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Accomodation

On this website you will find useful information to help you find accommodation in Vaasa. Most international students apply for an apartment through Student Housing Foundation VOAS.

For further questions about the apartments, we recommend you to be in touch directly with the companies offering apartments. Admission Services and Mobility Services at the University of Vaasa cannot provide further assistance regarding apartments.

You should apply for an apartment as soon as you have received an acceptance letter from the University of Vaasa.

Placement

The aim of the work placement is to familiarize the student with the future working life. During the work placement period the students familiarize with the working procedures and tasks in their own field of specialization. The work placement period increases the students’ professional skills and motivation. During the work placement period the students become acquainted with the activities, culture, work and social life of the organisation.

The work placement period will emphasize internationalization, entrepreneurship and professionalism.

Suitable work placement and how to find it

One of the objectives of the work placement is to learn how to find, apply for and obtain a job in students own field. The student is mainly self responsible for finding the placement, but can also utilize VAMK’s own career services as a help when finding the right place. Any job that supports students training and offers sufficient challenge is suitable. Student can do the traineeship in a company, public body or other organisation, such as an association or organisation, at home or abroad.

Student can search for job and trainee vacancies, for example via VAMK work – application.

Paid work placement

If the work placement is paid, student will need to sign an employment contract with the employer. The contract is then between the employer and the student and does not need to be submitted to VAMK. In the case of a paid work placement, the employer will insure the trainee with the statutory employee insurance.

Unpaid work placement

If the work placement is unpaid, it is important that the student draw up an unpaid work placement agreement with the employer. The work placement agreement guarantees accident insurance from VAMK, covering the work placement and any related business trips. The work placement contract must be signed before the start of the placement.

Work placement and thesis

It is recommended to find out if the thesis could be done and linked to the development needs of the work placement company, which would be a natural and desirable continuation of the work placement by to deepen and increase understanding of the students own field.

Notes

VAMK is a modern and international University of Applied Sciences which provides high level theoretical and practical oriented education in Finnish and in English, both at Bachelor level in full-time and part-time education as well as professional Master´s degree level.