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University of Vaasa

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Vaasa, Finland
401–500th in World University Rankings 2026
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About the University of Vaasa

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The University of Vaasa is one of the largest business universities in Finland. It was originally established in 1968 as a school of economics and in 1980 it became a school of higher education. In 1991 it was renamed the University of Vaasa.

The university is located in Vaasa, a city on the Western coast of Finland. Vaasa is surrounded by the Kvarken Archipelago, a UNESCO World Heritage Site made up of 5,600 islands formed by the melting of the continental ice sheet over thousands of years.

The university is organised into four academic schools: the school of accounting and finance, school of management, school of marketing and communications, and the school of technology and innovations. There are a number of departments within each school offering courses at bachelor, masters and doctoral level.

Every academic year the university welcomes around 200 international students from across the globe as part of its academic exchange programme.

There are three multidisciplinary research platforms used by the university to help solve the challenges facing society. These include the Vaasa Energy Business Innovation Centre, the Digital Economy and the InnoLab, which specialises in innovation, public sector reform and entrepreneurship.

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50 F : 50 M (1)
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6% (1)
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Students per staff
18.3 (1)
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4302 (1)

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King's College London

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LA TROBE UNIVERSITY

La Trobe University

Australia, Melbourne

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King's College London

United Kingdom, London

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United Kingdom, London


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We are committed to working with our staff and unions on these and other issues, to continue to support our people and to develop a diverse and inclusive culture at King's. As part of this commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and through this appointment process, it is our aim to develop candidate pools that include applicants from all backgrounds and communities. We ask all candidates to submit a copy of their CV, and a supporting statement, detailing how they meet the essential criteria listed in the advert. If we receive a strong field of candidates, we may use the desirable criteria to choose our final shortlist, so please include your evidence against these where possible. To find out how our managers will review your application, please take a look at our ‘How we Recruit’ pages. Grade and Salary: £45,031-£52,514 inclusive of London Weighting Allowance Job ID: 133925 Close Date: 06-Jan-2026 Contact Person: Siobhan Swindells Contact Details: siobhan.swindells@kcl.ac.uk

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£45,031-£52,514 inclusive of London Weighting Allowance

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Subjects Taught at the University of Vaasa

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Business and Economics

  • Accounting and Finance
  • Business and Management
  • Economics and Econometrics

Computer Science

  • Computer Science

Engineering

  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Social Sciences

  • Communication and Media Studies