Calling all international degree students in Vaasa! Boost your career prospects with Vaasa International Talents Programme

Are you an international Bachelor’s or Master’s degree student at one of Vaasa’s universities? The Vaasa International Talents programme offers a unique opportunity to gain the skills, insights, and connections for your professional career in Finland.

What’s in It for You?

• Deep understanding of Finnish working culture: Learn about local workplace norms, expectations, and career opportunities.
• Effective job search strategies: Get practical advice on CVs, applications, interview techniques, and job market navigation.
• Personalized coaching: One-on-one and group coaching sessions tailored to your professional development.
• Networking boost: Connect with professionals and alumni, and build your own network.

Who Can Apply?

To be eligible, you must:

• you hold a valid residence permit in Finland or have a Finnish citizenship
• you are an international Master or Bachelor student in one of the English speaking programmes listed below or you are an international Master or Bachelor student studying your programme in Finnish or Swedish
• you have completed at least your first year of studies in Bachelor level
• you have graduated from any of the following programmes since September 2024

Eligible institutions and programmes include:

Novia University of Applied Sciences: Bachelor of Health Care, Nursing; Bachelor of Beauty and Cosmetics, Beauty Care; Bachelor of Engineering, Information Technology; Bachelor of Engineering, Energy Technology; Bachelor of Health Care, Biomedical Laboratory Science; Master of Business Administration, Digital Business and Management; Master of Engineering, Automation Technology; Master of Engineering, Industrial Management and Engineering; Master of Engineering, Intelligent Systems; Master of Health Care/Master of Social Services, Health Care and Social Services.

University of Vaasa: Master’s Degree Programme in Finance; Master’s Programme in Industrial Management; Master’s Degree Programme in International Business; Master’s Programme in Industrial System Analytics; Master’s Programme in Smart Energy; Master’s Programme in Strategic Business Development; Master’s Programme in Sustainable and Autonomous Systems; Master’s Programme in Strategic Project Management.

VAMK University of Applied Sciences: International Business, Bachelor of Business Administration; Information Technology, Bachelor of Engineering; Project Management, Master of Engineering or Master of Business Administration; International Business Management, Master of Business Administration; Cloud-Based Software Engineering, Master of Engineering; Energy Technology, Bachelor of Engineering.

Åbo Akademi University: Master’s Degree Programme in Peace, Mediation and Conflict Research; Master’s Degree Programme in Teaching and Learning; Master’s Degree Programme in Advanced Practice Nursing; Master’s Degree Programme in Information Technology.

Hanken School of Economics: Master’s Degree Programme in Marketing and Management.

International Master’s or Bachelor’s students studying in Finnish or Swedish programmes at these universities, even if the programme is not listed above, are also eligible to apply.

Application Timeline

Mark your calendar:

• Applications open: Monday, 8 September 2025 at 08:00
• Applications close: Sunday, 5 October 2025 at 23:59

Visit www.vaasainternationaltalents.fi for full details, including a downloadable application guide PDF. We strongly recommend reviewing the application instructions in advance to ensure you're fully prepared.

Your Contacts & Support

Have questions? Reach out via:

• General inquiries: info@vaasainternationaltalents.fi

Or contact your institution’s representative:

University of Vaasa, Malin Wälitalo-Palo, Career Services Specialist, malin.walitalo-palo@uwasa.fi

VAMK, Tuija Tammi, Head of International Affairs, tuija.tammi@vamk.fi

Novia UAS, Aina Rodríguez Angelet, Vaasa International Talents Coordinator, aina.rodriguezangelet@novia.fi

Åbo Akademi University, Anita Sundman, Coordinator, anita.sundman@abo.fi

Hanken, Mirjam Granström, Career Planning officer / HIT Manager, mirjam.granstrom@hanken.fi