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Students

It is no coincidence that the people you meet on Vaasa’s streets seem surprisingly young, - every fifth resident is a university student. In relation to the population, Vaasa is Finland’s largest university city.

Services for students

  • General upper secondary school

    General upper secondary education given in is post-comprehensive school general education that provides the qualifications for studying at universities, universities of applied sciences, and in vocational education based on the upper secondary school curriculum.

  • Happy Student City

    Did you know that on the streets of Vaasa, every fifth passerby is a student? So, the overall presence of students is quite noticeable.

  • Internships

    The City of Vaasa offers many opportunities for students in universities, universities of applied sciences, vocational colleges and vocational training institutes to do work-based placements and dissertations.

  • Meeting places

    Would you like to get to know your neighbours? Are you looking for new friends? Do you sometimes feel lonely? Here are some examples of places where you can go to meet other people and spend time in good company!

  • Vocational Training

    Vocational training is aimed at both young people and adults at different stages of life.

Events

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News

21.8.2025

Traffic light upgrade moving forward in Vaasa – new technology already in use

A comprehensive upgrade of traffic lights is currently under way in Vaasa, covering all traffic lights in the city. The first improvements can already be seen...

The traffic light is green, with a city street and cars in the background.
20.8.2025

Monitoring data show Vaasa residents are mostly doing well

The wellbeing of Vaasa residents is monitored annually. Particular attention is paid to the health and lifestyles of different age groups, as well as their...

19.8.2025

Charming Villa Gerby for sale – with potential for new construction

The City of Vaasa is looking for a buyer for the historic Villa Gerby property. The sale will be negotiated directly with interested parties. The goal is to...

18.8.2025

Ostrobothnia Museum Day will be celebrated with open doors on 24 August

The purpose of Museum Day is to showcase Ostrobothnia’s many museums and the voluntary work that preserves local heritage. This year, 28 museums from across...