Studying and Living in Finland
Studies at the University of Vaasa
Why choose Finland?
Finland is the happiest country in the world. Here, high-quality education meets high quality of life in a peaceful country with unique, unspoiled nature and equal society.
Why choose the University of Vaasa?
At the University of Vaasa you can study business, technology, public administration, and communication studies. We offer programmes at all academic levels, from bachelor's to doctoral degrees. Our main campus, the most beautiful campus in Finland, offers a modern, inspiring learning environment by the sea.
We are the best in Finland and 22nd in the world in Business Administration
Global Ranking of Academic Subjects (GRAS) 2024)
We're among the top 500 universities in the world
(World University Rankings 2024)
We're the largest business provider of business education in Finland.
(based on bachelor's and master's degrees in 2023)
What is Finland like?
Finland (Suomi in Finnish, Finland in Swedish) is the sixth largest country in Europe in terms of area. To the west lies Sweden, to the north Norway, to the east Russia and to the south Estonia, making Finland the easternmost of the Nordic countries. After Iceland and Norway, Finland is the most sparsely populated country in Europe with only 17 inhabitants per square km.
Finland is well known as a secure and clean country. The Finnish society builds upon the equality between men and women. Gender relations between the sexes in Finland are governed by the principle of equality, which is reflected in the high proportion of women in politics and other public roles. In addition, approximately 50 per cent of the university students are female. Finland as a stable democracy is a safe choice to live and study.
Finland is unique. You will witness the contrasts between the four seasons in the nightless nights of the summer interlacing with dark winters, untouched forests and modern cityscapes interweaving with one another. Nature is an important part of the Finnish way of life for a very simple reason: it is everywhere. We have one of the world’s most advanced education systems, which guarantees the same educational opportunities for everyone regardless of social or economic background.
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