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
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News
19.2.2026
Nature photographers Benjam Pöntinen and Jukka Risikko will talk about their photographs at the Ostrobothnian Museum on 7 March
Nature photographers Benjam Pöntinen and Jukka Risikko, the duo behind the Creatures of Night and Day photography exhibition,will talk about their photographs...
18.2.2026
Three countries, three youth councils: united for youth exchange
The Vaasa Youth Council has been collaborating with the youth councils of Kherson and Kiel for over a year. The collaboration between the youth councils of the...
18.2.2026
Welcome to see the exhibitions – Curator-led tours this spring
This spring, Vaasa Museums invite you to explore their current exhibitions on curator-led tours. During the one-hour tours, the exhibition curators will discuss...
16.2.2026
Vaasa donates €60,000 to Ukraine
The City of Vaasa is donating €60,000 to support Ukraine. The donation aims to support urgent aid deliveries in Ukraine and the purchase of generators in...
