Turku Vocational Institute educates professionals for 40 different occupations. We offer vocational education for students of all ages. With us, you can complete an initial vocational qualification, a further vocational qualification, or a specialist vocational qualification.
Vocational education is a pathway both to working life and to further studies. Our education is intended for anyone who ...
You can apply to vocational education through the joint application process held once a year or flexibly throughout the year through continuous admission. Vocational education also offers apprenticeship training, labour market training, and the possibility to improve previous grades.
Our guidance and admissions services provide personal guidance and support in all matters related to education and applying.
Both young people and adults can apply for vocational education and training.
Only those completing basic education and those without a previous qualification may apply through the joint application process held in the spring.
The criteria for continuous admission include:
Vocational education and training is either initial vocational education leading to a qualification or further vocational education. The education and training provide the students with capabilities for applying for higher education studies.
In vocational education and training, the student acquires competence not only from the educational institution but also from workplaces and online learning environments. Workplace education and training is supported by, for example, apprenticeship and training agreements.
Application and completion of studies is flexible and studies can be completed in a shorter time than previously.