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University of Vaasa

country rank  9
world rank  1193

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Overview

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.

University Snapshot

Control

University of Vaasa's Control Typepublic

Entity

University of Vaasa's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

University of Vaasa' Size by Total Enrollmentsmall-sized

Selectivity

University of Vaasa's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Profile

Name (English)
Name University of Vaasa
Colours White, yellow and gray
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Campus Location

Address PO Box 700
Vaasa
65101 Ostrobothnia
Finland
University of Vaasa Phone Number +358 (29) 449 8000
University of Vaasa Fax Number +358 (6) 324 8179

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

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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Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

here. In case they are not available yet, you can search for them using our powered by Google. We continually update our database with university programs and courses worldwide, thanks to the assistance of university representatives.

You can also explore our new A-Z Guide to 8,100 University Programs, Courses and Degrees to learn more about study outlines and typical duration, tuition ranges, career prospects, salary expectations of each course/program/degree.

Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees represent the cost that a student is billed by a university for one academic year of full-time study. Check out our guide article on tuition fees and financial aid options to gain further insights.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This University of Vaasa's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at University of Vaasa.

University of Vaasa: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)
International
students
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)
12,500-14,999 US$
(11,390-13,670 Euro)

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Admission Info

Introduction

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.


Admission Policy

uniRank publishes below some basic University of Vaasa's admission information.

University of Vaasa's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


University of Vaasa's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has University of Vaasa a selective admission policy? Yes, based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

University of Vaasa's acceptance rate range is not reported.


University of Vaasa's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.

University of Vaasa has more than 100 international students.

University of Vaasa's Admission Office Admission Office

Wolffintie 34, PO Box 700
Vaasa 65101
(29) 449 8080
(6) 324 8111

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Profile and Size

Introduction

When deciding on a university or evaluating its worth, university size and profile hold significance. Here are potential reasons why university size and profile can influence students' choices.


Profile and Size

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for University of Vaasa.

University of Vaasa's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

University of Vaasa has an enrollment range of 3,000-3,999 students making it a small-sized institution.


University of Vaasa's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 100-199 academic employees (Faculty).


University of Vaasa's Control Type Control Type

University of Vaasa is a public higher education institution.


University of Vaasa's Entity Type Entity Type

University of Vaasa is a non-profit higher education institution.


University of Vaasa's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.


University of Vaasa's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

University of Vaasa does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

Curious about the most prevalent university facilities and services? Delve into our two guide articles on University Facilities and University Services for more insights.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of University of Vaasa's main facilities:


University of Vaasa's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library.


University of Vaasa's Housing University Housing

Not reported


University of Vaasa's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.


University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of University of Vaasa's main services:


University of Vaasa's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

University of Vaasa's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

University of Vaasa's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


University of Vaasa's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

This institution offers students academic guidance and support to assist them in their academic pursuits.

University of Vaasa's Career Services Career Services

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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Accreditation and Recognition

Introduction

Various countries have diverse types of legal recognition and quality assessment for higher education institutions, depending on their legal and higher education systems... explore our article on university accreditation and recognition for further information.


University of Vaasa's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Accreditation or Recognition

University of Vaasa is legally recognized and/or accredited by: Opetus- ja kulttuuriministeriö, Suomi

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1966


Programmatic or Specialized Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important University of Vaasa's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • EFMD Programme Accreditation System (EPAS)


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Affiliations and Memberships

Introduction

University affiliations and memberships with external organizations can hold significance for various reasons... explore our article on university affiliations and memberships for further insights.


Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important University of Vaasa's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • European University Association (EUA)

Academic Divisions

Introduction

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.


Academic Divisions

uniRank shows a diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the University of Vaasa 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Social Media

Introduction

Social media can be a powerful tool for Universities to communicate with current students, alumni, faculty, staff and the wider community. But how can social media be important for prospective students? Read our article about the importance of Social Media for universities and prospective students to learn more.


Social Media

uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some University of Vaasa's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.


Facebook Facebook

University of Vaasa's Facebook page University of Vaasa's official Facebook page

Twitter Twitter

University of Vaasa's Twitter page University of Vaasa's official Twitter page

YouTube YouTube

University of Vaasa's YouTube channel University of Vaasa's official YouTube channel

Instagram Instagram

University of Vaasa's Instagram page University of Vaasa's official Instagram channel

LinkedIn LinkedIn

University of Vaasa's main LinkedIn profile

TikTok TikTok

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Free Online Courses

Open Education Global Open Education Global

This higher education institution is not a member of the Open Education Global (OEGlobal) organization that is developing, implementing and supporting free open education and free online courses. View a list of Open Education Global members by country.

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