Vaasa University of Applied Sciences Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #6619 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1517 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #32 of 36 | In Finland |
| #3 of 3 | In Vaasa |
| #6156 of 6,537 | For Law |
| #6270 of 6,606 | For Political Science |
| #6579 of 7,020 | For Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
Quick Review
- Enrollment
- 3,230
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- puv.fi
- Languages
- Finnish;English;Swedish
- Acceptance rate
- 68%*
* The Vaasa University of Applied Sciences is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | Completed Finnish Matriculation Examination or Upper Secondary Examination, European or International Baccalaureate or Reifeprufung examination or vocational qualification of 3 years or more or other non-Finnish equivalents |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | August to July |
| Enrollment | 3,230 |
| Full time employee | 115 |
| Student:staff ratio | 28:1 |
Research profile
Vaasa University of Applied Sciences has published 144 scientific papers with 1,479 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Engineering, Business, Physics, Political Science, Law, Sociology, Environmental Science, and Management.
Vaasa University of Applied Sciences majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 0 | 2 |
| 2003 | 5 | 1 |
| 2004 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 | 6 | 1 |
| 2008 | 1 | 5 |
| 2009 | 7 | 16 |
| 2010 | 5 | 25 |
| 2011 | 8 | 26 |
| 2012 | 9 | 23 |
| 2013 | 14 | 44 |
| 2014 | 12 | 67 |
| 2015 | 18 | 82 |
| 2016 | 7 | 97 |
| 2017 | 5 | 93 |
| 2018 | 3 | 119 |
| 2019 | 9 | 165 |
| 2020 | 8 | 158 |
| 2021 | 9 | 188 |
| 2022 | 8 | 178 |
| 2023 | 5 | 170 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Vaasa University of Applied Sciences 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 | €8,000 |
| Master's Degree | €10,000 |
| Doctoral Degree | Free |
The currency used is Euro (€).
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 Vaasa University of Applied Sciences.
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 | Yes | TBD | TBD |
| Biology | No | No | No |
| Business | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Chemistry | No | No | No |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Economics | No | No | No |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Environmental Science | Yes | TBD | TBD |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | No | No | No |
| Mathematics | No | No | No |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | No | No | No |
| Psychology | No | No | No |
| Ammattikorkeakoulututkinto (AMK)/ Yrkeshögskoleexamen (YH) | Business Administration, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Information Technology, International Business, Mechanical Engineering, Nursing, Social Sciences, Sociology |
|---|---|
| Ylempi ammattikorkeakoulututkinto (ylempi AMK)/ Högre yrkeshögskoleexamen (högre YH) | Business Administration, Engineering, Health Administration, Management |
Notable alumni
-
Allan Staffans
- Occupations
- businessperson
- Biography
-
Allan Walfrid Staffans was a Finnish technician, vuorineuvos and shipbuilder.
Vaasa University of Applied Sciences faculties and divisions
| School : Business | Business Administration, Economics |
|---|---|
| School : Health Care and Social Services | Nursing, Public Health, Social and Community Services, Social Work |
| School : Technology | Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering |
General information
| Alternative names | VAMK Vaasan ammattikorkeakoulu |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1996 |
| Accreditation | Ministry of Education and Culture |
| Motto | VAMK Yourself |
Location and contacts
| Address | Wolffintie 30 Vaasa, 65200 Finland |
|---|---|
| City population | 68,000 |