“University of Vaasa

Leads to the Future”

WE CONDUCT IMPACTFUL RESEARCH OF A HIGH INTERNATIONAL STANDARD
AND EDUCATE RESPONSIBLE AND COMPETITIVE EXPERTS IN VARIOUS FIELDS.
 The diamond that reflects
brilliant intelligence, valuable
activities, and knowledge
polished to the utmost
The logo of the
University of Vaasa,
made up by small letter “V”s
The energetic, bright,
yellow shade reflecting
The heart that determination
reflects humaneness
and responsibility

As leaders, we keep our pencils

The pieces that fit together,
sharp and opinions clear
representing the unique
sense of community
Fields of Research
& Education
Administrative Sciences
Business Studies
Communication Studies
Technology
 Have an Insight
GRADUATES OF OUR UNIVERSITY ARE INTERNATIONALLY MINDED EXPERTS
AND LEADERS.
Leaders of the Future
The University of Vaasa educates responsible
pioneers: leaders and experts who seek to create a
better world and solve the challenges faced by
society.
‣ Bachelor’s Degree
‣ Master’s Degree
‣ Doctorate Degrees
‣ Open University and continuing education
‣ International Master’s programmes
 ‣ Accounting and Finance
‣ Business Law
‣ Economics
‣ International Business

Faculty of ‣ Management
‣ Marketing
Business Studies
 ‣ Public Law
‣ Public Management
‣ Regional Studies
‣ Social and Health Management
‣ Communication Studies

Faculty of
Philosophy
 ‣ Computer Science and
Telecommunication Engineering
‣ Electrical Engineering and
Energy Technology
‣ Industrial Management
Faculty of ‣ Mathematics and Statistics

Technology
 2016 4073
2015 4364
Degrees
2016
Applicants

bachelor’s 487 2017

Students 2016 master’s 539 4172

5251 doctoral 26
of whom international
degree students 370
Science Belongs to Everyone
IN OUR RESEARCH, WE PRODUCE NEW, INTERNATIONALLY HIGH STANDARD,
AND UP-TO-DATE KNOWLEDGE IN TOPICS THAT BENEFIT SOCIETY AND
THE BUSINESS WORLD.
The University of Vaasa’s Focus Areas

Management Energy and sustainable Finance and economic

and change development decision-making
Graduate School
Responsible for educating Doctoral students
‣ Three Doctorate Degree programmes:
‣ Administrative Sciences
‣ Business Studies
‣ Technical Sciences
‣ Supported by international research groups
‣ Multidisciplinary networking
 Faculty of Philosophy
‣ Deliberative Welfare Policy
Management
‣ Practices and Discourses of
Management

Research Groups
 Faculty of Business Studies
‣ Intangible Capital
‣ Auditing and Control in
Accounting
‣ Finance and Financial
Accounting
‣ Human Resource Management
‣ Business Law, Information and
Research Groups Knowledge
‣ International Business and
Marketing
‣ Consumption Research and
Customer Value Creation
 Faculty of Technology
‣ Mathematics and Statistics
‣ SC-Research
‣ Renewable Energy
‣ Smart Electric Systems
Faculties of Business Studies and
Technology

Research Groups ‣ Networked value systems

 21,5 %
€4.92 m
External research
funding 2016
Muu kilpailtu rahoitus 2016
(Akatemia, Tekes ja yritysrahoitus)

€7.20 m Growth of
other
competitive
Publications 2016 research

441
funding
2016

of which Publication Forum

Level 3 publications 22
Tight-knit Community
THE TIGHT-KNIT COMMUNITY FORMED BY OUR STUDENTS AND PERSONNEL
AIMS TOGETHER TOWARDS THE FUTURE, TO BECOME THE BRIGHTEST
REPRESENTATIVES OF THEIR RESPECTIVE FIELDS.
 Objective
€ 2.5 M
Fundraising
campaign
2014-2017

€ 3.3 M
84%
equity ratio
Personnel 2016

468 Surplus for the financial

period 2016 € + 1,494,334
In teaching and research
positions 67% Income € 42,151,396
In other positions 33% Expenditures € 40,657,062
International Personnel 16%
 University
Collegiate

Board

Rector
Vice Rector

Tritonia Faculty of Faculty of Faculty of University

Philosophy Business Studies Technology Services
The Levón Regional Studies Management Mathematical Sciences Academic Services
Institute Public Management Finance and Electrical Engineering Administrative Services
Financial Accounting and Automation
Public Law Executive Strategy and
Open Marketing Computer Science
University Social and Health Policy Services
management Economics and Industrial Management
Business Law
Communication Studies

Language Centre

VEBIC

RECTOR JARI KUUSISTO

 The world is changing. For us
that is a given, a part of our
thinking and international
atmosphere.
‣ 12 % of our students are international
‣ Every third student at the University of Vaasa
goes on an exchange and we welcome
approximately 200 exchange students every
year
Hello ‣ 25 % of our academic staff are international
world! ‣ We have 180 partner universities in
approximately 40 countries
Education, Research
and Development
The Levón Institute
The University’s research and education unit
provides continuing education for businesses
and undertakes research to meet the
needs of different sectors.
http://www.uva.fi/en/sites/levon/
Open University
University-level teaching for anyone
interested in studying.
http://www.uva.fi/en/education/open/
VEBIC
Vaasa Energy Business Innovation Centre - VEBIC
is a research and innovation platform hosted by
the University of Vaasa. We bring together the
knowledge and knowhow from the research and
business communities responding to the global
needs of efficient and sustainable energy
production, distribution and consumption, and
societal development.

"Multidisciplinary,
phenomenon-based, and
international research"

DIRECTOR KRISH SANKARAN, VEBIC

 Vaasa Campus
The laboratory
of the University
of Vaasa VEBIC increases
co-operation between
universities and energy
technology companies.
Novia is the biggest
Swedish-speaking university
of applied sciences in Finland.
Tritonia is the science
library shared by all six higher
education institutions in Vaasa.
West Coast Startup
serves the students and
staff of University of Vaasa
and VAMK University
of Applied Sciences.
10 000 students
The teaching and research laboratory
Technobothnia is jointly used by 900 members of staff
University of Vaasa, VAMK, and Novia
University of Applied Sciences.
The University of Vaasa
and VAMK are engaged in progressive
collaboration for education in technology
and business.
Education in Social and Health Science
offered by VAMK and Novia is centered
in the shared Alere building.
Achieving More Together

Vaasa Consortium of Higher Education

University of Vaasa, Vaasa University of Applied Sciences, Novia
University of Applied Sciences, Åbo Akademi University, Hanken
School of Economics, The Faculty of Law at the University of
Helsinki, Western Finland Design Centre Muova

University Consortium of Seinäjoki

University of Vaasa, University of Helsinki,
Sibelius-Akatemia, University of Tampere,
Tampere University of Technology

Kokkola University Consortium Chydenius

University of Vaasa, University of Jyväskylä, University of Oulu
 A University in
a Successful City
THE VAASA REGION IS A HUB FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND ENERGY
TECHNOLOGY THAT IS INTERNATIONALLY NETWORKED.
 Vaasa, Energy Capital of Finland
THE ENERGY DEMAND OF
THE WORLD WILL DOUBLE
THE BEST EMPLOYMENT IN FINLAND

11,000 EMPLOYEES
IN THE ENERGY INDUSTRY

140 COMPANIES IN
THE ENERGY INDUSTRY
THE LARGEST ENERGY
TECHNOLOGY HUB IN
120 NATIONALITIES THE NORDIC COUNTRIES

VAASA, THE CENTRE OF

THE NEED FOR CULTURE AND COMMERCE
NEW EXPERTS IS
ONE IN PASSERS-BY IS A STUDENT IN CONSTANT
OF 68,000 INHABITANTS
HIGHER EDUCATION
 Vaasa - the Leading Exporter of Energy Technology

VAASA’S energy technology VAASA

produces produces is around
hub employs REGION
11 000 engineers, Masters i.e. around2% 5,5% 12% of 30%
of the population total export technology of Finland’s energy
of Science and other experts of Finland
of Finland industry exports technology
exports (1/3)
ARE ¼ OF FINLAND’S
EMPLOYEES IN THE ENERGY SECTOR