Why choose Vaasa ?
Vaasa is an international city with residents from 120 nationalities and over 100 languages spoken. It offers rich cultural experiences through festivals, theatres, museums, and a public library year-round. Surrounded by stunning nature and the UNESCO-listed Kvarken Archipelago, the area provides excellent opportunities for outdoor activities.
Vaasa is the energy capital of the Nordics, home to world-class expertise and research in the energy sector. Vaasa hosts over 180 energy technology companies employing around 13,000 professionals.
The energetic City of Vaasa aims to be the happiest city in Finland – a true student city with a vibrant atmosphere and over 15,000 higher education students. In Vaasa, every fifth person you meet is a student. Vaasa is Finland’s fourth best student city (Studentum, 2025).
University of Vaasa
Energising sustainable futures
We uniquely combine expertise in business and technology, addressing current societal challenges with determination and close collaboration. As part of the largest energy technology hub in the Nordics, we promote sustainable business, energy, and society. Through our internationally acclaimed research, high-quality education, and impactful collaboration, we create solutions that guide the world towards a sustainable and intelligent future.
The University of Vaasa is an inspiring and international work community where we engage in meaningful work to build a sustainable and responsible future. We employ more than 700 researchers, teachers, and professionals – together we create a thriving, diverse, and impactful university community where you feel a true sense of belonging. We value collaboration, continuous development, equality, and well-being.
Research and education are the cornerstones of our university. In addition, we have a wide range of expert and support service roles. We offer our employees interesting work tasks, flexible opportunities to balance work and life, and staff benefits that support well-being and recovery.
