39 Best Arts, Design & Architecture Programs in Finland

39 Arts, Design & Architecture courses are taught at 9 universities in Finland; the most common length is 2 years. The list starts with courses at Aalto University, University of Oulu and University of Lapland.

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1Bachelor's Degree

Kouvola, Finland

Bachelor of Culture and Arts, Designer

South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences Xamk — The Bachelor of Culture and Arts, Designer prepares students for service, product or game design. The programme focuses on visuality, creativity, interaction, technical a...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

—Intake

Arts, Design & Architecture

EUR 42,800 total Tuition (indicative)

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2Bachelor's Degree

Vaasa, Finland

Bachelor of Culture and Arts, Fine Arts

Novia University of Applied Sciences — The Bachelor of Culture and Arts, Fine Arts at Novia University of Applied Sciences focuses on contemporary art, artistic practice, and experimental approaches. Students...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

2 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

—Intake

Arts, Design & Architecture

EUR 20,000 total Tuition (indicative)

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3Master's Degree

Lahti, Finland

Master of Culture and Arts, Design for the Planet, online studies

LAB University of Applied Sciences — Design for the Planet is a 60 ECTS Master of Culture and Arts at LAB University of Applied Sciences. It focuses on design thinking, systems thinking, visual thinking and...

Master's DegreeLevel

2 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

—Intake

Arts, Design & Architecture

EUR 36,000 total Tuition (indicative)

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4Master's Degree

Tampere, Finland

Sustainable Architecture, Architecture, Master of Science (Architecture)

Tampere University — Tampere University’s Master of Science in Architecture, specialised in Sustainable Architecture, focuses on sustainable architecture, architectural design, urban planning...

Master's DegreeLevel

2 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

AutumnIntake

Arts, Design & Architecture

EUR 24,000 total Tuition (indicative)

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5Master's Degree

QS World #114 #1 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Animation, Master of Arts (Art and Design)

Aalto University — Aalto University’s Master of Arts in Animation combines hands-on artistry with foundational theory. The programme covers storytelling, visualisation, pre-production, dire...

Master's DegreeLevel

2 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

—Intake

Arts, Design & Architecture

EUR 40,000 total Tuition (indicative)

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6Master's Degree

QS World #114 #1 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Architecture, Master of Science in Architecture

Aalto University — Architecture, Master of Science in Architecture at Aalto University studies architecture as a field between technology and art. The programme focuses on the history and t...

Master's DegreeLevel

2 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

—Intake

Arts, Design & Architecture

EUR 40,000 total Tuition (indicative)

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7Master's Degree

QS World #114 #1 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Cinematography, Master of Arts (Art and Design)

Aalto University — In the Master’s Programme in Film and Television, major in Cinematography, students deepen vocational competence in the artistic, production and technical sides of film,...

Master's DegreeLevel

2 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

—Intake

Arts, Design & Architecture

EUR 40,000 total Tuition (indicative)

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8Master's Degree

QS World #114 #1 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Collaborative and Industrial Design, Master of Arts (Art and Design)

Aalto University — This programme focuses on collaborative design processes and industrial design, from concept design through prototyping to implementation. It covers work with end users,...

Master's DegreeLevel

2 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

—Intake

Arts, Design & Architecture

EUR 40,000 total Tuition (indicative)

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9Master's Degree

QS World #114 #1 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Contemporary Design, Master of Arts (Art and Design)

Aalto University — Contemporary Design is a Master of Arts programme in Art and Design. It explores critical and experimental design practices, from speculative concepts to material explora...

Master's DegreeLevel

2 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

—Intake

Arts, Design & Architecture

EUR 40,000 total Tuition (indicative)

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10Master's Degree

QS World #114 #1 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Costume Design: Performing Arts and Film, Master of Arts (Art and Design)

Aalto University — Aalto University’s Costume Design master studies focus on costume design for theatre, dance, musicals, circus, film, television, games, animation and immersive experience...

Master's DegreeLevel

2 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

—Intake

Arts, Design & Architecture

EUR 40,000 total Tuition (indicative)

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11Master's Degree

QS World #114 #1 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Creative Sustainability, Master of Arts (Art and Design)

Aalto University — The Master’s Programme in Creative Sustainability (CS) is an interdisciplinary programme in design, business, and materials and chemical engineering. It focuses on sustai...

Master's DegreeLevel

2 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

—Intake

Arts, Design & Architecture

EUR 34,000 total Tuition (indicative)

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12Master's Degree

QS World #114 #1 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Digital Systems and Design, Bachelor and Master

Aalto University — The Digital Systems and Design major in Aalto University’s Bachelor’s Programme in Science and Technology covers networking, circuits, algorithmic learning, control and a...

Master's DegreeLevel

5 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

—Intake

Arts, Design & Architecture

EUR 60,000 total Tuition (indicative)

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13PhD / Doctorate

QS World #114 #1 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Doctoral Programme in Arts, Design and Architecture, Doctor of Arts

Aalto University — Aalto University’s Doctoral Programme in Arts, Design and Architecture leads to the Doctor of Arts (Art and Design) degree.The programme is taught in English and has a pl...

PhD / DoctorateLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

—Intake

Arts, Design & Architecture

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14PhD / Doctorate

QS World #114 #1 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Aalto University — Photography at Aalto University is a Master of Arts (Art and Design) programme that treats photography as a practice in motion. The studies cover professional, artistic a...

Master's DegreeLevel

2 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

—Intake

Arts, Design & Architecture

EUR 40,000 total Tuition (indicative)

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How these courses are ranked

2 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #114 (Aalto University) to #342 (University of Oulu); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: University of Oulu is cited most (5,970,531 citations). 4 universities have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

What the courses look like

By level: 31 master's, 5 bachelor's and 3 phd / doctorate. The usual length is 2 years and 4 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (71% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (14% of courses with a stated intake). Aalto University offers the widest choice, with 25 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Finland for Arts, Design & Architecture?

Aalto University (QS World #114), University of Oulu (QS World #342) and University of Lapland (#11 in Finland) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How long does an Arts, Design & Architecture course take in Finland?

Most listed courses run 2 years, with 4 years the next most common.

When do Arts, Design & Architecture courses start in Finland?

Fall is the main intake — 71% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Arts, Design & Architecture courses in Finland?

Aalto University, with 25, ahead of University of Lapland (4).

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