Study in Ostrobothnia

Ask any Ostrobothnian: kowledge and skill constitute the foundation of a good life. This is why especially young Ostrobothnians are among the most educated and skilled people in the country.The universities and polytechnics in Ostrobothnia accept quite a number of new students yearly. Many of them come from other regions and countries.

The University of Vaasa, the Åbo Akademi University and the Swedish School of Economics and Business Administration lean on the traditions of the old Trivial School of Vaasa, founded in the 17th century. These modern seats of learning offer education and scientific research able to withstand any international comparison. Novia University of Applied Sciences, the Vaasa Polytechnic and the Jakobstad units of the Central Ostrobothnia Polytechnic as well as the vocational institutes offer advanced education for the professions of tomorrow.The co-operation between the universities and the polytechnics on the one hand and corporate Ostrobothnia on the other hand yields indisputable synergy advantages. The Western Finland Centre of Expertise specialises in energy technology.

To Vaasa Consortium of Higher Education