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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South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences XAMK
- Arts and humanities
- Business, administration and law
- Engineering, manufacturing and construction
- Health and welfare
- Information and Communication Technologies
- Services
To make a difference, you have to be the difference. The professions of tomorrow are created today at South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences – Xamk. Gain the skills, become an expert and define a new era of work.
Häme University of Applied Sciences HAMK
- Agriculture, forestry, fisheries and veterinary
- Arts and humanities
- Business, administration and law
- Engineering, manufacturing and construction
- Health and welfare
- Information and Communication Technologies
Häme University of Applied Sciences (HAMK) is a learning and research community of people driven to make a positive impact on the world. We are shaping the future of bioeconomy, health, education, business, design,and technology. Our presence spans across seven campuses, online, and internationally.
LUT University
- Business, administration and law
- Engineering, manufacturing and construction
- Information and Communication Technologies
- Natural sciences, mathematics and statistics
- Social sciences, journalism and information
LUT University is a public science university, bringing together the fields of business, technology and social sciences. Our special strengths include scientific quality, collaboration with industry, and education that leads to employment. We offer bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programmes.
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.
Satakunta University of Applied Sciences SAMK
- Business, administration and law
- Engineering, manufacturing and construction
- Health and welfare
- Services
Approx. 7,400 students including over 1,000 international students ensure that SAMK is an internationally oriented and innovative place to study on the west coast of Finland. SAMK is known for its quality of education: students have ranked us to be among the best universities of applied sciences.