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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Turku University of Applied Sciences

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

Turku UAS is a higher education institution of 13,000 experts, researchers, students, faculty members and teaching professionals. We create solutions for a better tomorrow – both regionally and globally. Our graduates are practice-oriented professionals with top competencies.

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 the second largest research university in Finland. We offer a wide variety of inspiring programmes in English. 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.

Savonia University of Applied Sciences

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

Savonia is one of Finland’s biggest and most versatile universities of applied sciences. Study in a modern and international environment that supports your professional ambitions and continuous learning! At Savonia, you set your own limits. Find us in Kuopio, Iisalmi and Varkaus.

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

In the international rankings of all universities in the world, the University of Jyväskylä is among the top 3% and represents the best of the world in several of its disciplines. We offer 20 master’s degree programmes in English. Our six faculties host over 14,000 students from 100 countries.

Vaasa University of Applied Sciences

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

Adventure of your lifetime awaits you at VAMK! VAMK is an international university with 3700 students in the middle of Nordic's largest energy cluster. Cosy campus where you will feel right at home, lively student community, and trainee positions in top global companies will welcome you with open arms.