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
10.2.2026
Pedestrian and cyclist safety will be improved around Onkilahti Comprehensive School
This year, the City of Vaasa is improving traffic safety at Onkilahti Comprehensive School and in its surrounding area. The aim is to make journeys to and from...
5.2.2026
Would you like your child to learn English in early childhood education?
There are daycare places available in Vaasa English Playschool’s foreign language (English) early childhood education and care for children born in 2021.
4.2.2026
The planning phase for City Centre Comprehensive School is under way
A new school complex, intended for Finnish-language basic education Years 1–9, will be built in Vaasa city centre in the next few years. The planning phase...
29.1.2026
Are you looking for friendship or longing to belong? Discover Vaasa’s meeting places and events for Valentine’s Week
Sometimes people lose touch with each other and find their circle of friends getting smaller. This may be due to moving to a new town, giving up a hobby, ending...
