Study Linguistics in Finland

Linguistics tuition fees in Finland, by degree level

Medians cover the programs billed per year, using the price each university publishes for international students converted to USD, and only publish where at least 5 priced programs exist. Programs priced per semester, per credit or for the whole program are listed above on their own basis.

Specializations within linguistics

Top universities for Linguistics in Finland

Ranked by how many linguistics programs each one runs in Finland — the count is next to the name.

• Helsinki Metropolia University of Applied Sciences (3)
• Humak University of Applied Sciences (2)
• Hanken School of Economics (1)
• Tampere University of Applied Sciences (1)
• Tampereen korkeakoulusäätiö sr (1)
• University of Eastern Finland (1)

January intake in Finland

3 of these programs list a dated January start that is still ahead. Dates come from each listing — confirm on the program page before planning around one.

• Finnish Language Courses — Helsinki Metropolia University of Applied Sciences · starts Jan 2027
• Finnish for Foreigners 1 — Helsinki Metropolia University of Applied Sciences · starts Jan 2027
• Doctoral Programme Language Studies — Tampere University of Applied Sciences · starts Jan 2027

Study Linguistics in Finland: common questions

How many linguistics programs are there in Finland?

9 linguistics programs at 6 universities in Finland are open to international students, as of 12 October 2026.

Can I study linguistics in Finland in English?

Yes — 100% of the linguistics programs in Finland in our catalog are taught in English (9 of 9).

Are any of these linguistics programs available online?

3 of the 9 programs in Finland are delivered online or by distance learning.