Best cities to study in Finland
Where you study shapes your budget, your commute and your everyday life. These city guides break down cost of living, universities, student housing and transport across Finland's four biggest student cities — so you can choose the right home base before you apply.
Studying in Helsinki
~660,000 people · 3 universities
The capital and largest student city — three top universities, a lively seaside scene and the widest choice of English-taught programmes.
Read the Helsinki guide →Studying in Tampere
~250,000 people · Tampere University
Finland's most popular student city — a lakeside technology and creative hub with lower living costs than Helsinki.
Read the Tampere guide →Studying in Turku
~200,000 people · 2 universities
Finland's oldest city and former capital — two universities, an archipelago on the doorstep and an affordable riverside lifestyle.
Read the Turku guide →Studying in Oulu
~210,000 people · University of Oulu
Northern Finland's technology hub — the lowest living costs, a year-round cycling culture and the northern lights.
Read the Oulu guide →Not sure which Finnish city fits you?
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