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3 Best Engineering Universities in Helsinki

Of the 3 Engineering universities in Helsinki, Aalto University ranks highest at #114 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. It is followed by Metropolia University of Applied Sciences (#13 in Finland) and Arcada University of Applied Sciences. Across the whole list there are 45 courses to choose from.

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1Best overall
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QS World #114 #1 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Aalto University

Public University · 28 courses in Engineering

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—Tuition (indicative)
—Founded
18,000Students
—International
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#114 QS World University Rankings 2026
#1 in Finland
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2Top pick
MU Metropolia University of Applied Sciences logo
#13 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Metropolia University of Applied Sciences

Public University · 14 courses in Engineering

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18,000Students
—International
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#13 in Finland · by research impact
23,356 citations · h-index 76
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How these universities are ranked

Only one university here holds a QS World position — Aalto University at #114 — so it heads the list. The rest are ordered by research impact. Aalto University has the largest research record in this group, with 3,588,412 citations and an h-index of 495. 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 3 public to 0 private institutions. The biggest concentrations are in Helsinki (3). Aalto University is the largest, with 18,000 students.

What the courses look like

By level: 35 master's, 7 bachelor's and 3 phd / doctorate. The usual length is 2 years and 4 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (82% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (45% of courses with a stated intake). Aalto University offers the widest choice, with 28 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Helsinki for Engineering?

Aalto University (QS World #114), Metropolia University of Applied Sciences (#13 in Finland) and Arcada University of Applied Sciences lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Engineering in Helsinki?

3 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does an Engineering course take in Helsinki?

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

When do Engineering courses start in Helsinki?

Fall is the main intake — 82% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Engineering courses in Helsinki?

Aalto University, with 28, ahead of Metropolia University of Applied Sciences (14).

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