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2 Best PhD Arts, Design & Architecture Universities in Finland

Aalto University leads the 2 PhD Arts, Design & Architecture universities in Finland at #114 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Next come University of Lapland (#11 in Finland). Across the whole list there are 3 courses to choose from.

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How these universities are ranked

Only one university here holds a QS World position — Aalto University at #114 — so it heads the list. The rest are ordered by research impact. Aalto University has the largest research record in this group, with 3,642,765 citations and an h-index of 503.

Public, private and where they are

The split is 2 public to 0 private institutions. The biggest concentrations are in Helsinki (1) and Rovaniemi (1). Aalto University is the largest, with 18,000 students.

Inside the course list

Within the subject, the largest areas are Architecture (2) and Arts, Design & Architecture (1). The usual length is 4 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake). Aalto University offers the widest choice, with 2 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Finland for PhD Arts, Design & Architecture?

Aalto University (QS World #114) and University of Lapland (#11 in Finland) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer PhD Arts, Design & Architecture in Finland?

2 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a PhD Arts, Design & Architecture course take in Finland?

Most listed courses run 4 years.

When do PhD Arts, Design & Architecture courses start in Finland?

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

Which university has the most PhD Arts, Design & Architecture courses in Finland?

Aalto University, with 2, ahead of University of Lapland (1).

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