Universities in Vaasa, Finland
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Latest ranking updates related to universities in Vaasa
  • 06 Mar, 2024: Latest Scimago Institutions Rankings from Scimago Institutions. University of Vaasa in position #1617.
  • 19 Dec, 2023: New edition of URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance. University of Vaasa in position #1767.
  • 05 Dec, 2023: QS World University Rankings: Sustainability updated with University of Vaasa in position 657.
  • 27 Oct, 2023: ShanghaiRanking Consultancy published most recent results of GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking (Textile Science and Engineering). Includes 3 universities from Vaasa.

Rankings of universities in Vaasa, Finland 2024

  • #8 
  • #401 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 27 September, 2023]
  • #10 
  • #1617 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
  • #9 
  • #1767 
URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance
[Published 19 December, 2023]
Show 5 more rankings of University of Vaasa and subject specific rankings for 3 subjects

#2
Finland

Vaasa University of Applied Sciences

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  • #24 
  • #8534 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#3
Finland

Novia University of Applied Sciences

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  • #18 
  • #5450 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

Highest subject rankings of universities in Vaasa

Business URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
#173 
University of Vaasa
Economics URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
#280 
University of Vaasa
Engineering THE World University Rankings by Subject
#301 
University of Vaasa

Vaasa Key Facts for International Students

3 out of 3 Universities in Vaasa Ranked in at least one ranking

8 Different Rankings list Universities in Vaasa (6 institution and 2 subject rankings)

2 Global Rankings rank Universities in Vaasa Among TOP 200

Population: 68000

Time: GMT +2

District/province: Ostrobothnia, Vaasa

Living costs for students in Vaasa:

* 100 = prices in London

  • Living costs without accommodation 84* (16% cheaper than London)
  • All costs including accommodation 122* (22% more expensive than London)
  • Meals (grocery & lower cost restaurants) 65* (35% cheaper than London)
  • Average Big Mac price 4.47 €
  • Plug Type C
    • Residential voltage: 230 V
    • Frequency: 50 Hz
  • Plug Type F
    • Residential voltage: 230 V
    • Frequency: 50 Hz

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Ranking publishers

British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK

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Scimago Institutions

Criteria used in ranking -Scimago Institutions Rankings:

Research 50% Innovation 30%
Societal 20%

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THE Times Higher Education, UK

Criteria used in ranking -THE World University Rankings:

30% Teaching (the Learning Environment)

  • Reputation survey: 15%
  • Staff-to-student ratio: 4.5%
  • Doctorate-to-bachelor’s ratio: 2.25%
  • Doctorates-awarded-to-academic-staff ratio: 6%
  • Institutional income: 2.25%

30% Research (Volume, Income and Reputation)

  • Reputation survey: 18%
  • Research income: 6%
  • Research productivity: 6%

30% Citations (Research Influence)

7.5% International Outlook (Staff, Students and Research)

  • Proportion of international students: 2.5%
  • Proportion of international staff: 2.5%
  • International collaboration: 2.5%

2.5% Industry Income (Knowledge Transfer)"

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Criteria used in ranking -THE Young University Rankings:

Teaching 30% Research (volume, income and reputation) 30% Citations 30% International outlook (staff, students, research) 7.5% Industry income (knowledge transfer) 2.5%

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Urap

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Webometrics

Criteria used in ranking -Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities:

Visibility 50% Excellence 35% Transparency 10% Presence 5%

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