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How to apply to study at Turku Vocational Institute?

How to Apply?

Would you like to study at TAI?

Below you can find more information about our options. Most of our programs are in Finnish. We also offer two vocational qualifications in English. However, the application period for our English-language programs is not currently open.

Search Studies

Check out our Search Studies page and find the right program for you. Most of our programs are in Finnish.

Search Studies
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Selection Criteria

On what basis are students selected to Turku Vocational Institute? Read more about the selection criteria here.

Selection Criteria

Tuition fees

Are you a national of a country outside the EU, EEA or Switzerland? If you start your studies after 1 August 2026, you may be required to pay a tuition fee for vocational education and training in Finland. For further information on tuition fees, see:

Tuition fees
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Training for Immigrants

Are you looking for new career paths or educational opportunities in the Turku region?

Training for Immigrants
Studies at TAI in Finnish

Studies at TAI in Finnish

Explore the fields you can study at TAI in Finnish.
Adult education (continuous application)

Adult education (continuous application)

The continuous application process offers basic qualifications for adults and young people, people changing fields, and the unemployed.
Apprenticeship

Apprenticeship

With an apprenticeship, you can study for a vocational qualification, further vocational qualification, or specialist vocational qualification. Most of your learning will take place at work.
Basic education for adults

Basic education for adults

Are you over the age of 17, but you don’t have any previous studies or your studies are still in progress?
Preparatory education for an upper secondary qualification (TUVA)

Preparatory education for an upper secondary qualification (TUVA)

Preparatory education for an upper secondary qualification (TUVA) is your ticket for proceeding to further education or entering working life.
Double degree and other study paths

Double degree and other study paths

Interested in earning a double degree? Or would you like to select a path for athletes or one that prepares you for studying at a university of applied sciences? Read more about different study paths at TAI.

Joint application

The joint application process for upper secondary education will be available between 17 February and 17 March 2026. See what TAI has to offer and learn your first profession here with us!

Availabe only in Finnish.

Joint Application
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Incomplete degree

Do you want to complete an incomplete degree or would you like to increase your competence? Do you feel that your competence is sufficient for a direct demonstration? Or do you want to transfer from another educational institution?

Please fill in the enquiry form and its appendices, and our guidance counsellor will contact you as soon as possible. You can also contact a field-specific guidance counsellor or our Guidance and Application Service directly.

Help and support for applying

Are you unsure about which program is right for you? Do you need more information about other educational matters? Don’t hesitate to contact TAI’s Guidance and Application Service to discuss your specific needs!

Help and Support for Applying