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5 Best Economics & Public Policy Universities in Finland

Aalto University leads the 5 Economics & Public Policy universities in Finland at #114 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Next come University of Helsinki (QS World #116) and University of Turku (QS World #366). Across the whole list there are 10 courses to choose from.

5 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
1Best overall
AU Aalto University logo
QS World #114 #1 in Finland Helsinki, Finland
#114 QS World University Rankings 2026
#1 in Finland
2Top pick
UH University of Helsinki logo
QS World #116 #2 in Finland Helsinki, Finland
#116 QS World University Rankings 2026
#2 in Finland

How these universities are ranked

3 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #114 (Aalto University) to #366 (University of Turku); 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 5 public to 0 private institutions. The biggest concentrations are in Helsinki (3), Turku (1) and Tampere (1). The oldest is University of Helsinki, founded in 1640. University of Helsinki is the largest, with 30,740 students.

What the courses look like

By level: 8 master's and 2 phd / doctorate. The usual length is 2 years and 4 years. 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 Economics & Public Policy?

Aalto University (QS World #114), University of Helsinki (QS World #116) and University of Turku (QS World #366) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Economics & Public Policy in Finland?

5 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does an Economics & Public Policy course take in Finland?

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

When do Economics & Public Policy courses start in Finland?

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

Which university has the most Economics & Public Policy courses in Finland?

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

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