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.

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25Master's Degree

QS World #114 #1 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Urban Studies and Planning, Master of Science in Architecture

Aalto University — The Master’s Programme in Urban Studies and Planning prepares students to address complex urban development challenges. It combines interdisciplinary breadth with depth i...

Master's DegreeLevel

2 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

—Intake

Arts, Design & Architecture

EUR 34,000 total Tuition (indicative)

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26Bachelor's Degree

#13 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Bachelor of Culture and Arts, Game Design, Metropolia University of Applied Sciences

Metropolia University of Applied Sciences — As a student of Game Design, you learn to design and produce games in collaborative development teams. The course covers game design and gameplay systems, level and world...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

—Intake

Arts, Design & Architecture

EUR 48,000 total Tuition (indicative)

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27Bachelor's Degree

#13 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Bachelor of Culture and Arts, XR Design, Metropolia University of Applied Sciences

Metropolia University of Applied Sciences — XR Design students learn to create applications and content for virtual and augmented reality environments. The course covers the design of spaces, concepts, objects, int...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

autumnIntake

Arts, Design & Architecture

EUR 48,000 total Tuition (indicative)

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28Master's Degree

#13 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Master of Culture and Arts, Behavioural Design, Metropolia University of Applied Sciences

Metropolia University of Applied Sciences — Behavioural Design is a one-year Master of Culture and Arts degree at Metropolia University of Applied Sciences. You study how to understand and shape human behaviour thr...

Master's DegreeLevel

1 yearDuration

Full TimeMode

—Intake

Arts, Design & Architecture

EUR 12,500 total Tuition (indicative)

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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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