the student’s acceptance.
Accommodation: All exchange students are advised to apply for housing from VOAS, Vaasa
Student Housing Foundation. To apply, please visit VOAS web site at http://www.voas.fi and fill in
the application form. If you need assistance, please contact asuntotoimisto@voas.fi .
If you are having problems with accommodation, you can contact your VAMK International
Coordinator.
International Office
Head of International Affairs
Ms. Tuija TAMMI
Email: tuija.tammi@vamk.fi
Phone: + 358 207 663 427
Mobile: + 358 40 745 3105
Fax: +358 207 663 626
International Coordinator
School of Business
Ms. Kerstin BERG
Email: kerstin.berg@vamk.fi
Phone: + 358 207 663 310
Mobile: + 358 40 516 5675
International Coordinator
International Coordinator
School of Health Care and Social Services School of Technology
Ms. Minna Hermanson
Ms. Hanna Peltola
Email: minna.hermanson@vamk.fi
Email: hanna.peltola@vamk.fi
Courses (See: www.puv.fi/en -> Student Exchange-> Incoming students ->Studies)
Phone: +358 207 663 424
Mobile: +358 40 551 4229
Phone: +358 207 663 382
Mobile: +358 40 8270 477

April 2014
Courses (To see all the available courses visit www.puv.fi/en -> Student Exchange-> Incoming students -
>Studies)
Information Technology
The IT undergraduate degree programme is conducted in English. All the courses are available for exchange
students. The Specialised Professional Studies include:
Software Engineering:
Electronics and Embedded Systems
Telecommunications
We offer also a possibility of completing a final project/thesis or an internship at the Technobothnia
high-tech laboratory (places are limited). For more details, please contact the International Coordinator for
the School of Technology.
International Business
The International Business undergraduate degree programme is conducted in English. Exchange students
are recommended to focus on subjects from the 2 nd and 3 rd year level. The specialisation options are:
International Marketing
Foreign Trade
International Management
Production of Tourism Experiences
Internship places are not being offered in this programme.
Health Care and Social Services
The department of nursing offers a 20 ECTS “International Study Module in Nursing” consisting of
theoretical studies, individual project work and clinical placements. The studies can be conducted during
autumn or spring semester.
The department of social services offers in cooperation with Novia University of Applied Sciences a 21
ECTS study module. The program covers various aspects of internationally related welfare issues. The
module is usually organised during spring semester, please check the availability from the International
Coordinator for the School of Health Care and Social Services.
A limited number of internship placements for nursing and social work students are offered. Please note
the nomination deadlines: March 15 for the autumn semester, October 15 for the spring semester.
Mechanical Engineering
Energy Management module (110ECTS) is conducted in English and available for exchange students. The
module is designed for students interested in the field of future energy industry and management, and
contains courses related on renewable and clean energy technologies and their environmental demands.
For final project/thesis, please contact the International Coordinator for the School of Technology.