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4 Best Information Technology Universities in Finland

Of the 4 Information Technology universities in Finland, University of Jyväskylä ranks highest at #498 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Next come Åbo Akademi University (#7 in Finland) and Laurea University of Applied Sciences (#16 in Finland). The universities on this list offer 6 matching courses between them.

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#16 in Finland Espoo, Finland
#16 in Finland · by research impact
18,592 citations · h-index 63

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How these universities are ranked

Only one university here holds a QS World position — University of Jyväskylä at #498 — so it heads the list. The rest are ordered by research impact. University of Eastern Finland has the largest research record in this group, with 5,383,982 citations and an h-index of 660.

Public, private and where they are

The split is 4 public to 0 private institutions. The biggest concentrations are in Jyväskylä (1), Turku (1) and Espoo (1). The oldest is University of Jyväskylä, founded in 1863. University of Eastern Finland is the largest, with 17,000 students.

Levels, lengths and start dates

By level: 3 master's, 2 bachelor's and 1 phd / doctorate. The usual length is 3 years 6 months and 2 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Spring (60% of courses with a stated intake) and Fall (40% of courses with a stated intake). University of Eastern Finland offers the widest choice, with 2 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Finland for Information Technology?

University of Jyväskylä (QS World #498), Åbo Akademi University (#7 in Finland) and Laurea University of Applied Sciences (#16 in Finland) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Information Technology in Finland?

4 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does an Information Technology course take in Finland?

Most listed courses run 3 years 6 months, with 2 years the next most common.

When do Information Technology courses start in Finland?

Spring is the main intake — 60% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Fall is the second.

Which university has the most Information Technology courses in Finland?

University of Eastern Finland, with 2, ahead of Laurea University of Applied Sciences (2).

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