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Vaasa Spouse Programme

Are you an international spouse living in the Vaasa region, interested in finding support for settling in both socially and professionally? On the journey to make Vaasa your new home, the Vaasa Spouse Programme will help you to find new friends and develop your professional networks.

The Vaasa Spouse Programme is addressed to all spouses of full-time students and employees in schools and companies in the Vaasa region. The programme is organised by the University of Vaasa in collaboration with the City of Vaasa, TE-services Ostrobothnia and the ELY Centre (the Centre of Economic Development, Transport and the Environment). 

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The Career Club for registered members

The Vaasa Spouse Programme offers a two-month career development programme for registered members. 

Read more about the Career Club

Living in Vaasa - fun family activities

The programme focuses on two types of activities: Living in Vaasa and Working in Vaasa. The Living in Vaasa theme focuses on networking & social inclusion and has the whole family in focus. The participating spouses take part in planning and executing the activities.

The activities include for example:

  • Trips and excursions, cultural events, meet & greet events
  • Presenting associations and organisations, free-time activities and hobbies in the region
  • Flexible programme, built in cooperation with the participating spouses
  • Regular Coffee and Chat meetings

Working in Vaasa - build your professional network

The Working in Vaasa activities are focused on career and professional networking. They include:

  • Professional networking
  • Information on regional labour market (TE-services, ELY, EURES), regional and national recruitment fairs
  • The Career Club programme with company collaboration (for selected participants)
  • Personal study and career guidance provided by the SIMHE services
  • CV & cover letter training

To get more information about the activities, please join the programme.

Join the Vaasa Spouse Programme

You can join the Vaasa Spouse Programme anytime. The programme is free of charge. 

Join our programme if you are an international spouse in the Vaasa region and

  •  looking for new friends
  •  looking for support on how to enter the local job market
  •  interested in building your personal and professional network
  •  interested to join fun family activities.

After joining the programme, you will receive more information about upcoming events and activities.

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The Vaasa Spouse Programme for employers

If you are an employer in the region and wish to attract and retain international talent, it is good to know that the Vaasa Spouse Programme is designed to support all international spouses of full-time employees and students in the Vaasa region. Feel free to share the information about the Vaasa Spouse Programme to your international employees and candidates. If you wish to learn more about the Vaasa Spouse Programme and possible ways to collaborate, we are happy to help.

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EUNICE – European University for Customised Education

The University of Vaasa is part of the EUNICE European network university that brings many international opportunities for students and staff.

EUNICE, the European University for Customised Education, is designed to solve social and economic challenges by strengthening education, research and internationalisation. Together, EUNICE universities from ten European countries are working towards flexible study pathways across national borders.

The EUNICE network's activities include a wide range of educational and research cooperation, based on regional impact, innovation and social sustainability. Some of these activities, such as massive online open courses, are open for everyone. Others, such as exchange possibilities, are targeted to students and staff of EUNICE universities.

EUNICE provides:

In addition to the University of Vaasa, the EUNICE partner universities are:

In 2020, the EUNICE project was selected during the second call for pilot projects of European Universities of the European Commission and received Erasmus+ funding. In 2022, EUNICE became not only a European project, but also an international non-profit association.

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More information

Go to the EUNICE website to learn more about the current study offer, mobility opportunities and latest news from EUNICE universities. You can also subscribe to the EUNICE newsletter sent twice a year to keep updated on EUNICE activities.

EUNICE website
EUNICE newsletter

Contact us

Do you have questions or would you like to collaborate with us? Please contact the University of Vaasa EUNICE team via email: eunice@uwasa.fi

Personnel

Ivanka Capova

Ivanka Capova

Development Manager
University Services, Continuous Learning
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Mona Enell-Nilsson

Mona Enell-Nilsson

Research Director
School of Marketing and Communication, Marketing
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Pablo Cisneros Chavira

Pablo Cisneros Chavira

Specialist
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Jonas Weissmantel

Jonas Weissmantel

Specialist
University Services, Continuous Learning
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Riccardo Notarangelo

Riccardo Notarangelo

Specialist
University Services, Innovations and Ecosystems
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John Seiplax

John Seiplax

Project Assistant
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Study opportunities to students in Ukrainian universities

In response to the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine, the University of Vaasa offers studies to students at Ukrainian universities. This separate right to study entitles the student to complete individual courses, not an entire degree. The call for applications is aimed at students who have arrived in Finland and have an existing, valid right to study at a Ukrainian university, and whose studies have been discontinued due to the war. These studies are free of charge.

The right to study will be granted based on the applicant’s academic performance, amount and compatibility of their earlier studies with those offered by the University of Vaasa. Applicants should have a sufficient proficiency in English.

On this page you will find information and instructions on how to apply for a separate right to study. 

Можливості навчання для студентів українських університетів

У відповідь на гуманітарну кризу в Україні Університет Вааса пропонує навчання студентам українських університетів. Це окреме право на навчання дає студенту право прослухати окремі курси, а не отримати повну ступінь. Прийом заявок розрахований на студентів, які прибули до Фінляндії і мають дійсне діюче право на навчання в українському університеті, і навчання яких припинено через війну. Це навчання є безкоштовними.

Право на навчання буде надано на основі академічної успішності заявника, обсягу та сумісності їх попереднього навчання з тим, яке пропонує Університет Вааса. Кандидати повинні володіти англійською мовою на достатньому рівні.

На цій сторінці ви знайдете інформацію та інструкції про те, як податися на окреме права на навчання.

University of Vaasa offers studies in the field of business, technology, administrative sciences and communication studies.

You can apply for any course(s) offered in English. Please, check the timetables and detailed course description for content and possible prerequisites in the Study Guide. 

Нижче ви знайдете перелік курсів, доступних в Університеті Вааса. Інформація буде регулярно оновлюватися. Університет Вааса пропонує навчання у галузі бізнесу, технологій, адміністративних наук та комунікаційних студій.

Ви можете подати заявку на один або кілька курсів. Будь ласка, перегляньте детальний опис курсу щодо змісту та можливих передумов у Навчальному довіднику.

See the courses under "Courses available".

You are eligible to apply if you have arrived in Finland and have an existing, valid right to study at a Ukrainian university, and your studies have been discontinued due to the war. Studies are free of charge.

Ви маєте право подати заявку, якщо прибули до Фінляндії і маєте діюче дійсне право на навчання в українському університеті, і ваше навчання було припинено через війну. Навчання безкоштовне.

Applications can be submitted continuously.

The required application attachments

  1. A free format description of studies (by the applicant or by the home university)
  • degree you are pursuing,
  • major subject, if applicable,
  • other university level studies,
  • academic performance (e.g. GPA, grades),
  • starting date of your academic studies, and
  • English language skills
  1. Copy of the transcript of records or other relevant study documents, if available
  2. A copy, a photo or a screenshot of passport or ID card

Application decisions

Applicants are notified of the decision by email.

Apply here

Заявки можна подавати безперервно.

Необхідні вкладення до програми

  1. Опис студій у вільному форматі (від абітурієнта або від рідного університету)
    1.  ступінь, яку ви отримуєте,
    2.  основна спеціальність, якщо є,
    3. і нші навчання на університетському рівні,
    4.  академічна успішність (наприклад, середній бал, оцінки),
    5.  дата початку вашого академічного навчання та
    6.  Рівень володіння англійською мовою
  2. Копія виписки з прослуханими курсами, або інших відповідних навчальних документів, якщо є
  3. Копія, фотографія або скріншот паспорта чи ID-картки

Рішення щодо заявки

Заявники повідомляються про рішення електронною поштою.

Подайте заявку тут

The right to study is valid for a maximum of two years. The right to study covers mainly studies provided in English.

The right to study will be granted based on applicants’ academic performance, the amount and the suitability of previously studies completed. Applicants should have a sufficient proficiency in English.

The right to study will be granted based on the application with required attachments and a possible interview.

Право на навчання діє максимум два роки. Право на навчання охоплює переважно навчання, що надається англійською мовою.

Право на навчання надаватиметься залежно від академічної успішності абітурієнтів, обсягу та відповідності попереднього навчання. Кандидати повинні володіти англійською мовою на достатньому рівні.

Право на навчання надається на підставі заявки з необхідними додатками та можливої співбесіди.

For further information, please contact admissions@uwasa.fi

Для отримання додаткової інформації, будь ласка, звертайтеся на admissions@uwasa.fi

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Research Act of the Year, Teaching Act of the Year, Science Communication Award and Innovation Award

The University of Vaasa annually awards the University of Vaasa Research Act of the Year and Teaching Act of the Year awards, as well as the University of Vaasa Science Communication Award. In 2024, the University of Vaasa Innovation Award was also given for the first time.

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  • The Research Act of the Year is a significant act related to research, such as a high-quality publication or a major research project. Similarly, the Teaching Act of the Year could be an innovative teaching method or course.
  • The University of Vaasa Science Communication Award is given yearly to a staff member or postgraduate student who, during the past year, has excelled in popularising to the general public, found new ways of communicating scientific knowledge to different audiences and/or actively participated as a researcher in the societal debate, while raising awareness of the University of Vaasa and its research.
  • The University of Vaasa Innovation Award was awarded for the first time in 2024. University's aim is to motivate researchers and staff to actively participate in innovation, give recognition for the promotion of innovation and to highlight the impact of innovations made at the university on academia, business and society.
  • 2024 Maciej Mikulski, Elina Blomqvist, Sonja Heikkilä and Raine Hermans.
  • 2023 Annukka Jokipii and Harri Jalonen
  • 2022 Marika Salo-Lahti, Mikko Ranta and Helena Haapio
  • 2021 Tatiana Garanina and Mikko Ranta
  • 2020 Suvi Karirinne
  • 2019 VAKKI ry symposium activities
  • 2018 Vesa Suutari, Liisa Mäkelä and Olivier Wurtz
  • 2017 Anupam Dutta
  • 2016 Susanna Kultalahti
  • 2015 Seppo Niemi
  • 2014 Liisa Mäkelä
  • 2013 Petri Helo
  • 2012 Panu Kalmi
  • 2011 Seppo Pynnönen
  • 2010 Marko Kohtamäki
  • 2009 Erkki K. Laitinen
  • 2024 Mia Juthman and Susanna Mantila
  • 2023 Aušrinė Šilenskytė
  • 2022 Minnie Kontkanen
  • 2021 Henna Syrjälä and Hanna Leipämaa-Leskinen
  • 2020 The support and development team for digital teaching
  • 2019 University of Vaasa, Merinova and VES Start-up valuation course
  • 2018 Hanna Leipämaa-Leskinen and Olli Raatikainen
  • 2017 Tero Vartiainen
  • 2016 Pirkko Vartiainen
  • 2015 Ari Huuhka
  • 2014 Laura Lappalainen
  • 2013 Minna-Maarit Jaskari
  • 2012 Harri Raisio
  • 2011 Maria Järlström
  • 2010 Tommi Lehtonen
  • 2009 Anita Nuopponen
  • 2025 Henna Syrjälä and honourable mentions: Ari Salminen and Maciej Mikulski
  • 2024 Heidi Kuusniemi and honorable mentions: Sami Vähämaa and Miadreza Shafie-khah
  • 2023 Harri Jalonen and honourable mentions: Peter Gabrielsson, Leena Kunttu, Niranjan Sapkota.
  • 2022 Panu Kalmi and honourable mentions to the 34 researchers and experts of the University who presented at the Vaasa Science Carnival in November 2021.
  • 2021 Liisa Mäkelä and the LEADIS team and a honourable mention: Klaus Grobys
  • 2020 Tommi Lehtonen and honourable mention: Harri Raisio
  • 2019 Timo Rothovius and honourable mentions: Henna Syrjälä and Tanja Sihvonen

2024 Mohammed Elmusrati and Mahmoud Elsanhoury

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