VAMK’s newest degree programme Energy Technology became success with over 1 500 applicants

The separate application period has ended today at 3 pm with splendid result: Vaasa University of Applied Sciences (VAMK) has received 1 571 applicants in the new degree programme from the field of technology:

“We’re very happy at VAMK that this whole new degree programme aroused remarkable interest internationally! Applicants have varied backgrounds and they come mainly from Bangladesh, Nepal, India and Nigeria. In addition, we received lots of applications from Sri Lanka”, says Juha Vierola, head of student services.

Energy Technology combines technology and economics in the unique way

Energy Technology is a unique combination of different areas of technology and economics. Renewable energy sources, life cycle thinking and intelligent energy distribution are the key topics during the studies.  

As an Energy Technology Engineers, future students have versatile and interesting tasks ahead: Projects related to energy production in Finland and around the world need people who have a heart in place, but who also understand the technical side of things. The energy sector is a major employer in Vaasa and Finland. 

The Bachelor’sdegree programme in Energy Technology is run for the first time fully in English at VAMK. The studies will begin in the Vaasa University of Applied Sciences in January 2023.