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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

19.12.2024

School registration opens up 20.1.2025

The registration for the first grade in the compulsory education as well as the registration for the morning and afternoon care opens up on the 20.1.2025. Both...

Lapsi kiipeilytelineellä
10.12.2024

Free bus transport for school classes to cultural destinations next year

In 2025, basic education students in Vaasa will be able to travel free of charge by bus to cultural destinations such as museums and libraries during school...

26.11.2024

Academic year and holidays in basic education 2025–2026

The next academic year for basic education in the City of Vaasa will begin on Monday, 11 August 2025 and end on Saturday, 30 May 2026.

Lapset koulussa
25.11.2024

Independence Day is celebrated in Vaasa - activities for families: puppet theatre and workshops

The traditional Independence Day programme on 6 December 2024 will centre around the war heroes’ graves, Vaasa Church, and the War Veteran Museum. The daytime...

child writes Vaasa in the snow