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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

14.8.2026

Vaasa Swimming Hall to reopen on 17 August

Vaasa Swimming Hall will reopen after its summer break on Monday 17 August. The swimming hall’s 50-metre pool has been divided into 25-metre lanes using a...

13.8.2026

Isolahti School gets a long-awaited new extension

A new building has been completed at Isolahti School for pupils who require intensive special needs support. The building, named Pikkulahti, also houses...

12.8.2026

Open house at museums in Ostrobothnia on Museum day, 23 August

Museum Day in Ostrobothnia will be held for the third time on Sunday 23 August, with 33 museums from across Ostrobothnia taking part. The aim of Museum Day is...

11.8.2026

Temporary road closure on Rantamaantie on Saturday evening, 22 August

Rantamaantie will be closed between Malmönkatu and Ruutikellarintie on Saturday 22 August from 21.00 to 23.00 due to a major concert.