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12 Best Public Master's Computer Science & IT Universities in Finland

Of the 12 Public Master's Computer Science & IT universities in Finland, Aalto University ranks highest at #114 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. University of Helsinki (QS World #116) and Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology LUT (QS World #397) complete the top three. Across the whole list there are 37 courses to choose from.

12 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
2Top pick
UH University of Helsinki logo
QS World #116 #2 in Finland Helsinki, Finland
#116 QS World University Rankings 2026
#2 in Finland
3Top pick
LU Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology LUT logo
QS World #397 #5 in Finland Lappeenranta, Finland
#397 QS World University Rankings 2026
#5 in Finland
4Ranked
UJ University of Jyväskylä logo
QS World #498 #6 in Finland Jyväskylä, Finland
#498 QS World University Rankings 2026
#6 in Finland
8Ranked
MU Metropolia University of Applied Sciences logo
#13 in Finland Helsinki, Finland
#13 in Finland · by research impact
23,356 citations · h-index 76

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

12 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.

What the courses look like

The usual length is 2 years and 5 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (83% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (17% 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 Master's 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 Master's Computer Science & IT in Finland?

12 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

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

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

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

Fall is the main intake — 83% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

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

Aalto University, with 15, ahead of University of Eastern Finland (3).

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