3 Best Engineering Universities in Turku

Of the 3 Engineering universities in Turku, University of Turku ranks highest at #366 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Next come Åbo Akademi University (#7 in Finland) and Turku University of Applied Sciences. Across the whole list there are 14 courses to choose from.

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1Best overall

QS World #366 #4 in Finland Turku, Finland

University of Turku

Public University · 2 courses in Engineering

—Tuition (indicative)

—Founded

20,000Students

—International

Admissions open

#366 QS World University Rankings 2026

#4 in Finland

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2Top pick

#7 in Finland Turku, Finland

Åbo Akademi University

Public University · 3 courses in Engineering

—Tuition (indicative)

—Founded

5,500Students

—International

Admissions open

#7 in Finland · by research impact

1,634,103 citations · h-index 359

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3Top pick

Turku, Finland

Turku University of Applied Sciences

Public University · 9 courses in Engineering

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—Tuition (indicative)

—Founded

13,000Students

—International

Not yet ranked No QS position or research record found

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How these universities are ranked

Only one university here holds a QS World position — University of Turku at #366 — so it heads the list. Below them, universities follow their research output: University of Turku is cited most (6,695,070 citations).

Public, private and where they are

3 are public and 0 private (100% public). The biggest concentrations are in Turku (3). University of Turku is the largest, with 20,000 students.

Inside the course list

By level: 12 master's, 1 bachelor's and 1 phd / doctorate. Within the subject, the largest areas are Engineering (11), Mechanical Engineering (1), Environmental Engineering (1) and Materials Engineering (1). The usual length is 2 years and 1 year 6 months. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (83% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (50% of courses with a stated intake). Turku University of Applied Sciences offers the widest choice, with 9 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Turku for Engineering?

University of Turku (QS World #366), Åbo Akademi University (#7 in Finland) and Turku 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 Turku?

3 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does an Engineering course take in Turku?

Most listed courses run 2 years, with 1 year 6 months the next most common.

When do Engineering courses start in Turku?

Fall is the main intake — 83% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Engineering courses in Turku?

Turku University of Applied Sciences, with 9, ahead of Åbo Akademi University (3).

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