Finland — university guide
The 37 universities in Finland in 2026
An informative guide to the 37 higher education institutions in Finland: international rankings, tuition fees, programs and practical information for your orientation.
37
Universities
35
Public
2
Private
#110
Best ranking
University of Helsinki
9,000 EUR
Min bachelor fee
63
Programs
Bachelor fee range in Finland
Based on the 28 universities in Finland that published their fees.
Min9,000 EURMax28,000 EUR
Universities in Finland: public, private, rankings, fees and programs
35
Public universities
The public institutions in Finland
35universities
2
Private universities
The private institutions in Finland
2universities
10
Best universities
Ranked by overall average
10universities
28
The cheapest
Universities with the lowest fees
28universities
37
University fees
Tuition fee analysis
37universities
63
Programs
Fields offered in Finland
63programs
List of universities in Finland in 2026
37 universities listedÅbo Akademi University
#670Private19 19 programs· Swedish-language research university in Turku, founded in 1918, known for chemistry, law and IT.
Police University College
Public2 2 programs· Finland's unique institution training police officers and conducting research in internal security.
Hanken School of Economics
Private10 10 programs· Bilingual, triple-accredited (EQUIS/AACSB/AMBA) business school founded in 1909, in Helsinki and Vaasa.
Aalto University
#241Public29 29 programs· Helsinki excellence university created in 2010, uniting technology, business and design arts.
University of Helsinki
#110Public30 30 programs· Finland's oldest and most prestigious university, founded in 1640, with 31,000 students.
University of Oulu
#338Public22 22 programs· Northern Finland university and cradle of 5G/6G innovation, strong in engineering and health sciences.
University of Eastern Finland
#510Public26 26 programs· Multidisciplinary research university in Joensuu and Kuopio, known for forestry, pharmacy and health sciences.
University of Jyväskylä
#508Public19 19 programs· Multidisciplinary university in central Finland, famous for sport sciences, education and nanoscience research.
University of Lapland
Public12 12 programs· The EU's northernmost university, in Rovaniemi, specialising in Arctic issues, design and law.
Tampere University
#413Public29 29 programs· Research university in Tampere, formed in 2019, a leader in technology, health, media and governance studies.
University of Turku
#334Public28 28 programs· Multidisciplinary research university in south-west Finland, founded in 1920, with 20,000 students.
University of Vaasa
#403Public13 13 programs· Business school turned multidisciplinary university in Vaasa, known for economics, finance, energy tech and governance.
University of the Arts Helsinki
Public3 3 programs· Unique institution uniting academies of music, fine arts, and theatre and dance in the heart of Helsinki.
Arcada University of Applied Sciences
Public14 14 programs· Swedish-language UAS in Helsinki known for technology, health and applied management education.
Centria University of Applied Sciences
Public13 13 programs· International UAS in the Kokkola region with a high share of foreign students and English-taught degrees.
Åland University of Applied Sciences
Public7 7 programs· Small Swedish-language UAS in the autonomous Åland Islands, focused on tourism, shipping and business.
Oulu University of Applied Sciences
Public17 17 programs· Oulu UAS in Finland's tech capital, known for computing, engineering and health sciences.
Lapland University of Applied Sciences
Public14 14 programs· The EU's northernmost UAS, at Rovaniemi, Kemi and Tornio, specialised in Arctic conditions.
Satakunta University of Applied Sciences
Public13 13 programs· Maritime UAS on the Gulf of Bothnia at Pori and Rauma, known for engineering, logistics and nursing.
Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences
Public13 13 programs· Dynamic UAS in western Finland known for its compact campus and strong business and food technology programmes.
Tampere University of Applied Sciences
Public19 19 programs· Large multidisciplinary UAS in Tampere, known for engineering, media, music and entrepreneurship education.
Turku University of Applied Sciences
Public17 17 programs· Multidisciplinary institution in Turku with over 10,000 students and an innovation-driven, practical pedagogy.
Vaasa University of Applied Sciences
Public12 12 programs· UAS in Vaasa's energy cluster, known for electrical engineering, IT and international business.
Diaconia University of Applied Sciences
Public7 7 programs· Diaconal UAS of Finland specialising in social work, health and communication for social change.