8 Best Master's Civil Engineering Programs in Finland

There are 8 Master's Civil Engineering programs in Finland, spread across 5 universities; the most common length is 2 years. The list starts with courses at Aalto University, Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology LUT and Metropolia University of Applied Sciences.

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1Master's Degree

Tampere, Finland

Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Master of Science (Technology)

Tampere University — Geotechnical Engineering is a specialisation within Tampere University’s Master of Science (Technology) in Civil Engineering. The programme develops knowledge of Finnish...

Master's DegreeLevel

2 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

AutumnIntake

Civil Engineering

EUR 24,000 total Tuition (indicative)

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2Master's Degree

Vaasa, Finland

Master of Engineering, Structural Engineering

Novia University of Applied Sciences — This Master of Engineering in Structural Engineering focuses on building physics, structural mechanics, and the design and dimensioning of modern timber and hybrid struct...

Master's DegreeLevel

2 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Spring 2026; Spring 2027Intake

Civil Engineering

EUR 24,000 total Tuition (indicative)

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3Master's Degree

Tampere, Finland

Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Master of Science (Technology)

Tampere University — Structural Engineering is a specialisation in Tampere University’s Master’s Programme in Civil Engineering. The studies cover structural efficiency, safety, sustainabilit...

Master's DegreeLevel

2 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

AutumnIntake

Civil Engineering

EUR 24,000 total Tuition (indicative)

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4Master's Degree

Tampere, Finland

Sustainable Transport, Civil Engineering, Master of Science (Technology)

Tampere University — The Sustainable Transport major is part of Tampere University’s Master of Science (Technology) degree in Civil Engineering. It focuses on transport systems and mobility i...

Master's DegreeLevel

2 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

AutumnIntake

Civil Engineering

EUR 24,000 total Tuition (indicative)

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5Master's Degree

QS World #114 #1 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Civil Engineering, Master of Science (Technology)

Aalto University — The Master’s Programme in Civil Engineering focuses on the design and construction of safe and sustainable living environments. Students study environmental issues in con...

Master's DegreeLevel

2 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

—Intake

Civil Engineering

EUR 34,000 total Tuition (indicative)

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6Master's Degree

QS World #114 #1 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Mechanical and Civil Engineering, Bachelor and Master

Aalto University — Aalto University’s Mechanical and Civil Engineering major combines classical engineering fundamentals with computational simulation and programming. Students study mathem...

Master's DegreeLevel

5 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

—Intake

Civil Engineering

EUR 60,000 total Tuition (indicative)

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7Master's Degree

QS World #397 #5 in Finland Lappeenranta, Finland

Civil Engineering, Bachelor and Master of Science in Technology

Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology LUT — The programme covers the most critical challenges of the built environment. It prepares students to address energy transition, urbanisation, resource efficiency, climate...

Master's DegreeLevel

5 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

rolling admissionIntake

Civil Engineering

EUR 60,000 total Tuition (indicative)

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8Master's Degree

#13 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Master of Engineering, Civil Engineering, Metropolia University of Applied Sciences

Metropolia University of Applied Sciences — Metropolia University of Applied Sciences describes this Master of Engineering in Civil Engineering as a programme with two specialisation paths: Computing in Constructio...

Master's DegreeLevel

1 yearDuration

Full TimeMode

autumnIntake

Civil Engineering

EUR 12,500 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 #397 (Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology LUT); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: Aalto University is cited most (3,642,765 citations).

Levels, lengths and start dates

The usual length is 2 years and 5 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (67% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (17% of courses with a stated intake). Tampere University offers the widest choice, with 3 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Finland for Master's Civil Engineering?

Aalto University (QS World #114), Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology LUT (QS World #397) 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 a Master's Civil Engineering course take in Finland?

Most listed courses run 2 years, with 5 years the next most common.

When do Master's Civil Engineering courses start in Finland?

Fall is the main intake — 67% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Master's Civil Engineering courses in Finland?

Tampere University, with 3, ahead of Aalto University (2).

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