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18 Best Nursing Programs in Finland

Across Finland, 10 universities offer 18 Nursing programs — most run 3 years 6 months. The list starts with courses at Åbo Akademi University, Häme University of Applied Sciences and Metropolia University of Applied Sciences.

1Bachelor's Degree
SU Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences logo
Seinäjoki, Finland

Bachelor of Health Care, Nursing

Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences — The Bachelor of Health Care, Nursing prepares students for work as nurses. The page says nurses plan, implement and evaluate drug treatment and treatment procedures, cond...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
1 year 6 monthsDuration
Full TimeMode
—Intake
Nursing
2Bachelor's Degree
AU Arcada University of Applied Sciences logo
Helsinki, Finland

Bachelor of Health Care, Nursing TopUp

Arcada University of Applied Sciences — The Bachelor of Health Care, Nursing TopUp at Arcada University of Applied Sciences is for internationally educated nurses who want a Finnish Bachelor of Health Care and...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
1 yearDuration
Full TimeMode
AutumnIntake
Nursing
EUR 13,000 total Tuition (indicative)
4Master's Degree
AA Åbo Akademi University logo
#7 in Finland Turku, Finland

Master's Degree Programme in Advanced Practice Nursing (APN) (Vaasa), Master of Health Sciences (2 years), Åbo Akademi University

Åbo Akademi University — The programme is designed to further develop nurses’ competencies in person-centred, evidence-based and effective clinical nursing. It covers theoretical and clinical stu...

Master's DegreeLevel
2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
AutumnIntake
Nursing
EUR 24,000 total Tuition (indicative)
6Bachelor's Degree
MU Metropolia University of Applied Sciences logo
#13 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Bachelor of Health Care, Nursing, top-up degree, Metropolia University of Applied Sciences

Metropolia University of Applied Sciences — The Bachelor of Health Care, Nursing, top-up degree at Metropolia University of Applied Sciences trains nursing experts. Students study the theoretical basis of nursing,...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
autumn, springIntake
Nursing
EUR 23,000 total Tuition (indicative)
9Master's Degree
JU Jamk University of Applied Sciences logo
#14 in Finland Jyväskylä, Finland

Master of Health Care, Advanced Practice Nursing (APN), Jamk University of Applied Sciences (Jyväskylä)

Jamk University of Applied Sciences — Jamk University of Applied Sciences describes this Master of Health Care in Advanced Practice Nursing as master-level education for experienced nurses who want to work in...

Master's DegreeLevel
2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
SpringIntake
Nursing
EUR 24,000 total Tuition (indicative)
17Bachelor's Degree
SU Satakunta University of Applied Sciences SAMK logo
#17 in Finland Pori, Finland

Bachelor of Health Care, Nursing

Satakunta University of Applied Sciences SAMK — This Bachelor of Health Care in Nursing covers nursing science, evidence-based nursing care, health promotion, clinical nursing and development in a multidisciplinary soc...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
3 years 6 monthsDuration
Full TimeMode
AutumnIntake
Nursing
18Bachelor's Degree
LU Lapland University of Applied Sciences logo
#20 in Finland Rovaniemi, Finland

Bachelor of Health Care, Nursing - Lapland UAS

Lapland University of Applied Sciences — Bachelor of Health Care, Nursing at Lapland University of Applied Sciences prepares students for nursing work with individuals, families and communities in different life...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
3 years 6 monthsDuration
Full TimeMode
—Intake
Nursing

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How these courses are ranked

Below them, universities follow their research output: Åbo Akademi University is cited most (1,626,095 citations). 3 universities have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

Levels, lengths and start dates

By level: 13 bachelor's and 5 master's. The usual length is 3 years 6 months and 1 year 6 months. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (79% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (29% of courses with a stated intake). Laurea University of Applied Sciences offers the widest choice, with 7 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Finland for Nursing?

Åbo Akademi University (#7 in Finland), Häme University of Applied Sciences (#12 in Finland) and Metropolia University of Applied Sciences (#13 in Finland) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How long does a Nursing course take in Finland?

Most listed courses run 3 years 6 months, with 1 year 6 months the next most common.

When do Nursing courses start in Finland?

Fall is the main intake — 79% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Nursing courses in Finland?

Laurea University of Applied Sciences, with 7, ahead of Metropolia University of Applied Sciences (3).

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