Universities

Finland has 13 universities and 22 universities of applied sciences (UAS).
English-taught degree programmes are offered on bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels.

Universities of applied sciences offer professionally oriented higher education on bachelor's and master's level, and have strong ties with working life and regional development.

Universities focus on scientific research and the education they provide is based on it. Universities offer bachelor's, master's and doctoral (PhD) level programmes.

Check out the university list below to see where you could be studying!

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Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences

  • Business, administration and law
  • Information and Communication Technologies
  • Services

Haaga-Helia is a strongly business-oriented university. With us, you can become an expert in business, tourism, hotel and restaurant management, information technology or sports coaching and management. Our goal is to provide students with the skills and mindset to succeed in the world of tomorrow.

University of Vaasa

  • Business, administration and law
  • Engineering, manufacturing and construction
  • Information and Communication Technologies

University of Vaasa is one of the most international universities in Finland. Our accredited programmes in business and technology attract students from around the world. Friendly atmosphere and top-quality education provide you with a unique foundation for your future.

Karelia University of Applied Sciences

  • Business, administration and law
  • Engineering, manufacturing and construction
  • Information and Communication Technologies

We offer excellent opportunities for students who strive with us to be the experts of the future. Our students work closely with companies and institutions on research and development projects. A degree from Karelia UAS will give you the professional skills needed for a rewarding future.

Metropolia University of Applied Sciences

  • Arts and humanities
  • Business, administration and law
  • Engineering, manufacturing and construction
  • Health and welfare
  • Information and Communication Technologies

Metropolia is the largest University of Applied Sciences in Finland with a degree programme offering in four educational fields: Business, Culture, Health Care and Social Services, and Technology. We are a community of over 17,200 students, 1000 staff members, with 1500 foreign degree students from over 100 nationalities. Our alumni network consists of 50,000 alumni working both in private and public sectors. Metropolia’s four modern campuses are located in the vibrant capital region of Helsinki.

Centria University of Applied Sciences

  • Business, administration and law
  • Engineering, manufacturing and construction
  • Health and welfare
  • Information and Communication Technologies

Centria offers students a wide choice of educational opportunities, practically oriented Bachelor's and Master's studies, and excellent connections to the professional world. Our cosmopolitan student and staff population create a truly international atmosphere and a multicultural study environment.