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.
Our locations
Most of our students live in Vaasa and study in Vaasa on the main campus. We also have programmes that take place in Seinäjoki and in Pori.
Vaasa, the sunniest city in Finland
Welcome to the most beautiful campus in Finland! The University of Vaasa main campus is located on the west coast of Finland at the heart of Northern Europe’s largest energy and environment business cluster. With a history dating back to the 14th century, modern-day Vaasa is home to 70,000 inhabitants and 15,000 students. It is the educational, cultural and tourism centre of Western Finland.
The city of Vaasa is easy to reach with just a one-hour flight from Helsinki and Stockholm, less than four-hour train journey from Helsinki, and a daily ferry connection from Sweden.
Seinäjoki, the centre of Southern Ostrobothnia
Our Master's Programme in Strategic Project Management takes place in Seinäjoki. Seinäjoki is the centre of the province of Southern Ostrobothnia and one of the fastest growing urban centres in Finland with a population of 65,000. Seinäjoki is easily reachable by train, only one hour from Vaasa and only three hours from Helsinki.
Pori
Studies in the Master's Programme in Robotics are organised in both Pori and Vaasa. Pori is located 190 km south of Vaasa by the sea. Pori has a population of around 83,000 people and it is known for its vibrant cultural scene, including festivals such as the Pori Jazz Festival, which is one of the oldest and largest jazz festivals in Europe.
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