Study Vocational Qualification in Business at Business College Helsinki
Overview
The Vocational Qualification in Business at Business College Helsinki is a fast-paced, full-time program worth 180 competence points (cp) that typically takes 1 to 1.5 years to complete on-campus. Taught entirely in English, the curriculum blends essential core business skills with mandatory integrated Finnish language courses to prepare students for the local market. The program structures its learning around compulsory units like customer service and business operations, flexible optional tracks such as marketing, sales, and international business, and practical workplace training. Upon graduation, students earn immediate eligibility for Finnish universities of applied sciences and possess the direct corporate skills needed to enter the global workforce or start their own ventures.
Program Timeline
Vocational Program Start: 1 March 2027
Application Deadline: 30 November 2026
Program
Information
Duration: 12 months, full-time
Scope: 180 competence points
Format: Combined theoretical, practical campus learning, and workplace-based training
Location: Helsinki, Finland
Language: English with Finnish as support
Finnish Language Course: Mandatory 12–16 weeks (start date TBC)
Target Market: All Nationalities
Program Fees:
Tuition fee: €11,000 (due upon acceptance)
Finnish Language Course Fee: €545
Admin Fee: €100
Admission
Criteria
Applicants must meet one of the following educational/professional baselines:
Minimum 11 years of education + at least 2 years of work experience related to Business, OR
Vocational qualification in another field + at least 1 year of work experience related to Business, OR
Higher Education or Bachelor’s degree in Business, OR
Vocational qualification in Business.
General & Document Requirements:
- Age: 18 years old and above
- Educational Background: Completed secondary education or higher
- Language Proficiency: Fluent English language skills
- Motivation: Strong interest and motivation to pursue a career in international business, marketing, or sales
- Copy of Passport
- High School Diploma
- High School Transcript of Records
- Bachelor’s Degree Diploma and Transcript of Records
- Work Certificates
Application
Process
The selection process is highly competitive and relies on a structured evaluation timeline paired with a strict payment quota:
Recruitment and Pre-Screening
Initial Screening: Applicants submit their details and documents online to ensure they meet the basic eligibility requirements.
Administrative Fee: Once basic eligibility is confirmed, an invoice for the €100 administration fee is issued.
Admissions Interview
Scheduling: Qualified applicants who clear the initial pre-screening are scheduled for their official admissions interview.
Interview Evaluation: The interview is evaluated by Edunation, focusing directly on the applicant's English proficiency, motivation, and suitability for the program and the business profession.
Institutional Evaluation
Portal Submission: Following the interview, the complete application file is submitted to the official Business College Helsinki application portal.
Review: Business College Helsinki evaluates the candidate comprehensively based on their submitted requirements, educational records, and interview performance.
Conditional Acceptance & Invoicing
Decision: Successful applicants receive a Conditional Acceptance Letter along with an invoice for the tuition fee.
Tuition Payment & Official Admission
Payment: The total tuition fee (€11,000) must be paid directly to Business College Helsinki.
Final Acceptance: Once the tuition payment is successfully received, the college provides the Official Acceptance Letter, allowing the student to begin their Finnish Residence Permit application. Studies begin on 1 March 2027.
What to Do After Graduation?
Upon successful completion of the program, you will receive a vocational qualification in Business.
This qualification will allow you to apply for a work permit or a look-for-work residence permit in Finland. You may also choose to continue your studies or return to your home country.
Book a Free Counselling Session!
In our counselling session, we will guide you through the process of applying and going through your questions and concerns regarding the journey in studying to Finland.
Book a Free Counselling Session!
In our counselling session, we will guide you through the process of applying and going through your questions and concerns regarding the journey in studying to Finland.