185 Best Master's Programs in Helsinki

185 Master's courses are taught at 6 universities in Helsinki, typically lasting 2 years. Courses from Aalto University, University of Helsinki and Hanken School of Economics come first, because those universities rank highest.

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121Master's Degree

QS World #116 #2 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Master's Programme in Agricultural, Environmental and Resource Economics, Master of Science (Agriculture and Forestry), 2 years

University of Helsinki — The Master’s Programme in Agricultural, Environmental and Resource Economics at the University of Helsinki trains students as applied economists specialising in agricultu...

Master's DegreeLevel

2 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

AutumnIntake

Economics & Public Policy

EUR 30,000 total Tuition (indicative)

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122Master's Degree

QS World #116 #2 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Master's Programme in Area and Cultural Studies, Master of Arts

University of Helsinki — The Master’s Programme in Area and Cultural Studies at the University of Helsinki brings together area studies, cultural studies, and other humanities and social sciences...

Master's DegreeLevel

2 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

AutumnIntake

EUR 26,000 total Tuition (indicative)

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123Master's Degree

QS World #116 #2 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Master's Programme in Changing Education, Master of Arts (Education)

University of Helsinki — The Master’s Programme in Changing Education at the University of Helsinki studies education from the individual level to policy level. It combines educational psychology...

Master's DegreeLevel

2 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

AutumnIntake

Education

EUR 36,000 total Tuition (indicative)

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124Master's Degree

QS World #116 #2 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Master's Programme in Chemistry, Master of Science

University of Helsinki — The Master's Programme in Chemistry at the University of Helsinki studies chemistry as a fundamental natural science with applications in analytical chemistry, synthesis...

Master's DegreeLevel

2 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

AutumnIntake

Science

EUR 30,000 total Tuition (indicative)

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125Master's Degree

QS World #116 #2 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Master's Programme in Computer Science, Master of Science

University of Helsinki — The Master’s Programme in Computer Science at the University of Helsinki covers algorithms, software engineering, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, networks and sof...

Master's DegreeLevel

2 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

AutumnIntake

Computer Science & IT

EUR 30,000 total Tuition (indicative)

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126Master's Degree

QS World #116 #2 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Master's Programme in Contemporary Societies, Master of Social Sciences

University of Helsinki — The Master's Programme in Contemporary Societies focuses on inequality, cultural diversity, datafication, environmental crises, political polarisation, and related social...

Master's DegreeLevel

2 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

AutumnIntake

Social Sciences & Psychology

EUR 26,000 total Tuition (indicative)

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127Master's Degree

QS World #116 #2 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Master's Programme in Data Science, Master of Science

University of Helsinki — The Master’s Programme in Data Science at the University of Helsinki covers computer science, statistics and real-world data challenges. It trains students to analyse com...

Master's DegreeLevel

2 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

AutumnIntake

Computer Science & IT

EUR 30,000 total Tuition (indicative)

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128Master's Degree

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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129Master's Degree

QS World #116 #2 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Master's Programme in Economics, Master of Social Sciences

University of Helsinki — The Master’s Programme in Economics at the University of Helsinki teaches you to analyse economic phenomena and apply economic methods to societal and economic issues. Th...

Master's DegreeLevel

2 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

AutumnIntake

Economics & Public Policy

EUR 36,000 total Tuition (indicative)

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130Master's Degree

QS World #116 #2 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Master's Programme in English Studies, Master of Arts

University of Helsinki — The Master’s Programme in English Studies covers English linguistics and literary studies. Students deepen their knowledge in one or both areas through coursework, resear...

Master's DegreeLevel

2 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

AutumnIntake

Languages & Linguistics

EUR 26,000 total Tuition (indicative)

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131Master's Degree

QS World #116 #2 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Master's Programme in Environmental Change and Global Sustainability, Master of Science/Science (Agriculture and Forestry)/Social Sciences

University of Helsinki — The Master’s Programme in Environmental Change and Global Sustainability at the University of Helsinki studies climate change, biodiversity loss, sustainability, and othe...

Master's DegreeLevel

2 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

AutumnIntake

Social Sciences & Psychology

EUR 26,000 total Tuition (indicative)

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132Master's Degree

QS World #116 #2 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Master's Programme in European and Nordic Studies, Master of Social Sciences/Master of Arts

University of Helsinki — The Master’s Programme in European and Nordic Studies at the University of Helsinki offers an interdisciplinary perspective on the European Union, European politics and s...

Master's DegreeLevel

2 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

AutumnIntake

Social Sciences & Psychology

EUR 26,000 total Tuition (indicative)

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133Master's Degree

QS World #116 #2 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Master's Programme in Food Sciences, Master of Science (Food Sciences), 2 years

University of Helsinki — The Master’s Programme in Food Sciences at the University of Helsinki covers the full food production chain, from raw materials and processing technologies to consumer sa...

Master's DegreeLevel

2 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

AutumnIntake

Agriculture & Environment

EUR 30,000 total Tuition (indicative)

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134Master's Degree

QS World #116 #2 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Master's Programme in Forest Sciences, Master of Science (Agriculture and Forestry), 2 years

University of Helsinki — The Master's Programme in Forest Sciences studies forests as ecological systems and as sources of renewable resources. It covers forest ecology, climate change, biodivers...

Master's DegreeLevel

2 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

AutumnIntake

Agriculture & Environment

EUR 30,000 total Tuition (indicative)

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135Master's Degree

QS World #116 #2 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Master's Programme in Genetics and Molecular Biosciences, Master of Science

University of Helsinki — The Master’s Programme in Genetics and Molecular Biosciences at the University of Helsinki studies how genes, molecules, and cells govern life. It covers fundamental biol...

Master's DegreeLevel

2 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

AutumnIntake

Life Sciences

EUR 30,000 total Tuition (indicative)

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136Master's Degree

QS World #116 #2 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Master's Programme in Geography, Master of Science

University of Helsinki — The Master’s Programme in Geography at the University of Helsinki leads to a Master of Science degree in geography. Students study physical geography, human geography, ge...

Master's DegreeLevel

2 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

AutumnIntake

EUR 26,000 total Tuition (indicative)

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137Master's Degree

QS World #116 #2 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Master's Programme in Geology and Geophysics, Master of Science

University of Helsinki — The Master's Programme in Geology and Geophysics at the University of Helsinki covers the Earth’s evolution, raw materials, environmental questions, and the physical evol...

Master's DegreeLevel

2 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

AutumnIntake

Science

EUR 30,000 total Tuition (indicative)

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138Master's Degree

QS World #116 #2 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Master's Programme in Global Politics and Communication, Master of Social Sciences

University of Helsinki — The Master's Programme in Global Politics and Communication at the University of Helsinki is an interdisciplinary programme in political science, media studies and global...

Master's DegreeLevel

2 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

AutumnIntake

Social Sciences & Psychology

EUR 26,000 total Tuition (indicative)

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139Master's Degree

QS World #116 #2 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Master's Programme in Green Business, Master of Science (Agriculture and Forestry)

University of Helsinki — The Master’s Programme in Green Business is a dual master’s degree at the University of Helsinki and the University of British Columbia. It brings together sustainability...

Master's DegreeLevel

2 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

AutumnIntake

Business & Management

EUR 8,400 total Tuition (indicative)

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140Master's Degree

QS World #116 #2 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Master's Programme in International Food Business and Gastronomy, Master of Science

University of Helsinki — The Master's Programme in International Food Business and Gastronomy at the University of Helsinki combines food business, gastronomy and sustainability. It focuses on in...

Master's DegreeLevel

2 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

AutumnIntake

Business & Management

EUR 30,000 total Tuition (indicative)

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141Master's Degree

QS World #116 #2 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Master's Programme in Law and Contemporary Governance, Master of International and Comparative Law

University of Helsinki — The Master’s Programme in Law and Contemporary Governance is a two-year programme leading to the degree of Master of International and Comparative Law. University of Hels...

Master's DegreeLevel

2 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

AutumnIntake

Economics & Public Policy

EUR 30,000 total Tuition (indicative)

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142Master's Degree

QS World #116 #2 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Master's Programme in Life Science Informatics, Master of Science

University of Helsinki — The Master's Programme in Life Science Informatics at the University of Helsinki trains experts who combine mathematical, statistical and computational methods with...

Master's DegreeLevel

2 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

AutumnIntake

Computer Science & IT

EUR 30,000 total Tuition (indicative)

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143Master's Degree

QS World #116 #2 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Master's Programme in Linguistic Diversity and Digital Humanities, Master of Arts

University of Helsinki — The Master's Programme in Linguistic Diversity and Digital Humanities at the University of Helsinki combines cognitive science, digital humanities, general linguistics, l...

Master's DegreeLevel

2 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

AutumnIntake

Languages & Linguistics

EUR 26,000 total Tuition (indicative)

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144Master's Degree

QS World #116 #2 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Master's Programme in Materials Research, Master of Science

University of Helsinki — University of Helsinki’s Master’s Programme in Materials Research is a two-year Master of Science programme in physical sciences. It covers the synthesis, processing, str...

Master's DegreeLevel

2 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

AutumnIntake

EUR 30,000 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 #116 (University of Helsinki); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: University of Helsinki is cited most (22,163,230 citations). 2 universities have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

Levels, lengths and start dates

The most common subjects are Engineering (35), Business & Management (32), Arts, Design & Architecture (24) and Computer Science & IT (21). The usual length is 2 years and 1 year 6 months. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (83% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (20% of courses with a stated intake). Aalto University offers the widest choice, with 104 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Helsinki for Master's?

Aalto University (QS World #114), University of Helsinki (QS World #116) and Hanken School of Economics (#10 in Finland) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How long does a Master's course take in Helsinki?

Most listed courses run 2 years, with 1 year 6 months the next most common.

When do Master's courses start in Helsinki?

Fall is the main intake — 83% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Master's courses in Helsinki?

Aalto University, with 104, ahead of University of Helsinki (41).

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