English-taught degrees in Finland
You don't need Finland's local language to study there. The official programme catalogue lists 467 English-taught programmes across 9 universities — 359 master, 100 doctoral / PhD, 6 bachelor.
467English-taught programmes
9Universities
FreeTypical EU tuition/yr
€1,040Living costs/mo
Universities with English-taught programmes
| University | City | English-taught | All programmes | Research rank (EU) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aalto University | Espoo | 116 | 151 | #152 |
| Tampere University | Tampere | 66 | 161 | #263 |
| Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology LUT | Lappeenranta | 51 | 64 | #280 |
| University of Helsinki | Helsinki | 50 | 109 | #76 |
| University of Oulu | Oulu | 48 | 97 | #128 |
| University of Eastern Finland | Joensuu | 40 | 112 | #135 |
| University of Turku | Turku | 37 | 105 | #203 |
| University of Jyväskylä | Jyväskylä | 37 | 113 | #273 |
| Abo Akademi University | Turku | 22 | 66 | #278 |
Popular subjects in English
- Business Administration (36)
- Arts and Design (30)
- Engineering (22)
- Biomedical Sciences (21)
- Sociology (21)
- Medicine (20)
- Education (16)
- Computer Science (16)
- Electrical Engineering (15)
- Data Science (14)
- Management (12)
- Energy Engineering (12)
Frequently asked questions
- Can I study in Finland in English?
- Yes. The official catalogue lists 467 English-taught programmes at 9 universities in Finland — mostly 359 master, 100 doctoral / PhD.
- What does studying in Finland cost?
- Public universities in Finland typically charge EU/EEA students no tuition fees. Private universities and some programmes charge their own fees — always check the university's page. Non-EU tuition at universities in our index is usually €12,000 per year. Medicine and business programmes often cost more. Full breakdown: Cost of studying in Finland.
Last updated 2026-08-17.