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4 Best Computer Science & IT Universities in Helsinki

Aalto University leads the 4 Computer Science & IT universities in Helsinki at #114 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. It is followed by University of Helsinki (QS World #116) and Metropolia University of Applied Sciences (#13 in Finland). The universities on this list offer 21 matching courses between them.

4 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
1Best overall
AU Aalto University logo
QS World #114 #1 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Aalto University

Public University · 15 courses in Computer Science & IT

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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
UH University of Helsinki logo
QS World #116 #2 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

University of Helsinki

Public University · 3 courses in Computer Science & IT

—Tuition (indicative)
1640Founded
30,740Students
—International
Admissions open
#116 QS World University Rankings 2026
#2 in Finland
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3Top pick
MU Metropolia University of Applied Sciences logo
#13 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Metropolia University of Applied Sciences

Public University · 2 courses in Computer Science & IT

—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

2 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #114 (Aalto University) to #116 (University of Helsinki); they are listed first, in that order. The rest are ordered by research impact. University of Helsinki has the largest research record in this group, with 22,163,230 citations and an h-index of 1,173. 1 university have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

Public, private and where they are

The split is 4 public to 0 private institutions. The biggest concentrations are in Helsinki (4). The oldest is University of Helsinki, founded in 1640. University of Helsinki is the largest, with 30,740 students.

Inside the course list

The usual length is 2 years and 5 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake). Aalto University offers the widest choice, with 15 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Computer Science & IT in Helsinki?

Aalto University (QS World #114), University of Helsinki (QS World #116) 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 Computer Science & IT in Helsinki?

4 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Computer Science & IT course take in Helsinki?

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

When do Computer Science & IT courses start in Helsinki?

Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then.

Which university has the most Computer Science & IT courses in Helsinki?

Aalto University, with 15, ahead of University of Helsinki (3).

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