Top universities in Finland
Helsinki, Finland
Finland's oldest and most prestigious university, founded in 1640. Ranked among the world's top 110 universities, Helsinki excels in medicine, natural sciences, humanities, law, and social sciences. W
Ranking: 107 | Country: Finland
Espoo, Finland
A world-class university formed in 2010 from the merger of Helsinki University of Technology, Helsinki School of Economics, and University of Art and Design. Ranked top 110 globally, Aalto is internat
Ranking: 109 | Country: Finland
Turku, Finland
Founded in 1920, the University of Turku is one of Finland's most comprehensive universities with 25,000 students and 7 faculties. Ranked in the top 400 globally, it is strong in medicine, natural sci
Ranking: 351 | Country: Finland
Oulu, Finland
Founded in 1958 in northern Finland, the University of Oulu is a major research university with 16,000 students. Ranked top 400 globally, it specializes in technology, natural sciences, medicine, and
Ranking: 381 | Country: Finland
Tampere, Finland
Formed in 2019 from the merger of the University of Tampere and Tampere University of Technology, Tampere University is Finland's second-largest university with 22,000 students. Ranked in the top 400
Ranking: 401 | Country: Finland
Jyväskylä, Finland
Founded in 1934 in central Finland, the University of Jyväskylä is renowned for education sciences, sports sciences, humanities, social sciences, and IT. Ranked in the top 600 globally, it is particul
Ranking: 501 | Country: Finland
Helsinki, Finland
Founded in 1909, Hanken is a triple-accredited (AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA) business school and one of the few institutions in the world to hold all three top accreditations. Ranked among the best business sc
Ranking: 601 | Country: Finland
Turku, Finland
Finland's only Swedish-language university, founded in 1918 in Turku. Åbo Akademi is an internationally recognized research university known for chemistry, biochemistry, information technologies, educ
Ranking: 601 | Country: Finland
Joensuu, Finland
Formed in 2010 from the merger of the universities of Joensuu and Kuopio, UEF is a multidisciplinary research university with 15,000 students across two campuses. Ranked top 700 globally, it is partic
Ranking: 601 | Country: Finland
Lappeenranta, Finland
Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology (LUT) is Finland's leading technology and business university focused on sustainable solutions to global challenges. Ranked top 700 globally, LUT specialize
Ranking: 651 | Country: Finland
Turku, Finland
Located in Turku, one of Finland's most international cities, Turku UAS has around 10,000 students. It offers programs in engineering, business, health, arts, and maritime fields. Particularly recogni
Ranking: 1001 | Country: Finland
Kuopio, Finland
Savonia University of Applied Sciences in Kuopio and Iisalmi has around 6,500 students. Offers programs in engineering, business, health, hospitality, and natural resources. Strong in nursing and heal
Ranking: 1001 | Country: Finland
Helsinki, Finland
One of Finland's largest and most international universities of applied sciences, with 10,500 students. HAAGA-HELIA specializes in business, tourism and hospitality, journalism, sports, and IT. Over 1
Ranking: 1001 | Country: Finland
Jyväskylä, Finland
JAMK University of Applied Sciences in Jyväskylä has around 8,500 students and offers programs in engineering, business, health, sports, and tourism. Multiple English-taught bachelor's and master's pr
Ranking: 1001 | Country: Finland
Helsinki, Finland
Finland's largest university of applied sciences with 16,000 students, founded in 2008. Metropolia offers bachelor's and master's programs in engineering, health care, business, and cultural fields. A
Ranking: 1001 | Country: Finland
Helsinki, Finland
Formed in 2013, the University of the Arts Helsinki brings together three world-renowned Finnish arts academies: Sibelius Academy (music), Finnish Academy of Fine Arts, and Theatre Academy Helsinki. T
Ranking: 1001 | Country: Finland
Vantaa, Finland
Located in the Helsinki metropolitan area, Laurea University of Applied Sciences has around 7,500 students. Specializes in business, nursing, security, social services, and hospitality. Known for its
Ranking: 1001 | Country: Finland
Vaasa, Finland
Founded in 1968, the University of Vaasa is a multidisciplinary university specializing in business sciences, technology, and communication in the energy technology hub of Finland. Located in Vaasa —
Ranking: 1001 | Country: Finland
Rovaniemi, Finland
Located in Rovaniemi — right on the Arctic Circle — the University of Lapland is Finland's northernmost university. Founded in 1979, it is internationally recognized for law, social sciences, tourism
Ranking: 1001 | Country: Finland
Tampere, Finland
One of Finland's largest universities of applied sciences with 12,000 students, TAMK offers programs in engineering, business, media, healthcare, and social services. Located in Tampere — Finland's se
Ranking: 1001 | Country: Finland