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20 Best Master's Business Administration (MBA) Universities in Finland

Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology LUT leads the 20 Master's Business Administration (MBA) universities in Finland at #397 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Next come University of Jyväskylä (QS World #498) and University of Vaasa (#8 in Finland). Across the whole list there are 55 courses to choose from.

20 universities · ranked best first

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5Ranked
JU Jamk University of Applied Sciences logo
#14 in Finland Jyväskylä, Finland
#14 in Finland · by research impact
21,171 citations · h-index 69
10Ranked
VU Vaasa University of Applied Sciences logo
#21 in Finland Vaasa, Finland
#21 in Finland · by research impact
4,760 citations · h-index 39
11Ranked
NU Novia University of Applied Sciences logo
Vaasa, Finland
Not yet ranked No QS position or research record found

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How these universities are ranked

2 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #397 (Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology LUT) to #498 (University of Jyväskylä); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: University of Jyväskylä is cited most (3,285,396 citations). 10 universities 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

20 are public and 0 private (100% public). The biggest concentrations are in Vaasa (3), Helsinki (3) and Jyväskylä (2). The oldest is University of Jyväskylä, founded in 1863. Metropolia University of Applied Sciences is the largest, with 18,000 students.

What the courses look like

The usual length is 1 year 6 months and 2 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (66% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (38% of courses with a stated intake). Laurea University of Applied Sciences offers the widest choice, with 9 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Finland for Master's Business Administration (MBA)?

Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology LUT (QS World #397), University of Jyväskylä (QS World #498) and University of Vaasa (#8 in Finland) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Master's Business Administration (MBA) in Finland?

20 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Master's Business Administration (MBA) course take in Finland?

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

When do Master's Business Administration (MBA) courses start in Finland?

Fall is the main intake — 66% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Master's Business Administration (MBA) courses in Finland?

Laurea University of Applied Sciences, with 9, ahead of Turku University of Applied Sciences (6).

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