Path studies

Path Studies at Stadin AO

You can complete higher education studies as part of your upper secondary qualification. Path studies give you an opportunity to experience higher education studies and help you develop the study skills and readiness needed for further studies at university of applied sciences.

Please note that these studies are currently available in Finnish only.

What are the benefits of path studies?

Path studies are particularly useful if you plan to continue your studies in the same field. They are available in a wide range of disciplines, including social and healthcare services, media, and engineering and technology. New path study opportunities are being introduced continuously.

Path studies are included in your PCDP

Vocational path studies are planned as part of your Personal Competence Development Plan (PCDP) and can be included in your vocational qualification. Once you have completed both your vocational qualification and your path studies, you can apply for degree studies in the same field at a university of applied sciences through a separate path application process.

Questions about path studies?

If you are a student at Stadin AO, you can get more information about vocational path studies from your study and career adviser.

See study and career advisers’ contact details by field of study (page in Finnish).

If you are applying to study at Stadin AO, you can contact the following study and career advisers for more information about vocational path studies:

Sanna Karpeeki, sanna.karpeeki@edu.hel.fi
Sirpa Keskinen, sirpa.keskinen@edu.hel.fi

Stadin AO’s Applicant Services provide information, advice and guidance on applying for education and completing studies. You can request further information about programmes by email or telephone, or visit Applicant Services in person.

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