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14 Best Life Sciences Programs in Finland

There are 14 Life Sciences programs in Finland, spread across 6 universities; the most common length is 2 years. The list starts with courses at Aalto University, University of Helsinki and University of Oulu.

1Master's Degree
UE University of Eastern Finland logo
Joensuu, Finland

Biology of Environmental Change, Master of Science

University of Eastern Finland — The Master’s Degree Programme in Biology of Environmental Change is a research-oriented programme in biological and related sciences. Students study biology from molecule...

Master's DegreeLevel
2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
—Intake
Life Sciences
EUR 20,000 total Tuition (indicative)
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3Master's Degree
AU Aalto University logo
QS World #114 #1 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Biotechnology, Master of Science (Technology)

Aalto University — Aalto University’s Master’s Programme in Biotechnology covers biotechnology, molecular bioscience, cell engineering, bioprocessing, biomass, and mechanistic and data-driv...

Master's DegreeLevel
2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
—Intake
Life Sciences
EUR 34,000 total Tuition (indicative)
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4PhD / Doctorate
UH University of Helsinki logo
QS World #116 #2 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Doctoral Programme in Ecology, Evolution and Environmental Sustainability in Society

University of Helsinki — The Doctoral Programme in Ecology, Evolution and Environmental Sustainability in Society focuses on ecology, evolutionary biology, environmental sciences, sustainability...

PhD / DoctorateLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
April 2026, September 2026, November 2026Intake
Life Sciences
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6Master's Degree
UH University of Helsinki logo
QS World #116 #2 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Master's Programme in Ecology, Evolution and Biodiversity Conservation, Master of Science

University of Helsinki — The Master’s Programme in Ecology, Evolution and Biodiversity Conservation studies ecology, evolutionary biology and biodiversity conservation. It covers biology from gen...

Master's DegreeLevel
2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
AutumnIntake
Life Sciences
EUR 30,000 total Tuition (indicative)
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8Master's Degree
UH University of Helsinki logo
QS World #116 #2 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Master's Programme in Microbiology and Microbial Biotechnology, Master of Science

University of Helsinki — The Master’s Programme in Microbiology and Microbial Biotechnology at the University of Helsinki studies microbes in life, the environment and human health. It covers bac...

Master's DegreeLevel
2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
AutumnIntake
Life Sciences
EUR 36,000 total Tuition (indicative)
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9Master's Degree
UH University of Helsinki logo
QS World #116 #2 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Master's Programme in Neuroscience, Master of Science

University of Helsinki — The Master’s Programme in Neuroscience is an interdisciplinary programme in biological and related sciences. It has two study tracks: Neuroscience and Molecular and Physi...

Master's DegreeLevel
2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
AutumnIntake
Life Sciences
EUR 36,000 total Tuition (indicative)
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10Master's Degree
UO University of Oulu logo
QS World #342 #3 in Finland Oulu, Finland

Biochemistry, Master of Science

University of Oulu — The Master of Science in Biochemistry at the University of Oulu is based on research work in the Faculty of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine. Students study through le...

Master's DegreeLevel
2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Spring 2026Intake
Life Sciences
EUR 24,000 total Tuition (indicative)
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13Master's Degree
UJ University of Jyväskylä logo
QS World #498 #6 in Finland Jyväskylä, Finland

Biology of Physical Activity, Master of Sport Sciences

University of Jyväskylä — The Biology of Physical Activity, Master of Sport Sciences at the University of Jyväskylä studies biomechanics, exercise physiology, sport coaching and fitness testing. I...

Master's DegreeLevel
2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
autumn 2027Intake
Life Sciences
EUR 24,000 total Tuition (indicative)
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14Master's Degree
UJ University of Jyväskylä logo
QS World #498 #6 in Finland Jyväskylä, Finland

Ecology and Evolutionary Science, Master of Science

University of Jyväskylä — The Master of Science in Ecology and Evolutionary Science covers ecology and evolutionary biology from DNA, organism, population and ecosystem levels. The programme focus...

Master's DegreeLevel
2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
autumn 2027Intake
Life Sciences
EUR 28,000 total Tuition (indicative)
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How these courses are ranked

5 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #114 (Aalto University) to #498 (University of Jyväskylä); they are listed first, in that order. The rest are ordered by research impact. University of Helsinki has the largest research record in this group, with 22,163,230 citations and an h-index of 1,173. 1 university 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: 11 master's and 3 phd / doctorate. The usual length is 2 years and 4 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (89% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (11% of courses with a stated intake). University of Helsinki offers the widest choice, with 6 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Life Sciences in Finland?

Aalto University (QS World #114), University of Helsinki (QS World #116) and University of Oulu (QS World #342) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How long does a Life Sciences course take in Finland?

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

When do Life Sciences courses start in Finland?

Fall is the main intake — 89% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Life Sciences courses in Finland?

University of Helsinki, with 6, ahead of University of Eastern Finland (2).

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