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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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Vocational Training
Vocational training is aimed at both young people and adults at different stages of life.
Events
Topical
News
5.12.2025
Building permit application submitted for Vaasa data centre project
FCDC Corp Oy, a Finnish company specialising in the development of data centre projects, has submitted an application for a building permit for a new data...
5.12.2025
Sofi Djupsjöbacka is the 2025 Attitude Ambassador
The Vaasa Disability Council annually recognises a person whose actions help promote positive attitudes towards people with disabilities. This year, the...
3.12.2025
Children can also call 112: ‘If someone falls and gets hurt, for example’
On 19 November first year pupils at Huutoniemi School had an important lesson on how to use the emergency number as part of Children’s Rights Week. Among...
2.12.2025
Pupils in year 5 explore eco-friendly actions at the City Administrative Building
What are eco-friendly actions? What could the city do to benefit nature and the climate? These are among the questions pupils in year five from Vaasa discussed...
