Universities
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Discover a country where cutting-edge research, inspiring campuses, and vibrant student life come together. Finland’s 13 universities and 22 universities of applied sciences (UAS), with over 30,000 international students, offer more than 600 English-taught bachelor’s and master’s degree programmes for you to choose from.
With modern learning environments, free libraries, and inclusive student communities, Finland offers an outstanding study experience at an affordable cost. The quality of higher education in Finland is ensured and monitored by (Finnish Education Evaluation Centre).
Finnish universities are globally recognized for academic excellence and innovation, offering bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral (PhD) studies rooted in world-class research. Universities of applied sciences (UAS) focus on hands-on learning, strong industry connections, and real-world problem-solving—all designed to launch your career with confidence.
Bachelor’s degrees typically take 3 years at universities and 3.5–4.5 years at UAS. Master’s degrees last 2 years at universities and 1–1.5 years at UAS (with 2 years of work experience required for UAS master’s). Doctoral studies usually take about 4 years.
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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.
TAMK University of Applied Sciences
- Arts and humanities
- Business, administration and law
- Engineering, manufacturing and construction
- Health and welfare
- Information and Communication Technologies
Tampere is a real student city with a student population of nearly 40 000 and close to 8 000 events and festivals per year! At TAMK you will join a community of future-builders who aim to solve humanities problems through skills, knowledge and innovation. #humanpotentialunlimited
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.
Jamk University of Applied Sciences
- Business, administration and law
- Engineering, manufacturing and construction
- Health and welfare
- Information and Communication Technologies
- Services
Jamk University of Applied Sciences is an international higher education institution with expertise in 8 different fields of study. The facilities at Jamk combine a relaxed atmosphere with high technology. Our four campuses are small but international, like the city of Jyväskylä in Central Finland.
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 science university ranked among global top 3 %. We have 14 400 students in 8 faculties. We offer a high-quality learning experience to our students (ISB 2024). Many innovations that have changed the world have their roots in Oulu, the European Capital of Culture in 2026.
University of Lapland
- Arts and humanities
- Social sciences, journalism and information
University of Lapland combines arctic expertise with fields like art and design, education, law, social sciences and tourism research, and quality education with state of the art study facilities. With strategic focuses on themes like responsible tourism and service design, you will find innovative co-operation across disciplines.
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 a multidisciplinary research university ranked among the global top 2 %. 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.
Kajaani University of Applied Sciences
- Business, administration and law
- Health and welfare
- Information and Communication Technologies
- Natural sciences, mathematics and statistics
- Services
At KAMK, we support our students both inside and outside of the classroom, encouraging their entrepreneurial spirit while instilling invaluable practical knowledge as a base to grow their future careers. We offer both Bachelor and Master degrees fully in English.
Metropolia University of Applied Sciences
- Arts and humanities
- Business, administration and law
- Engineering, manufacturing and construction
- Health and welfare
- Information and Communication Technologies
Metropolia is the largest University of Applied Sciences in Finland with a degree programme offering in four educational fields: Business, Culture, Health Care and Social Services, and Technology. We are a community of over 18,000 students, 1000 staff members, with 3000 foreign degree students from over 100 nationalities. Our alumni network consists of over 60,000 alumni working both in private and public sectors. Metropolia’s four modern campuses are located in the vibrant capital region of Helsinki.
Lapland University of Applied Sciences
- Business, administration and law
- Engineering, manufacturing and construction
- Health and welfare
- Services
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.
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