🇫🇮 Vocational Courses in English – Finnish Cities 2025
Looking to study a practical course in English in Finland? Here's your ultimate guide to cities offering vocational education and training (VET) in English. From ICT to healthcare, these programs open real pathways to employment in Finland.Most courses for people already living in Finland or EU. Catering and Restaurant studies- high job market
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🏙️ 1. Helsinki
Stadin AO
Institute: Stadin AO
Courses in English: Practical Nurse, ICT, Business
Website: stadinao.fi
Highlights: Finland’s capital, multicultural, endless job options
Hel Business College
Institute: Hel Business College
Courses: Business, Sales, Marketing (English tracks available)
Website: hel.fi
Highlights: Business focus, central Helsinki location
Perho Culinary School
Institute: Perho Culinary School
Courses: Culinary Arts, Hospitality (English programs available)
Website: perho.fi
Highlights: Renowned culinary school, located in Helsinki
🏙️ 2. Vantaa
Careeria, Varia
Institutes: Careeria, Varia
Courses: Health Care, Business, Logistics
Websites: careeria.fi, varia.fi
Highlights: Near Helsinki Airport, strong logistics hub
🏙️ 3. Espoo
Omnia
Institute: Omnia
Courses: ICT, Beauty Care, Cook, Cleaning Services
Website: omnia.fi
Highlights: Tech city, HQ of Nokia, vibrant student life
🏙️ 4. Kerava
Careeria
Institute: Careeria
Courses: Business, Practical Nurse (partially in English)
Website: careeria.fi
Highlights: Small and peaceful, 25 min from Helsinki
🏙️ 5. Lahti
Salpaus Further Education
Institute: Salpaus Further Education
Courses: Practical Nurse, Cook
Website: salpaus.fi
Highlights: Green city, winter sports, near nature
🏙️ 6. Kuopio
Savo Vocational College (Sakky)
Institute: Savo Vocational College (Sakky)
Courses: ICT, Health Care
Website: sakky.fi
Highlights: Lake city, clean air, student-friendly
🏙️ 7. Tampere
Tredu
Institute: Tredu
Courses: ICT, Vehicle Mechanics, Business, Health Care
Website: tredu.fi
Highlights: Tech and startup hotspot, excellent transport
🏙️ 8. Turku
Turun ammatti-instituutti
Institute: Turun ammatti-instituutti
Courses: Business, Cook, Health Care
Website: tai.turku.fi
Highlights: Coastal charm, old capital, ferries to Sweden
🏙️ 9. Jyväskylä
Gradia
Institute: Gradia
Courses: ICT, Cook, Business
Website: gradia.fi
Highlights: Lakeside city, active student community
🏙️ 10. Oulu
OSAO
Institute: OSAO
Courses: ICT, Business
Website: osao.fi
Highlights: Northern powerhouse, IT and engineering jobs
🏙️ 11. Kotka / Kouvola
Ekami, Eduko
Institutes: Ekami, Eduko
Courses: Business, Logistics
Highlights: Maritime feel, easy rail access
🏙️ 12. Porvoo
Careeria
Institute: Careeria
Courses: Health Care, Business
Website: careeria.fi
Highlights: Old town charm, close to capital
🏙️ 13. Rovaniemi
Lapland Vocational College REDU
Institute: REDU
Courses: Tourism, Social and Health Care, ICT (some in English)
Website: redu.fi
Highlights: Arctic Circle city, tourism hub
🏙️ 14. Kemi / Tornio
Lapland Vocational College REDU
Institute: REDU
Courses: Social and Health Care, ICT
Website: redu.fi
Highlights: Border town, industry and port city
🏙️ 15. Savonlinna
Savo Vocational College (Sakky)
Institute: Sakky
Courses: Practical Nurse, Business
Website: sakky.fi
Highlights: Beautiful lakeside town, famous opera festival
🏙️ 16. Kajaani
Kainuu Vocational College
Institute: Kainuu Vocational College
Courses: ICT, Business, Tourism
Website: kainuu.fi
Highlights: Nature focused, calm environment