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Universities and higher education professional schools in Finland.



Åbo Akademi University
Finnish: Åbo Akademi

The Abo Akademi University was founded as a private university in 1918. The university is organized into seven faculties. There are three campuses - Åbo, Vasa and Jakobstad (Turku, Vaasa and Pietarsaari in Finnish). The University offers both undergraduate and graduate studies and extensive research opportunities to over eight thousand students on three campuses. Over 650 international students from 60 different countries enrol in the university every year.

Located in: Turku, Western Finland, Finland


Åbo Akademi University - Vaasa
Finnish: Åbo Akademi i Vasa

The Abo Akademi University was founded as a private university in 1918. The university is organized into seven faculties. There are three campuses - Åbo, Vasa and Jakobstad (Turku, Vaasa and Pietarsaari in Finnish). The University offers both undergraduate and graduate studies and extensive research opportunities to over eight thousand students on three campuses. Over 650 international students from 60 different countries enrol in the university every year.

Located in: Vaasa, Western Finland, Finland


Academy of Fine Arts Helsinki
Finnish: Kuvataideakatemia

The Academy of Fine Arts was founded in 1848. The academy comprises of six departments. In the academy, the 3 to 5 years of complete studies lead to the degree of Bachelor of Fine Arts. However, the Master’s degree from the academy takes two years longer to complete. During the academic year 2006-2007, the number of students in the Academy of Fine Arts is about three hundred.

Located in: Helsinki, Southern Finland, Finland


Finnish National Defence University
Finnish: Tervetuloa Maanpuolustuskorkeakouluun

Finnish National Defence University offers training that is needed for officers’ positions. The University is subordinate to the Staff of Defence Command. It is led by its Rector. Those officers who graduate from National Defence University are commissioned to different wartime as well as peacetime tasks at the Defence Forces and at the Frontier Guard.

Located in: Helsinki, Southern Finland, Finland


Hanken - Swedish School of Economics and Business Administration
Finnish: Svenska handelshögskolan

The Swedish School of Economics and Business Administration, Finland was founded in 1909. The school has many more numbers of international students than any other Finnish business university. The university is organized into seven departments. The university has its campuses in campuses in Helsinki and in Vaasa. The school has almost 7000 graduates working in over 20 countries.

Located in: Helsinki, Southern Finland, Finland


Hanken - Swedish School of Economics and Business Administration - Vaasa
Finnish: Svenska handelshögskolan

The Swedish School of Economics and Business Administration, Finland was founded in 1909. The school has many more numbers of international students than any other Finnish business university. The university is organized into seven departments. The university has its campuses in campuses in Helsinki and in Vaasa. The school has almost 7000 graduates working in over 20 countries.

Located in: Vaasa, Western Finland, Finland


Helsinki School of Economics
Finnish: Helsingin kauppakorkeakoulu

The Helsinki School of Economics and Business Administration was founded in 1904, but it gained the status of university in 1911. There are about four thousand students enrolled in various courses in the university, including several hundred students from different parts of the world. Besides that, there over four hundred researchers, teachers and service personnel.

Located in: Helsinki, Southern Finland, Finland


Helsinki University of Technology
Finnish: Teknillinen korkeakoulu

Helsinki University of Technology is committed to providing quality education in the field of technology. It has a computer center that provides efficient services for students, teachers, researchers, and administrators. The library works both as the University library and scientific central library. The Career Service works towards providing fast job placements to students.

Located in: Espoo, Southern Finland, Finland


Lappeenranta University of Technology
Finnish: Lappeenrannan teknillinen yliopisto

Lappeenranta University of Technology was established in 1969. The university is situated on the border between the EU and Russia. About five thousand students study in the various degree programmes offered by the university, and about nine hundred new students are admitted each year. The University offers a wide array of courses at all levels, including the Bachelor's Degree programmes, Master's Degree programmes, and Postgraduate Degree programmes.

Located in: Lappeenranta, Southern Finland, Finland


Sibelius Academy - Continuing Education Centre, Seinäjoki
Finnish: Sibelius-Akatemia

The Sibelius Academy in Helsinki was founded in 1882, but gained its present name and status in 1939. At present, there are about 1700 students enrolled in various degree programs at Sibelius Academy. The number of full-time teachers in the Academy is 183 and the number of part-time teachers is about 300.

Located in: Seinäjoki, Western Finland, Finland


Sibelius Academy - Department of Kuopio
Finnish: Sibelius-Akatemia

The Sibelius Academy in Helsinki was founded in 1882, but gained its present name and status in 1939. At present, there are about 1700 students enrolled in various degree programs at Sibelius Academy. The number of full-time teachers in the Academy is 183 and the number of part-time teachers is about 300.

Located in: Kuopio, Eastern Finland, Finland


Sibelius Academy - Kallio-Kuninkala Course Centre
Finnish: Sibelius-Akatemia

The Sibelius Academy in Helsinki was founded in 1882, but gained its present name and status in 1939. At present, there are about 1700 students enrolled in various degree programs at Sibelius Academy. The number of full-time teachers in the Academy is 183 and the number of part-time teachers is about 300.

Located in: Järvenpää, Southern Finland, Finland


Sibelius Academy - P-building
Finnish: Sibelius-Akatemia

The Sibelius Academy in Helsinki was founded in 1882, but gained its present name and status in 1939. At present, there are about 1700 students enrolled in various degree programs at Sibelius Academy. The number of full-time teachers in the Academy is 183 and the number of part-time teachers is about 300.

Located in: Helsinki, Southern Finland, Finland


Sibelius Academy - R-building
Finnish: Sibelius-Akatemia

The Sibelius Academy in Helsinki was founded in 1882, but gained its present name and status in 1939. At present, there are about 1700 students enrolled in various degree programs at Sibelius Academy. The number of full-time teachers in the Academy is 183 and the number of part-time teachers is about 300.

Located in: Helsinki, Southern Finland, Finland


Sibelius Academy - T-building
Finnish: Sibelius-Akatemia

The Sibelius Academy in Helsinki was founded in 1882, but gained its present name and status in 1939. At present, there are about 1700 students enrolled in various degree programs at Sibelius Academy. The number of full-time teachers in the Academy is 183 and the number of part-time teachers is about 300.

Located in: Helsinki, Southern Finland, Finland


Tampere University of Technology
Finnish: Tampereen teknillinen yliopisto

Founded in 1972, the Tampere University of Technology is based in Tampere, Finland and offers a number of undergraduate and postgraduate degree courses as well as research opportunities. The university is also home to a Centre of Excellence in Research, awarded by the Academy of Finland and the Ministry of Education.

Located in: Tampere, Western Finland, Finland


Theatre Academy of Finland
Finnish: Teatterikorkeakoulu

Founded in Helsinki, Finland in 1979, the Theatre Academy of Finland offers a range of degree programs in various aspects of theater and dance. The academy is also involved with research projects and holds public performances from time to time. Student applicants must appear for an entrance exam.

Located in: Helsinki, Southern Finland, Finland


Turku School of Economics
Finnish: Turun kauppakorkeakoulu

The Turku School of Economics was started in 1950 and is located in Turku, Finland. The institute offers a range of graduate, postgraduate and continuing education courses for various aspects of economics and business. Business counseling services are also provided as well as a department of languages.

Located in: Turku, Western Finland, Finland


Turku School of Economics - Pori
Finnish: Turun kauppakorkeakoulu

The Turku School of Economics was started in 1950 and is located in Turku, Finland. The institute offers a range of graduate, postgraduate and continuing education courses for various aspects of economics and business. Business counseling services are also provided as well as a department of languages.

Located in: Pori, Western Finland, Finland


University of Art and Design Helsinki
Finnish: Taideteollinen korkeakoulu

The University of Art and Design Helsinki was founded in 1871. Every year, over three thousand students take admission in different study degree programs in the university. More than 600 applications are received for the Master of Arts programs, roughly 250 of whom are from abroad. There are nearly 1700 students enrolled in various courses in the University of Art and Design Helsinki, 14% of whom come from abroad.

Located in: Helsinki, Southern Finland, Finland


University of Helsinki
Finnish: Helsingin yliopisto

The University of Helsinki is organized into four campuses - City centre campus, Kumpula campus, Meilahti campus, and Viikki campus. At present, there are over 38,000 students enrolled in various degree programs in a variety of subjects in the University of Helsinki. The students can get enrolled in a variety of subjects such as Theology, Law, Medicine, Arts, science, pharmacy, Biosciences, Behavioural Sciences, social science, Agriculture and Forestry, Veterinary Medicine etc.

Located in: Helsinki, Southern Finland, Finland


University of Helsinki - Faculty of Law
Finnish: Helsingin yliopisto - Oikeustieteellinen tiedekunta

University of Helsinki is one of the oldest educational institutions in Finland. The institution has been imparting education since 367 years in various fields. The University Of Helsinki - Faculty Of Law trains more than 2500 students annually. The faculty comprises of three departments and two research units. It also has a staff of well qualified and trained professionals.

Located in: Helsinki, Southern Finland, Finland


University of Helsinki - Faculty of Medicine
Finnish: Helsingin yliopisto - Lääketieteellinen tiedekunta

University of Helsinki - Faculty of Medicine was established the year that the university itself began, in 1640. The Faculty is involved in research and education of students, who wish to have career in the field of Medicine. Students can take up research and professionally oriented programs in various fields of Medicine. It is the only institution that offers programs in the field of Medicine bilingually, using Finnish as well as Swedish as the medium of instruction.

Located in: Helsinki, Southern Finland, Finland


University of Joensuu
Finnish: Joensuun yliopistosta

The University of Joensuu was established in 1969. The university is organized into eight faculties and nine non-faculty institutes. The university offers a wide array of courses in a variety of subjects areas, such as education, humanities, natural sciences, social sciences, economics, forestry, theology, and psychology. The University has over eight thousand students, 1160 of whom are on the Savonlinna campus.

Located in: Joensuu, Eastern Finland, Finland


University of Joensuu - Savonlinna
Finnish: Joensuun yliopistosta

The University of Joensuu was established in 1969. The university is organized into eight faculties and nine non-faculty institutes. The university offers a wide array of courses in a variety of subjects areas, such as education, humanities, natural sciences, social sciences, economics, forestry, theology, and psychology. The University has over eight thousand students, 1160 of whom are on the Savonlinna campus.

Located in: Savonlinna, Eastern Finland, Finland


University of Jyväskylä
Finnish: Jyväskylän yliopisto

The University of Jyväskylä has a rich experience of over 70 years. The core fields in research and education are natural sciences and mathematics, human-centred sciences, sport and health sciences and teacher education. The University of Jyväskylä offers a wide array of study programs at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels in a variety of subjects that include more than 100 minor subjects.

Located in: Jyväskylä, Western Finland, Finland


University of Kuopio
Finnish: Kuopion yliopisto

The University of Kuopio offers a wide array of degree programmes at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels in the fields of health, environment and well being, with particular strengths in biotechnology, biosciences and molecular medicine. The Finnish university is organized into five faculties and over 60 teaching and research institutions. Today the University has 6,500 students.

Located in: Kuopio, Eastern Finland, Finland


University of Kuopio - Faculty of Medicine
Finnish: Kuopion yliopisto - Lääketieteellinen tiedekunta

University of Kuopio was established in 1972, and its Faculty of Medicine is one of five Faculties of Medicine in Finland. The institution has been educating students in the field of medicine, since the year of its establishment. The institution also offers a variety of programs in the field of Health Sciences. The faculty promotes and is involved in high quality research of international standards.

Located in: Kuopio, Eastern Finland, Finland


University of Lapland
Finnish: Lapin yliopisto

Located on the Arctic Circle, the credit of being the northern most university in Finland and the European Union belongs to the University of Lapland. Founded on March 1, 1979, the university is organized into five Faculties. There are six other Units as well in the University of Lapland. At present, over four thousand graduate students are enrolled in various full time courses in the University of Lapland.

Located in: Rovaniemi, Lapland, Finland


University of Lapland - Faculty of Law
Finnish: Lapin yliopisto - Oikeustieteiden tiedekunta

University of Lapland - Faculty of Law was established in the year 1979. The faculty is actively involved in research and education, and work in close association with the courts and other Law faculties in Finland. The Faculty specializes in conducting research in the fields such as, legal informatics and linguistics. The Faculty of Law also offers a variety of programs in English and plays host to several exchange students each year.

Located in: Rovaniemi, Lapland, Finland


University of Oulu
Finnish: Oulun yliopisto

University of Oulu is one of the largest educational institutions in Finland, offering an immense variety of programs in various fields of study. The institution is actively involved in conducting research in various fields at the international level. The various programs have been structured carefully to provide training using the latest technology and equipments, ensuring that students are trained well to face their work environments.

Located in: Oulu, Oulu, Finland


University of Oulu - Faculty of Medicine
Finnish: Oulun yliopisto - Lääketieteellinen tiedekunta

University of Oulu - Faculty of Medicine is one of the five Faculties of Medicine in Finland. The Faculty of Medicine offers both undergraduate and graduate programs in fields of Dentistry, Nursing, Health Sciences and Clinical Laboratory Science. The medium of instruction is Finnish, making it mandatory for students to be proficient in the language. There are however a few courses that are taught in English too.

Located in: Oulu, Oulu, Finland


University of Tampere
Finnish: Tampereen yliopisto

The University of Tampere was founded in 1925, but it eventually gained the status of a University only in 1974. Research subjects in the University of Tampere include society, economy, administration and culture, likewise public health, well-being and education. The university is organized into six faculties. At present, there are some 15,400 degree students in the University of Tampere.

Located in: Tampere, Western Finland, Finland


University of Tampere - Medical School
Finnish: Tampereen yliopisto - Lääketieteellinen tiedekunta

University of Tampere was established as the School of Social Sciences in Helsinki, in the year 1925. Its Medical School is one of its kinds in Finland and has been involved in research and education. The institution has formed relationships with other medical faculties in Finland as well as other international institution, promoting research in various fields such as, cancer biology and pediatric gastroenterology.

Located in: Tampere, Western Finland, Finland


University of Turku
Finnish: Turun yliopisto

University of Turku is the second largest scientific university In Finland that has more than 18,000 students and 3000 employees. It comprises of 6 faculties, 10 special units, and 14 graduate schools. It has more than 16,700 students and about 2600 staff. It organizes the International Summer School, where local and international experts conduct various courses, with English as the medium of instruction.

Located in: Turku, Western Finland, Finland


University of Turku - Faculty of Law
Finnish: Turun yliopisto - Oikeustieteellinen tiedekunta

University of Turku - Faculty of Law belongs to one of the oldest educational institutions in Finland. The University was established in the year 1920. The Faculty of Law was founded in the year 1960. It has been recognized as a centre of excellence and quality by the Ministry of Education. It has an annual student body of 120 students. It is renowned for research and educational opportunities that it provides to the students.

Located in: Turku, Western Finland, Finland


University of Turku - Faculty of Medicine
Finnish: Turun yliopisto - Lääketieteellinen tiedekunta

University of Turku - Faculty of Medicine was established in the year 1943, and the university itself was established in the year 1920. The faculty offers a variety of undergraduate and post graduate programs. Students have to be well versed in the local language, as Finnish is the medium of instruction. The faculty members are trained experts, who have many years of experience in the field.

Located in: Turku, Western Finland, Finland


University of Vaasa
Finnish: Vaasan yliopisto

Situated in a picturesque campus close to the sea, the University of Vaasa is organized into four major faculties. It is a multidisciplinary University that offers degrees at all academic levels from Bachelor's to Doctor's. The maritime campus of the University of Vaasa presents a modern study environment for about five thousand students. The University of Vaasa occupies one of Finland's newest campus areas close to the sea.

Located in: Vaasa, Western Finland, Finland

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