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All universities in Finland Public universities51
Business & Management30 Engineering27 Medicine & Health Sciences21 Computer Science & IT13 Education9 Agriculture & Environment9 Arts, Design & Architecture9 Social Sciences & Psychology8 Science8
Master's universities33 Bachelor's universities20 PhD universities11 Master's programs503 Bachelor's programs113 PhD programs96 Master's Business & Management30 Bachelor's Engineering15 PhD Education7 Master's Engineering21 Bachelor's Business & Management10 PhD Medicine & Health Sciences7 Master's Medicine & Health Sciences17 Bachelor's Medicine & Health Sciences10 PhD Business & Management7 Master's Computer Science & IT12
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230 Best Programs in Helsinki

Across Helsinki, 6 universities offer 230 programs — most run 2 years. The list starts with courses at Aalto University, University of Helsinki and Hanken School of Economics.

121Master's Degree
AU Aalto University logo
QS World #114 #1 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Sound in New Media, Master of Arts (Art and Design)

Aalto University — The Major in Sound in New Media explores emerging digital technology and its aural impact in society. It focuses on acoustic communication, sonic interaction, new interfa...

Master's DegreeLevel
2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
2028Intake
Media & Communication
EUR 40,000 total Tuition (indicative)
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125Master's Degree
AU Aalto University logo
QS World #114 #1 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Strategic management in a changing world, Master of Science (Economics and Business Administration)

Aalto University — Strategic Management in a Changing World is a Master of Science in Economics and Business Administration at Aalto University. It teaches students how to develop strategy...

Master's DegreeLevel
2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
—Intake
Business & Management
EUR 30,000 total Tuition (indicative)
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126Master's Degree
AU Aalto University logo
QS World #114 #1 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Sustainable Urban Mobility Transitions (EIT), Master of Science (Technology)

Aalto University — Sustainable Urban Mobility Transitions (EIT) is an international double degree Master of Science (Technology) programme in urban mobility. It combines a Technical major w...

Master's DegreeLevel
2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
—Intake
Agriculture & Environment
EUR 32,000 total Tuition (indicative)
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127Master's Degree
AU Aalto University logo
QS World #114 #1 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Sustainable entrepreneurship, Master of Science (Economics and Business Administration)

Aalto University — Sustainable Entrepreneurship at Aalto University is a Master of Science in Economics and Business Administration that focuses on creating and managing businesses with env...

Master's DegreeLevel
2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
—Intake
Business & Management
EUR 30,000 total Tuition (indicative)
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130Master's Degree
UH University of Helsinki logo
QS World #116 #2 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Bachelor's Programme in Liberal Arts and Sciences, Bachelor and Master of Arts or Science or Social Sciences

University of Helsinki — The Bachelor's Programme in Liberal Arts and Sciences at the University of Helsinki combines disciplines across the natural sciences, social sciences, computing and...

Master's DegreeLevel
5 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
AutumnIntake
Social Sciences & Psychology
EUR 65,000 total Tuition (indicative)
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132PhD / Doctorate
UH University of Helsinki logo
QS World #116 #2 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Doctoral Programme in Biomedicine

University of Helsinki — The Doctoral Programme in Biomedicine focuses on biomedicine, molecular medicine and translational medicine. It covers molecular, cellular, physiological and pathological...

PhD / DoctorateLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
April 2026July 2026September 2026Intake
Medicine & Health Sciences
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133PhD / Doctorate
UH University of Helsinki logo
QS World #116 #2 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Doctoral Programme in Clinical Research

University of Helsinki — The Doctoral Programme in Clinical Research is coordinated by the University of Helsinki’s Faculty of Medicine under the University of Helsinki Doctoral School. It develo...

PhD / DoctorateLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
April, SeptemberIntake
Medicine & Health Sciences
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134PhD / Doctorate
UH University of Helsinki logo
QS World #116 #2 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Doctoral Programme in Drug Research

University of Helsinki — The Doctoral Programme in Drug Research is a multidisciplinary doctoral programme at the University of Helsinki. It covers the whole life cycle of drug development, from...

PhD / DoctorateLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
—Intake
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135PhD / Doctorate
UH University of Helsinki logo
QS World #116 #2 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Doctoral Programme in Ecology, Evolution and Environmental Sustainability in Society

University of Helsinki — The Doctoral Programme in Ecology, Evolution and Environmental Sustainability in Society focuses on ecology, evolutionary biology, environmental sciences, sustainability...

PhD / DoctorateLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
April 2026, September 2026, November 2026Intake
Life Sciences
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137PhD / Doctorate
UH University of Helsinki logo
QS World #116 #2 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Doctoral Programme in Law

University of Helsinki — The Doctoral Programme in Law is doctoral training in legal science, law and justice at the University of Helsinki’s Faculty of Law. It combines practical jurisprudence w...

PhD / DoctorateLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
April 2026September 2026Intake
Law
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139PhD / Doctorate
UH University of Helsinki logo
QS World #116 #2 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Doctoral Programme in One Health

University of Helsinki — The Doctoral Programme in One Health at the University of Helsinki covers the links between human, animal and environmental health. It focuses on animal health and welfar...

PhD / DoctorateLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
AprilSeptemberNovemberIntake
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141PhD / Doctorate
UH University of Helsinki logo
QS World #116 #2 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Doctoral Programme in Science

University of Helsinki — The Doctoral Programme in Science trains scientists and experts in natural sciences and mathematics. It covers atmospheric sciences, chemistry, computer science, geoscien...

PhD / DoctorateLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
April, July, September, NovemberIntake
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142PhD / Doctorate
UH University of Helsinki logo
QS World #116 #2 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Doctoral Programme in Social Sciences

University of Helsinki — The Doctoral Programme in Social Sciences at the University of Helsinki covers social scientific research across the Faculty of Social Sciences and related fields. It inc...

PhD / DoctorateLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
April, SeptemberIntake
Social Sciences & Psychology
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How these courses are ranked

2 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #114 (Aalto University) to #116 (University of Helsinki); 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. 2 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: 185 master's, 23 bachelor's and 22 phd / doctorate. The most common subjects are Engineering (45), Business & Management (35), Arts, Design & Architecture (28) and Computer Science & IT (21). The usual length is 2 years and 4 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (86% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (19% of courses with a stated intake). Aalto University offers the widest choice, with 111 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Helsinki?

Aalto University (QS World #114), University of Helsinki (QS World #116) and Hanken School of Economics (#10 in Finland) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How long does a course take in Helsinki?

Most listed courses run 2 years, with 4 years the next most common.

When do courses start in Helsinki?

Fall is the main intake — 86% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most courses in Helsinki?

Aalto University, with 111, ahead of University of Helsinki (55).

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