35 public universities in Finland in 2026
The public universities in Finland offer accessible education to as many students as possible, with recognised programs and a strong tradition of academic research.
35 public universities
Finland has public institutions offering a wide range of programs, often with government-regulated fees and a strong tradition of academic research.
Police University College
Finland's unique institution training police officers and conducting research in internal security.
Aalto University
Helsinki excellence university created in 2010, uniting technology, business and design arts.
University of Helsinki
Finland's oldest and most prestigious university, founded in 1640, with 31,000 students.
University of Oulu
Northern Finland university and cradle of 5G/6G innovation, strong in engineering and health sciences.
University of Eastern Finland
Multidisciplinary research university in Joensuu and Kuopio, known for forestry, pharmacy and health sciences.
University of Jyväskylä
Multidisciplinary university in central Finland, famous for sport sciences, education and nanoscience research.
University of Lapland
The EU's northernmost university, in Rovaniemi, specialising in Arctic issues, design and law.
Tampere University
Research university in Tampere, formed in 2019, a leader in technology, health, media and governance studies.
University of Turku
Multidisciplinary research university in south-west Finland, founded in 1920, with 20,000 students.
University of Vaasa
Business school turned multidisciplinary university in Vaasa, known for economics, finance, energy tech and governance.
University of the Arts Helsinki
Unique institution uniting academies of music, fine arts, and theatre and dance in the heart of Helsinki.
Arcada University of Applied Sciences
Swedish-language UAS in Helsinki known for technology, health and applied management education.
Centria University of Applied Sciences
International UAS in the Kokkola region with a high share of foreign students and English-taught degrees.
Åland University of Applied Sciences
Small Swedish-language UAS in the autonomous Åland Islands, focused on tourism, shipping and business.
Oulu University of Applied Sciences
Oulu UAS in Finland's tech capital, known for computing, engineering and health sciences.
Lapland University of Applied Sciences
The EU's northernmost UAS, at Rovaniemi, Kemi and Tornio, specialised in Arctic conditions.
Satakunta University of Applied Sciences
Maritime UAS on the Gulf of Bothnia at Pori and Rauma, known for engineering, logistics and nursing.
Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences
Dynamic UAS in western Finland known for its compact campus and strong business and food technology programmes.
Tampere University of Applied Sciences
Large multidisciplinary UAS in Tampere, known for engineering, media, music and entrepreneurship education.
Turku University of Applied Sciences
Multidisciplinary institution in Turku with over 10,000 students and an innovation-driven, practical pedagogy.
Vaasa University of Applied Sciences
UAS in Vaasa's energy cluster, known for electrical engineering, IT and international business.
Diaconia University of Applied Sciences
Diaconal UAS of Finland specialising in social work, health and communication for social change.
Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences
Finland's largest UAS, renowned for business, tourism, hospitality, sports and ICT education.
HAMK - Häme University of Applied Sciences
Häme UAS with seven campuses, a pioneer in project-based learning and circular bioeconomy.