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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Humak University of Applied Sciences is specializing in the development of expertise in adventure and outdoor education, youth and NGO work, work community development, entrepreneurship in cultural management and creative industries, and the interpreting sector.
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.
Diak is a people-oriented university specialised in the fields of social work, health care, diaconia and interpreting. Our work helps people who experience inequality, poverty, loneliness and social exclusion. All our social innovations are inspired by human beings. We are experts on humanity driven by the ambition to build a more equitable world for everyone. Through our fruitful development work, we aim to make the world a good place for everyone. We believe in people.
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.
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.
