Tutors

Welcome to study economics at the University of Vaasa! 

At the University of Vaasa, you can study finance, international business, and strategic business development. There are also a variety of Finnish programmes within the economics field. Warrantti ry is the subject association for economics students at the University of Vaasa. 

Warrantti ry is the biggest subject association on campus. Their most important job is to advocate for economics students’ study-related affairs and help you with any study-related issues you might come across. They also organize different activities and events where you can meet other students. 
 

More about business studies from the University of Vaasa’s website

Business students’ subject association Warrantti ry’s website

At the University of Vaasa’s technology master’s programs, you can specialize in industrial management, industrial systems analytics, and smart energy. The field of technology is ever-growing and future experts are wanted in the working life.

Tutti ry is the subject association at the University of Vaasa for students of technology. They advocate for technology students’ top-quality education and help with any study-related issues. Subject associations also organize different events and activities for their members and students on campus.
 

More about technology from the University of Vaasa’s website

Technology students’ subject association Tutti ry’s website

You can also study industrial management and graduate in the field of technology with a degree of Master of Science in Economics and Business Administration. 

As an industrial management student, you have two subject associations to choose from - Warrantti ry or Tutti ry. You can also choose to join both of them. Warrantti ry advocates business students ‘ interest and are the biggest subject association on campus. Tutti ry is the subject association for students of technology. 

More about industrial manafgement master programmes from the University of Vaasa’s website

Business students’ subject association Warrantti ry’s website

Technology students’ subject association Tutti ry’s website

International tutors are here to help you with anything you might need help with during your first few weeks in Finland and in Vaasa. 

Read the tips from our tutors for international degree students below.

1. Eva, 2nd year Business: ”Just talk to people, it's not that deep!”
2. Sylvia Halonen, 2nd year Industrial Engineering and Management: “It’s easy to get to know everyone if you attend every function possible!”
3. Anni Jokela, 2nd year Business: “Partying is the best way to network!”
4. Anna Kalén, 1st year Business: “More espresso less despresso”

5. Niklas Kallio, 2nd year Industrial Engineering and Management: “Attend events with an open mind and be yourself—you’re sure to make some great friends there”
6. Lotta Korhonen, 2nd year Business: “This really isn’t that deep. We’re all just pretending to be grown anyway”
7. Aaro Kortesoja, 2nd year Business: “Come to the autumn events with a low threshold and meet new people there.”
8. Nella Lahti, 2nd year Business: “Everyone is a bit lost at the beginning, so don’t put too much pressure on yourself and give yourself time to adjust.”

9. Johan Laurén, 2nd year data architecture: “Enjoy the fuksisyksy!”
10. Emilia Liedes, 2nd year business: “Nothing beats e-meal burgers after fona”
11. Elliot Mancinelli, 2nd year Industrial management and information systems: “Enjoy every moment, time flies sometimes too fast when you are having a good time!”
12. Markus Märijärvi, 2nd year Administrative sciences: “It’s never too busy for a party!”

13. Laura Nousiainen, 2nd year business: “Make new memories, get to know people and enjoy every moment!”
14. Jessica Pannu, 2nd year Business Administration: “Make the most of your freshman year because it flies by!”
15. Niilo Raitio, 2nd year IEM/ISS: “Remember to enjoy the journey and make time to meet new people throughout your studies”
16. Ville Rapo, 2nd year business: ”Exams are retakeable, freshmen weeks are not”

17. Minka Rauhala, 2nd year Business: ”Remember to enjoy your freshman year, you only get to experience it once!”
18. Roope Sandell, 2nd year business: “Sometimes it’s OK to fail and take a break”
19. Julius Suikkanen, 2nd year Industrial management and information systems: “I recommend going to as many events as possible, as they’re the best place to meet new friends.”
20. Otso Sukselainen, 2nd year Industrial engineering and management: “Student events are the salt of university life”

21. Eero Toukomies, 2nd year Industrial Engineering and Management: “Bring a relaxed mindset and a spark of fun with you!”
22. Tara Vainio, 2nd year Economics: “Go all in, nobody remembers much the next morning anyway!”
23. Marianne Waris, 2nd year industrial engineering and management: “Be kind, enjoy every moment and join events to connect with others!”
 

Our exchange tutors are here to help you with anything you might need during your studies in Vaasa and your stay in Finland.

Read the tips from our exchange tutors below.

1. Helene Hirvonen, 2nd year Business: “Join in on everything, even if you don’t know anyone. That’s usually when you find the best people”
2. Sini Immonen, 2nd year Business: “Be open to new experiences and enjoy this time to the fullest!”
3. Hilla Kiprianoff, 2nd year Communication Studies: “By being truly yourself you will find just the best people around you, and for you.”

4. Rasmus Koponen, 2nd year Industrial engineering and management: “You can retake exams, but you only get one freshman autumn.” 
5. Heta Mäkinen, 2nd year Economics: “Vaasa’s wind is no myth – get yourself a proper windproof jacket ;)”
6. Santtu Mäkipernaa, 2nd year Administrative sciences: “It gets cold during winter :)”

7. Sara Sattaskangas, 2nd year administrative sciences: “Say YES to events and spontaneous hangouts with your new friends <3”
8. Helmi Savolainen, 2nd year Communications studies: “Go to various freshman events with courage and an open mind. Also remember to enjoy the freshman fall and don't stress too much!”
9. Maria Teini, 2nd year Economics: “Enjoy every moment and have fun at Fona!”

Read tips for your time in Vaasa from your Erasmus Mundus tutors!

1. Matteo Mannarino, 5th year Computer Science: “Drink water and enjoy the freshers’ autumn. Your best memories will start there :)” 
2. Alma Nikulainen, 2nd year Business Administration Student: “Everything will be okey you’re a diva keep going”