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University of Vaasa

Finland

uwasa.fi

About

Located in Vaasa, Finland, the University of Vaasa is a focused academic institution best known for its expertise in business studies, administrative sciences, technology, and communication. Its strongest academic offerings are housed within its AACSB-accredited business school, alongside modern engineering programs that emphasize sustainable energy and business innovation. For international students, the university provides a welcoming, multicultural environment with a growing portfolio of English-taught master's degree programs and doctoral studies. The dedicated International Services office assists newcomers with practical matters such as housing, residence permits, and integration, while student-led tutor groups actively help arrivals settle into campus life. A distinctive characteristic of the university is its scenic, unified seaside campus located in Finland's energy capital, offering close partnerships with global technology and energy corporations that give students unique networking and career opportunities.

Background

The University of Vaasa (Finnish: Vaasan yliopisto, Swedish: Vasa universitet) is a multidisciplinary, business-oriented university in Vaasa, Finland. The campus of the university is situated by the Gulf of Bothnia adjacent to downtown Vaasa. The university has evolved from a school of economics founded in 1968 to a university consisting of four different schools: The School of Accounting and Finance, The School of Management, The School of Marketing and Communications and the School of Technology and Innovations. University of Vaasa is one of the largest business universities in Finland. The university has personnel of around 600 which includes an academic staff of 428 professors, teachers and researchers. Around 6000 students are currently studying in various degree programs at the university. Studies at the University of Vaasa include business studies, technology, as well as administrative and communication sciences. The university focuses on sustainable business, energy, and society. Its strategic focus areas are the energy transition and technology, business management, and governance and society.

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Quick facts

Country
Finland
City
Vaasa
Founded
1968
Source: Wikidata
Type
Public
Bachelor's & master's students
4,907
Source: ETER (CC BY 4.0)
From abroad
3.6%
Source: ETER (CC BY 4.0)
Website
uwasa.fi
Source: Wikidata

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