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13 Best Public Computer Science & IT Universities in Finland

Aalto University tops our list of 13 Public Computer Science & IT universities in Finland at #114 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. It is followed by University of Helsinki (QS World #116) and Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology LUT (QS World #397). The universities on this list offer 40 matching courses between them.

13 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 · 15 courses in Computer Science & IT

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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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2Top pick
UH University of Helsinki logo
QS World #116 #2 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

University of Helsinki

Public University · 3 courses in Computer Science & IT

—Tuition (indicative)
1640Founded
30,740Students
—International
Admissions open
#116 QS World University Rankings 2026
#2 in Finland
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3Top pick
LU Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology LUT logo
QS World #397 #5 in Finland Lappeenranta, Finland

Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology LUT

Public University · 3 courses in Computer Science & IT

—Tuition (indicative)
1969Founded
7,700Students
—International
Admissions open
#397 QS World University Rankings 2026
#5 in Finland
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4Ranked
UJ University of Jyväskylä logo
QS World #498 #6 in Finland Jyväskylä, Finland

University of Jyväskylä

Public University · 4 courses in Computer Science & IT

—Tuition (indicative)
1863Founded
14,900Students
—International
Admissions open
#498 QS World University Rankings 2026
#6 in Finland
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6Ranked
UV University of Vaasa logo
#8 in Finland Vaasa, Finland

University of Vaasa

Public University · 3 courses in Computer Science & IT

—Tuition (indicative)
—Founded
5,000Students
—International
Admissions open
#8 in Finland · by research impact
270,815 citations · h-index 204
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8Ranked
MU Metropolia University of Applied Sciences logo
#13 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Metropolia University of Applied Sciences

Public University · 2 courses in Computer Science & IT

—Tuition (indicative)
—Founded
18,000Students
—International
Admissions open
#13 in Finland · by research impact
23,356 citations · h-index 76
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9Ranked
LU Laurea University of Applied Sciences logo
#16 in Finland Espoo, Finland

Laurea University of Applied Sciences

Public University · 2 courses in Computer Science & IT

—Tuition (indicative)
—Founded
7,800Students
—International
Admissions open
#16 in Finland · by research impact
18,668 citations · h-index 63
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How these universities are ranked

4 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #114 (Aalto University) 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). 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

13 are public and 0 private (100% public). The biggest concentrations are in Helsinki (4), Tampere (2) and Lappeenranta (1). The oldest is University of Helsinki, founded in 1640. University of Helsinki is the largest, with 30,740 students.

Inside the course list

By level: 37 master's, 2 bachelor's and 1 phd / doctorate. The usual length is 2 years and 5 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (73% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (27% of courses with a stated intake). Aalto University offers the widest choice, with 15 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Finland for Public Computer Science & IT?

Aalto University (QS World #114), University of Helsinki (QS World #116) and Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology LUT (QS World #397) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Public Computer Science & IT in Finland?

13 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Public Computer Science & IT course take in Finland?

Most listed courses run 2 years, with 5 years the next most common.

When do Public Computer Science & IT courses start in Finland?

Fall is the main intake — 73% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Public Computer Science & IT courses in Finland?

Aalto University, with 15, ahead of University of Jyväskylä (4).

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