INTERNATIONAL BACHELOR’S AND MASTER’S DEGREE PROGRAMMES
Energising sustainable futures
High-quality education and research
Rankings Accreditations
Among the world’s top 500 universities*
106th worldwide and best in Finland in research quality*
Among Finland’s top 3 in international outlook*
Among the world’s top 17 small universities**
Best in Finland and 22nd in the world in business administration***
* THE World University Ranking 2026
** THE Small Universities Ranking 2024
*** Shanghai Global Ranking of Academic Subjects (GRAS) 2024
The University of Vaasa's business studies are AACSB accredited.
EFMD accredited master’s programmes in business studies: International Business, Finance and Strategic Business Development.
Join a community of over 7,000 happy fellow students from across Finland and around the world.
University of Vaasa is the largest provider of business education in Finland.
Based on bachelor’s and master’s degrees in 2024
Sustainable business, energy, and society
Over 7,000 students
650 staff members
36% of our academic staff are internationals
At the University of Vaasa, we build a sustainable future by uniquely combining expertise in the energy transition, business renewal, and the leadership of societal transformation – we address current societal phenomena with determination and close collaboration. As part of the largest energy technology hub in the Nordics, we promote sustainable business, energy, and society. We are strongly committed to ensuring that our research and education have genuine impact and generate concrete value for society.
Modern learning and supportive environment
We offer a future-oriented study experience that prepares students for working life through top-quality teaching, cutting-edge research, and modern learning environments. Our students benefit from the latest technology, digital tools, engaging project-based learning, flexible study paths, and personalised guidance. We provide our students with comprehensive support services – from
“ The teaching methods at the University of Vaasa are very advanced, focusing on critical thinking, independent learning, and collaboration. Group assignments, case studies, and the use of research databases provide students with handson skills for future employment.”
– Ayodhya, Sri Lanka
academic advising and mentoring to wellbeing and career development – proactively and individually. Our foundation is built on equality, equity, and a strong sense of community.
We are committed to supporting the integration of both domestic and international graduates into Finnish working life and society. As a key partner of the City of Vaasa, the regional innovation ecosystem, and especially the energy technology sector, we play an active role in regional development.
Recognised for quality and global impact
We are a nationally and internationally significant university, recognised for our quality through awarded accreditations and strong performance in international university rankings. We educate experts in sustainable growth who understand how technology, the economy, and society are interconnected — and how impactful solutions emerge from their synergy.
Why choose Finland?
For safety and security, Finland ranks third in the world.
Global Peace Index 2025, Safety and Security domain
In Finland, high-quality education meets high quality of life in a peaceful country with unique, unspoiled nature, and equal society.
Finland has been the happiest country in the world every year since 2018.
The World Happiness Report 2025
Finland ranks second in the world for sustainable competitiveness.
Global Sustainable Competitiveness Index 2024
Vaasa is Finland’s fourth best student city.
Studentum, 2025
Seinäjoki
Why choose Vaasa as your destination in Finland?
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 a truly international city, home to people from 120 different nationalities and with more than 100 languages spoken.
The cultural offerings are diverse, with music festivals catering to all tastes, as well as theatres, museums, and the public library providing cultural experiences year-round. Additionally, the beautiful nature, sea, and the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Kvarken Archipelago provide wonderful opportunities for outdoor activities.
Getting around in Vaasa is easy – local buses and bikes are your go-to options as everything is close by. In Vaasa, you’ll enjoy the best of both worlds –dynamic city life and amazing outdoor experiences.
Vaasa – Helsinki 400 km 3,5 h
Vaasa – Umeå (Sweden) 3,5 h
Vaasa – Stockholm (Sweden) 1 h
Vaasa – Helsinki 1 h
Vaasa
International degree programmes
Our university educates future experts and leaders with an international mindset. We offer one bachelor’s programme in business administration and several master’s programmes in technology, business and economics, which are fully conducted in English.
General requirements
Eligibility for master’s level studies is based on previous education. You are eligible for programmes that lead to a higher university degree if you have a relevant bachelor’s degree which is considered equivalent to a Finnish bachelor’s degree.
Rolling admission is open to applicants with a degree from outside of Finland. In rolling admission, applications are processed in the order they are received, and admission results will be issued already during the application period. Applicants with the highest cumulative grade point average will be prioritised.
Students can also apply through the Finnish joint application system. Applicants from Finland and overseas will be ranked together based on academic studies and cumulative grade point average (CGPA).
If you are offered a study place, note that you may still be required to meet the country-specific requirements depending on your degree-awarding country.
Language requirements
Language proficiency can be verified through:
Language tests: IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, National Certificate of English Language Proficiency (Finnish National Agency for Education), C1 Advanced test, C2 Proficiency test
Higher education in English in the EU / EEA country or in Australia, Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Botswana, Cameroon, Canada, Dominica, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Gambia, Ghana, Grenada, Guyana, Hong Kong, India, Jamaica, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Namibia, New Zealand, Nigeria, Philippines, Rwanda, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Sierra Leone, Singapore, South Africa, Switzerland, Tanzania, Trinidad and Tobago, Uganda, United Kingdom, United States, Zambia or Zimbabwe
Certain certificates of secondary education in English
Programme-specific requirements
Applicants should have previous higher education studies in the core areas of the programme. Our programmes have a minimum entry requirement of CGPA 3,00/5 (ECTS grading), or equivalent in international systems.
Please note: Meeting the minimum application requirements for joint or rolling admission does not guarantee admission.
Find the programme specific admission criteria on Studyinfo.
Business studies
Bachelor's programmes in economics and business
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Bachelor’s programme in Business Administration
Degree awarded: BSc in Economics and Business Administration
Duration: 3 years (180 ECTS)
Tuition fee: €10,000 (per year)
Intake: September
Eligibility and admission criteria: Upper secondary school education (e.g. High School Diploma, Higher Secondary School Certificate) that gives eligibility to university-level studies in the country in question and corresponds to the Finnish education level that provides eligibility for a bachelor’s degree in Finland.
To be considered for admission, the overall qualification result and grades must be considered very good to excellent, including a high grade in mathematics.
Master's programmes in economics and business
FINANCE
Master’s programme in Finance
Degree awarded: MSc in Economics and Business Administration
Duration: 2 years (120 ECTS)
Tuition fee: €14,000 (per year)
Intake: September
Eligibility and admission criteria: Prior studies in core areas finance and banking.
Applicants without a Business Administration degree in core areas must have either a degree in an appropriate field with at least 20% of their studies in academic business subjects, or at least 35 ECTS credits in academic business studies completed outside their degree. These studies must consist of courses in one or several of the following fields: corporate finance, investments, derivatives, financial management, financial markets, financial reporting, banking, financial modelling.
Double degrees: IÉSEG School of Management (France), Umeå University (Sweden), University of Ljubljana (Slovenia)
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS –SUSTAINABLE GLOBAL BUSINESS
Master’s programme in International Business
Degree awarded: MSc in Economics and Business Administration
Duration: 2 years (120 ECTS)
Tuition fee: €14,000 (per year)
Intake: September
Eligibility and admission criteria: Prior studies in core areas international business, marketing, management and organisation.
Applicants without a Business Administration degree in core areas must have either a degree in an appropriate field with at least 20% of their studies in academic business subjects, or at least 35 ECTS credits in academic business studies completed outside their degree. These studies must consist of courses in one or several of the following fields: international business, marketing, HR management, and strategic management.
Double degrees: Europa Universität Viadrina (Germany), Kedge Business School (France), Università degli studi di Pavia (Italy), Prague University of Economics and Business (Czech Republic)
STRATEGIC BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Master’s programme in Strategic Business Development
Degree awarded: MSc in Economics and Business Administration
Duration: 2 years (120 ECTS)
Tuition fee: €14,000 (per year)
Intake: September
Eligibility and admission criteria: Prior studies in core areas accounting, management, marketing, finance, international business and/or entrepreneurship.
Applicants without a Business Administration degree in core areas must have either a degree in an appropriate field with at least 20% of their studies in academic business subjects, or at least 35 ECTS credits in academic business studies completed outside their degree. These studies must consist of courses in one or several of the following fields: accounting and finance, HR management, strategic management, international business, entrepreneurship and marketing.
Double degrees: Università degli studi di Pavia (Italy), Umeå University (Sweden), Kedge Business School, France
ECONOMICS
Master’s programme in Economics
Degree awarded: MSc in Economics and Business Administration
Duration: 2 years (120 ECTS)
Tuition fee: €14,000 (per year)
Intake: September
Eligibility and admission criteria: Prior studies in core areas economics, banking, finance, econometrics.
Applicants without a Business Administration degree in core areas must have either a degree in an appropriate field with at least 20% of their studies in academic business subjects, or at least 35 ECTS credits in academic business studies completed outside their degree. At least 25 ECTS of these studies must consist of courses in one or several of the following fields: economics, microeconomics, macroeconomics, managerial economics, international economics, financial markets, public economics, banking, econometrics, time-series analysis.
ACCOUNTING AND AUDITING
Master’s programme in Accounting and Auditing
Degree awarded: MSc in Economics and Business Administration
Duration: 2 years (120 ECTS)
Tuition fee: €14,000 (per year)
Intake: September
Eligibility and admission criteria: Prior studies in core areas accounting, auditing, finance, business analytics, corporate social responsibility (CSR) and sustainability.
Applicants without a Business Administration degree in core areas must have either a degree in an appropriate field with at least 20% of their studies in academic business subjects, or at least 35 ECTS credits in academic business studies completed outside their degree. These studies must consist of courses in one or several of the following fields: financial accounting, management accounting, auditing, internal audit, financial reporting, corporate sustainability reporting and business analysis.
INDUSTRIAL MANAGEMENT
Master’s programme in Industrial Engineering and Management, major in Industrial Management
Degree awarded: MSc in Economics and Business Administration
Duration: 2 years (120 ECTS)
Tuition fee: €14,000 (per year)
Intake: September
Eligibility and admission criteria: Prior studies in core areas industrial management (business), supply chain management, innovation and product development, operations management, project management, strategic management, business analytics, econometrics, economics, finance, international marketing and/or management.
Applicants without a Business Administration degree must have either a degree in an appropriate field with at least 20% of their studies in academic business subjects, or at least 35 ECTS credits in academic business studies completed outside their degree. These studies must consist of courses in one or several of the following fields: accounting and finance, economics, operations management, information systems, business law, HR management, strategic management, international business, entrepreneurship and marketing.
Check the up-to-date selection of our study programmes on our website.
Technology
Master's in technology
INDUSTRIAL SYSTEMS ANALYTICS
Master’s programme in Industrial Engineering and Management, major in Industrial Systems Analytics
Degree awarded: MSc in Technology
Duration: 2 years (120 ECTS)
Tuition fee: €14,000 (per year)
Intake: September
Eligibility and admission criteria: The appropriate fields are e.g. industrial engineering, systems engineering, or a related field.
STRATEGIC PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Master’s programme in Industrial Engineering and Management, major in Strategic Project Management
Degree awarded: MSc in Technology
Duration: 2 years (120 ECTS)
Tuition fee: €14,000 (per year)
Intake: September
Eligibility and admission criteria: The appropriate fields are e.g. industrial engineering, electrical engineering, computer science and engineering, automation engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field.
Primary location: Seinäjoki campus
Check the up-to-date selection of our study programmes on our website.
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
Master’s programme in Smart Energy Transition, major in Electrical Engineering
Degree awarded: MSc in Technology
Duration: 2 years (120 ECTS)
Tuition fee: €14,000 (per year)
Intake: September
Eligibility and admission criteria: The appropriate fields are e.g. electrical engineering, energy engineering, automation engineering, power systems engineering, or a related field.
ENERGY ENGINEERING
Master’s programme in Smart Energy Transition, major in Energy Engineering
Degree awarded: MSc in Technology
Duration: 2 years (120 ECTS)
Tuition fee: €14,000 (per year)
Intake: September
Eligibility and admission criteria: The appropriate fields are e.g. energy engineering, electrical engineering, automation engineering, systems engineering, or a related field.
AUTOMATION AND ROBOTICS
Master’s programme in Computing Sciences, major in Automation and Robotics
Degree awarded: MSc in Technology
Duration: 2 years (120 ECTS)
Tuition fee: €14,000 (per year)
Intake: September
Eligibility and admission criteria: The appropriate fields are e.g. automation engineering, robotics engineering, computer engineering, electrical engineering, software engineering, or a related field.
Primary location: Pori campus
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND DATA ENGINEERING
Master’s programme in Computing Sciences, major in Artificial Intelligence and Data Engineering
Degree awarded: MSc in Technology
Duration: 2 years (120 ECTS)
Tuition fee: €14,000 (per year)
Intake: September
Eligibility and admission criteria: The appropriate fields are e.g. computer engineering, electrical engineering, software engineering, computer science, data science, information technology, control engineering, or a related field.
SUSTAINABLE AND AUTONOMOUS SYSTEMS
Master’s programme in Computing Sciences, major in Sustainable and Autonomous Systems Degree awarded: MSc in Technology
Duration: 2 years (120 ECTS)
Tuition fee: €14,000 (per year)
Intake: September
Eligibility and admission criteria: The appropriate fields are e.g. computer engineering, electrical engineering, network engineering, power systems engineering, renewable energy engineering, robotics engineering.
Apply and start the journey of a lifetime
We accept applications to our international bachelor’s and master’s programmes in the autumn intake through rolling admission in October–March, as well as through joint application in January.
For details on all programmes, please see our website.
Scholarships
The University of Vaasa offers scholarships in the form of waivers based on the speed of commitment to the offered study place, previous academic performance and progress in the studies. The scholarships can be granted for the target time of the programme, which is three years in the bachelor’s programme and two years in the master’s programmes.
Accommodation
Vaasa has a range of student accommodation in various parts of the city, with nearly all of them within walking or cycling distance from the campus. The rent for a student flat varies from 300 to 800 euros, including electricity and internet. A home insurance (about 10–20 euros per month) is highly recommended and often also required by the landlord.
Cost of living
Students in Vaasa typically spend €1,000–1,100 per month on living costs. A family of six usually spends €3,000–3,200 per month. Please prepare to have savings that cover two years of expenses. In other words, to live comfortably and avoid delays, it is strongly recommended to have savings of at least €30,000, which covers two years of living costs for one person.
Study at the most beautiful campus in Finland – Our modern campus, located by the sea, is a vibrant and attractive meeting place for students, staff, and stakeholders.
Our university is a closeknit community that supports you throughout your studies. You have access to teachers and professors without long queues, receiving personalised guidance.
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University of Vaasa
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