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5 Best Media & Communication Universities in Finland

Aalto University tops our list of 5 Media & Communication universities in Finland at #114 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. It is followed by University of Turku (QS World #366) and Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology LUT (QS World #397). The universities on this list offer 8 matching courses between them.

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UT University of Turku logo
QS World #366 #4 in Finland Turku, Finland
#366 QS World University Rankings 2026
#4 in Finland

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 Turku is cited most (6,687,584 citations). 2 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

5 are public and 0 private (100% public). The biggest concentrations are in Turku (2), Helsinki (1) and Lappeenranta (1). The oldest is Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology LUT, founded in 1969. Tampere University is the largest, with 23,000 students.

Levels, lengths and start dates

By level: 6 master's, 1 bachelor's and 1 phd / doctorate. The usual length is 2 years and 5 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Spring (75% of courses with a stated intake). Aalto University offers the widest choice, with 3 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Media & Communication in Finland?

Aalto University (QS World #114), University of Turku (QS World #366) 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 Media & Communication in Finland?

5 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Media & Communication course take in Finland?

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

When do Media & Communication courses start in Finland?

Spring is the main intake — 75% of courses with a stated start date begin then.

Which university has the most Media & Communication courses in Finland?

Aalto University, with 3, ahead of University of Turku (2).

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