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10 Best Nursing Universities in Finland

Of the 10 Nursing universities in Finland, Åbo Akademi University ranks highest on research impact (1,626,095 citations). Häme University of Applied Sciences (#12 in Finland) and Metropolia University of Applied Sciences (#13 in Finland) complete the top three. The universities on this list offer 18 matching courses between them.

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3Top pick
MU Metropolia University of Applied Sciences logo
#13 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Metropolia University of Applied Sciences

Public University · 3 courses in Nursing

—Tuition (indicative)
—Founded
18,000Students
—International
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#13 in Finland · by research impact
23,356 citations · h-index 76
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LU Laurea University of Applied Sciences logo
#16 in Finland Espoo, Finland

Laurea University of Applied Sciences

Public University · 7 courses in Nursing

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—Tuition (indicative)
—Founded
7,800Students
—International
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#16 in Finland · by research impact
18,668 citations · h-index 63
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Nursing at other levels

How these universities are ranked

The rest are ordered by research impact. Åbo Akademi University has the largest research record in this group, with 1,626,095 citations and an h-index of 359. 3 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

The split is 10 public to 0 private institutions. The biggest concentrations are in Helsinki (2), Turku (1) and Hämeenlinna (1). Metropolia University of Applied Sciences is the largest, with 18,000 students.

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

What are the top universities for Nursing in Finland?

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 many public universities offer Nursing in Finland?

10 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

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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