Established in 1966, the Vaasan yliopisto (University of Vaasa) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Vaasa (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Ostrobothnia. Officially recognized by the Opetus- ja kulttuuriministeriö, Suomi (Ministry of Education and Culture of Finland), Vaasan yliopisto (VY / UVA) is a small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 3,000-3,999 students) coeducational Finnish higher education institution. Vaasan yliopisto (VY / UVA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 58-year-old Finnish higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. VY / UVA also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.
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non-profit
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small-sized
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Name (English) | University of Vaasa |
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Name | University of Vaasa |
Colours | White, yellow and gray |
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Address | PO Box 700 Vaasa 65101 Ostrobothnia Finland |
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+358 (29) 449 8000 | |
+358 (6) 324 8179 |
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The following University of Vaasa's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify University of Vaasa's academic range and degree level offering.
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0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) |
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0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) |
12,500-14,999 US$ (11,390-13,670 Euro) |
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Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.
uniRank publishes below some basic University of Vaasa's admission information.
This institution admits Men and Women (coed).
Has University of Vaasa a selective admission policy? Yes, based on students' past academic records and grades.
University of Vaasa's acceptance rate range is not reported.
International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.
University of Vaasa has more than 100 international students.Tip: search for University of Vaasa's admission policy with the uniRank Search Engine
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uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for University of Vaasa.
University of Vaasa has an enrollment range of 3,000-3,999 students making it a small-sized institution.
This institution has a range of 100-199 academic employees (Faculty).
University of Vaasa is a public higher education institution.
University of Vaasa is a non-profit higher education institution.
This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.
This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.
University of Vaasa does not have any religious affiliation.
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uniRank provides below an overview of University of Vaasa's main facilities:
This institution has a physical Library.
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This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.
uniRank provides below an overview of University of Vaasa's main services:
This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.
This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.
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This institution offers students academic guidance and support to assist them in their academic pursuits.
This institution offers career counseling, career assessments, job and internship postings, career events, alumni networking or other career-related services to assist students transition successfully from academic life to professional life.
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University of Vaasa is legally recognized and/or accredited by: Opetus- ja kulttuuriministeriö, Suomi
Year of first Recognition or Accreditation
1966
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Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of disciplines and fields of study a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.
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