Universities

Modern learning environments and facilities, high-quality classrooms, virtual learning environments, and free libraries enable students the best possible learning experience. Stand out from the crowd by choosing Finland!

 

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. 

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).

Invest in your future and become the independent and creative professional the future workplaces need!

 

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University of Eastern Finland

  • 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

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.

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.

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 Oulu

  • Business, administration and law
  • Education
  • Engineering, manufacturing and construction
  • Health and welfare
  • Information and Communication Technologies
  • Natural sciences, mathematics and statistics

The University of Oulu is a well-ranked science university with 8 faculties, 14 200 students, and 3 800 employees. We offer a high-quality learning experience to our students (ISB 2023). Many innovations that have changed the world have their roots in Oulu, the European Capital of Culture in 2026.

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% research 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 with us in English at Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD level.