Universities

Finland has two types of higher education institutions: universities and universities of applied sciences (UAS).
English-taught degree programmes are offered on bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels.

Universities of applied sciences offer professionally oriented higher education on bachelor's and master's level, and have strong ties with working life and regional development.

Universities focus on scientific research and the education they provide is based on it. Universities offer bachelor's, master's and doctoral (PhD) level programmes.

Check out the university list below to see where you could be studying!

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University of Jyväskylä

  • Arts and humanities
  • Business, administration and law
  • Education
  • Health and welfare
  • Information and Communication Technologies
  • Natural sciences, mathematics and statistics
  • Social sciences, journalism and information

University of Jyväskylä is one of the largest multidisciplinary universities in Finland. We offer 17 two-year Master’s degree programmes in English, which lead to an officially recognized Master’s degree and qualify for doctoral studies. Our six faculties host over 14000 students from 100 countries.

Karelia University of Applied Sciences

  • Business, administration and law
  • Engineering, manufacturing and construction
  • Information and Communication Technologies

We offer excellent opportunities for students who strive with us to be the experts of the future. Our students work closely with companies and institutions on research and development projects. A degree from Karelia UAS will give you the professional skills needed for a rewarding future.

Åbo Akademi University

  • Arts and humanities
  • Business, administration and law
  • Education
  • Engineering, manufacturing and construction
  • Health and welfare
  • Information and Communication Technologies
  • Natural sciences, mathematics and statistics
  • Social sciences, journalism and information

Åbo Akademi University (founded in 1918) is the only multidisciplinary Swedish-language university in Finland. Out of our 7000 students about 1000 are international students. Our campuses in Turku and Vaasa are small, friendly with easy access to services and activities and a change to combine studies with an incredible cultural experience.

Laurea University of Applied Sciences

  • Business, administration and law
  • Health and welfare
  • Information and Communication Technologies
  • Services

Laurea University of Applied Sciences has six campuses in the Uusimaa region near Helsinki. The Laurea community comprises of approximately 7800 students, 500 staff members and 24000 alumni. We offer 7 Bachelor’s degrees programmes and 3 Master’s degree programmes in English.

LAB University of Applied Sciences

  • Arts and humanities
  • Business, administration and law
  • Engineering, manufacturing and construction
  • Health and welfare
  • Services

The LAB University of Applied Sciences is a public institution in Finland offering education based on practices applied in the world of work. It focuses on innovation, industry and commerce. LAB offers Bachelor's programmes in five different fields.