Vamia Application Period for Restaurant and Catering Programs 2023-2024
The next application period for the Restaurant and Catering Programs is from August 7th to 13th, 2023. For this intake, you can only apply to the Cook and Waiter/Waitress programs.
Entry Requirements
- Nationality: All nationalities are welcome to apply.
- Age: You must be at least 18 years old when the studies begin. There is no upper age limit.
- Education: You must have a Finnish basic education of nine years. You will need to provide verified copies of your certificates, translated into English, Finnish, or Swedish.
- English language proficiency: You must have a minimum score of 85 on the Duolingo English test or 5.5 on the IELTS test.
- Financial support: You must have enough funds to support yourself during your studies. You will need to provide proof of this when you apply for a residence permit.
- Good health: You must be in good health and able to work in a restaurant or catering environment.
- Passport: You must have a valid passport that will be valid for the duration of your studies.
Application Procedure
- The application link will be activated on August 7th, 2023.
- There is no application fee.
- The application period will remain open until the quota of applicants is met.
- You can only apply to one of the English programs.
- Fill out the application form carefully and accurately.
- Upload all required documents during the application period.
- You will be notified by email when your application has been received.
- The admission results will be announced approximately 1-2 months after the application period is closed.
- All applicants will be informed, whether they are selected or not.
Beginning of Studies
- Approximately 2 months before the studies begin, you will receive an email about the start of the studies.
- Visit a doctor in your home country to get the health documents that we require.
- Before coming to Finland, send the results of laboratory tests, X-ray of lungs [Thorax (please note that you should not send the X-ray photographs)], and Doctors’ statement T to School Nurse.
- Arrive to Finland well in time before the studies begin.
- The first week will include orientation studies and practical information about the school.
- The school will provide you with appropriate uniform for kitchen and restaurant work /mechanical work.
- For students in Restaurant and Catering Services, the following test is obligatory and will be taken in Vaasa: Salmonella.
Apply Here
The application link will be activated on August 7th, 2023.
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