Universities

At Aalto University, you can study technology, arts, and business. Our students have the freedom to choose courses in all three fields or specialise in one area of study. Aalto University’s purpose is to shape a sustainable future. We do high-quality research, excelling and making breakthroughs in and across science, art, technology and business. We are committed to identifying and solving grand societal challenges and building a sustainable future. We are Finland’s #1 university in the fields of arts and design, technology and engineering, and business and economics. Unique field combination. We're among the top 25 universities in the world for multidisciplinary collaboration. We offer studies in arts & design, business & economics and engineering, science & technology. You can choose courses from each field! Top-notch education. #1 in Finland (QS), #114 and #195 in the world according to QS and THE. We have high academic standing and several high-ranking fields! Well-organised and safe country. Finland scores high in international comparisons in education, safety and quality of life. Finns value equality, and our society has a low hierarchy. Internationality. 2000+ international students representing 100+ nationalities. Aalto ranks high for international outlook, so you have great opportunities to become globally competent. Vivid campus. Aalto University Campus in the Helsinki Capital area offers excellent services, affordable housing for students, versatile learning facilities, and it is closely connected with nature. Unique student culture. The Finnish student culture is full of exciting traditions. There is a plethora of different student clubs operating within the Aalto University Student Union, so you can surely find fun ways to spend your free time. International community With a unique combination of technology, arts and business programmes, of which more than 100 offered in English, Aalto University is an excellent study choice for international students. Currently, around 20% of our 15 000 degree students are international students, making us one of the most international universities in Europe. In our truly global environment, you have excellent opportunities to become more internationally oriented during your studies. Aalto University offers comprehensive support to help students prepare for their future careers, including career counselling, workshops, and networking opportunities. Students are encouraged to combine courses from different fields, experiment, and creatively explore career paths to develop a broad skill set. Collaboration with companies allow Aalto students to engage in real-world problem-solving, undertake thesis projects with industry partners, and network at recruitment events. The university’s thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem encourages students to cultivate entrepreneurial skills, offering opportunities to get involved in student-led initiatives like Slush, or funding a new business. Upon graduating from a Finnish university, you can get a post study visa for two years, allowing you to stay and look for work in Finland. Learn more about the career prospects at Aalto Aalto University was born in the merger of three esteemed Finnish universities in 2010 – bringing science, technology, art and business together to produce innovations. Despite its young age, Aalto’s history goes back to 1849 and the foundation of the Helsinki University of Technology.

What kind of a university is The University of Helsinki? We are 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. We wish to share our expertise and have an impact on the world. Our research and education set global benchmarks, as shown by several indicators. We work daily to develop new cancer treatments, improve teaching and education, and promote lifelong learning. As a multidisciplinary university, we resolve problems that affect everyone, such as the challenges of climate change. Our strategic plan currently emphasises four research themes: the digital world, ageing and health, globalisation, and sustainable development

The University of Oulu is an international science university which creates innovation for the future, well-being, and knowledge through multidisciplinary research and education. Future innovation is about seeking, utilizing and applying new knowledge. The University of Oulu researches people and culture in a changing living environment, as well as opportunities that new technology provides for improving the well-being of people and the environment. The ten faculties, many departments and specialized research units of the University of Oulu create the foundation for multiscientific research, innovation and training of experts for demanding professional tasks. The University of Oulu is a multidisciplinary expert in Northerness. Founded in 1958, our research and education community is 16 000 students and 3000 employees strong, and one of the biggest and the most multidisciplinary universities in Finland. The research done at the University of Oulu benefits people living at all latitudes. However, our heritage as one of the Northernmost multidisciplinary universities in the world is invaluable now, when mankind’s new growth frontier is to the North. The demanding conditions of the far north have always forced people to be inventive and resourceful. Many innovations that have changed the world have their roots here. We call this: “Science with Arctic attitude”.

The University of Turku (UTU) is an international research university and an active academic community of 25,000 students and staff members from over 100 different countries. It was founded as the first Finnish-language university in the country in 1920. The University's main campus is located in the historical city centre of Turku - close to the unique nature and archipelago of Southwest Finland. As one of the leading universities in Finland, the University of Turku offers study and research opportunities in eight faculties and four special units. Research at the University of Turku is diverse and international, promoting free, effective and open science and aiming towards new interdisciplinary initiatives. Research at the University is profiled through the following five multidisciplinary themes: New technologies and digitalisation; Health, diagnostics and drug development, Children, young people and learning, Cultural memory and social change and Biodiversity and sustainability. A strong focus is placed on making research careers attractive and predictable. The University of Turku Graduate School coordinates PhD training and 17 Doctoral Programmes, and the University hosts two Research Collegia which offer post-doctoral career opportunities. Each year, over a hundred different innovations and dozens of invention disclosures originate from the research conducted at the University of Turku. The University offers a growth platform for startups and spinoffs stemming from top research and aim to develop entrepreneurial attitude and activities in the entire University. The University collaborates closely with the Finnish society and participate actively in the development of it's region. One of the main strategic goals is also to be a responsible employer by building an encouraging and interactive university, where it is a pleasure to study and work. Education at the University is based on the latest scientific knowledge and meets the changing needs of the society. A degree from the University of Turku is highly valued and opens a wide range of career opportunities for our graduates. The University offers a wide choice of international Master's degree programmes taught in English. The University is active in international cooperation. It is a member of the Coimbra Group, a network of prestigious universities in Europe. Thanks to the outstanding services, compact campus and active academic society, international students and scholars feel at home from the very beginning of their stay at the University of Turku, Finland.

LUT University seeks solutions to global issues with its expertise in technology, business, and social sciences. LUT is a trailblazer in promoting the energy transition and the regenerative use of natural resources and helps build resilient communities, industry, and businesses through data, research, and education.Land of the CuriousLUT University is a community where curious people inspire curious people. We do things differently. We look at things from unexpected perspectives, we question, and we search for solutions. We fight for a better world – for all that is good. Key Facts and Figures 3 fields: technology, business, and social sciences 4 focus areas: planetary resources, digital revolution, energy transition, business and society 2 campuses in Finland (Lappeenranta and Lahti) Science with a Purpose Planetary resources – regenerative use of natural resources The world needs sustainable resource management and innovative materials to ensure long-term environmental and human well-being. Digital revolution – utilising data and digital technology to benefit society Industrial AI and advanced understanding of data should be used to benefit society. Energy transition – clean energy solutions for industry and society A sustainable energy system requires embracing new technology, optimising efficiency, and strengthening energy market and system resilience. Business and society – building resilient businesses, industry, and communities To thrive sustainably, businesses and communities need to transform and adapt to changing conditions and challenges.International campuses in leading green cities in EuropeAt LUT University, we have a very international campus community – consisting of over 9 000 members of more than 100 different nationalities. Our campuses are located in the cities of Lappeenranta and Lahti in Finland. Both cities share LUT’s vision of sustainability: Lappeenranta is a winner of the European Green Leaf Award and Lahti is a winner of European Green Capital Award, both for the year 2021. We offer Master’s, Bachelor’s, doctoral, exchange and seasonal programmes. LUT University’s green and modern campuses offer a compact combination of all of the services students need. Most student apartments are located within walking distance from the LUT's campuses, and there are also plenty of excellent sports and recreation venues on the LUT campuses for both our students and staff.

Tampere University is the second largest university in Finland, established in 2019 through the merger of Tampere University of Technology and the University of Tampere. We offer the broadest range of educational opportunities in Finland. Almost all internationally recognized fields of study are represented at our university. In addition to degree programs taught in Finnish, we offer 34 master’s degree programs and two bachelor’s degree programs in English ranging from Game Studies to Photonics and Public and Global Health to Innovative Governance and Public Management – a wide variety of possibilities to fill your educational dreams! Tampere University has competitive edges in technology, health and society. Our strength is the strong interplay between different research fields and our ability to apply and test our research results in real life situations; in cities, companies and societal services. Our excellent research environment and infrastructure enable us to carry out world-class research, collaborate globally and bring benefits for people locally and ultimately globally. We are situated in the vibrant city of Tampere, Finland’s most sought-after city to live and study in, and a region renowned for four beautiful seasons, pristine nature and thousands of lakes.

Hanken offers Master’s degree studies in English at two locations, in Helsinki and in Vaasa. The Master programme in English language is a 2-year-long programme (120 ECTS) and the studies are full-time studies on-site at the campus that you get admitted to. At the end of the 2 years the Master of Science in Economics and Business Administration degree is awarded. Hanken offers a Master's programme with the following majors: Intellectual Property and Business Law International Strategy and Sustainability Marketing and Management (in Vaasa) New! Double degree master’s programme in Financial Analysis and Sustainability Reporting, 1 year (with Umeå School of Business and Hanken School of Economics in Vaasa). For EU citizens Hanken's programmes are free of charge. Non-EU/EEA students admitted to Hanken's Master's degree programmes are required to pay tuition of 15000€/year. For such fee-paying students, Hanken offers scholarships. There are two application rounds for admission to Master’s degree studies with different application timetables and admission requirements. Additionally, there are Double degree programmes. Apply at https://opintopolku.fi Application period: 8 January at 8:00 AM–22 January 2025 at 3:00 PM (UTC+2) Open to all applicants holding a Bachelor's or Master's degree Open to all Master's degree programmes in English Application period: 23 January at 8:00 AM–16 April 2025 at 3:00 PM (UTC+3) Open to applicants holding a Bachelor's degree within Economic Sciences obtained outside Finland Open to only the following programmes: International Strategy and Sustainability (Helsinki) Marketing and Management (Vaasa) Supply Chain Management (Helsinki) Higher admission requirements than in in the Main Admission Round and quicker admission process Application for Double degree master’s programme in Financial Analysis and Sustainability Reporting, 1 year Application available in two rounds: 15.10.2024 - 15.1.2025 (recommended for non EU/EEA citizens) Apply at https://www.universityadmissions.se

The University of Jyväskylä is a nationally and internationally significant research university and an expert on education that focuses on human and natural sciences. JYU combines high-level competence in education, natural sciences, humanities and social sciences, and sport and health sciences, as well as in economics and business administration, into a multidisciplinary entity. JYU is Finland’s leading expert in teacher education and adult education, as well as the major exporter of education. JYU's research and education profile is strengthened through the following core fields: Learning, teaching and the learning and growth environments that support developmentBasic natural phenomena and mathematical thinkingLanguages, culture and communities in global change processesPhysical activity, health and wellbeingInformation technology and the human in the knowledge society

The University of Vaasa is among the top 300 in Europe (QS 2025) and the top 500 universities in the world (Times Higher Education (THE) ranking 2026). The University also ranks in the top 50 worldwide in Business Administration (2025 Global Ranking of Academic Subjects (GRAS) published by Shanghai Ranking). The University of Vaasa was first established in 1968 and our beautiful campus is located a short walk away from Vaasa city centre and looks out over the coastline of West Finland, just across from Sweden. The University of Vaasa is an internationally competitive university with a high-level expertise in business, computing, technology, management and communications. The University offers English language and Finnish language options at Bachelor, Master and Doctoral level in the fields of business, technology, management and communication. There is a distinct feature in combining business and technology within our programmes. The University ensures programmes are built with industry in mind, to support students in their post study ambitions. The University invests in student-centered teaching firmly based on the latest cutting-edge research, supported by a number of Research groups and platforms.

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. Our research is ranked among the best in the world in several fields. We offer education in nearly 100major subjects and we train experts for tomorrow’s changing labour market needs. Our profile areas in research and education are: We are a sought-after place to study, thanks to our teaching based on the latest research and our diverse academic offering, as well as our flexible study opportunities and our selection of minor subjects freely available to students. We are a pioneer of continuous learning. Students, high-level learning processes and student well-being stand at the core of our activities. We offer our students inspiring, open and continuously evolving learning environments: comfortable facility solutions and modern digital environments support learning. At UEF, we also have extensive international relations and are involved in several internationalnet works as our teaching and research staff, and students participate in various programs. In addition, we have concluded bilateral agreements of cooperation with approximately 100 international universities. To find out more , please visit our website , Facebook , Twitter , LinkedIn , Instagram and YouTube channel . If you are interested in learning more about the international Master’s programmes we offer, please visit uef.fi/masters . Links to programme-specific websites can be found from the programme list below.