Accredited universities in Finland

SubjectsArts, Design and Architecture · Business · Chemical Engineering · Electrical Engineering · Engineering · Science

Accreditation

Finnish Education Evaluation Centre (FINEEC / Karvi); Finnish Ministry of Education and Culture; European Higher Education Area (EHEA / Bologna Process since 1999); AACSB International (Business) accreditation; CESAER (technology) member. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

English

Finnish/Swedish primary; English-medium widely available at Master's and increasingly Bachelor's. Typical: IELTS 6.5+ / TOEFL iBT 90+; Aalto IELTS 6.5+ / TOEFL iBT 92+.

Tuition

EU/EEA/Swiss: TUITION-FREE. Non-EU English-medium EUR 5,000-15,000 Bachelor's, EUR 10,000-20,000 Master's/yr; Aalto Bachelor's EUR 12-15k, Master's EUR 15-20k. Cost of living EUR 700-1,400/mo.

Scholarships

Yes

Contact

University contact page

Deadlines

View official deadlinesFinnish academic year begins early September. Non-EU/EEA applicants for English-medium programmes typically apply in January for autumn entry (deadlines vary).

Founded on 1 January 2010 through the merger of Helsinki University of Technology (1849), Helsinki School of Economics (1904), and the University of Art and Design Helsinki (1871), Aalto University is named after Alvar Aalto (1898-1976) — the legendary Finnish architect and designer whose work shaped 20th-century modernism. Approximately 15,000 students across six schools combining technology, business, and art/design in a unique multidisciplinary model. QS World University Rankings #114 globally (2026); QS Art & Design top 10 globally. Campus in Otaniemi, Espoo (Helsinki capital region). The school complex was designed by Alvar Aalto himself. Strong industry orientation: Aalto's startup ecosystem (including Slush, one of the world's largest startup events) has produced numerous tech ventures. ⚠️ NOTE: Aalto University was MISSING from the AlmiStudy collector file — added as critical curator entry given its global stature as one of Northern Europe's most distinguished universities.

SubjectsArts, Psychology and Theology · Education and Welfare Studies · Natural Sciences and Engineering · Social Sciences, Business and Economics

Accreditation

Finnish Education Evaluation Centre (FINEEC / Karvi); Finnish Ministry of Education and Culture; European Higher Education Area (EHEA / Bologna Process since 1999). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

English

Finnish/Swedish primary; English-medium widely available at Master's and increasingly Bachelor's. Programmes in Swedish, Finnish, and English. Typical: IELTS 6.5+ / TOEFL iBT 90+.

Tuition

EU/EEA/Swiss: TUITION-FREE at all Finnish HE institutions. Non-EU English-medium typically EUR 5,000-15,000/yr Bachelor's, EUR 10,000-20,000/yr Master's (since 2017). Cost of living EUR 700-1,400/mo.

Scholarships

Yes

Contact

University contact page

Deadlines

View official deadlinesFinnish academic year begins early September. Non-EU/EEA applicants for English-medium programmes typically apply in January for autumn entry (deadlines vary).

Founded in 1918 as Finland's Swedish-language university (re-established — the original Royal Academy of Turku 1640 had been Latin and Swedish before relocating as Finnish-language University of Helsinki). Åbo Akademi is Finland's only fully Swedish-medium university — Swedish is one of Finland's two official languages, spoken by ~5% of Finns (mostly along the coast and on Åland). Approximately 5,500 students. Programmes offered in Swedish, Finnish, and English. Located in Turku (in Swedish: Åbo).

SubjectsBusiness · Information Technology · Engineering · Maritime Studies · Hospitality · Health Care

Accreditation

Åland-specific quality assurance; Finnish FINEEC; EHEA / Bologna Process. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

English

Primarily Swedish-medium. Selected English programmes available.

Tuition

EU/EEA/Swiss: TUITION-FREE at all Finnish HE institutions. Non-EU English-medium typically EUR 5,000-15,000/yr Bachelor's, EUR 10,000-20,000/yr Master's (since 2017). Cost of living EUR 700-1,400/mo.

Scholarships

Yes

Contact

University contact page

Deadlines

View official deadlinesFinnish academic year begins early September. Non-EU/EEA applicants for English-medium programmes typically apply in January for autumn entry (deadlines vary).

Founded in 1997, Åland UAS is the higher education institution of the autonomous Åland Islands — a unique demilitarised, Swedish-monolingual autonomous region of Finland with substantial self-government under a 1920 League of Nations settlement and the Åland Autonomy Act. Approximately 500 students. All instruction in Swedish. Located in Mariehamn. Note the domain: Åland uses .ax (its own ccTLD assigned in 2006), not .fi — unique among Finnish higher education.

SubjectsBusiness · Energy and Materials Technology · Health and Welfare · Media and Information Technology · International Business

Accreditation

Finnish Education Evaluation Centre (FINEEC / Karvi); Finnish Ministry of Education and Culture; European Higher Education Area (EHEA / Bologna Process since 1999). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

English

Finnish (and Swedish at bilingual institutions) is primary; English-medium widely available at Master's and increasingly Bachelor's. Typical: IELTS 6.5+ / TOEFL iBT 90+.

Tuition

EU/EEA/Swiss: TUITION-FREE at all Finnish HE institutions. Non-EU English-medium typically EUR 5,000-15,000/yr Bachelor's, EUR 10,000-20,000/yr Master's (since 2017). Cost of living EUR 700-1,400/mo.

Scholarships

Yes

Contact

University contact page

Deadlines

View official deadlinesFinnish academic year begins early September. Non-EU/EEA applicants for English-medium programmes typically apply in January for autumn entry (deadlines vary).

Founded in 1996 from the merger of earlier Swedish-language professional institutions, Arcada UAS is one of Finland's Swedish-medium applied sciences universities. Approximately 2,800 students. Programmes in Swedish and English.

SubjectsEngineering and Technology · Business · Healthcare · Music · Humanities

Accreditation

Finnish Education Evaluation Centre (FINEEC / Karvi); Finnish Ministry of Education and Culture; European Higher Education Area (EHEA / Bologna Process since 1999). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

English

Finnish (and Swedish at bilingual institutions) is primary; English-medium widely available at Master's and increasingly Bachelor's. Typical: IELTS 6.5+ / TOEFL iBT 90+.

Tuition

EU/EEA/Swiss: TUITION-FREE at all Finnish HE institutions. Non-EU English-medium typically EUR 5,000-15,000/yr Bachelor's, EUR 10,000-20,000/yr Master's (since 2017). Cost of living EUR 700-1,400/mo.

Scholarships

Yes

Contact

University contact page

Deadlines

View official deadlinesFinnish academic year begins early September. Non-EU/EEA applicants for English-medium programmes typically apply in January for autumn entry (deadlines vary).

Founded in 1995 from regional mergers in western Finland, Centria UAS operates campuses in Kokkola, Ylivieska, and Pietarsaari. Approximately 3,500 students. Bilingual Finnish-Swedish region (Pietarsaari is majority Swedish-speaking).

SubjectsSocial Services · Healthcare · Diaconia · Theology · Interpretation (Finnish Sign Language) · Youth Work

Accreditation

Finnish Education Evaluation Centre (FINEEC / Karvi); Finnish Ministry of Education and Culture; European Higher Education Area (EHEA / Bologna Process since 1999). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

English

Finnish (and Swedish at bilingual institutions) is primary; English-medium widely available at Master's and increasingly Bachelor's. Typical: IELTS 6.5+ / TOEFL iBT 90+.

Tuition

EU/EEA/Swiss: TUITION-FREE at all Finnish HE institutions. Non-EU English-medium typically EUR 5,000-15,000/yr Bachelor's, EUR 10,000-20,000/yr Master's (since 2017). Cost of living EUR 700-1,400/mo.

Scholarships

Yes

Contact

University contact page

Deadlines

View official deadlinesFinnish academic year begins early September. Non-EU/EEA applicants for English-medium programmes typically apply in January for autumn entry (deadlines vary).

Founded in 1996 from the merger of earlier Christian-affiliated welfare and theology institutions, Diak is Finland's specialist UAS for social services, deacons, and Finnish Sign Language interpretation. Approximately 2,800 students.

SubjectsBusiness · Hospitality and Tourism · Information Technology · Sports and Leisure Management · Vocational Teacher Education · Journalism

Accreditation

Finnish Education Evaluation Centre (FINEEC / Karvi); Finnish Ministry of Education and Culture; European Higher Education Area (EHEA / Bologna Process since 1999). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

English

Finnish (and Swedish at bilingual institutions) is primary; English-medium widely available at Master's and increasingly Bachelor's. Typical: IELTS 6.5+ / TOEFL iBT 90+.

Tuition

EU/EEA/Swiss: TUITION-FREE at all Finnish HE institutions. Non-EU English-medium typically EUR 5,000-15,000/yr Bachelor's, EUR 10,000-20,000/yr Master's (since 2017). Cost of living EUR 700-1,400/mo.

Scholarships

Yes

Contact

University contact page

Deadlines

View official deadlinesFinnish academic year begins early September. Non-EU/EEA applicants for English-medium programmes typically apply in January for autumn entry (deadlines vary).

Founded in 2007 from the merger of Haaga Institute and Helia Business Polytechnic, Haaga-Helia is Finland's largest UAS for business and hospitality. Approximately 11,000 students. Strong English-medium programmes — among the most internationally-oriented Finnish UAS.

SubjectsBioeconomy · Smart Services · Wellbeing · Vocational Teacher Education · Construction

Accreditation

Finnish Education Evaluation Centre (FINEEC / Karvi); Finnish Ministry of Education and Culture; European Higher Education Area (EHEA / Bologna Process since 1999). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

English

Finnish (and Swedish at bilingual institutions) is primary; English-medium widely available at Master's and increasingly Bachelor's. Typical: IELTS 6.5+ / TOEFL iBT 90+.

Tuition

EU/EEA/Swiss: TUITION-FREE at all Finnish HE institutions. Non-EU English-medium typically EUR 5,000-15,000/yr Bachelor's, EUR 10,000-20,000/yr Master's (since 2017). Cost of living EUR 700-1,400/mo.

Scholarships

Yes

Contact

University contact page

Deadlines

View official deadlinesFinnish academic year begins early September. Non-EU/EEA applicants for English-medium programmes typically apply in January for autumn entry (deadlines vary).

Founded in 1992, HAMK serves southern Finland from multiple campuses including Hämeenlinna, Forssa, Riihimäki, Valkeakoski, and Lepaa. Approximately 6,500 students. Particularly notable for vocational teacher education.

SubjectsFinance · Accounting · Management · Marketing · Economics · Entrepreneurship · International Business

Accreditation

Finnish Education Evaluation Centre (FINEEC / Karvi); Finnish Ministry of Education and Culture; European Higher Education Area (EHEA / Bologna Process since 1999); AACSB International accreditation; EQUIS (EFMD); AMBA. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

English

Finnish/Swedish primary; English-medium widely available. Hanken offers Swedish, Finnish, and English (most Master's English-medium). Typical: IELTS 6.5+ / TOEFL iBT 90+.

Tuition

EU/EEA/Swiss: TUITION-FREE at all Finnish HE institutions. Non-EU English-medium typically EUR 5,000-15,000/yr Bachelor's, EUR 10,000-20,000/yr Master's (since 2017). Cost of living EUR 700-1,400/mo.

Scholarships

Yes

Contact

University contact page

Deadlines

View official deadlinesFinnish academic year begins early September. Non-EU/EEA applicants for English-medium programmes typically apply in January for autumn entry (deadlines vary).

Founded in 1909 as the Swedish School of Economics (Svenska handelshögskolan), Hanken is one of Finland's two specialist business universities and the country's Swedish-language business school. Approximately 2,500 students. Holds AACSB + EQUIS + AMBA accreditations — among the few European business schools with all three. Primary languages: Swedish and English. Campuses in Helsinki and Vaasa. CEMS Global Alliance member.

SubjectsYouth Work · Civic Activities · Cultural Management · Sign Language Interpretation

Accreditation

Finnish Education Evaluation Centre (FINEEC / Karvi); Finnish Ministry of Education and Culture; European Higher Education Area (EHEA / Bologna Process since 1999). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

English

Finnish (and Swedish at bilingual institutions) is primary; English-medium widely available at Master's and increasingly Bachelor's. Typical: IELTS 6.5+ / TOEFL iBT 90+.

Tuition

EU/EEA/Swiss: TUITION-FREE at all Finnish HE institutions. Non-EU English-medium typically EUR 5,000-15,000/yr Bachelor's, EUR 10,000-20,000/yr Master's (since 2017). Cost of living EUR 700-1,400/mo.

Scholarships

Yes

Contact

University contact page

Deadlines

View official deadlinesFinnish academic year begins early September. Non-EU/EEA applicants for English-medium programmes typically apply in January for autumn entry (deadlines vary).

Founded in 1998, Humak UAS specialises in humanities and pedagogical applied fields with multiple small campuses across Finland. Approximately 2,000 students.

SubjectsTechnology · Business and Services · Tourism and Service Business · Health and Social Studies · School of Professional Teacher Education

Accreditation

Finnish Education Evaluation Centre (FINEEC / Karvi); Finnish Ministry of Education and Culture; European Higher Education Area (EHEA / Bologna Process since 1999). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

English

Finnish (and Swedish at bilingual institutions) is primary; English-medium widely available at Master's and increasingly Bachelor's. Typical: IELTS 6.5+ / TOEFL iBT 90+.

Tuition

EU/EEA/Swiss: TUITION-FREE at all Finnish HE institutions. Non-EU English-medium typically EUR 5,000-15,000/yr Bachelor's, EUR 10,000-20,000/yr Master's (since 2017). Cost of living EUR 700-1,400/mo.

Scholarships

Yes

Contact

University contact page

Deadlines

View official deadlinesFinnish academic year begins early September. Non-EU/EEA applicants for English-medium programmes typically apply in January for autumn entry (deadlines vary).

Founded in 1994, JAMK UAS serves central Finland from Jyväskylä. Approximately 8,500 students. Particular strength in sports and leisure management (alongside University of Jyväskylä) given Jyväskylä's role as Finland's sports science centre.

SubjectsBusiness · Information Systems · Sports · Tourism · Engineering · Health

Accreditation

Finnish Education Evaluation Centre (FINEEC / Karvi); Finnish Ministry of Education and Culture; European Higher Education Area (EHEA / Bologna Process since 1999). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

English

Finnish (and Swedish at bilingual institutions) is primary; English-medium widely available at Master's and increasingly Bachelor's. Typical: IELTS 6.5+ / TOEFL iBT 90+.

Tuition

EU/EEA/Swiss: TUITION-FREE at all Finnish HE institutions. Non-EU English-medium typically EUR 5,000-15,000/yr Bachelor's, EUR 10,000-20,000/yr Master's (since 2017). Cost of living EUR 700-1,400/mo.

Scholarships

Yes

Contact

University contact page

Deadlines

View official deadlinesFinnish academic year begins early September. Non-EU/EEA applicants for English-medium programmes typically apply in January for autumn entry (deadlines vary).

Founded in 1992, KAMK serves northeastern Finland from Kajaani. Approximately 2,500 students. Distinguished particularly for esports and sports business programmes.

SubjectsEngineering · Business · Health and Social Services · Music · Forestry

Accreditation

Finnish Education Evaluation Centre (FINEEC / Karvi); Finnish Ministry of Education and Culture; European Higher Education Area (EHEA / Bologna Process since 1999). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

English

Finnish (and Swedish at bilingual institutions) is primary; English-medium widely available at Master's and increasingly Bachelor's. Typical: IELTS 6.5+ / TOEFL iBT 90+.

Tuition

EU/EEA/Swiss: TUITION-FREE at all Finnish HE institutions. Non-EU English-medium typically EUR 5,000-15,000/yr Bachelor's, EUR 10,000-20,000/yr Master's (since 2017). Cost of living EUR 700-1,400/mo.

Scholarships

Yes

Contact

University contact page

Deadlines

View official deadlinesFinnish academic year begins early September. Non-EU/EEA applicants for English-medium programmes typically apply in January for autumn entry (deadlines vary).

Founded in 1992, Karelia UAS serves eastern Finland from Joensuu near the Russian border. Approximately 4,000 students. Strong programmes in forestry reflecting the surrounding Karelian forest landscapes.

SubjectsBusiness · Industrial Design · Visual Communication Design · Engineering · Tourism and Hospitality · Health Sciences

Accreditation

Finnish Education Evaluation Centre (FINEEC / Karvi); Finnish Ministry of Education and Culture; European Higher Education Area (EHEA / Bologna Process since 1999). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

English

Finnish (and Swedish at bilingual institutions) is primary; English-medium widely available at Master's and increasingly Bachelor's. Typical: IELTS 6.5+ / TOEFL iBT 90+.

Tuition

EU/EEA/Swiss: TUITION-FREE at all Finnish HE institutions. Non-EU English-medium typically EUR 5,000-15,000/yr Bachelor's, EUR 10,000-20,000/yr Master's (since 2017). Cost of living EUR 700-1,400/mo.

Scholarships

Yes

Contact

University contact page

Deadlines

View official deadlinesFinnish academic year begins early September. Non-EU/EEA applicants for English-medium programmes typically apply in January for autumn entry (deadlines vary).

Founded in 2020 through the merger of Lahti UAS and Saimaa UAS, LAB serves south-central Finland from Lahti and Lappeenranta. Approximately 8,500 students. Particularly notable for industrial design programmes.

SubjectsBusiness and Hospitality · Engineering and Technology · Health Care and Nursing · Industries and Natural Resources · Tourism

Accreditation

Finnish Education Evaluation Centre (FINEEC / Karvi); Finnish Ministry of Education and Culture; European Higher Education Area (EHEA / Bologna Process since 1999). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

English

Finnish (and Swedish at bilingual institutions) is primary; English-medium widely available at Master's and increasingly Bachelor's. Typical: IELTS 6.5+ / TOEFL iBT 90+.

Tuition

EU/EEA/Swiss: TUITION-FREE at all Finnish HE institutions. Non-EU English-medium typically EUR 5,000-15,000/yr Bachelor's, EUR 10,000-20,000/yr Master's (since 2017). Cost of living EUR 700-1,400/mo.

Scholarships

Yes

Contact

University contact page

Deadlines

View official deadlinesFinnish academic year begins early September. Non-EU/EEA applicants for English-medium programmes typically apply in January for autumn entry (deadlines vary).

Founded in 2014 from the merger of Rovaniemi UAS and Kemi-Tornio UAS, Lapland UAS operates campuses in Rovaniemi, Kemi, and Tornio in northern Finland. Approximately 5,500 students. Distinguished for Arctic tourism and forestry programmes.

SubjectsBusiness · Security Management · Service Management · Nursing · Social Services · Tourism and Hospitality

Accreditation

Finnish Education Evaluation Centre (FINEEC / Karvi); Finnish Ministry of Education and Culture; European Higher Education Area (EHEA / Bologna Process since 1999). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

English

Finnish (and Swedish at bilingual institutions) is primary; English-medium widely available at Master's and increasingly Bachelor's. Typical: IELTS 6.5+ / TOEFL iBT 90+.

Tuition

EU/EEA/Swiss: TUITION-FREE at all Finnish HE institutions. Non-EU English-medium typically EUR 5,000-15,000/yr Bachelor's, EUR 10,000-20,000/yr Master's (since 2017). Cost of living EUR 700-1,400/mo.

Scholarships

Yes

Contact

University contact page

Deadlines

View official deadlinesFinnish academic year begins early September. Non-EU/EEA applicants for English-medium programmes typically apply in January for autumn entry (deadlines vary).

Founded in 2001, Laurea UAS serves the Greater Helsinki region from multiple campuses (Tikkurila, Leppävaara, Otaniemi, Hyvinkää, Lohja, Porvoo). Approximately 8,000 students. Notable security management programmes — uniquely strong area in Finnish higher education.

SubjectsEnergy Systems · Business and Management · Engineering Science · Software Engineering · Industrial Engineering · Chemistry · Sustainability Science

Accreditation

Finnish Education Evaluation Centre (FINEEC / Karvi); Finnish Ministry of Education and Culture; European Higher Education Area (EHEA / Bologna Process since 1999); AACSB International (Business School). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

English

Finnish (and Swedish at bilingual institutions) is primary; English-medium widely available at Master's and increasingly Bachelor's. Typical: IELTS 6.5+ / TOEFL iBT 90+.

Tuition

EU/EEA/Swiss: TUITION-FREE at all Finnish HE institutions. Non-EU English-medium typically EUR 5,000-15,000/yr Bachelor's, EUR 10,000-20,000/yr Master's (since 2017). Cost of living EUR 700-1,400/mo.

Scholarships

Yes

Contact

University contact page

Deadlines

View official deadlinesFinnish academic year begins early September. Non-EU/EEA applicants for English-medium programmes typically apply in January for autumn entry (deadlines vary).

Founded in 1969 as Lappeenranta University of Technology, expanded to include Lahti campus and rebranded LUT University in 2018. Approximately 8,500 students. Particularly distinguished in clean energy research and sustainability — LUT was an early adopter of sustainability across its strategy and is internationally recognised for renewable energy research.

SubjectsBusiness · Health Care and Social Services · Culture · Technology · Engineering

Accreditation

Finnish Education Evaluation Centre (FINEEC / Karvi); Finnish Ministry of Education and Culture; European Higher Education Area (EHEA / Bologna Process since 1999). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

English

Finnish (and Swedish at bilingual institutions) is primary; English-medium widely available at Master's and increasingly Bachelor's. Typical: IELTS 6.5+ / TOEFL iBT 90+.

Tuition

EU/EEA/Swiss: TUITION-FREE at all Finnish HE institutions. Non-EU English-medium typically EUR 5,000-15,000/yr Bachelor's, EUR 10,000-20,000/yr Master's (since 2017). Cost of living EUR 700-1,400/mo.

Scholarships

Yes

Contact

University contact page

Deadlines

View official deadlinesFinnish academic year begins early September. Non-EU/EEA applicants for English-medium programmes typically apply in January for autumn entry (deadlines vary).

Founded in 2008 through the merger of EVTEK UAS and Helsinki UAS Stadia, Metropolia is Finland's largest UAS. Approximately 16,000 students across campuses in Helsinki and Espoo. Trains a significant proportion of Greater Helsinki's nurses, engineers, business professionals, and cultural workers.

SubjectsMilitary Sciences · Strategic Studies · Leadership and Military Pedagogy · Military Technology · Tactics

Accreditation

Finnish Education Evaluation Centre (FINEEC / Karvi); Finnish Ministry of Education and Culture; European Higher Education Area (EHEA / Bologna Process since 1999); Finnish Defence Forces oversight. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

English

Finnish (and Swedish at bilingual institutions) is primary; English-medium widely available at Master's and increasingly Bachelor's. Typical: IELTS 6.5+ / TOEFL iBT 90+.

Tuition

Free for Finnish military personnel; international students by special arrangement.

Scholarships

Yes

Contact

University contact page

Deadlines

View official deadlinesFinnish academic year begins early September. Non-EU/EEA applicants for English-medium programmes typically apply in January for autumn entry (deadlines vary).

Founded in 1993 from the merger of earlier military academies, the National Defence University is Finland's specialist higher education institution for military officer education. Approximately 1,200 students (cadets and continuing officers). Particularly significant context: Finland joined NATO in 2023 after Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, abandoning its 75-year post-WW2 policy of military non-alignment. MPKK's curriculum has been adapting to NATO standards.

SubjectsEngineering · Business · Health and Social Services · Marine Technology · Music and Performing Arts · Maritime Studies

Accreditation

Finnish Education Evaluation Centre (FINEEC / Karvi); Finnish Ministry of Education and Culture; European Higher Education Area (EHEA / Bologna Process since 1999). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

English

Finnish/Swedish primary; English-medium at Master's and increasingly Bachelor's. Primary language Swedish at this institution; selected English programmes. Typical: IELTS 6.5+ / TOEFL iBT 90+.

Tuition

EU/EEA/Swiss: TUITION-FREE at all Finnish HE institutions. Non-EU English-medium typically EUR 5,000-15,000/yr Bachelor's, EUR 10,000-20,000/yr Master's (since 2017). Cost of living EUR 700-1,400/mo.

Scholarships

Yes

Contact

University contact page

Deadlines

View official deadlinesFinnish academic year begins early September. Non-EU/EEA applicants for English-medium programmes typically apply in January for autumn entry (deadlines vary).

Founded in 2008, Novia is Finland's largest Swedish-language UAS, with campuses in Vaasa, Turku, Raseborg, and Jakobstad. Approximately 4,000 students. Programmes primarily in Swedish, with selected English programmes.

SubjectsEngineering · Business · Health and Social Care · Education · Music · Performing Arts

Accreditation

Finnish Education Evaluation Centre (FINEEC / Karvi); Finnish Ministry of Education and Culture; European Higher Education Area (EHEA / Bologna Process since 1999). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

English

Finnish (and Swedish at bilingual institutions) is primary; English-medium widely available at Master's and increasingly Bachelor's. Typical: IELTS 6.5+ / TOEFL iBT 90+.

Tuition

EU/EEA/Swiss: TUITION-FREE at all Finnish HE institutions. Non-EU English-medium typically EUR 5,000-15,000/yr Bachelor's, EUR 10,000-20,000/yr Master's (since 2017). Cost of living EUR 700-1,400/mo.

Scholarships

Yes

Contact

University contact page

Deadlines

View official deadlinesFinnish academic year begins early September. Non-EU/EEA applicants for English-medium programmes typically apply in January for autumn entry (deadlines vary).

Founded in 1992, OAMK is the applied sciences institution serving Oulu and northern Finland — distinct from the University of Oulu (research university). Approximately 9,000 students.

SubjectsPolice Sciences · Criminology · Investigation · Public Order and Security

Accreditation

Finnish Education Evaluation Centre (FINEEC / Karvi); Finnish Ministry of Education and Culture; European Higher Education Area (EHEA / Bologna Process since 1999); under Finnish Ministry of the Interior. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

English

Finnish (and Swedish at bilingual institutions) is primary; English-medium widely available at Master's and increasingly Bachelor's. Typical: IELTS 6.5+ / TOEFL iBT 90+.

Tuition

Free; selection competitive and limited primarily to Finnish citizens.

Scholarships

Yes

Contact

University contact page

Deadlines

View official deadlinesFinnish academic year begins early September. Non-EU/EEA applicants for English-medium programmes typically apply in January for autumn entry (deadlines vary).

Founded in 2008 from the merger of the Police College and Police School, Polamk is Finland's specialist higher education institution for police education. Approximately 1,000 cadets/students. All Finnish police officers are trained through this single institution — a unique aspect of Finnish policing model emphasising university-level officer education.

SubjectsTechnology · Business · Health and Social Services · Tourism · Maritime Management

Accreditation

Finnish Education Evaluation Centre (FINEEC / Karvi); Finnish Ministry of Education and Culture; European Higher Education Area (EHEA / Bologna Process since 1999). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

English

Finnish (and Swedish at bilingual institutions) is primary; English-medium widely available at Master's and increasingly Bachelor's. Typical: IELTS 6.5+ / TOEFL iBT 90+.

Tuition

EU/EEA/Swiss: TUITION-FREE at all Finnish HE institutions. Non-EU English-medium typically EUR 5,000-15,000/yr Bachelor's, EUR 10,000-20,000/yr Master's (since 2017). Cost of living EUR 700-1,400/mo.

Scholarships

Yes

Contact

University contact page

Deadlines

View official deadlinesFinnish academic year begins early September. Non-EU/EEA applicants for English-medium programmes typically apply in January for autumn entry (deadlines vary).

Founded in 1992, SAMK serves the Satakunta region from Pori, Rauma, Huittinen, and Kankaanpää. Approximately 5,000 students.

SubjectsBusiness · Health and Social Services · Technology · Tourism · Music · Design

Accreditation

Finnish Education Evaluation Centre (FINEEC / Karvi); Finnish Ministry of Education and Culture; European Higher Education Area (EHEA / Bologna Process since 1999). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

English

Finnish (and Swedish at bilingual institutions) is primary; English-medium widely available at Master's and increasingly Bachelor's. Typical: IELTS 6.5+ / TOEFL iBT 90+.

Tuition

EU/EEA/Swiss: TUITION-FREE at all Finnish HE institutions. Non-EU English-medium typically EUR 5,000-15,000/yr Bachelor's, EUR 10,000-20,000/yr Master's (since 2017). Cost of living EUR 700-1,400/mo.

Scholarships

Yes

Contact

University contact page

Deadlines

View official deadlinesFinnish academic year begins early September. Non-EU/EEA applicants for English-medium programmes typically apply in January for autumn entry (deadlines vary).

Founded in 1992, Savonia UAS serves central-eastern Finland with campuses in Kuopio, Iisalmi, and Varkaus. Approximately 6,000 students.

SubjectsFood and Agriculture · Business · Health and Social Care · Technology · Culture

Accreditation

Finnish Education Evaluation Centre (FINEEC / Karvi); Finnish Ministry of Education and Culture; European Higher Education Area (EHEA / Bologna Process since 1999). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

English

Finnish (and Swedish at bilingual institutions) is primary; English-medium widely available at Master's and increasingly Bachelor's. Typical: IELTS 6.5+ / TOEFL iBT 90+.

Tuition

EU/EEA/Swiss: TUITION-FREE at all Finnish HE institutions. Non-EU English-medium typically EUR 5,000-15,000/yr Bachelor's, EUR 10,000-20,000/yr Master's (since 2017). Cost of living EUR 700-1,400/mo.

Scholarships

Yes

Contact

University contact page

Deadlines

View official deadlinesFinnish academic year begins early September. Non-EU/EEA applicants for English-medium programmes typically apply in January for autumn entry (deadlines vary).

Founded in 1992, SeAMK serves the South Ostrobothnia region from Seinäjoki. Approximately 5,000 students. Particular strength in food and agriculture programmes reflecting the region's farming heritage.

SubjectsBusiness · Engineering and Technology · Forest Products · Health and Social Care · Culture · Maritime Management

Accreditation

Finnish Education Evaluation Centre (FINEEC / Karvi); Finnish Ministry of Education and Culture; European Higher Education Area (EHEA / Bologna Process since 1999). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

English

Finnish (and Swedish at bilingual institutions) is primary; English-medium widely available at Master's and increasingly Bachelor's. Typical: IELTS 6.5+ / TOEFL iBT 90+.

Tuition

EU/EEA/Swiss: TUITION-FREE at all Finnish HE institutions. Non-EU English-medium typically EUR 5,000-15,000/yr Bachelor's, EUR 10,000-20,000/yr Master's (since 2017). Cost of living EUR 700-1,400/mo.

Scholarships

Yes

Contact

University contact page

Deadlines

View official deadlinesFinnish academic year begins early September. Non-EU/EEA applicants for English-medium programmes typically apply in January for autumn entry (deadlines vary).

Founded in 2017 from the merger of Mikkeli UAS and Kymenlaakso UAS, XAMK serves southeastern Finland from campuses in Mikkeli, Kouvola, Kotka, and Savonlinna. Approximately 9,000 students.

SubjectsManagement and Business · Built Environment · Engineering and Natural Sciences · Information Technology and Communication Sciences · Medicine and Health Technology · Social Sciences · Education · Humanities

Accreditation

Finnish Education Evaluation Centre (FINEEC / Karvi); Finnish Ministry of Education and Culture; European Higher Education Area (EHEA / Bologna Process since 1999). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

English

Finnish (and Swedish at bilingual institutions) is primary; English-medium widely available at Master's and increasingly Bachelor's. Typical: IELTS 6.5+ / TOEFL iBT 90+.

Tuition

EU/EEA/Swiss: TUITION-FREE at all Finnish HE institutions. Non-EU English-medium typically EUR 5,000-15,000/yr Bachelor's, EUR 10,000-20,000/yr Master's (since 2017). Cost of living EUR 700-1,400/mo.

Scholarships

Yes

Contact

University contact page

Deadlines

View official deadlinesFinnish academic year begins early September. Non-EU/EEA applicants for English-medium programmes typically apply in January for autumn entry (deadlines vary).

Formed on 1 January 2019 through the merger of the University of Tampere (founded 1925) and Tampere University of Technology (founded 1965). Approximately 21,000 students. Finland's second-largest university by student count. Located in Tampere — historically Finland's industrial heartland and now a leading technology hub. Notable alumnus from predecessor TUT: numerous Finnish technology entrepreneurs.

SubjectsBusiness and Media · Engineering · Health and Social Care · Education · Music · Construction

Accreditation

Finnish Education Evaluation Centre (FINEEC / Karvi); Finnish Ministry of Education and Culture; European Higher Education Area (EHEA / Bologna Process since 1999). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

English

Finnish (and Swedish at bilingual institutions) is primary; English-medium widely available at Master's and increasingly Bachelor's. Typical: IELTS 6.5+ / TOEFL iBT 90+.

Tuition

EU/EEA/Swiss: TUITION-FREE at all Finnish HE institutions. Non-EU English-medium typically EUR 5,000-15,000/yr Bachelor's, EUR 10,000-20,000/yr Master's (since 2017). Cost of living EUR 700-1,400/mo.

Scholarships

Yes

Contact

University contact page

Deadlines

View official deadlinesFinnish academic year begins early September. Non-EU/EEA applicants for English-medium programmes typically apply in January for autumn entry (deadlines vary).

Founded in 1996, TAMK is part of the Tampere Universities Foundation (alongside Tampere University since 2019). Approximately 10,000 students. One of Finland's larger UAS.

SubjectsBusiness · Engineering and Information Technology · Health and Wellbeing · Arts Academy

Accreditation

Finnish Education Evaluation Centre (FINEEC / Karvi); Finnish Ministry of Education and Culture; European Higher Education Area (EHEA / Bologna Process since 1999). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

English

Finnish (and Swedish at bilingual institutions) is primary; English-medium widely available at Master's and increasingly Bachelor's. Typical: IELTS 6.5+ / TOEFL iBT 90+.

Tuition

EU/EEA/Swiss: TUITION-FREE at all Finnish HE institutions. Non-EU English-medium typically EUR 5,000-15,000/yr Bachelor's, EUR 10,000-20,000/yr Master's (since 2017). Cost of living EUR 700-1,400/mo.

Scholarships

Yes

Contact

University contact page

Deadlines

View official deadlinesFinnish academic year begins early September. Non-EU/EEA applicants for English-medium programmes typically apply in January for autumn entry (deadlines vary).

Founded in 1992, Turku UAS serves southwestern Finland from Turku. Approximately 9,500 students. Particular strength in music and performing arts (the Arts Academy of Turku UAS is one of Finland's significant performing arts schools at UAS level).

SubjectsForestry · Theology · Education · Health Sciences · Law · Natural Sciences · Pharmacy · Social Sciences and Business Studies

Accreditation

Finnish Education Evaluation Centre (FINEEC / Karvi); Finnish Ministry of Education and Culture; European Higher Education Area (EHEA / Bologna Process since 1999). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

English

Finnish (and Swedish at bilingual institutions) is primary; English-medium widely available at Master's and increasingly Bachelor's. Typical: IELTS 6.5+ / TOEFL iBT 90+.

Tuition

EU/EEA/Swiss: TUITION-FREE at all Finnish HE institutions. Non-EU English-medium typically EUR 5,000-15,000/yr Bachelor's, EUR 10,000-20,000/yr Master's (since 2017). Cost of living EUR 700-1,400/mo.

Scholarships

Yes

Contact

University contact page

Deadlines

View official deadlinesFinnish academic year begins early September. Non-EU/EEA applicants for English-medium programmes typically apply in January for autumn entry (deadlines vary).

Formed in 2010 through the merger of the University of Joensuu (1969) and the University of Kuopio (1966), the University of Eastern Finland operates across two main campuses in Joensuu and Kuopio. Approximately 16,000 students. Distinguished particularly in forestry sciences (one of the world's premier forest research programmes), public health, and pharmacy.

SubjectsTheology · Law · Medicine · Arts · Sciences · Educational Sciences · Social Sciences · Pharmacy · Biological and Environmental Sciences · Veterinary Medicine · Agriculture and Forestry

Accreditation

Finnish Education Evaluation Centre (FINEEC / Karvi); Finnish Ministry of Education and Culture; European Higher Education Area (EHEA / Bologna Process since 1999); League of European Research Universities (LERU) member; Europaeum; Coimbra Group. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

English

Finnish (and Swedish at bilingual institutions) is primary; English-medium widely available at Master's and increasingly Bachelor's. Typical: IELTS 6.5+ / TOEFL iBT 90+.

Tuition

EU/EEA/Swiss: TUITION-FREE at all Finnish HE institutions. Non-EU English-medium typically EUR 5,000-15,000/yr Bachelor's, EUR 10,000-20,000/yr Master's (since 2017). Cost of living EUR 700-1,400/mo.

Scholarships

Yes

Contact

University contact page

Deadlines

View official deadlinesFinnish academic year begins early September. Non-EU/EEA applicants for English-medium programmes typically apply in January for autumn entry (deadlines vary).

Founded in 1640 as the Royal Academy of Turku (Kungliga Akademien i Åbo) by Queen Christina of Sweden, relocated to Helsinki in 1828 after the Great Fire of Turku 1827 (under Russian rule by then). The University of Helsinki is the OLDEST university in Finland and consistently the country's #1 by all measures. Approximately 31,000 students across 11 faculties. QS World University Rankings typically top 70-115 globally. Finland's only LERU (League of European Research Universities) member. Notable alumni include Lars Ahlfors (Fields Medal 1936), Ragnar Granit (Medicine Nobel 1967), and most of Finland's political and intellectual leadership. Strong English-medium Master's programmes — Finland's deepest international academic offering.

SubjectsHumanities and Social Sciences · Information Technology · Education and Psychology · Mathematics and Science · Sport and Health Sciences · Business and Economics

Accreditation

Finnish Education Evaluation Centre (FINEEC / Karvi); Finnish Ministry of Education and Culture; European Higher Education Area (EHEA / Bologna Process since 1999). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

English

Finnish (and Swedish at bilingual institutions) is primary; English-medium widely available at Master's and increasingly Bachelor's. Typical: IELTS 6.5+ / TOEFL iBT 90+.

Tuition

EU/EEA/Swiss: TUITION-FREE at all Finnish HE institutions. Non-EU English-medium typically EUR 5,000-15,000/yr Bachelor's, EUR 10,000-20,000/yr Master's (since 2017). Cost of living EUR 700-1,400/mo.

Scholarships

Yes

Contact

University contact page

Deadlines

View official deadlinesFinnish academic year begins early September. Non-EU/EEA applicants for English-medium programmes typically apply in January for autumn entry (deadlines vary).

Founded in 1934 (predecessor: Jyväskylä Teacher Training College, 1863 — the first Finnish-medium teacher college). Approximately 15,500 students. Particularly distinguished in educational sciences, sport sciences, and information technology. The 1863 origin makes JYU a historic anchor of Finnish-language education at a time when Swedish and Russian dominated Finnish public life.

SubjectsEducation · Art and Design · Law · Social Sciences · Arctic Studies

Accreditation

Finnish Education Evaluation Centre (FINEEC / Karvi); Finnish Ministry of Education and Culture; European Higher Education Area (EHEA / Bologna Process since 1999). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

English

Finnish (and Swedish at bilingual institutions) is primary; English-medium widely available at Master's and increasingly Bachelor's. Typical: IELTS 6.5+ / TOEFL iBT 90+.

Tuition

EU/EEA/Swiss: TUITION-FREE at all Finnish HE institutions. Non-EU English-medium typically EUR 5,000-15,000/yr Bachelor's, EUR 10,000-20,000/yr Master's (since 2017). Cost of living EUR 700-1,400/mo.

Scholarships

Yes

Contact

University contact page

Deadlines

View official deadlinesFinnish academic year begins early September. Non-EU/EEA applicants for English-medium programmes typically apply in January for autumn entry (deadlines vary).

Founded in 1979, the University of Lapland is the northernmost university in the European Union, located in Rovaniemi just south of the Arctic Circle. Approximately 4,500 students. Distinguished particularly for Arctic studies, indigenous Sámi research, and design (the Faculty of Art and Design is one of Finland's significant design schools). The Arctic Centre at the University is a leading European research institute on Arctic policy, climate, and indigenous peoples.

SubjectsHumanities · Education · Science · Information Technology and Electrical Engineering · Architecture · Technology · Medicine · Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine · Mining · Oulu Business School

Accreditation

Finnish Education Evaluation Centre (FINEEC / Karvi); Finnish Ministry of Education and Culture; European Higher Education Area (EHEA / Bologna Process since 1999). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

English

Finnish (and Swedish at bilingual institutions) is primary; English-medium widely available at Master's and increasingly Bachelor's. Typical: IELTS 6.5+ / TOEFL iBT 90+.

Tuition

EU/EEA/Swiss: TUITION-FREE at all Finnish HE institutions. Non-EU English-medium typically EUR 5,000-15,000/yr Bachelor's, EUR 10,000-20,000/yr Master's (since 2017). Cost of living EUR 700-1,400/mo.

Scholarships

Yes

Contact

University contact page

Deadlines

View official deadlinesFinnish academic year begins early September. Non-EU/EEA applicants for English-medium programmes typically apply in January for autumn entry (deadlines vary).

Founded in 1958, the University of Oulu serves northern Finland from Oulu, the country's fifth-largest city. Approximately 13,000 students. Particularly distinguished in wireless communications (much of the early Nokia/GSM/3G technology research happened in Oulu), Arctic research, and information technology.

SubjectsMusic (Sibelius Academy) · Theatre Arts (Theatre Academy) · Fine Arts (Academy of Fine Arts) · Open Campus

Accreditation

Finnish Education Evaluation Centre (FINEEC / Karvi); Finnish Ministry of Education and Culture; European Higher Education Area (EHEA / Bologna Process since 1999). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

English

Finnish/Swedish primary; English-medium at Master's and increasingly Bachelor's. Auditions in international repertoire; selected English-medium Master's. Typical: IELTS 6.5+ / TOEFL iBT 90+.

Tuition

EU/EEA/Swiss: TUITION-FREE at all Finnish HE institutions. Non-EU English-medium typically EUR 5,000-15,000/yr Bachelor's, EUR 10,000-20,000/yr Master's (since 2017). Cost of living EUR 700-1,400/mo.

Scholarships

Yes

Contact

University contact page

Deadlines

View official deadlinesFinnish academic year begins early September. Non-EU/EEA applicants for English-medium programmes typically apply in January for autumn entry (deadlines vary).

Founded in 2013 through the merger of the Sibelius Academy (music, founded 1882), the Theatre Academy Helsinki (1979), and the Academy of Fine Arts Helsinki (1848). Approximately 2,000 students. Finland's only specialist university of the arts. The Sibelius Academy is one of Northern Europe's most prestigious music institutions — named after Jean Sibelius (1865-1957), Finland's national composer. Highly selective admission via auditions and portfolios.

SubjectsHumanities · Law · Medicine · Science · Education · Social Sciences · Turku School of Economics

Accreditation

Finnish Education Evaluation Centre (FINEEC / Karvi); Finnish Ministry of Education and Culture; European Higher Education Area (EHEA / Bologna Process since 1999); Coimbra Group. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

English

Finnish (and Swedish at bilingual institutions) is primary; English-medium widely available at Master's and increasingly Bachelor's. Typical: IELTS 6.5+ / TOEFL iBT 90+.

Tuition

EU/EEA/Swiss: TUITION-FREE at all Finnish HE institutions. Non-EU English-medium typically EUR 5,000-15,000/yr Bachelor's, EUR 10,000-20,000/yr Master's (since 2017). Cost of living EUR 700-1,400/mo.

Scholarships

Yes

Contact

University contact page

Deadlines

View official deadlinesFinnish academic year begins early September. Non-EU/EEA applicants for English-medium programmes typically apply in January for autumn entry (deadlines vary).

Founded in 1920 (the Finnish-language university; the older Swedish-language Åbo Akademi was founded the year before in 1918 in the same city). The University of Turku is Finland's third-largest university. Approximately 20,000 students. Notable alumnus: Artturi Virtanen (Chemistry Nobel 1945). Turku is Finland's oldest city and was the country's capital until 1812 — the original Royal Academy of Turku 1640 (which became University of Helsinki) reflects this heritage.

SubjectsBusiness Studies · Technology (Industrial Management, Communication and Systems Engineering) · Philosophical Studies · Public Management · Communication

Accreditation

Finnish Education Evaluation Centre (FINEEC / Karvi); Finnish Ministry of Education and Culture; European Higher Education Area (EHEA / Bologna Process since 1999); AACSB International accreditation. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

English

Finnish (and Swedish at bilingual institutions) is primary; English-medium widely available at Master's and increasingly Bachelor's. Typical: IELTS 6.5+ / TOEFL iBT 90+.

Tuition

EU/EEA/Swiss: TUITION-FREE at all Finnish HE institutions. Non-EU English-medium typically EUR 5,000-15,000/yr Bachelor's, EUR 10,000-20,000/yr Master's (since 2017). Cost of living EUR 700-1,400/mo.

Scholarships

Yes

Contact

University contact page

Deadlines

View official deadlinesFinnish academic year begins early September. Non-EU/EEA applicants for English-medium programmes typically apply in January for autumn entry (deadlines vary).

Founded in 1968 as the Vaasa School of Economics, becoming the University of Vaasa in 1980. Approximately 5,000 students. Specialised university focused on business studies, technology (especially industrial management and energy), and public administration. AACSB International accredited business school. Located in Vaasa on Finland's west coast — historically a bilingual Finnish-Swedish region. ⚠️ NOTE: University of Vaasa was MISSING from the AlmiStudy collector file (collector only included Vaasa University of Applied Sciences, a different institution). Added as critical curator entry.

SubjectsBusiness · Technology · Health and Social Care

Accreditation

Finnish Education Evaluation Centre (FINEEC / Karvi); Finnish Ministry of Education and Culture; European Higher Education Area (EHEA / Bologna Process since 1999). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

English

Finnish (and Swedish at bilingual institutions) is primary; English-medium widely available at Master's and increasingly Bachelor's. Typical: IELTS 6.5+ / TOEFL iBT 90+.

Tuition

EU/EEA/Swiss: TUITION-FREE at all Finnish HE institutions. Non-EU English-medium typically EUR 5,000-15,000/yr Bachelor's, EUR 10,000-20,000/yr Master's (since 2017). Cost of living EUR 700-1,400/mo.

Scholarships

Yes

Contact

University contact page

Deadlines

View official deadlinesFinnish academic year begins early September. Non-EU/EEA applicants for English-medium programmes typically apply in January for autumn entry (deadlines vary).

Founded in 1996, VAMK is the Finnish-medium UAS in Vaasa (Novia UAS serves the Swedish-medium side). Approximately 3,500 students. Strong industry ties to the Vaasa region's significant energy technology cluster (Wärtsilä, ABB, Danfoss, Vacon).