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.

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169Master's Degree

QS World #114 #1 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Costume Design: Performing Arts and Film, Master of Arts (Art and Design)

Aalto University — Aalto University’s Costume Design master studies focus on costume design for theatre, dance, musicals, circus, film, television, games, animation and immersive experience...

Master's DegreeLevel

2 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

—Intake

Arts, Design & Architecture

EUR 40,000 total Tuition (indicative)

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170Master's Degree

QS World #114 #1 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Creative Sustainability, Master of Arts (Art and Design)

Aalto University — The Master’s Programme in Creative Sustainability (CS) is an interdisciplinary programme in design, business, and materials and chemical engineering. It focuses on sustai...

Master's DegreeLevel

2 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

—Intake

Arts, Design & Architecture

EUR 34,000 total Tuition (indicative)

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171Master's Degree

QS World #114 #1 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Creative Sustainability, Master of Science (Economics and Business Administration)

Aalto University — Creative Sustainability is a 120 ECTS Master of Science programme in Economics and Business Administration. It brings business together with design, and materials and che...

Master's DegreeLevel

2 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

—Intake

Business & Management

EUR 34,000 total Tuition (indicative)

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172Master's Degree

QS World #114 #1 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Creative Sustainability, Master of Science (Technology)

Aalto University — Aalto University’s Master’s Programme in Creative Sustainability brings together design, business, and materials and chemical engineering. It focuses on sustainability, s...

Master's DegreeLevel

2 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

—Intake

Agriculture & Environment

EUR 34,000 total Tuition (indicative)

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173Master's Degree

QS World #114 #1 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Cybersecurity and Assurance (CYBERSURE, Erasmus Mundus), Master of Science (Technology)

Aalto University — Cybersecurity and Assurance (CYBERSURE) is an Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree at the intersection of information security and assurance. Aalto University says the prog...

Master's DegreeLevel

2 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

—Intake

Computer Science & IT

EUR 18,000 total Tuition (indicative)

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174Master's Degree

QS World #114 #1 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Data Science - ICT Innovation (EIT Digital Master School), Master of Science (Technology)

Aalto University — The Data Science Master’s is a two-year academic programme in data science, innovation and entrepreneurship. Aalto University describes it as a double degree programme st...

Master's DegreeLevel

2 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

—Intake

Computer Science & IT

EUR 36,000 total Tuition (indicative)

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175Master's Degree

QS World #114 #1 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Data Science, Bachelor and Master

Aalto University — The Data Science major in Aalto University’s Bachelor’s Programme in Science and Technology covers mathematics, programming, machine learning, artificial intelligence, st...

Master's DegreeLevel

5 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

—Intake

Computer Science & IT

EUR 60,000 total Tuition (indicative)

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176Master's Degree

QS World #114 #1 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Design and Media, Bachelor and Master

Aalto University — The Bachelor's Programme in Design and Media is a multidisciplinary programme in art, media and technology. Aalto University says students build an identity as creative p...

Master's DegreeLevel

5 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

—Intake

Media & Communication

EUR 75,000 total Tuition (indicative)

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177Master's Degree

QS World #114 #1 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Digital Systems and Design, Bachelor and Master

Aalto University — The Digital Systems and Design major in Aalto University’s Bachelor’s Programme in Science and Technology covers networking, circuits, algorithmic learning, control and a...

Master's DegreeLevel

5 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

—Intake

Arts, Design & Architecture

EUR 60,000 total Tuition (indicative)

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178Master's Degree

QS World #114 #1 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Documentary Film, Master of Arts (Art and Design)

Aalto University — Documentary Film is a major in Aalto University’s Master of Arts (Art and Design). It aims to form innovative, critical and analytical documentary filmmakers for national...

Master's DegreeLevel

2 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

—Intake

Arts, Design & Architecture

EUR 40,000 total Tuition (indicative)

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179Master's Degree

QS World #114 #1 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Economics, Bachelor and Master

Aalto University — Aalto University’s Economics programme studies economics from a perspective on current phenomena in the world. The programme includes basic studies in economics and quant...

Master's DegreeLevel

5 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

—Intake

Economics & Public Policy

EUR 60,000 total Tuition (indicative)

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180Master's Degree

QS World #114 #1 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Economics, Master of Science (Economics and Business Administration)

Aalto University — The Economics programme gives students in-depth economic expertise and strong analytical skills, together with computation and data processing skills. It is for students...

Master's DegreeLevel

2 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

—Intake

Business & Management

EUR 30,000 total Tuition (indicative)

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181Master's Degree

QS World #114 #1 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Electronics and Nanotechnology, Master of Science (Technology)

Aalto University — Aalto University’s Electronics and Nanotechnology Master’s Programme covers wireless technologies, nanotechnology, semiconductors, photonics, and space technology. Studen...

Master's DegreeLevel

2 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

—Intake

Engineering

EUR 34,000 total Tuition (indicative)

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182Master's Degree

QS World #114 #1 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Energy Conversion and Computational Engineering, Master of Science (Technology)

Aalto University — This major covers energy conversion and computational engineering. Students learn to design and analyse power plant processes across wind, solar, hydrogen and nuclear ene...

Master's DegreeLevel

2 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

—Intake

Engineering

EUR 34,000 total Tuition (indicative)

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183Master's Degree

QS World #114 #1 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Energy Production, Economics and Sustainability, Master of Science (Technology)

Aalto University — In this major, you learn how to develop and optimise new energy technologies that are reliable, investment-ready and environmentally responsible. You also build the skill...

Master's DegreeLevel

2 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

—Intake

Economics & Public Policy

EUR 34,000 total Tuition (indicative)

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184Master's Degree

QS World #114 #1 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Aalto University — Aalto University’s Master of Arts in Film Directing is part of the Master’s Programme in Film and Television at Elo Film School Finland. The programme concentrates on scr...

Master's DegreeLevel

2 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

—Intake

Arts, Design & Architecture

EUR 40,000 total Tuition (indicative)

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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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