Universities in Finland for International Students

Since 2011, Estonian Business School (EBS) has also operated in Helsinki, on the modern campus of Technopolis Ruoholahti in Salmisaari. The new campus offers students comprehensive opportunities to network with students at Finnish universities, startup communities and the business world.

The University of Helsinki is Finland’s largest and oldest academic institution. Since 1640, it has contributed to the establishment of a fair and equal society that is considered the best in the world according to a number of indicators. Today, this multidisciplinary academic community solves problems that concern all of us, also on a global scale. Today, the University of Helsinki has 40,000 students and researchers and 11 faculties conducting groundbreaking multidisciplinary research. We are one of the world’s leading multidisciplinary universities, featuring in the top 50–100 in most university rankings.

Arcada University of Applied Sciences is located in Helsinki, one of the trendiest cities in Europe. It is a multi-professional University of Applied Sciences in Finland. At our campus in Helsinki (Finland), our 2,700 students and 170 staff work across disciplines to advance culture and knowledge. We conduct research relevant to society and provide lifelong learning in business and IT, energy and materials technology, health and welfare, culture and media, and healthcare.

Häme University of Applied Sciences (HAMK) is the 8th largest university of applied sciences in Finland and the only higher education institution in the Kanta-Häme region in southern Finland. HAMK offers 30 Bachelor’s degree programmes, 12 Master’s degree programmes and professional teacher education. Ten of the degree programmes are taught in English. HAMK’s seven campuses are situated centrally in the greater Helsinki metropolitan area of southern Finland.

Hanken School of Economics is located in Helsinki, the capital of Finland, and in Vaasa, the energy capital of the Nordics. Hanken School of Economics is one of the oldest business schools in the Nordic countries. Hanken is a leading, internationally accredited university in the field of economics and business administration. Our research is of an international high standard and is the foundation for all education. Hanken has close ties to the business community and an active alumni network, with over 14 000 alumni working in more than 70 countries.

Haaga-Helia is a leading, internationally growing University of Applied Sciences. Through education, research and development, we prepare professionals for business and services. We focus on co-operation, entrepreneurship, innovation and internationality. We offer our staff a high-quality international working environment and excellent opportunities to develop their competences. Furthermore, we have about 650 members of staff and about 11 000 students. Teaching is offered in Finnish, Swedish and English. We train professionals for business and services through education, research and development. Our fields of education are business, hotel, restaurant and tourism management, information technology, journalism, sports management, and vocational teacher education.

Laurea University of Applied Sciences (Laurea UAS, formerly Vantaa University of Applied Sciences and Espoo-Vantaa University of Applied Sciences) began operating in Vantaa in 1991 as one of the first universities of applied sciences to be granted an experimental licence in Finland. Laurea University of Applied Sciences operates in Uusimaa region at six different campuses. There are about 7,800 students, 600 staff members and 30,000 alumni in our community.

Established in 2010, The University of Eastern Finland is the most multidisciplinary university in Finland. Our high standard of interdisciplinary research and education respond to global challenges and build a sustainable future. The Joensuu Campus is compact, easy to access and accessible. The campus is located right by the city centre. Most of the campus buildings are located along Yliopistonkatu. The campus is home to more than 9,000 degree students, so be prepared for a lively atmosphere and corridors filled with happy chatter.

Established in 2010, The University of Eastern Finland is the most multidisciplinary university in Finland. Our high standard of interdisciplinary research and education respond to global challenges and build a sustainable future. The Kuopio Campus is located in beautiful surroundings, right by a lake. The area where the campus is located, Savilahti, is under constant development. The city is planning on turning Savilahti into an area filled with opportunities for studying, working and living.

Tampere University is one of the most multidisciplinary universities in Finland. Almost all internationally recognised fields of study are represented at our university. Tampere University brings together research and education in technology, health and society. Our collaboration with our partners is built on our strengths, unique combinations of scientific disciplines and applied expertise. The international and vibrant Hervanta campus is a community of 8,000 bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral students. It is a workplace for 2,000 professionals from different fields and also a homebase to more than 100 companies. 

Tampere University is one of the most multidisciplinary universities in Finland. Almost all internationally recognised fields of study are represented at our university. Tampere University brings together research and education in technology, health and society. Our collaboration with our partners is built on our strengths, unique combinations of scientific disciplines and applied expertise. City centre campus is one of the three campuses of Tampere University located in the city of Tampere, Finland. The campus is a hub of leadership studies, education, natural sciences, medicine and life sciences and communication and social sciences.

Centria University of Applied Sciences is a multidisciplinary, dynamic and international higher education institution. We pride ourselves with offering students and staff an environment that is innovative, caring and multicultural. Located in Western Finland, Centria has three campuses – Kokkola, Pietarsaari and Ylivieska – located on the Ostrobothnia plain. Each city offers a unique environment with lots of activities and a beautiful environment.

Novia University of Applied Sciences is the largest Swedish-speaking UAS in Finland, with over 4 500 students and a staff of about 300 persons. We have five modern campuses in Jakobstad, Vaasa, Raseborg and Turku. With traditions dating back to 1813, Novia University of Applied Sciences offers multidisciplinary higher education with a practical orientation. Campus Vasa/Vaasa is located in Palosaari, in Vaasa. It is a short walk away from the City Centre, as well as the bus and train station. Campus Vasa/Vaasa offers an excellent study environment for Novia UAS students in Vaasa. It is a lively learning environment with students representing a wide range of studies, such as Business Administration, Health and Welfare, and Technology. 

Novia University of Applied Sciences is the largest Swedish-speaking UAS in Finland, with over 4 500 students and a staff of about 300 persons. We have five modern campuses in Jakobstad, Vaasa, Raseborg and Turku. With traditions dating back to 1813, Novia University of Applied Sciences offers multidisciplinary higher education with a practical orientation. Campus Åbo and Aboa Mare offers education at three different locations at Henrikinkatu, Hämeenkatu and Juhana Herttuan puistokatu.

Kajaani University of Applied Sciences (KAMK) is located in Kajaani, in the region of Kainuu and in the providence of Oulu. KAMK is a proactive and international university in central Finland with the vision of being a small but big University of Applied Sciences. KAMK has approximately 3,100 students and 250 members of staff and offers a number of Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees. KAMK is actively involved in the development of companies and organizations operating in the regions of Kainuu, Koillismaa and Northern Ostrobothnia.

Satakunta University of Applied Sciences (SAMK) is a high-quality higher education institution. It offers international level education, which provides the students with top class skills for various tasks of the future and enables professional development. Development and implementation of the international activities and exchanges are an essential part of the mission, profile and vision statements. SAMK has an active role as a development agent for the international activities in Satakunta region. With international education, mobility and RDI actions, SAMK aims to develop Satakunta and its environs as a competitive, international region.

Established in 2010 out of the merger of three universities: Helsinki University of Technology, the University of Art and Design Helsinki, and the Helsinki School of Economics. Aalto University is located in Espoo, Finland. Aalto University is a community of bold thinkers where science and art meet technology and business. We are committed to identifying and solving grand societal challenges and building an innovative future.

Metropolia University of Applied Sciences, Finland’s largest university of applied sciences, educates future professionals in the fields of Business, Culture, Health Care and Social Services, and Technology. Metropolia is a community of 16,200 students and more than 1,000 experts. Metropolia is a reliable partner and an innovator in higher education.

Established in 2014 as a merger between Rovaniemi University of Applied Sciences and Kemi-Tornio University of Applied Sciences. Lapland University of Applied Sciences is the northernmost UAS in Finland and in the EU focusing on higher education and research, development and innovations. Lapland UAS offers a modern, international learning environment and multicultural community for its students, staff and visitors. Three campuses located in Rovaniemi, home of the Santa Claus at the Arctic Circle, Kemi and Tornio in the Sea Lapland region close to the Swedish border offer lively, student-friendly and safe environments for studies.

Savonia University of Applied Sciences (Savonia UAS) is one of Finland's biggest and most versatile Universities of Applied Sciences. Our campuses are located in the cities of Kuopio, Iisalmi and Varkaus. We have over 6000 Finnish students, 400 international students and 600 employees.

LAB University of Applied Sciences is the sixth largest university of applied sciences in Finland. It operates in Lahti and Lappeenranta, and also provides education online. The strengths of this higher education institution specialising in innovation include the circular economy, design, the commercialisation of innovations and service innovations for health and well-being. The new Lahti campus is a modern learning environment which is built on former factory premises. Mixing old and new provides a unique and inspiring setting for learning and working.

LAB University of Applied Sciences is the sixth largest university of applied sciences in Finland. It operates in Lahti and Lappeenranta, and also provides education online. Lappeenranta Campus, shared by LAB University of Applied Science and LUT University, is the largest higher education campus in Southeast Finland. 10 000 people work there, 3400 of them being LAB students.

Founded in 1958, The University of Oulu is one of the biggest and the most multidisciplinary universities in Finland. It is an international science university which creates new knowledge, well-being and innovations for the future through research and education. The University of Oulu conducts impactful and responsible research. Our aim is to provide an excellent student experience and healthy university community.

Located in Jyväskylä, a welcoming city for students. Jamk University of Applied Sciences is one of the most successful and attractive universities of applied sciences in Finland. We develop and strengthen learning, competence and competitiveness together with partners and cooperation networks, both in Finland and internationally. We have over, 8500 students, and we employ 900 employees. 

Established in 1863, The University of Jyväskylä is an internationally renowned research university. We are one of the largest and most popular multidisciplinary universities in Finland. Of all universities in the world, the University of Jyväskylä is among the top three percent and represents the best of the world in several of its disciplines. Our vision is to be a global leader in the study of learning, wellbeing and basic natural phenomena, reshaping competence to build a sustainable society.

Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences (SeAMK) is the best University of Applied Sciences in Finland. SeAMK has the best student satisfaction in Finland, best study support services and best learning environments. It is a multidisciplinary institution of higher education and an efficient actor in education and research, development and innovation (RDI) in the region of South Ostrobothnia in West Finland. We currently have about 5,000 students, 180 teachers and more than 90 people working in research, development and innovation, as well as 100 other staff members.