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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Library services for students
The library has a lot of spaces for individual and group study.
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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
Parking at the port will become subject to a fee
Parking at the Port of Vaasa will become subject to a fee starting 5 February. Finding an available parking space at the port during peak seasons can be...
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...
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...
The expansion of the main freight dock was opened for use – doubling the capacity of the Port of Vaasa
The expansion of the main freight dock at the Port of Vaasa has been completed. The expansion will increase the port’s capacity and significantly shorten the...