Universities

Helsinki Summer School gives students the opportunity to explore high-quality academic learning at the universities in the Helsinki area. A consortium of seven universities covers the entire academic spectrum – from the natural sciences, technology, forestry and business to the humanities, design, music and fine arts.

Universities in the Helsinki area

The Hanken School of Economics is a leading, EQUIS-accredited university in the field of economics and business administration. Hanken is an internationally competitive institution of higher education and research with close ties to the corporate world.

The Aalto University School of Art and Design is the largest art school in Scandinavia and has a strong international presence. The School of Art and Design is also a pioneer in the fields of research and education in design, audiovisual communication, art and art education.

The Aalto University School of Economics is the largest and leading business school in Finland and a globally acknowledged player in management education. We previously operated with the name of Helsinki School of Economics HSE. The School of Economics is recognized for our close ties with the business world, our high-quality research and an open, international atmosphere conducive to learning and personal development.

The Aalto University School of Science and Technology is an internationally renowned university known for its high standard of academics and teaching. The School of Science and Technology operates in fields in which research may have both scientific and technological significance.

The Sibelius Academy is the only music university in Finland, the largest in Scandinavia, and one of the largest in Europe. It promotes all forms of musical culture in an international setting while creating opportunities to engage in a wide range of high-quality artistic activities, research and education.

The Theatre Academy is both a performing arts university and an art and research centre for theatre and dance. The academy provides theoretical and practical training in the creative processes of the art of theatre and dance whilst offering a multifaceted educational experience.

The Academy of Fine Arts is one of the four university-level institutions of the theoretical and practical study of art in Finland. It provides a fine arts education whilst taking into account new developments in the field of contemporary art.

The National Defence University provides the training required for commissioned officers' positions. The university’s classes and research activities are conducted at six departments divided into major fields of expertise.

The University of Helsinki is a leading European university known for its academic excellence in teaching and research. The university has the widest range of disciplines in Finland and has been invited to be a member of the League of European Research Universities (LERU), a co-operation body for the leading European research universities.