Whether you’re looking for a career in high tech, fine arts or anything in between, studying in Finland is a great value for investment. Experience the engaging student life in Finland: diverse student communities, inspiring fellow students and affordable student prices combined with top-quality education, groundbreaking research and strong emphasis on innovation – what more can you hope for?
Finnish higher education institutions have over 20 000 international students studying in several locations around the country. Our 13 universities and 22 universities of applied sciences (UAS) offer almost 600 bachelor's and master's degree programmes taught in English.
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.
Universities of applied sciences (UAS) offer professionally oriented higher education on bachelor's and master's level, and have strong ties with working life and regional development. All UAS bachelor's degrees include a practical training period, and UAS master's are specifically targeted to those already in the working life. The main emphasis of research, development and innovation at universities of applied sciences is on applied research and development.
Many Finnish universities have gained good positions in global rankings. The quality of higher education in Finland is ensured and monitored by FINEEC (Finnish Education Evaluation Centre).
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Ranked as one of the best universities in the world, Aalto University is a unique blend of technology & 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.
University of Lapland combines arctic expertise with fields like art and design, education, law, social sciences and tourism research, and quality education with state of the art study facilities. With strategic focuses on themes like responsible tourism and service design, you will find innovative co-operation across disciplines.
At Arcada in Helsinki we offer high-quality education at Bachelor’s and Master’s level. Our programmes combine theory and practice, making our alumni sought-after experts on the job market. Join us in creating smart and sustainable solutions for a better tomorrow – it’s your time to shine!
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.
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.
