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In the renewed application process for vocational education, those who have completed basic education generally apply through the joint application system via the Opintopolku service, while other applicants apply directly to the institution. For other training programs, applications are submitted directly to the institution.
In continuous enrollment, you can apply for vocational education flexibly throughout the year. The possibility of starting studies varies by field of education and is influenced by the applicant's prior education and skills.
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Those who have completed basic education ► Joint application
The application form for vocational basic education is filled out in the Opintopolku.fi service during the joint application period in February-March. Outside of the joint application period, you can apply for vocational education directly to the institution through continuous enrollment.
In addition to the vocational basic qualification, you can also complete upper secondary studies and the matriculation examination. If you wish to pursue a so-called dual qualification, apply for the vocational basic qualification through the joint application. It is indicated in the basic qualification that this is a program where you can also complete upper secondary education. Please check the box on the application form to indicate your interest in this option.
Starting upper secondary studies alongside vocational studies is also possible later on, and arrangements can be made during the studies.
If you have a job in the field, you can also complete the basic qualification through apprenticeship training.
Those who have completed other vocational qualifications or higher education degrees ► Continuous enrollment
Continuous enrollment provides the opportunity to apply for vocational education flexibly throughout the year. Continuous enrollment is implemented in different ways depending on the field and the applicant's prior education and skills. If you are an unemployed job seeker registered with the TE Office, please discuss your application for training with them first. Other funding channels for adults include KELA’s study support.
If you have a job in the field, you can also complete your vocational qualification through apprenticeship training.
For more information about continuous enrollment, you can contact our student office at opintotoimisto@sogsakk.fi or call 040 707 3793.
Application for academic year education in Sámi languages and media
If you are applying for the media program or for studies in Inari Sámi, Northern Sámi, or Skolt Sámi language and culture, please fill out the application form found in our Education calendar.
The Sámi language studies are held in Finnish and the Sámi language in question. The Media program is conducted in Finnish.
The application period is spring 2025.
Application for short courses
Information about short courses in Sámi languages and culture is announced in local newspapers, including Inarilainen and Enontekiön Sanomat, as well as on the school's website and social media. Applications for short courses are submitted by filling out the electronic form found in the Education calendar.
For more information, please contact lyhytkoulutukset@sogsakk.fi.
Information about courses for permits, qualifications, certificates, and other short courses is available on the school's website and social media channels. Applications for these courses are also submitted by filling out the electronic form found in the Education calendar.
For more information, please contact Sirkka-Liisa Jomppanen at 050 309 3705 or via email at sirkka-liisa.jomppanen@sogsakk.fi.
The Sámi Education Institute’s student office, phone: 040 707 3793, email: opintotoimisto@sogsakk.fi.
Tuition fee for the students arriving from third countries
Starting from 1 August 2026, a tuition fee will be introduced for students arriving from outside the EU and EEA, i.e. from so‑called third countries. A third‑country national refers to a person who is not a citizen of an EU Member State, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway or Switzerland.
The tuition fee will also be charged from persons residing in Finland with a student residence permit or a temporary residence permit, as well as from persons residing in Finland with a continuous residence permit, if their first residence permit for Finland was granted on the basis of studies.
The tuition fee will be invoiced once the applicant has received a positive decision on student selection and has confirmed acceptance of the study place to the educational institution.
A student who pays the tuition fee is not entitled to free meals, free accommodation in a student dormitory, or study‑related social benefits in apprenticeship training. The student is also not entitled to free-of-charge learning materials or supplies, including for example, textbooks, licences for digital books, or other materials required in the studies.
The student is entitled to student welfare services.