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8 Best Social Sciences & Psychology Universities in Finland

University of Helsinki leads the 8 Social Sciences & Psychology universities in Finland at #116 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. It is followed by University of Turku (QS World #366) and Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology LUT (QS World #397). The universities on this list offer 29 matching courses between them.

8 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 · 8 courses in Social Sciences & Psychology

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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
UT University of Turku logo
QS World #366 #4 in Finland Turku, Finland

University of Turku

Public University · 3 courses in Social Sciences & Psychology

—Tuition (indicative)
—Founded
20,000Students
—International
Admissions open
#366 QS World University Rankings 2026
#4 in Finland
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6Ranked
UL University of Lapland logo
#11 in Finland Rovaniemi, Finland

University of Lapland

Public University · 3 courses in Social Sciences & Psychology

—Tuition (indicative)
—Founded
4,800Students
—International
Admissions open
#11 in Finland · by research impact
139,497 citations · h-index 129
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7Ranked
TU Tampere University logo
Tampere, Finland

Tampere University

Public University · 9 courses in Social Sciences & Psychology

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—Tuition (indicative)
2019Founded
23,000Students
—International
Not yet ranked No QS position or research record found
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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). 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

8 are public and 0 private (100% public). The biggest concentrations are in Turku (2), Helsinki (1) and Lappeenranta (1). 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: 20 master's, 7 phd / doctorate and 2 bachelor's. The usual length is 2 years and 4 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (78% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (22% of courses with a stated intake). Tampere University offers the widest choice, with 9 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Social Sciences & Psychology in Finland?

University of Helsinki (QS World #116), University of Turku (QS World #366) 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 Social Sciences & Psychology in Finland?

8 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Social Sciences & Psychology course take in Finland?

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

When do Social Sciences & Psychology courses start in Finland?

Fall is the main intake — 78% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Social Sciences & Psychology courses in Finland?

Tampere University, with 9, ahead of University of Helsinki (8).

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