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Vocational qualifications in English

At Omnia, we also offer vocational trainings in English!

These trainings are especially suitable for those who want to complete their degree in English and improve their language skills. In your studies, you will study in a variety of learning environments and situations - in the classroom, in the workplace, online, and in practical projects. Completing a degree in English will help you develop your language skills and enable you to apply for postgraduate study at university.

Generally, only applicants residing in Finland can be admitted to Omnia's vocational education and TUVA training. 

Important information on application process, application period 20.2.–19.3.2024

  1. Language tests
    • Applicants will be first invited to written language tests. Written language tests can be completed only at Omnia campuses in Espoo, Finland. Please note that we do not offer online language tests. 
    • Written language test will be held on week 14 (1.–7.4.). If needed, applicants will also be invited to oral language tests which will be held on week 16 (15.–21.4.). 
    • Invitations to the language tests will be sent by email on week 13 (25.–31.3.) at the latest.
  2. Guidance discussions
    • Applicants who have passed the language tests will be invited to guidance discussions. This concerns the applicants of the following Vocational Qualifications: 
      • Cleaning and Property Services
      • Information and Communications Technology
      • Restaurant and Catering Services
    • Discussions will be held on week 18–20 (29.4.–19.5.) at Omnia, Espoo only. Participating in guidance discussion is compulsory. 
    • Invitations to the guidance discussion will be sent by email on week 17 (22.–28.4) at the latest.
  3. Admission results
    • Admission results will be sent by 31.5.2024. The studies start in August 2024.

Important information on application process, application period 1.–31.12.2023

  1. The applicants will be invited to the language tests by e-mail. Language tests will be held on week 3. The language tests can be completed only at Omnia campuses in Espoo, Finland. Applicants must pass both written and oral language tests.
  2. Applicants who have passed the language tests will be invited to guidance discussions by email. Discussions will be held in February at Omnia, Espoo only. Participating in guidance discussion is compulsory.
  3. Admission results will be sent on week 9. The studies start in March 2024.

Language tests

The language tests can be completed only at Omnia campuses in Espoo, Finland. Mastering the basics of the Finnish language is essential in working life in Finland.

Applicants must pass both written and oral language tests in Finnish and English:

  • Vocational qualification in Business
  • Vocational qualification in Information and Communications Technology
  • Vocational qualification in Social and Health Care

Applicants must pass written and oral language tests in English:

  • Vocational qualifications in Cleaning and Property Services
  • Vocational qualification in Restaurant and Catering Services

Read more about the Assessment of language skills in Vocational Qualification.

Admission is based on the information in the application, so please fill out your application carefully. The applicant is expected to familiarize themselves with the important information on the Vocational education and training student admission criteria.

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