Other education and training

In Hämeenlinna, a diverse field of education, upper secondary, and higher education operates alongside basic education: the upper secondary schools of the Tavastia Education and Training Consortium provide students with a strong general education foundation and readiness for further studies, while vocational education and Häme University of Applied Sciences (HAMK) bring practical expertise and close cooperation with the business community to the city.

Together, these educational institutions form a continuum that supports the educational paths of young people from primary school all the way to higher education.

Upper secondary schools

There are four upper secondary schools in Hämeenlinna, information about which can be found on the Tavastia Education and Training Consortium website. The provider of upper secondary education in Hämeenlinna changed on 1 January 2013, when the Ministry of Education granted the permit to provide upper secondary education to the Hämeenlinna Region Education and Training Consortium.

The administration of the upper secondary schools is managed according to the rules of procedure of its own municipal enterprise under the name Lukioliikelaitos Tavastia, under the administration of the Tavastia Education and Training Consortium.

Häme University of Applied Sciences (HAMK)

Häme University of Applied Sciences (HAMK) offers over 20 Bachelor’s degrees and 9 Master’s degrees in the fields of culture, natural resources, social and health care, as well as business, IT, technology, and transport.

The school’s seven campuses operate in six locations in Kanta-Häme and South Pirkanmaa: Hämeenlinna, Forssa, Riihimäki, Valkeakoski, Hattula, and Tammela. Alongside HAMK, the Häme Vocational Institute, which offers vocational education, and the Professional Teacher Education Unit are also in operation.

In addition to education leading to Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees, Häme University of Applied Sciences implements professional specialisation studies, further and continuing education, and Open University of Applied Sciences studies.

Tavastia Vocational College

Tavastia Vocational College is a multidisciplinary vocational institution located in Hämeenlinna and maintained by its member municipalities. The member municipalities are Akaa, Hattula, Hämeenlinna, Janakkala, Pälkäne, and Urjala. The curriculum includes over 20 vocational qualifications, which provide general eligibility for further studies at universities of applied sciences and universities.

Fields of Study:

• Data Processing and Telecommunications
• Business and Administration
• Service Industries
• Technology and Engineering
• Health and Welfare

Vanajavesi Institute (VOP)

Joy and Skills from VOP!

At the adult education centre, you can study and pursue almost any hobby, discover new things and people, and recharge your batteries. In addition, open public lectures on various topics are organised there.

A thousand courses a year: exercise, dance, music, languages, information technology, visual arts, crafts, literary and stage expression, well-being, circus, and many more!

Sibelius Institute

Sibelius-opisto provides basic education in the arts in music and dance according to the extended syllabus. Children and young people from Hämeenlinna, Hattula, and Janakkala can apply as students.

The institute is maintained by Hämeenlinnan Musiikinystävät ry.

Aimokoulu

Aimokoulu offers basic education in visual arts for children and young people in Hämeenlinna, organised outside of school hours. Groups operate in the evenings at the ARX House in Verkatehdas. The teaching is based on legislation: it is long-term, high-quality, and goal-oriented.

Häme Summer University

Studying at the Summer University is open to everyone interested. The central task is to maintain and promote the expertise of the region and its residents. There are no prior education requirements or other prerequisites for participation. The training is subject to a fee.

Häme Summer University is one of Finland’s 20 summer universities, which are regional educational institutions in accordance with the Liberal Adult Education Act. Häme Summer University is a non-profit regional promoter and maintainer of expertise operating on the principle of an open university, a humanistic house of culture.

Education is organised in Hämeenlinna, Riihimäki, Forssa, and elsewhere in Häme as needed, together with an expert network and partner educational institutions. Areas of operation include open university education, professional continuing education, language courses, upper secondary school courses, matriculation exam prep courses, University of the Third Age, tailored training, and other general and hobby-oriented education.

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