Universities

Finland has 13 universities and 22 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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Tampere 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

Tampere University is the second largest research university in Finland. We offer various inspiring programmes in English. Studies at Tampere University provide you with high-quality education and give you excellent opportunities to form a global network of both professional and academic colleagues.

Aalto University

  • Arts and humanities
  • Business, administration and law
  • Engineering, manufacturing and construction
  • Information and Communication Technologies
  • Natural sciences, mathematics and statistics

Ranked as one of the best universities in the world, Aalto University is a unique blend of science & engineering, business & economics, and arts & design. We enable you to solve grand challenges and create wellbeing in society. Come study at Aalto in English at Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD level.

LUT University

  • Business, administration and law
  • Engineering, manufacturing and construction
  • Information and Communication Technologies
  • Natural sciences, mathematics and statistics
  • Social sciences, journalism and information

LUT University is a public science university, bringing together the fields of business, technology and social sciences. Our special strengths include scientific quality, collaboration with industry, and education that leads to employment. We offer bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programmes.

University of Helsinki

  • Agriculture, forestry, fisheries and veterinary
  • 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

Join one of the top 1% universities in the world and become part of an academic community that believes in changing attitudes, people and society with the power of knowledge. You can study in English in the Bachelor’s Programme in Science, 36 Master’s and 33 doctoral programmes.

University of Turku

  • 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

The University of Turku is an international multidisciplinary research university that provides students with innovative problem-solving skills and high-standard education based on latest research. The graduates of UTU are experts and visionaries who reach beyond the traditional discipline borders.