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Exchange Studies
Embrace the Nordic spirit
Coming to Vaasa as an exchange student
Our truly international community is located on the beautiful West coast of Finland. We have 6,400 students and 650 employees of closer to 50 different nationalities. Together we focus on sustainable business, energy and society. Every year we welcome more than 200 exchange students from all around the world. International Services guide and assist incoming students, starting from the mandatory orientation week at the beginning of semester until the departure from Vaasa.
Start your exchange studies with us
Fields of education and language requirement
Exchange students are divided into study fields according to the agreement they study under. We offer the following fields:
- Administrative Sciences
- Business Studies
- Communication Studies
- Technology
All courses offered to exchange students are taught in English. The recommended proficiency level of English is CEFR B2. To learn more about your host city, we recommend getting to know the basics of the official languages Finnish and Swedish before or during your stay.
Your very own tutor
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Life in a new country can be challenging, and ordinary chores, like going to the supermarket or finding friends, are not as easy as at home. No worries; in Vaasa you will not be left alone!
Through our buddy system run by the Student Union, all exchange students are assigned a fellow student tutor with practical matters.
Read more about tutoring.
Why choose Vaasa?
The University of Vaasa is an international, business-oriented and multidisciplinary university. Our modern maritime campus is a vibrant and attractive place to study. With us, you can study fields that hold the key to solving challenges of the world of today and tomorrow, bringing sustainability to the forefront. The University is also one of the largest providers of business education in Finland.
Vaasa itself is a vibrant centre of culture, education, and business, home for the largest energy technology hub in the Nordics. One in five inhabitant in Vaasa is a student.
Contact us
If you have any questions, please not hesitate to contact the International Services at incoming.international@uwasa.fi
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Academic Year 2025-2026
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Academic Year 2025-2026
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Autumn Semester 2025:
Orientation days 25 – 29 August 2025
Teaching 1 September – 19 December 2025
Spring Semester 2026:
Orientation days 7 – 9 January 2026
Teaching 12 January – 29 May 2026
Orientation days 25 – 29 August 2025
Teaching 1 September – 19 December 2025
Spring Semester 2026:
Orientation days 7 – 9 January 2026
Teaching 12 January – 29 May 2026
The unique combination of nature and digitalization makes studying in Vaasa a special experience. With a modern green campus right by The Baltic Sea, the University of Vaasa offers flexibility and digital solutions in teaching.
