28 cheapest universities in Finland in 2026
The most affordable universities in Finland, ranked by minimum bachelor fees. Ideal for optimising your study budget.
Lowest fee
9,000 EUR/yr
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28 universities ranked by increasing fees
No. 1Karelia University of Applied Sciences
UAS in Joensuu, North Karelia, known for forestry, engineering and international business education.
No. 2Humak University of Applied Sciences
UAS specialising in community work, youth work, sign-language interpreting and outdoor adventure education.
No. 3Laurea University of Applied Sciences
Large UAS in the Helsinki region known for its Learning by Developing model linking studies to real working life.
No. 4Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences
Dynamic UAS in western Finland known for its compact campus and strong business and food technology programmes.
No. 5Satakunta University of Applied Sciences
Maritime UAS on the Gulf of Bothnia at Pori and Rauma, known for engineering, logistics and nursing.
No. 6Vaasa University of Applied Sciences
UAS in Vaasa's energy cluster, known for electrical engineering, IT and international business.
No. 7Lapland University of Applied Sciences
The EU's northernmost UAS, at Rovaniemi, Kemi and Tornio, specialised in Arctic conditions.
No. 8Savonia University of Applied Sciences
Eastern Finland UAS in Kuopio, known for engineering, health sciences and a highly appreciated study environment.
No. 9HAMK - Häme University of Applied Sciences
Häme UAS with seven campuses, a pioneer in project-based learning and circular bioeconomy.
No. 10Arcada University of Applied Sciences
Swedish-language UAS in Helsinki known for technology, health and applied management education.
No. 11University of Vaasa
Business school turned multidisciplinary university in Vaasa, known for economics, finance, energy tech and governance.
No. 12Jamk University of Applied Sciences
UAS in Jyväskylä renowned for teaching quality, digital innovation and a strongly international student body.
No. 13Novia University of Applied Sciences
Swedish-language UAS on Finland's west coast, unique in the country, strong in maritime technology and sciences.
No. 14Tampere University
Research university in Tampere, formed in 2019, a leader in technology, health, media and governance studies.
No. 15University of Oulu
Northern Finland university and cradle of 5G/6G innovation, strong in engineering and health sciences.
No. 16University of Eastern Finland
Multidisciplinary research university in Joensuu and Kuopio, known for forestry, pharmacy and health sciences.
No. 17Oulu University of Applied Sciences
Oulu UAS in Finland's tech capital, known for computing, engineering and health sciences.
No. 18Xamk - South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences
Large UAS in south-eastern Finland (Kotka, Mikkeli, Savonlinna, Kouvola) with a strong digital focus.
No. 19Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences
Finland's largest UAS, renowned for business, tourism, hospitality, sports and ICT education.
No. 20Metropolia University of Applied Sciences
Large Helsinki-based UAS created in 2008, strong in technology, health, culture and business services.
No. 21LAB University of Applied Sciences
UAS in Lahti and Lappeenranta since 2020, known for design, business and industrial technology.
No. 22Turku University of Applied Sciences
Multidisciplinary institution in Turku with over 10,000 students and an innovation-driven, practical pedagogy.
No. 23LUT University
Science and business university in Lappeenranta and Lahti, pioneering clean energy and circular economy.
No. 24Tampere University of Applied Sciences
Large multidisciplinary UAS in Tampere, known for engineering, media, music and entrepreneurship education.