9 Best Civil Engineering Programs in Finland

There are 9 Civil Engineering programs in Finland, spread across 5 universities; the most common length is 2 years. Courses from Aalto University, Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology LUT and Metropolia University of Applied Sciences come first, because those universities rank highest.

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1Master's Degree

Tampere, Finland

Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Master of Science (Technology)

Tampere University — Geotechnical Engineering is a specialisation within Tampere University’s Master of Science (Technology) in Civil Engineering. The programme develops knowledge of Finnish...

Master's DegreeLevel

2 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

AutumnIntake

Civil Engineering

EUR 24,000 total Tuition (indicative)

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2Master's Degree

Vaasa, Finland

Master of Engineering, Structural Engineering

Novia University of Applied Sciences — This Master of Engineering in Structural Engineering focuses on building physics, structural mechanics, and the design and dimensioning of modern timber and hybrid struct...

Master's DegreeLevel

2 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Spring 2026; Spring 2027Intake

Civil Engineering

EUR 24,000 total Tuition (indicative)

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3Master's Degree

Tampere, Finland

Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Master of Science (Technology)

Tampere University — Structural Engineering is a specialisation in Tampere University’s Master’s Programme in Civil Engineering. The studies cover structural efficiency, safety, sustainabilit...

Master's DegreeLevel

2 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

AutumnIntake

Civil Engineering

EUR 24,000 total Tuition (indicative)

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4Master's Degree

Tampere, Finland

Sustainable Transport, Civil Engineering, Master of Science (Technology)

Tampere University — The Sustainable Transport major is part of Tampere University’s Master of Science (Technology) degree in Civil Engineering. It focuses on transport systems and mobility i...

Master's DegreeLevel

2 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

AutumnIntake

Civil Engineering

EUR 24,000 total Tuition (indicative)

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5Master's Degree

QS World #114 #1 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Civil Engineering, Master of Science (Technology)

Aalto University — The Master’s Programme in Civil Engineering focuses on the design and construction of safe and sustainable living environments. Students study environmental issues in con...

Master's DegreeLevel

2 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

—Intake

Civil Engineering

EUR 34,000 total Tuition (indicative)

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6Master's Degree

QS World #114 #1 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Mechanical and Civil Engineering, Bachelor and Master

Aalto University — Aalto University’s Mechanical and Civil Engineering major combines classical engineering fundamentals with computational simulation and programming. Students study mathem...

Master's DegreeLevel

5 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

—Intake

Civil Engineering

EUR 60,000 total Tuition (indicative)

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7Master's Degree

QS World #397 #5 in Finland Lappeenranta, Finland

Civil Engineering, Bachelor and Master of Science in Technology

Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology LUT — The programme covers the most critical challenges of the built environment. It prepares students to address energy transition, urbanisation, resource efficiency, climate...

Master's DegreeLevel

5 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

rolling admissionIntake

Civil Engineering

EUR 60,000 total Tuition (indicative)

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8Bachelor's Degree

#13 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Bachelor of Engineering, Civil Engineering and Building Services (CEBS), Metropolia University of Applied Sciences

Metropolia University of Applied Sciences — Metropolia University of Applied Sciences offers this 4-year Bachelor of Engineering programme in Civil Engineering and Building Services. Students study civil engineerin...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

autumnIntake

Civil Engineering

EUR 46,000 total Tuition (indicative)

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9Master's Degree

#13 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Master of Engineering, Civil Engineering, Metropolia University of Applied Sciences

Metropolia University of Applied Sciences — Metropolia University of Applied Sciences describes this Master of Engineering in Civil Engineering as a programme with two specialisation paths: Computing in Constructio...

Master's DegreeLevel

1 yearDuration

Full TimeMode

autumnIntake

Civil Engineering

EUR 12,500 total Tuition (indicative)

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How these courses are ranked

2 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #114 (Aalto University) to #397 (Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology LUT); they are listed first, in that order. The rest are ordered by research impact. Aalto University has the largest research record in this group, with 3,642,765 citations and an h-index of 503.

Inside the course list

By level: 8 master's and 1 bachelor's. The usual length is 2 years and 5 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (71% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (14% of courses with a stated intake). Tampere University offers the widest choice, with 3 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Finland for Civil Engineering?

Aalto University (QS World #114), Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology LUT (QS World #397) 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 long does a Civil Engineering course take in Finland?

Most listed courses run 2 years, with 5 years the next most common.

When do Civil Engineering courses start in Finland?

Fall is the main intake — 71% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Civil Engineering courses in Finland?

Tampere University, with 3, ahead of Metropolia University of Applied Sciences (2).

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