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7 Best PhD Education Universities in Finland

University of Helsinki leads the 7 PhD Education universities in Finland at #116 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. It is followed by University of Oulu (QS World #342) and University of Turku (QS World #366). Across the whole list there are 8 courses to choose from.

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How these universities are ranked

4 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #116 (University of Helsinki) to #498 (University of Jyväskylä); they are listed first, in that order. The rest are ordered by research impact. University of Helsinki has the largest research record in this group, with 22,163,230 citations and an h-index of 1,173. 1 university 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 7 public to 0 private institutions. The biggest concentrations are in Turku (2), Helsinki (1) and Oulu (1). The oldest is University of Helsinki, founded in 1640. University of Helsinki is the largest, with 30,740 students.

Levels, lengths and start dates

The usual length is 4 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (75% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (25% of courses with a stated intake). University of Turku offers the widest choice, with 2 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Finland for PhD Education?

University of Helsinki (QS World #116), University of Oulu (QS World #342) and University of Turku (QS World #366) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer PhD Education in Finland?

7 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a PhD Education course take in Finland?

Most listed courses run 4 years.

When do PhD Education courses start in Finland?

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

Which university has the most PhD Education courses in Finland?

University of Turku, with 2, ahead of Tampere University (1).

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