2 Best Data Science Universities in Finland

Aalto University leads the 2 Data Science universities in Finland at #114 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. University of Helsinki (QS World #116) complete the top three. The universities on this list offer 5 matching courses between them.

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1Best overall

QS World #114 #1 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Aalto University

Public University · 4 courses in Data Science

—Tuition (indicative)

—Founded

18,000Students

—International

Admissions open

#114 QS World University Rankings 2026

#1 in Finland

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2Top pick

QS World #116 #2 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

University of Helsinki

Public University · 1 course in Data Science

Master's Programme in Data Science, Master of ScienceMaster's Degree

—Tuition (indicative)

1640Founded

30,740Students

—International

Admissions open

#116 QS World University Rankings 2026

#2 in Finland

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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 22,207,402 citations and an h-index of 1,173.

Public, private and where they are

The split is 2 public to 0 private institutions. The biggest concentrations are in Helsinki (2). 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 4 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Data Science in Finland?

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

How many public universities offer Data Science in Finland?

2 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Data Science course take in Finland?

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

When do Data 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 Data Science courses in Finland?

Aalto University, with 4, ahead of University of Helsinki (1).

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