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9 Best Public Arts, Design & Architecture Universities in Finland

Aalto University tops our list of 9 Public Arts, Design & Architecture universities in Finland at #114 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. University of Oulu (QS World #342) and University of Lapland (#11 in Finland) complete the top three. Across the whole list there are 39 courses to choose from.

9 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
1Best overall
AU Aalto University logo
QS World #114 #1 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Aalto University

Public University · 25 courses in Arts, Design & Architecture

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—Tuition (indicative)
—Founded
18,000Students
—International
Admissions open
#114 QS World University Rankings 2026
#1 in Finland
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3Top pick
UL University of Lapland logo
#11 in Finland Rovaniemi, Finland

University of Lapland

Public University · 4 courses in Arts, Design & Architecture

—Tuition (indicative)
—Founded
4,800Students
—International
Admissions open
#11 in Finland · by research impact
139,497 citations · h-index 129
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5Ranked
MU Metropolia University of Applied Sciences logo
#13 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Metropolia University of Applied Sciences

Public University · 3 courses in Arts, Design & Architecture

—Tuition (indicative)
—Founded
18,000Students
—International
Admissions open
#13 in Finland · by research impact
23,356 citations · h-index 76
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How these universities are ranked

2 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #114 (Aalto University) to #342 (University of Oulu); they are listed first, in that order. The rest are ordered by research impact. University of Oulu has the largest research record in this group, with 5,970,531 citations and an h-index of 635. 4 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 9 public to 0 private institutions. The biggest concentrations are in Helsinki (2), Oulu (1) and Rovaniemi (1). The oldest is LAB University of Applied Sciences, founded in 2019. Tampere University is the largest, with 23,000 students.

Inside the course list

By level: 31 master's, 5 bachelor's and 3 phd / doctorate. The usual length is 2 years and 4 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (71% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (14% of courses with a stated intake). Aalto University offers the widest choice, with 25 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

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

Aalto University (QS World #114), University of Oulu (QS World #342) 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 Public Arts, Design & Architecture in Finland?

9 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

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

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

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

Fall is the main intake — 71% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

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

Aalto University, with 25, ahead of University of Lapland (4).

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