Vaasan yliopisto - University of Vaasa

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At the University of Vaasa, we study and research fields that hold the key to solving the meaningful challenges of the world of today and tomorrow. Our strategic focus areas are energy transition and technology, business management, and governance and society. Across these focus areas, we conduct impactful research of a high international standard.

The University of Vaasa is located on the West coast of Finland at the heart of one of the most thriving regions in Finland and the Nordic countries’ largest energy technology hub. The University of Vaasa is a valued partner in the hub, and well positioned to interact actively with the surrounding society – internationally and nationally.

The University of Vaasa offers degree programmes at all academic levels, from bachelor's to doctoral degrees. We provide education in business, technology, public administration, and communication studies.

Quality in education and research

To reach our goals and continuously improve our university, we regularly evaluate the quality and effectiveness of education, research and societal impact as well as the university services through external and internal evaluations.

The University of Vaasa is listed in several major international university rankings, including the THE World University Rankings, THE Impact Rankings, QS European Rankings and the Shanghai Global Ranking of Academic Subjects (GRAS) in subjects Business Administration, Electrical & Electronic Engineering and Management.

The University of Vaasa actively pursues international accreditations as a key means of continuous development and strengthening its international positioning. Our three international business studies master’s programmes are EFMD programme accredited. We have also in 2024 been awarded the internationally renowned six-year AACSB accreditation for business studies.

The university has also received recognition for its commitment to actively enhance researchers' working conditions and career development as a part of the European commissions' HR Excellence (HRS4R) programme.

Working with us

We are a truly international community of 5500 students and 650 staff members. Our values – courage, community, and responsibility – guide our daily operations, creating the foundation for our future success.

We invest in our employees' well-being and offer comprehensive occupational health care, fitness and culture benefits, and a multitude of other activities to support well-being at work. Our flexible working hours and work options such as blended home/campus working contribute to a great work-life balance. Our commitment to support the career development of our personnel is visible in the broad offering of training and competence development opportunities.

We have a large partner network with more than 200 universities in over 40 countries. A third of the academic personnel at the University of Vaasa comes from outside of Finland. The city of Vaasa, with almost 70,000 inhabitants, is a vibrant and international centre of culture, education and business.

More information: 

• Join our community. All our current vacancies:
  • In Finnish: www.uwasa.fi/avoimet
  • In English: www.uwasa.fi/openings
• City of Vaasa and the region: www.vaasa.fi/en/
• Living in Finland: finland.fi