University of Vaasa

The University of Vaasa is an international, business-oriented, multidisciplinary university focused on sustainable business, energy and society. We are the largest provider of business education in Finland with strong links to regional and international networks. We are ranked 43rd in the world for Business Administration (Global Ranking of Academic Subjects (GRAS) 2025), 48th globally for citation impact (U.S. News Best Global Universities 2025), and we are among the top 500 in the THE World University Rankings 2026. In our accredited programmes you can expect knowledgeable, high-quality teaching and guidance.

In our research, expertise in energy transition, business renewal, and societal transformation are interwoven in a unique, multidisciplinary way. Our research groups often operate at the intersection of multiple focus areas, enabling a phenomenon-based and impactful approach that brings together diverse perspectives and expertise. This interdisciplinary method supports both deep subject-matter knowledge and the development of innovative solutions to pressing societal challenges. 

We educate business professionals capable of using research-based evidence to understand and solve problems. We offer business education at bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral levels, as well an executive MBA programme.

Our students and employees form a close-knit community on our modern, maritime campus, located close to the city centre of Vaasa, Finland. As a valued partner in the Nordic’s largest energy business cluster, our close collaboration with public and private stakeholders positively impacts industry innovation and economic growth for a sustainable future.