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Student's path from enrolment to start of studies: 1. Check out the course selection and read the course description carefully, 2. Enrol, 3. Pay the study fee, 4. Activate your user account and 5. Start your studies.

News 24.01.2024

Open University enrolment instructions have been updated – Discover new functionalities

As a result of the version update, new functionalities have been added to the Open University's Eduplan enrolment service for the joy and help of students. The enrolment and payment instructions for the Open University have also been updated on the website.

Impact case 22.01.2024

Towards low-carbon shipping with energy technology and innovative ship design

The sea is crucial for us. Have you ever wondered how goods and raw materials get to your area? The answer is the sea – almost 90% of the world’s goods traffic is transported by sea. At sea, fuel oil is consumed in large amounts: A loaded container ship burns about 150 tonnes of heavy fuel oil per day, which is unsustainable from an environmental perspective. Therefore, carbon dioxide emissions from shipping must be reduced.

Luottoluokitusmalli auttaa pk-yrityksiä rahoituksen saamisessa

Impact case 11.01.2024

Is the company likely to go bankrupt? – Innovative credit rating model assesses SMEs

A credit rating model developed at the University of Vaasa, the Nousu Rating, rates small and medium-sized enterprises according to the probability of bankruptcy. It is an innovative tool based on long-term research that helps make financial and funding decisions.

Tiphaine Delecour, Ausrine Silenskyte ja Shariful Chowdhary

News 02.01.2024

New project empowers smaller businesses and higher education for diversity, equity, and inclusion

Increasing pressure for social sustainability and upcoming reporting requirements can become a bureaucratic burden for businesses. A new EU-funded project DEI4SME aims to develop an effective tool to empower small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to address Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion (DEI) activities. When using the tool and open access learning materials created, educators in higher and vocational education institutions will be able to equip learners to manage DEI issues in business.

Uutisvuosi 2023 Vaasan yliopiston kampus

News 29.12.2023

University of Vaasa – 2023 – Year in Review

In 2023, the University of Vaasa achieved success in international rankings. The university also became more attractive to applicants, as master's and doctoral programmes grew in popularity. Additionally, the campus renewal continued, with staff moving into the Ankkuri office building and the renovation of Tervahovi beginning. The year was marked by many positive developments, including the introduction of new Master's degree programmes, significant research projects and funding, and impactful collaborations.

News 19.12.2023

Optimising air quality and energy consumption of school buildings with supercomputing – Research Council of Finland awards grant to SustainSchool project

Xiaoshu Lü, Professor of Energy Technology, has been awarded a grant of 310,451 euros from the Research Council of Finland for the project "Developing Community-Based Air Quality and Energy-Efficient Framework for Sustainable Schools in Finland (SustainSchool)".

News 17.12.2023

University of Vaasa receives more than 1.5 million euros in research funding – shows the university's significance for society and industry

The University of Vaasa has been awarded several major research grants this autumn, demonstrating the high quality of research and significant impact to society and industry. The funding further strengthens the university's research and research infrastructure, which the university also makes available to collaborative partners.

Dissertation 12.12.2023

Climate change can benefit renewable energy production in the Kvarken archipelago

According to Nebiyu Girgibo's doctoral dissertation, seaside renewable energy can use the effects of climate change to its advantage. The effects of climate change and land uplift in local areas may differ from global expectations.

Dissertation 08.12.2023

New machine-learning algorithms help to detect cyberattacks on smart grids

Smart grids can enhance the dependability, security, and efficiency of an electric grid. At the same time, the increasing reliance on communication technology exposes these systems to cyberattacks. In his doctoral dissertation at the University of Vaasa, Sayawu Diaba presents unique machine-learning algorithms for evaluating, detecting, and classifying cyberattacks on smart grids.

News 08.12.2023

The City of Vaasa and the Ostrobothnia Chamber of Commerce investigate the sale of VAMK shares to the University of Vaasa

The City of Vaasa, the University of Vaasa and the Ostrobothnia Chamber of Commerce are exploring the development of Vaasa higher education network by consolidating the ownership structure around Vaasa University of Applied Sciences (VAMK). Possible changes in ownership are being considered in an effort to establish a larger, more influential and higher profile unit at the regional, national and international levels, thus strengthening higher education and RDI in the region.