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5 Best Computer Science Universities in Finland

Aalto University tops our list of 5 Computer Science universities in Finland at #114 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. University of Helsinki (QS World #116) and University of Jyväskylä (QS World #498) complete the top three. Across the whole list there are 7 courses to choose from.

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QS World #114 #1 in Finland Helsinki, Finland
#114 QS World University Rankings 2026
#1 in Finland

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How these universities are ranked

3 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #114 (Aalto University) to #498 (University of Jyväskylä); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: University of Helsinki is cited most (22,207,402 citations).

Public, private and where they are

5 are public and 0 private (100% public). The biggest concentrations are in Helsinki (2), Jyväskylä (1) and Vaasa (1). The oldest is University of Helsinki, founded in 1640. University of Helsinki is the largest, with 30,740 students.

Levels, lengths and start dates

The usual length is 2 years and 1 year. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake). Aalto University offers the widest choice, with 3 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Finland for Computer Science?

Aalto University (QS World #114), University of Helsinki (QS World #116) and University of Jyväskylä (QS World #498) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Computer Science in Finland?

5 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Computer Science course take in Finland?

Most listed courses run 2 years, with 1 year the next most common.

When do Computer Science courses start in Finland?

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

Which university has the most Computer Science courses in Finland?

Aalto University, with 3, ahead of Oulu University of Applied Sciences (1).

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