University of Vaasa: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1910 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #646 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #10 of 36 | In Finland |
| #1 of 3 | In Vaasa |
| #218 of 1,014 | For Product and Industrial Design |
| Top50% | For 65 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 20%
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.uwasa.fi
- Languages
- Finnish;English;Swedish
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 20% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate or certificate of secondary vocational education or Bachelor degree for master-level courses. |
| Academic Calendar | September to May (September - December; January-May) |
We've calculated the 20% acceptance rate for University of Vaasa based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Research profile
University of Vaasa has published 6,046 scientific papers with 132,433 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Business, Computer Science, Engineering, Environmental Science, Political Science, Law, Physics, Economics, and Mathematics.
University of Vaasa majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 16 | 24 |
| 1993 | 29 | 54 |
| 1994 | 25 | 64 |
| 1995 | 22 | 61 |
| 1996 | 21 | 63 |
| 1997 | 29 | 99 |
| 1998 | 18 | 88 |
| 1999 | 17 | 100 |
| 2000 | 15 | 93 |
| 2001 | 24 | 134 |
| 2002 | 36 | 201 |
| 2003 | 39 | 240 |
| 2004 | 52 | 333 |
| 2005 | 62 | 438 |
| 2006 | 93 | 556 |
| 2007 | 97 | 780 |
| 2008 | 101 | 944 |
| 2009 | 144 | 1230 |
| 2010 | 137 | 1444 |
| 2011 | 132 | 1808 |
| 2012 | 147 | 2273 |
| 2013 | 217 | 2638 |
| 2014 | 223 | 3042 |
| 2015 | 260 | 3606 |
| 2016 | 306 | 4198 |
| 2017 | 322 | 4845 |
| 2018 | 319 | 6018 |
| 2019 | 415 | 7903 |
| 2020 | 500 | 10431 |
| 2021 | 610 | 14582 |
| 2022 | 490 | 17539 |
| 2023 | 607 | 21595 |
| 2024 | 441 | 23139 |
Tuition
The tuition table for University of Vaasa gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Tuition Cost (per year) |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | €10,000 |
| Master's Degree | €12,000 |
| Doctoral Degree | €15,000 |
The currency used is Euro (€).
The University of Vaasa has financial aid programs.
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by University of Vaasa.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | No | No | No |
| Biology | No | No | No |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | No | No | No |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | No | No | No |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | No | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | No | No | No |
| Psychology | No | No | No |
| Kandidaatin tutkinto/Kandidatexamen | Administration, Business Administration, Communication Studies, Industrial and Production Economics, Information Technology |
|---|---|
| Diplomi-insinööri/Diplomingenjör | Engineering, Technology |
| Maisterim tutkinto/Magisterexamen | Business Administration, Finance, Industrial Management, International Business, Power Engineering |
| Lisensiaatti/Licentiat | Administration, Arts and Humanities, Business Administration, Economics, Engineering |
| Tohtorin tutkinto/Doktorexamen | Business Administration, Engineering, Social Sciences |
Notable alumni
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Sari Essayah
- Enrolled in the University of Vaasa
- Graduated with Master of Science in Business and Economics
- Occupations
- politicianathletics competitor
- Biography
-
Sari Miriam Essayah is a Finnish retired racewalker and a politician, former Member of the European Parliament (MEP) and Member of Parliament since 2015. She is the president of the Finnish Christian Democrats party. She is serving as Minister of Agriculture and Forestry since 2023.
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Venla Hovi
- Occupations
- ice hockey playerice hockey coach
- Biography
-
Venla Hovi is a Finnish ice hockey coach and former ice hockey forward. She is an assistant coach for the Harvard Crimson women's ice hockey program, and was head coach of the Metropolitan Riveters in the Premier Hockey Federation (PHF) during the 2022–23 PHF season.
University of Vaasa faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Business Studies | Accountancy, Commercial Law, Economics, Finance, Management, Marketing |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Philosophy | Communication Studies, English, Finnish, German, Health Administration, Public Administration, Public Law, Regional Studies, Scandinavian Languages, Translation and Interpretation |
| Faculty : Technology | Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Automation, Mathematics, Statistics |
General information
| Alternative names | UVA Vaasan yliopisto |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1966 |
| Accreditation | Ministry of Education and Culture |
| Colors | white, yellow, gray |
Location and contacts
| Address | P.O. Box 700 Wolffintie 34 Vaasa, 65101 Finland |
|---|---|
| City population | 69,000 |