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28 Best Arts, Design & Architecture Programs in Helsinki

There are 28 Arts, Design & Architecture programs in Helsinki, spread across 2 universities; the most common length is 2 years. Courses from Aalto University and Metropolia University of Applied Sciences come first, because those universities rank highest.

1Master's Degree
AU Aalto University logo
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)
View program → About the university
2Master's Degree
AU Aalto University logo
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)
View program → About the university
3Master's Degree
AU Aalto University logo
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)
View program → About the university
5Master's Degree
AU Aalto University logo
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)
View program → About the university
6Master's Degree
AU Aalto University logo
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)
View program → About the university
7Master's Degree
AU Aalto University logo
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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8Master's Degree
AU Aalto University logo
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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11Master's Degree
AU Aalto University logo
QS World #114 #1 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Documentary Film, Master of Arts (Art and Design)

Aalto University — Documentary Film is a major in Aalto University’s Master of Arts (Art and Design). It aims to form innovative, critical and analytical documentary filmmakers for national...

Master's DegreeLevel
2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
—Intake
Arts, Design & Architecture
EUR 40,000 total Tuition (indicative)
View program → About the university
13Master's Degree
AU Aalto University logo
QS World #114 #1 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Film Directing, Master of Arts (Art and Design)

Aalto University — Aalto University’s Master of Arts in Film Directing is part of the Master’s Programme in Film and Television at Elo Film School Finland. The programme concentrates on scr...

Master's DegreeLevel
2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
—Intake
Arts, Design & Architecture
EUR 40,000 total Tuition (indicative)
View program → About the university
14Master's Degree
AU Aalto University logo
QS World #114 #1 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Film Editing, Master of Arts (Art and Design)

Aalto University — Film Editing is a major in Aalto University’s Master’s Programme in Film and Television. The programme continues bachelor’s studies in film editing and focuses on masteri...

Master's DegreeLevel
2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
—Intake
Arts, Design & Architecture
EUR 40,000 total Tuition (indicative)
View program → About the university
15Master's Degree
AU Aalto University logo
QS World #114 #1 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Film Sound Design, Master of Arts (Art and Design)

Aalto University — Film Sound Design is a Master of Arts (Art and Design) major at Aalto University. It prepares students for sound design work in film and television productions. The studi...

Master's DegreeLevel
2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
No intake in 2027. Next planned intake in 2028.Intake
Arts, Design & Architecture
EUR 40,000 total Tuition (indicative)
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19Master's Degree
AU Aalto University logo
QS World #114 #1 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Interior Architecture, Master of Arts (Art and Design)

Aalto University — Interior Architecture, Master of Arts (Art and Design) at Aalto University focuses on the design of immediate interior and exterior environments. The programme covers spa...

Master's DegreeLevel
2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
—Intake
Arts, Design & Architecture
EUR 40,000 total Tuition (indicative)
View program → About the university
20Master's Degree
AU Aalto University logo
QS World #114 #1 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Photography, Master of Arts (Art and Design)

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)
View program → About the university
21Master's Degree
AU Aalto University logo
QS World #114 #1 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Production Design, Master of Arts (Art and Design)

Aalto University — The Production Design major in Aalto University’s master’s programme in Film and Television focuses on the visual, functional, and production aspects of production design...

Master's DegreeLevel
2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
—Intake
Arts, Design & Architecture
EUR 40,000 total Tuition (indicative)
View program → About the university

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How these courses are ranked

Only one university here holds a QS World position — Aalto University at #114 — so it heads the list. Below them, universities follow their research output: Aalto University is cited most (3,588,412 citations).

Levels, lengths and start dates

By level: 24 master's, 2 bachelor's and 2 phd / doctorate. The usual length is 2 years and 4 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (50% 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 Helsinki for Arts, Design & Architecture?

Aalto University (QS World #114) and Metropolia University of Applied Sciences (#13 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 Helsinki?

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

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

Fall is the main intake — 50% of courses with a stated start date begin then.

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

Aalto University, with 25, ahead of Metropolia University of Applied Sciences (3).

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