Vocational Schools

 

Vocational studies prepares students for work in a specific trade with hands-on experience. Degrees for jobs such as technician, tradesman, hairdresser or artisan can be studied in vocational education. Vocational education can also be referred to as technical education. Although possible, it is often more difficult to continue to higher education directly from vocational education.

Read more about vocational education and training at InfoFinland
Read more about vocational education and training at Study info
Read more on how to apply to vocational education and training in Swedish and in English.

There are three Swedish vocational schools in Nyland/Uusimaa.

Prakticum, in Helsingfors/Helsinki and Borgå/Porvoo. Prakticum also offer programs specifically to students who require a little more support with language learning.

Preparatory education HUX is available for students who are looking to enter vocational education but need to improve their language or other skills, or wish to explore the different vocational education and career path options before starting their vocational studies. For more information on applying for HUX please check out Prakticum.

Solvalla-Folkhälsan is located in Esbo.

Axxell is located in Esbo/Espoo, Karis/Karjaa and Raseborg/Raasepori. Axxell also offer programs specifically for students who require a little more support with language learning.

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