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21 Best Medicine & Health Sciences Universities in Finland

Of the 21 Medicine & Health Sciences universities in Finland, University of Helsinki ranks highest at #116 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. University of Oulu (QS World #342) and University of Turku (QS World #366) complete the top three. Across the whole list there are 83 courses to choose from.

21 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
1Best overall
UH University of Helsinki logo
QS World #116 #2 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

University of Helsinki

Public University · 5 courses in Medicine & Health Sciences

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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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2Top pick
UO University of Oulu logo
QS World #342 #3 in Finland Oulu, Finland

University of Oulu

Public University · 4 courses in Medicine & Health Sciences

—Tuition (indicative)
—Founded
13,500Students
—International
Admissions open
#342 QS World University Rankings 2026
#3 in Finland
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3Top pick
UT University of Turku logo
QS World #366 #4 in Finland Turku, Finland

University of Turku

Public University · 4 courses in Medicine & Health Sciences

—Tuition (indicative)
—Founded
20,000Students
—International
Admissions open
#366 QS World University Rankings 2026
#4 in Finland
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5Ranked
AA Åbo Akademi University logo
#7 in Finland Turku, Finland

Åbo Akademi University

Public University · 3 courses in Medicine & Health Sciences

—Tuition (indicative)
—Founded
5,500Students
—International
Admissions open
#7 in Finland · by research impact
1,626,095 citations · h-index 359
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8Ranked
MU Metropolia University of Applied Sciences logo
#13 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Metropolia University of Applied Sciences

Public University · 11 courses in Medicine & Health Sciences

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—Tuition (indicative)
—Founded
18,000Students
—International
Admissions open
#13 in Finland · by research impact
23,356 citations · h-index 76
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10Ranked
LU Laurea University of Applied Sciences logo
#16 in Finland Espoo, Finland

Laurea University of Applied Sciences

Public University · 12 courses in Medicine & Health Sciences

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—Tuition (indicative)
—Founded
7,800Students
—International
Admissions open
#16 in Finland · by research impact
18,668 citations · h-index 63
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14Ranked
TU Tampere University logo
Tampere, Finland

Tampere University

Public University · 11 courses in Medicine & Health Sciences

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—Tuition (indicative)
2019Founded
23,000Students
—International
Not yet ranked No QS position or research record found
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15Ranked
UE University of Eastern Finland logo
Joensuu, Finland

University of Eastern Finland

Public University · 9 courses in Medicine & Health Sciences

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—Tuition (indicative)
—Founded
17,000Students
—International
Not yet ranked No QS position or research record found
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18Ranked
SF South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences Xamk logo
Kouvola, Finland

South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences Xamk

Public University · 6 courses in Medicine & Health Sciences

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—Tuition (indicative)
—Founded
12,500Students
—International
Not yet ranked No QS position or research record found
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19Ranked
AU Arcada University of Applied Sciences logo
Helsinki, Finland

Arcada University of Applied Sciences

Public University · 4 courses in Medicine & Health Sciences

—Tuition (indicative)
—Founded
2,700Students
—International
Not yet ranked No QS position or research record found
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Medicine & Health Sciences at other levels

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How these universities are ranked

4 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #116 (University of Helsinki) 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). 8 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

21 are public and 0 private (100% public). The biggest concentrations are in Helsinki (3), Turku (3) and Oulu (2). 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: 42 master's, 25 bachelor's and 16 phd / doctorate. The usual length is 2 years and 4 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (67% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (40% of courses with a stated intake). Laurea University of Applied Sciences offers the widest choice, with 12 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Medicine & Health Sciences in Finland?

University of Helsinki (QS World #116), University of Oulu (QS World #342) and University of Turku (QS World #366) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Medicine & Health Sciences in Finland?

21 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Medicine & Health Sciences course take in Finland?

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

When do Medicine & Health Sciences courses start in Finland?

Fall is the main intake — 67% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Medicine & Health Sciences courses in Finland?

Laurea University of Applied Sciences, with 12, ahead of Tampere University (11).

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