Education

Competent experts for the future Education

The University of Vaasa educates competent experts for the needs of the future. In our university, you can complete bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees. You can also study in the open university or, if you are already working, you can take continuing education courses in the Levón Institute. We also offer several master's programmes completely in English.

Master's Programmes Doctoral Programmes Open University Executive Education Studies for Exchange Students

4959

Students

2562

Open university students

300

Internatinal students

13000

Students in Vaasa

6 good reasons to choose the University of Vaasa

Valued by employers

Our graduates have excellent rates of employment and employers value the degrees issued by the University of Vaasa. We offer basic courses in business competence to all of our students: a business brain is a competitive advantage regardless of the sector you work in!

Hello world!

We are not heading out into the world – we are already there. You can get to know our foreign students, study in English, go on exchange, apply for summer internships at international companies.

Learn and succeed

Your studies will progress through joy on our beautiful campus. We promise good teachers, high standards of education and diverse teaching methods. The package also includes new friends, active society and student organization activities, and the ease of living in Vaasa.

To us, you are an individual

You will be able to chat with teachers and professors without queuing for hours. The university community is here to support you throughout your studies, and you will receive individual guidance for your studies. We will lay the foundation for a successful tomorrow.

No one is left behind

The university is a close community – no-one is left behind. We have a spirit of togetherness and a great atmosphere. Your studies will also bring you a group of friends who can also act as your support network when you enter working life and you can make lifelong friends.

Energetic Vaasa

You will study on the coast, right next to the city centre. Vaasa has Finland's largest hub of energy companies, plenty of jobs, six universities, and people who have been proven to be happy and energetic.