Application period: February 2–August 3, 2026
Apply by filling in the application form (which will be published above) and including the requested attachments. Successful applicants will be notified by email.
The school year 2026–2027 starts in August and ends in May.
Attachments and Interviews
Please note that copies of your school reports and certificates must be attached.
Applicants to Art & Design should also include 3–5 samples of their artwork. Techniques are optional, and showing variety is encouraged. Applicants (to Art & Design) will be invited to an interview held in June (and August). Applicants who apply by 1 June will be invited to an interview held in June. Applicants who apply by 3 August will be invited to an event held in August. You can attend at VNF or via Zoom. Applications will be processed after the interviews.
Citizens outside EU
Please note that the Finnish government does not provide a residence permit for one-year studies at Folk High Schools.