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6 Best Public Universities in Helsinki

Aalto University tops our list of 6 Public universities in Helsinki at #114 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. It is followed by University of Helsinki (QS World #116) and Hanken School of Economics (#10 in Finland). The universities on this list offer 230 matching courses between them.

6 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 · 111 courses

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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 · 55 courses

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—Tuition (indicative)
1640Founded
30,740Students
—International
Admissions open
#116 QS World University Rankings 2026
#2 in Finland
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3Top pick
SS Hanken School of Economics logo
#10 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Hanken School of Economics

Public University · 4 courses

—Tuition (indicative)
—Founded
2,500Students
—International
Admissions open
#10 in Finland · by research impact
213,350 citations · h-index 222
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4Ranked
MU Metropolia University of Applied Sciences logo
#13 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Metropolia University of Applied Sciences

Public University · 42 courses

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—Tuition (indicative)
—Founded
18,000Students
—International
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#13 in Finland · by research impact
23,356 citations · h-index 76
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5Ranked
HU Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences logo
Helsinki, Finland

Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences

Public University · 10 courses

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—Tuition (indicative)
—Founded
11,000Students
—International
Not yet ranked No QS position or research record found
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6Ranked
AU Arcada University of Applied Sciences logo
Helsinki, Finland

Arcada University of Applied Sciences

Public University · 8 courses

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—Tuition (indicative)
—Founded
2,700Students
—International
Not yet ranked No QS position or research record found
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How these universities 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".

Public, private and where they are

The split is 6 public to 0 private institutions. The biggest concentrations are in Helsinki (6). The oldest is University of Helsinki, founded in 1640. University of Helsinki is the largest, with 30,740 students.

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

What are the top universities for Public 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 many public universities offer Public in Helsinki?

6 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Public course take in Helsinki?

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

When do Public 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 Public courses in Helsinki?

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

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