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5 Best International Business Universities in Finland

Aalto University tops our list of 5 International Business universities in Finland at #114 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. University of Oulu (QS World #342) and Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology LUT (QS World #397) complete the top three. The universities on this list offer 6 matching courses between them.

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QS World #342 #3 in Finland Oulu, Finland
#342 QS World University Rankings 2026
#3 in Finland

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How these universities are ranked

3 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #114 (Aalto University) to #397 (Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology LUT); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: University of Oulu is cited most (5,983,893 citations).

Public, private and where they are

5 are public and 0 private (100% public). The biggest concentrations are in Helsinki (1), Oulu (1) and Lappeenranta (1). The oldest is Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology LUT, founded in 1969. Aalto University is the largest, with 18,000 students.

What the courses look like

The usual length is 2 years and 5 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Spring (100% of courses with a stated intake). University of Oulu offers the widest choice, with 2 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Finland for International Business?

Aalto University (QS World #114), University of Oulu (QS World #342) and Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology LUT (QS World #397) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer International Business in Finland?

5 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does an International Business course take in Finland?

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

When do International Business courses start in Finland?

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

Which university has the most International Business courses in Finland?

University of Oulu, with 2, ahead of University of Eastern Finland (1).

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