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Studies in vocational education institutions may lead to initial vocational qualifications, vocational qualifications or specialist vocational qualifications. The scope of studies for all initial qualifications is 120 credits, usually completed in three years. The qualifications lead to a vocation.

After earning a qualification, students may seek employment or continue their studies at a highe ...

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Barber, hairdressing and cosmetology services, Helsinki Vocational College (East Pasila)City of Helsinki, Education Division
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Helsinki
Barber, hairdressing and cosmetology services, Helsinki Vocational College (East Pasila) provides vocational education and training in Finnish.
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Savonkatu 4, 00520 Helsinki
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Barber, hairdressing and cosmetology services, Helsinki Vocational College (Merihaka)City of Helsinki, Education Division
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Helsinki
Barber, hairdressing and cosmetology services, Helsinki Vocational College (Merihaka) provides vocational education and training in Finnish.
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Haapaniemenkatu 7-9, 00530 Helsinki
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Deli shop, Helsinki Vocational CollegeCity of Helsinki, Education Division
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Helsinki
Deli shop, Helsinki Vocational College provides vocational education and training in Finnish.
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Prinsessantie 2, 00820 Helsinki
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City of Helsinki, Education Division
Furniture upholstery services, Helsinki Vocational CollegeCity of Helsinki, Education Division
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Helsinki
Furniture upholstery services, Helsinki Vocational College provides vocational education and training in Finnish.
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Vuokkiniemenkatu 30, 00920 Helsinki
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City of Helsinki, Education Division
Helsinki Vocational College, Hattulantie unitCity of Helsinki, Education Division
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Helsinki
Health and welfare, arts and humanities, Campus 5
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Hattulantie 2, 00550 Helsinki
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Helsinki Vocational College, Ilkantie unitCity of Helsinki, Education Division
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Helsinki
Engineering, manufacturing and construction: Campus 2
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Ilkantie 3, 00400 Helsinki
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Helsinki Vocational College, Kullervonkatu unitCity of Helsinki, Education Division
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Helsinki
Arts and humanities, engineering, manufacturing and construction, Campus 3
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Kullervonkatu 11, 00610 Helsinki
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Helsinki Vocational College, Meritalo unitCity of Helsinki, Education Division
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Helsinki
Services, engineering, manufacturing and construction, Campus 2
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Haapaniemenkatu 7-9, 00530 Helsinki
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Helsinki Vocational College, Muotoilijankatu unitCity of Helsinki, Education Division
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Helsinki
Arts and humanities, Campus 3
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Muotoilijankatu 3, 00560 Helsinki
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Helsinki Vocational College, Myllypuro unitCity of Helsinki, Education Division
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Helsinki
Engineering, manufacturing and construction, Campus 4
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Runokylänkatu 2, 00920 Helsinki
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Helsinki Vocational College, Nilsiänkatu unitCity of Helsinki, Education Division
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Helsinki
Note! Teaching will begin at the Nilsiänkatu unit in January 2026.
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Nilsiänkatu 6, 00510 Helsinki
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Helsinki Vocational College, Prinsessantie unitCity of Helsinki, Education Division
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Helsinki
Natural sciences, engineering, manufacturing and construction, services, Campus 3
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Prinsessantie 2, 00820 Helsinki
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Helsinki Vocational College, Roihupelto unitCity of Helsinki, Education Division
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Helsinki
Note! Teaching will begin at the new Roihupelto unit on January 7, 2026.
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Holkkitie 5, 00880 Helsinki
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Helsinki Vocational College, Teollisuuskatu unitCity of Helsinki, Education Division
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Helsinki
Business and administration, health and welfare, Campus 1
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Teollisuuskatu 23, 00510 Helsinki
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Helsinki Vocational College, Valuraudankuja unitCity of Helsinki, Education Division
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Helsinki
Services, logistics, Campus 2
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Valuraudankuja 3, 00700 Helsinki
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Helsinki Vocational College, Vilppulantie unitCity of Helsinki, Education Division
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Helsinki
Health and welfare, services, Campus 4
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Vilppulantie 14, 00700 Helsinki
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City of Helsinki, Education Division
Malmin Hohde (beauty services), Helsinki Vocational CollegeCity of Helsinki, Education Division
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Helsinki
Malmin Hohde (beauty services), Helsinki Vocational College provides vocational education and training in Finnish.
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Vilppulantie 14, 00700 Helsinki
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City of Helsinki, Education Division
Massage clinic, Helsinki Vocational CollegeCity of Helsinki, Education Division
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Helsinki
Massage clinic, Helsinki Vocational College provides vocational education and training in Finnish.
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Hattulantie 2, 00550 Helsinki
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City of Helsinki, Education Division
Printing services, Helsinki Vocational CollegeCity of Helsinki, Education Division
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Helsinki
Printing services, Helsinki Vocational College provides vocational education and training in Finnish.
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Kullervonkatu 11, 00610 Helsinki
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City of Helsinki, Education Division
Restaurant Kokki, Helsinki Vocational CollegeCity of Helsinki, Education Division
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Helsinki
Restaurant Kokki, Helsinki Vocational College provides vocational education and training in Finnish.
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Prinsessantie 2, 00820 Helsinki
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City of Helsinki, Education Division
Roihupelto shop, Helsinki Vocational CollegeCity of Helsinki, Education Division
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Helsinki
Roihupelto shop, Helsinki Vocational College provides vocational education and training in Finnish.
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Holkkitie 5, 00880 Helsinki
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City of Helsinki, Education Division
SKY-OpistoCity of Helsinki, Education Division
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Helsinki
SKY-Opisto provides vocational education and training in Finnish.
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Alppikatu 2 A, 00530 Helsinki
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City of Helsinki, Education Division
Surface treatment services, Helsinki Vocational CollegeCity of Helsinki, Education Division
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Helsinki
Surface treatment services, Helsinki Vocational College provides vocational education and training in Finnish.
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Vuokkiniemenkatu 30, 00920 Helsinki
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City of Helsinki, Education Division
Textile and clothing store Luova, Helsinki Vocational CollegeCity of Helsinki, Education Division
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Helsinki
Textile and clothing store Luova, Helsinki Vocational College provides vocational education and training in Finnish.
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Haapaniemenkatu 7-9, 00530 Helsinki
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City of Helsinki, Education Division
Vehicle repair shop services, HelsinkiVocational CollegeCity of Helsinki, Education Division
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Helsinki
Vehicle repair shop services, HelsinkiVocational College provides vocational education and training in Finnish.
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Ilkantie 3, 00400 Helsinki
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Both young people and adults can apply for vocational education and training.

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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.

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Text edited by: City of Helsinki, Education Division

Updated: 11/8/2026

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