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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145Master's Degree

QS World #116 #2 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Master's Programme in Mathematics and Statistics, Master of Science

University of Helsinki — The Master’s Programme in Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Helsinki covers mathematics and statistics and gives a solid basis for applications in these fie...

Master's DegreeLevel

2 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

AutumnIntake

Science

EUR 30,000 total Tuition (indicative)

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146Master's Degree

QS World #116 #2 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Master's Programme in Meteorology, Atmospheric and Climate-System, Master of Science, 2 years

University of Helsinki — The Master’s Programme in Meteorology, Atmospheric and Climate-System Sciences is a two-year Master of Science programme. It covers meteorology, atmospheric science and c...

Master's DegreeLevel

2 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

AutumnIntake

Agriculture & Environment

EUR 30,000 total Tuition (indicative)

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147Master's Degree

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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148Master's Degree

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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149Master's Degree

QS World #116 #2 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Master's Programme in Nutrition Science, Master of Science

University of Helsinki — In the Master’s Programme in Nutrition Science, you study nutrition-related phenomena at the individual and population levels. The programme covers the role of nutrition...

Master's DegreeLevel

2 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

AutumnIntake

Medicine & Health Sciences

EUR 30,000 total Tuition (indicative)

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150Master's Degree

QS World #116 #2 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Master's Programme in One Health, Master of Science

University of Helsinki — In the Master’s Programme in One Health at the University of Helsinki, you study health challenges that connect humans, animals and the environment. The programme combine...

Master's DegreeLevel

2 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

AutumnIntake

EUR 36,000 total Tuition (indicative)

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151Master's Degree

QS World #116 #2 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Master's Programme in Particle Physics and Astrophysical Sciences, Master of Science

University of Helsinki — The Master’s Programme in Particle Physics and Astrophysical Sciences focuses on the laws of nature from elementary particles to the development of the solar system, star...

Master's DegreeLevel

2 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

AutumnIntake

Science

EUR 30,000 total Tuition (indicative)

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152Master's Degree

QS World #116 #2 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Master's Programme in Pharmaceutical Research, Development and Safety, Master of Science

University of Helsinki — The Master's Programme in Pharmaceutical Research, Development and Safety at the University of Helsinki covers the full life cycle of medicines, from drug discovery...

Master's DegreeLevel

2 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

AutumnIntake

Medicine & Health Sciences

EUR 36,000 total Tuition (indicative)

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153Master's Degree

QS World #116 #2 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Master's Programme in Russian, Eurasian and Eastern European Studies, Master of Arts

University of Helsinki — The Master’s Programme in Russian, Eurasian, and Eastern European Studies at the University of Helsinki studies Russia, Eastern Europe, the Caucasus and Central Asia thro...

Master's DegreeLevel

2 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

AutumnIntake

EUR 26,000 total Tuition (indicative)

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154Master's Degree

QS World #116 #2 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Master's Programme in Societal Security, Master of Social Sciences

University of Helsinki — The Master’s Programme in Societal Security at the University of Helsinki examines security phenomena through political, social, historical and economic perspectives. It...

Master's DegreeLevel

2 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

AutumnIntake

Social Sciences & Psychology

EUR 26,000 total Tuition (indicative)

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155Master's Degree

QS World #116 #2 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Master's Programme in Technologies for Sustainable Use of Renewable Resources, Master of Science

University of Helsinki — The Master’s Programme in Technologies for Sustainable Use of Renewable Resources at the University of Helsinki combines advanced technologies, innovations and sustainabi...

Master's DegreeLevel

2 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

AutumnIntake

Agriculture & Environment

EUR 30,000 total Tuition (indicative)

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156Master's Degree

QS World #116 #2 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Master's Programme in Theoretical and Computational Methods, Master of Science

University of Helsinki — The Master’s Programme in Theoretical and Computational Methods gives a basis in theoretical methods, modelling and simulations, and mathematical and numerical analysis f...

Master's DegreeLevel

2 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

AutumnIntake

EUR 30,000 total Tuition (indicative)

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157Master's Degree

QS World #116 #2 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Master's Programme in Translational Medicine, Master of Science

University of Helsinki — TRANSMED is the University of Helsinki’s Master’s Programme in Translational Medicine. It covers translational research and translational medicine, with clinical and indu...

Master's DegreeLevel

2 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

AutumnIntake

Medicine & Health Sciences

EUR 30,000 total Tuition (indicative)

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158Master's Degree

QS World #116 #2 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Master's Programme in Urban Studies and Planning, Master of Science/Master of Social Sciences/Master of Arts

University of Helsinki — The Master’s Programme in Urban Studies and Planning is a two-year interdisciplinary programme at the University of Helsinki and Aalto University. It combines theoretical...

Master's DegreeLevel

2 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

AutumnIntake

Social Sciences & Psychology

EUR 30,000 total Tuition (indicative)

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159Master's Degree

#10 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Business, Bachelor and Master of Science (in Economics and Business Administration)

Hanken School of Economics — The Hanken Bachelor in Business programme gives a foundation in business and administration. It covers accounting, economics, finance, management and entrepreneurship, an...

Master's DegreeLevel

5 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Spring 2027Intake

Business & Management

EUR 60,000 total Tuition (indicative)

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160Master's Degree

#10 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Master of Science (Economics and Business Administration), 1 year, Double degree

Hanken School of Economics — This 1-year double degree leads to a Master of Science (Economics and Business Administration) and is offered in English. It is completed in cooperation with Umeå School...

Master's DegreeLevel

1 yearDuration

Full TimeMode

autumn semesterspring semesterIntake

Business & Management

EUR 11,700 total Tuition (indicative)

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161Master's Degree

#10 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Master of Science (Economics and Business Administration), 2 years

Hanken School of Economics — Hanken School of Economics offers a Master of Science (Economics and Business Administration) with specialisation options in Economics, Finance, Accounting, Entrepreneurs...

Master's DegreeLevel

2 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

SpringIntake

Business & Management

EUR 30,000 total Tuition (indicative)

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162Master's Degree

#13 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Master of Business Administration, Business Informatics (top-up), Metropolia University of Applied Sciences

Metropolia University of Applied Sciences — The top-up MBA in Business Informatics is for partner students with relevant previous education. Metropolia University of Applied Sciences says it is a Master’s degree pr...

Master's DegreeLevel

1 yearDuration

Full TimeMode

AutumnIntake

Computer Science & IT

EUR 12,500 total Tuition (indicative)

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163Master's Degree

#13 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Master of Business Administration, Business Informatics, Metropolia University of Applied Sciences

Metropolia University of Applied Sciences — Business Informatics is a Master of Business Administration degree for business and engineering professionals. It focuses on business analytics and business information s...

Master's DegreeLevel

1 year 6 monthsDuration

Full TimeMode

autumnIntake

Computer Science & IT

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164Master's Degree

#13 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Master of Business Administration, Business Management, Metropolia University of Applied Sciences

Metropolia University of Applied Sciences — Business Management is a Master of Business Administration degree for business professionals who want to strengthen their competencies in business management and leadersh...

Master's DegreeLevel

1 year 6 monthsDuration

Full TimeMode

AugustIntake

Business & Management

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165Master's Degree

#13 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Master of Business Administration, Health Business Management, Metropolia University of Applied Sciences

Metropolia University of Applied Sciences — Health Business Management is a Master of Business Administration degree for Bachelors of Business Administration professionals with work experience from, or career plans...

Master's DegreeLevel

1 year 6 monthsDuration

Full TimeMode

—Intake

Business & Management

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166Master's Degree

#13 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Master of Business Administration, Procurement, Metropolia University of Applied Sciences

Metropolia University of Applied Sciences — The programme focuses on procurement as a strategic function. You study procurement operations and strategy, collaboration and negotiation skills, supplier relationship m...

Master's DegreeLevel

2 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

autumnIntake

Business & Management

EUR 25,000 total Tuition (indicative)

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167Master'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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168Master's Degree

#13 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Master of Culture and Arts, Creativity and Arts in Social and Health Fields, Metropolia University of Applied Sciences

Metropolia University of Applied Sciences — Master of Culture and Arts, Creativity and Arts in Social and Health Fields is a 60 ECTS degree at Metropolia University of Applied Sciences. The studies focus on creativ...

Master's DegreeLevel

1 yearDuration

Full TimeMode

—Intake

Science

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 #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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