Study Vocational at
Tampere Adult Education Center (TAKK)
Overview
The Tampere Adult Education Center (TAKK) is a top-tier Finnish vocational institution founded in 1962 that trains over 13,000 adult students annually across 20 distinct industry sectors. Renowned for its award-winning education quality, the center works with more than 2,000 corporate partners to transition domestic and international students directly into the Finnish workforce through highly practical, workplace-simulated training programs.
Semester Starts
VQ in Social & Health Care - April 2027
FVQ in Cleaning and Property Services - February 2027
FVQ in Transport Services - October 2027
FVQ in Food Services - April 2027
FVQ in Production Technology - February 2027
Application Deadline
VQ in Social & Health Care - 7 October 2026
FVQ in Food Services - 7 October 2026
FVQ in Cleaning and Property Services - 15 October 2026
FVQ in Transport Services - 30 April 2027
FVQ in Production Technology - 15 October 2026
Tuition Fee
VQ in Social & Health Care - 10,700 € (per academic year)
FVQ in Food Services - 12,200 €
FVQ in Cleaning and Property Services - 10,700 €
FVQ in Transport Services - 26,000 €
FVQ in Production Technology - 16,900 €
About the
College
Every year, the Tampere Adult Education Center (TAKK) trains roughly 11,000 to 13,000 adult students across more than 100 different vocational qualifications. As a leading vocational institution in Finland, it provides flexible, workplace-focused education spanning fields like healthcare, business, technology, construction, and hospitality. The institution plays a major role in regional development by matching student skills with the direct recruitment needs of local businesses.
TAKK specializes in professional development, career changes, and migrant integration through hands-on learning inside simulated work environments and mandatory on-the-job internships with corporate partners. Furthermore, the center tailors individual study plans based on prior experience and integrates intensive Finnish language coaching directly into vocational tracks to help international students successfully transition into the Finnish workforce.
Study
Programs
Please note that this program requires two stages of admissions interviews: an online interview followed by a face-to-face interview conducted in the Philippines and Sri Lanka. If you are unable to participate in the in-person interview, we kindly encourage you to explore other Edunation programs that may be more suitable for your circumstances.
Why Choose
Tampere Adult Education Center (TAKK)
Tampere Adult Education Centre (TAKK) — a well-established, multidisciplinary Finnish vocational education provider
Competence assessed through practical demonstrations, evaluated together with industry representatives
Training designed in close cooperation with employers and industry partners
TAKK arranges your on-the-job training placements in real healthcare settings
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.