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 listedHaaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences
Public13 13 programs· Finland's largest UAS, renowned for business, tourism, hospitality, sports and ICT education.
HAMK - Häme University of Applied Sciences
Public17 17 programs· Häme UAS with seven campuses, a pioneer in project-based learning and circular bioeconomy.
Humak University of Applied Sciences
Public7 7 programs· UAS specialising in community work, youth work, sign-language interpreting and outdoor adventure education.
Jamk University of Applied Sciences
Public16 16 programs· UAS in Jyväskylä renowned for teaching quality, digital innovation and a strongly international student body.
Karelia University of Applied Sciences
Public10 10 programs· UAS in Joensuu, North Karelia, known for forestry, engineering and international business education.
LAB University of Applied Sciences
Public18 18 programs· UAS in Lahti and Lappeenranta since 2020, known for design, business and industrial technology.
Laurea University of Applied Sciences
Public9 9 programs· Large UAS in the Helsinki region known for its Learning by Developing model linking studies to real working life.
Metropolia University of Applied Sciences
Public18 18 programs· Large Helsinki-based UAS created in 2008, strong in technology, health, culture and business services.
Novia University of Applied Sciences
Public13 13 programs· Swedish-language UAS on Finland's west coast, unique in the country, strong in maritime technology and sciences.
Savonia University of Applied Sciences
Public18 18 programs· Eastern Finland UAS in Kuopio, known for engineering, health sciences and a highly appreciated study environment.
Xamk - South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences
Public17 17 programs· Large UAS in south-eastern Finland (Kotka, Mikkeli, Savonlinna, Kouvola) with a strong digital focus.
LUT University
#321Public21 21 programs· Science and business university in Lappeenranta and Lahti, pioneering clean energy and circular economy.
National Defence University
Public5 5 programs· Institution of the Finnish Defence Forces in Helsinki training career officers and military research.