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Vocational education in English

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Turku Vocational Institute (TAI) offers education in English in, among others, the restaurant and catering field, and cleaning and facility field for students of all ages. Here, you can complete a basic vocational degree, a vocational degree, or a special vocational degree.

Vocational education is a way in to working life as well as to continued studies. Our education is meant for everyone, who ...

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You can apply for a place in vocational education once per year via the joint application, or flexibly year round via the continuous application. Vocational education also offers apprenticeship agreements, labour market education, and the opportunity of raising previous grades.

From our counselling and application service, you get personal advise and help with all matters related to education and how to apply.

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To whom and on what terms

Entry requirements

  • degree certificate from Finnish basic education or other basic education
  • applicants, who have the right to work in Finland, have precedence
  • good oral and written proficiency in English
  • a minimum of 18 years of age
  • health requirements that are suitable for work

Persons living outside of Finland

The education is aimed at Finnish citizens, EU citizens, and persons, who have a residence permit in the EU och Schengen countries.

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City of Turku

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City of Turku
Text edited by: City of Turku
Updated: 3/3/2026