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7 Best PhD Medicine & Health Sciences Universities in Finland

Of the 7 PhD Medicine & Health Sciences universities in Finland, University of Helsinki ranks highest at #116 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Next come University of Oulu (QS World #342) and University of Turku (QS World #366). The universities on this list offer 16 matching courses between them.

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Joensuu, Finland
Not yet ranked No QS position or research record found

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. Below them, universities follow their research output: University of Helsinki is cited most (22,163,230 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

7 are public and 0 private (100% public). 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 and 3 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (67% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (33% of courses with a stated intake). University of Eastern Finland offers the widest choice, with 4 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Finland for PhD Medicine & Health Sciences?

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 Medicine & Health Sciences in Finland?

7 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a PhD Medicine & Health Sciences course take in Finland?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 3 years the next most common.

When do PhD Medicine & Health Sciences courses start in Finland?

Fall is the main intake — 67% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most PhD Medicine & Health Sciences courses in Finland?

University of Eastern Finland, with 4, ahead of Tampere University (3).

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