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List of Universities in Finland

here is a list of universities in Finland along with some brief information about each of them:

  • University of Helsinki: Established in 1640, the University of Helsinki is the oldest and largest university in Finland. It is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in various fields of study.

  • Aalto University: Aalto University was established in 2010 by merging three leading universities in Finland. It is a multidisciplinary university that focuses on science, technology, art, and business. Aalto University is ranked among the top 200 universities in the world and offers a range of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs.

  • University of Turku: The University of Turku is a multidisciplinary university located in the city of Turku. It was established in 1920 and is ranked among the top 300 universities in the world. It offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in various fields of study.

  • University of Tampere: The University of Tampere was established in 1960 and is known for its strong research focus. It is ranked among the top 400 universities in the world and offers a range of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in various fields of study.

  • University of Oulu: The University of Oulu is a multidisciplinary university located in the city of Oulu. It was established in 1958 and is ranked among the top 500 universities in the world. It offers a range of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in various fields of study.

  • University of Jyväskylä: The University of Jyväskylä is a multidisciplinary university located in the city of Jyväskylä. It was established in 1934 and is ranked among the top 600 universities in the world. It offers a range of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in various fields of study.

  • University of Eastern Finland: The University of Eastern Finland is a multidisciplinary university located in the cities of Joensuu and Kuopio. It was established in 2010 by merging two universities and is ranked among the top 800 universities in the world. It offers a range of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in various fields of study.

  • Åbo Akademi University: Åbo Akademi University is a Swedish-language university located in the city of Turku. It was established in 1918 and is ranked among the top 1000 universities in the world. It offers a range of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in various fields of study.

These are the eight universities in Finland that have degree-granting authority and are recognized by the Finnish Ministry of Education and Culture.


This is only a List / Database of Institutions

  1. Aalto University

  2. Abo Akademi University

  3. Academy of Fine Arts

  4. Central Ostrobothnia University of Applied Sciences

  5. Diaconia University of Applied Sciences

  6. EVTEK University of Applied Sciences

  7. Helsinki School of Economics and Business Administration

  8. Helsinki University of Technology

  9. Lahti Polytechnic

  10. Lappeenranta University of Technology

  11. Oulu Polytechnic

  12. Rovaniemi University of Applied Sciences

  13. Satakunta University Of Applied Sciences

  14. Scandinavian Art and Business Institute

  15. Sibelius Academy

  16. South Carelian Polytechnic

  17. Swedish School of Economics and Business Administration, Finland

  18. Tampere Polytechnic

  19. Tampere University of Technology

  20. Theatre Academy Finland

  21. Turku School of Economics and Business Administration

  22. University of Art and Design Helsinki

  23. University of Helsinki

  24. University of Joensuu

  25. University of Jyväskylä

  26. University of Kuopio

  27. University of Lapland

  28. University of Oulu

  29. University of Tampere

  30. University of Turku

  31. University of Vaasa

  32. Vaasa University of Applied Sciences

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