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
20.2.2025
Vaasa has received a €350,000 grant for preventing youth street violence
The Youth Services of the City of Vaasa have received a substantial state grant to prevent street violence through youth work. The funding will be used to hire...
6.2.2025
Children and young people want buses to be on time, more football fields, and more porridge in schools
What issues do children and young people want to have a say on in Vaasa? We asked this in a survey in October, and 322 children and young people from Vaasa...
29.1.2025
Art school students created portraits of Members of Parliament
Students enrolled in basic education in the arts at TaiKon participated in a national challenge to create portraits of all 200 members of the Finnish...
29.1.2025
Making the voice of young people heard: Vaasa’s new Youth Council has begun its term
Vaasa's new Youth Council began its work at the start of 2025 and has now elected its chairpersons and representatives to various city committees and the City...
