Universities
Ready to stand out? Study in Finland and kickstart your future with world-class education, inspiring ideas, and unforgettable experiences.
Discover a country where cutting-edge research, inspiring campuses, and vibrant student life come together. Finland’s 13 universities and 22 universities of applied sciences (UAS), with over 30,000 international students, offer more than 600 English-taught bachelor’s and master’s degree programmes for you to choose from.
With modern learning environments, free libraries, and inclusive student communities, Finland offers an outstanding study experience at an affordable cost. The quality of higher education in Finland is ensured and monitored by FINEEC (Finnish Education Evaluation Centre).
Finnish universities are globally recognized for academic excellence and innovation, offering bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral (PhD) studies rooted in world-class research. Universities of applied sciences (UAS) focus on hands-on learning, strong industry connections, and real-world problem-solving—all designed to launch your career with confidence.
Bachelor’s degrees typically take 3 years at universities and 3.5–4.5 years at UAS. Master’s degrees last 2 years at universities and 1–1.5 years at UAS (with 2 years of work experience required for UAS master’s). Doctoral studies usually take about 4 years.
Ready to start your journey?
Explore all English-taught programmes and application details at Studyinfo.fi or directly through Finnish universities.
Study in Finland — where curiosity, creativity, and innovation shape the future.
Tampere University
- 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 a multidisciplinary research university ranked among the global top 2 %. Studies with us provide you with high-quality education and give you excellent opportunities to form a global network of both professional and academic colleagues.
Hanken School of Economics
- Business, administration and law
Hanken School of Economics is a university-level business school located in Helsinki and Vaasa. Hanken is ranked by Financial Times and holds all three international business school accreditations (EQUIS, AACSB and AMBA). Hanken offers Bachelor, Master’s and PhD programmes in English.
University of Eastern Finland
- Agriculture, forestry, fisheries and veterinary
- 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
Are you passionate about receiving a high-quality education in public health, environmental law, business, IT, or education? University of Eastern Finland is the most multidisciplinary university in Finland and offers an exceptional learning experience with a wide range of programmes in English.
Lapland University of Applied Sciences
- Business, administration and law
- Engineering, manufacturing and construction
- Health and welfare
- Services
Lapland University of Applied Sciences is the northernmost UAS in the EU. We offer high quality BBA and MBA education in the state-of-the-art learning environments. Lapland UAS is international and multidisciplinary. Studying is practical and work-oriented in close collaboration with companies.
Kajaani University of Applied Sciences
- Business, administration and law
- Health and welfare
- Information and Communication Technologies
- Natural sciences, mathematics and statistics
- Services
At KAMK, we support our students both inside and outside of the classroom, encouraging their entrepreneurial spirit while instilling invaluable practical knowledge as a base to grow their future careers. We offer both Bachelor and Master degrees fully in English.