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2 Best Arts, Design & Architecture Universities in Helsinki

Aalto University tops our list of 2 Arts, Design & Architecture universities in Helsinki at #114 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Metropolia University of Applied Sciences (#13 in Finland) complete the top three. The universities on this list offer 28 matching courses between them.

2 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
1Best overall
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QS World #114 #1 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Aalto University

Public University · 25 courses in Arts, Design & Architecture

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—Tuition (indicative)
—Founded
18,000Students
—International
Admissions open
#114 QS World University Rankings 2026
#1 in Finland
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2Top pick
MU Metropolia University of Applied Sciences logo
#13 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Metropolia University of Applied Sciences

Public University · 3 courses in Arts, Design & Architecture

—Tuition (indicative)
—Founded
18,000Students
—International
Admissions open
#13 in Finland · by research impact
23,356 citations · h-index 76
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How these universities are ranked

Only one university here holds a QS World position — Aalto University at #114 — so it heads the list. The rest are ordered by research impact. Aalto University has the largest research record in this group, with 3,588,412 citations and an h-index of 495.

Public, private and where they are

The split is 2 public to 0 private institutions. The biggest concentrations are in Helsinki (2). Aalto University is the largest, with 18,000 students.

What the courses look like

By level: 24 master's, 2 bachelor's and 2 phd / doctorate. The usual length is 2 years and 4 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (50% of courses with a stated intake). Aalto University offers the widest choice, with 25 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Helsinki for Arts, Design & Architecture?

Aalto University (QS World #114) and Metropolia University of Applied Sciences (#13 in Finland) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Arts, Design & Architecture in Helsinki?

2 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does an Arts, Design & Architecture course take in Helsinki?

Most listed courses run 2 years, with 4 years the next most common.

When do Arts, Design & Architecture courses start in Helsinki?

Fall is the main intake — 50% of courses with a stated start date begin then.

Which university has the most Arts, Design & Architecture courses in Helsinki?

Aalto University, with 25, ahead of Metropolia University of Applied Sciences (3).

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