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All universities in Finland Public universities51
Business & Management30 Engineering27 Medicine & Health Sciences21 Computer Science & IT13 Education9 Agriculture & Environment9 Arts, Design & Architecture9 Social Sciences & Psychology8 Science8
Master's universities33 Bachelor's universities20 PhD universities11 Master's programs503 Bachelor's programs113 PhD programs96 Master's Business & Management30 Bachelor's Engineering15 PhD Education7 Master's Engineering21 Bachelor's Business & Management10 PhD Medicine & Health Sciences7 Master's Medicine & Health Sciences17 Bachelor's Medicine & Health Sciences10 PhD Business & Management7 Master's Computer Science & IT12
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503 Best Master's Programs in Finland

There are 503 Master's programs in Finland, spread across 33 universities, typically lasting 2 years. The list starts with courses at Aalto University, University of Helsinki and University of Oulu.

265Master's Degree
UH University of Helsinki logo
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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267Master's Degree
UH University of Helsinki logo
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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268Master's Degree
UH University of Helsinki logo
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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269Master's Degree
UH University of Helsinki logo
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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270Master's Degree
UH University of Helsinki logo
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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272Master's Degree
UH University of Helsinki logo
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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275Master's Degree
UH University of Helsinki logo
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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276Master'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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277Master'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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278Master's Degree
UH University of Helsinki logo
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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279Master's Degree
UH University of Helsinki logo
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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280Master's Degree
UH University of Helsinki logo
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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281Master's Degree
UH University of Helsinki logo
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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283Master's Degree
UH University of Helsinki logo
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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284Master's Degree
UH University of Helsinki logo
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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286Master's Degree
UH University of Helsinki logo
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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287Master's Degree
UH University of Helsinki logo
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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288Master's Degree
UO University of Oulu logo
QS World #342 #3 in Finland Oulu, Finland

Architecture, Master of Science (Architecture)

University of Oulu — The Master of Science in Architecture at the University of Oulu is a professional architect’s degree. It covers urban design, building design, restoration and repair cons...

Master's DegreeLevel
2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
SpringIntake
Arts, Design & Architecture
EUR 28,000 total Tuition (indicative)
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Programs at other levels

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How these courses are ranked

6 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #114 (Aalto University) to #498 (University of Jyväskylä); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: University of Helsinki is cited most (22,163,230 citations). 13 universities have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

Inside the course list

The most common subjects are Engineering (124), Business & Management (115), Medicine & Health Sciences (42) and Computer Science & IT (37). The usual length is 2 years and 1 year 6 months. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (67% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (31% 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 Finland for Master's?

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 Master's course take in Finland?

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

When do Master's 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 courses in Finland?

Aalto University, with 104, ahead of Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology LUT (49).

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