• University of Helsinki
• University of Joensuu
• University of Jyväskylä
• University of Kuopio
• University of Lapland in Rovaniemi
• University of Oulu
• University of Tampere
• University of Turku
• University of Vaasa in Vaasa
• Åbo Akademi University in Turku
• Helsinki University of Technology
• Lappeenranta University of Technology
• Tampere University of Technology
• Helsinki School of Economics
• Swedish School of Economics and Business Administration in Helsinki
• Turku School of Economics and Business Administration
• Academy of Fine Arts in Helsinki
• Sibelius Academy in Helsinki
• Theatre Academy in Helsinki
• University of Art and Design Helsinki
• National Defence College in Helsinki

Unlike the other schools in this list, the National Defence College is not considered a university by Finnish law. The practical effect of this distinction is minor, most notable in the administrative organisation of the college.

See also: List of colleges and universities, List of colleges and universities by country