Get to know us

Savo Consortium for Education is one of the largest providers of vocational education and training and upper secondary education in Finland. The Consortium, consisting of 16 municipalities in the North Savo Region, manages Savo Vocational College and Varkaus Upper Secondary School. The Consortium operates on six campuses in Kuopio, Varkaus, Siilinjärvi and Iisalmi.

    Päiväkakkaroita etualalla ja isoja rakennuksia taustalla.

    An agent of sustainable future

    We are a reliable education provider from North Savo. Graduates from Savon Vocational College include practical nurses, business professionals, truck drivers, hairdressers, chefs, machinists, gardeners, builders, electricians, and dozens of other skilled professionals. Supervisors, managers, entrepreneurs, and other seasoned professionals – they, too, enhance their skills with us. Varkaus Upper Secondary School offers its students a comprehensive general education. We care about everyone and take responsibility for each individual’s learning.

    We are proud of our students – both current and former. We eagerly welcome the experts of tomorrow. We are inspired by both unpolished gems and fully cut jewels – together and through collaboration, we provide knowledge and skills for your use.

    Sakky students can be found in workplaces, at school, and online – we are everywhere. Not to mention those who have already graduated: over 100,000 professionals have completed their studies at Savon Vocational College!

    15 600
    student in year 2024