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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193Master's Degree

QS World #114 #1 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Film Editing, Master of Arts (Art and Design)

Aalto University — Film Editing is a major in Aalto University’s Master’s Programme in Film and Television. The programme continues bachelor’s studies in film editing and focuses on masteri...

Master's DegreeLevel

2 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

—Intake

Arts, Design & Architecture

EUR 40,000 total Tuition (indicative)

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194Master's Degree

QS World #114 #1 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Film Sound Design, Master of Arts (Art and Design)

Aalto University — Film Sound Design is a Master of Arts (Art and Design) major at Aalto University. It prepares students for sound design work in film and television productions. The studi...

Master's DegreeLevel

2 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

No intake in 2027. Next planned intake in 2028.Intake

Arts, Design & Architecture

EUR 40,000 total Tuition (indicative)

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195Master's Degree

QS World #114 #1 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Film and Television Producing, Master of Arts (Art and Design)

Aalto University — The Master’s Programme in Film and Television, major in Film and Television Producing, develops skills in film and television producing. It focuses on independent audiovi...

Master's DegreeLevel

2 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

—Intake

Arts, Design & Architecture

EUR 40,000 total Tuition (indicative)

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196Master's Degree

QS World #114 #1 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Finance, Master of Science (Economics and Business Administration)

Aalto University — Aalto University’s Master’s Programme in Finance covers corporate finance, alternative investment, mergers and acquisitions, behavioural finance, sustainability, fixed in...

Master's DegreeLevel

2 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

—Intake

Business & Management

EUR 30,000 total Tuition (indicative)

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197Master's Degree

QS World #114 #1 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Game Design and Development, Master of Arts (Art and Design)

Aalto University — Game Design and Development is a major in the Master of Arts (Art and Design) at Aalto University. It focuses on game design and development, from prototyping to playable...

Master's DegreeLevel

2 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

—Intake

Arts, Design & Architecture

EUR 40,000 total Tuition (indicative)

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198Master's Degree

QS World #114 #1 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Game Design and Development, Master of Science (Technology)

Aalto University — Aalto University’s Game Design and Development major is a two-year Master of Science (Technology) programme in information and communication technologies. It covers game...

Master's DegreeLevel

2 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

—Intake

Arts, Design & Architecture

EUR 34,000 total Tuition (indicative)

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199Master's Degree

QS World #114 #1 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Geoengineering, Master of Science (Technology)

Aalto University — The Master’s Programme in Geoengineering covers geotechnical engineering, rock engineering, and road engineering. It also includes study in foundation design, soil mechan...

Master's DegreeLevel

2 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

—Intake

Engineering

EUR 34,000 total Tuition (indicative)

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200Master's Degree

QS World #114 #1 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Geoinformatics, Master of Science (Technology)

Aalto University — The Master’s programme in Geoinformatics at Aalto University is a two-year, 120-ECTS Master of Science (Technology) degree. It focuses on geoinformatics, with study areas...

Master's DegreeLevel

2 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

—Intake

Computer Science & IT

EUR 34,000 total Tuition (indicative)

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201Master's Degree

QS World #114 #1 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Health Technology Engineering, Master of Science (Technology)

Aalto University — Health Technology Engineering is an electrical engineering programme. It covers human physiology, biomechanics, biosensing and regulatory frameworks. The programme is des...

Master's DegreeLevel

2 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

—Intake

Engineering

EUR 34,000 total Tuition (indicative)

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202Master's Degree

QS World #114 #1 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Human-Computer Interaction and Design - ICT Innovation (EIT Digital Master School), Master of Science (Technology)

Aalto University — The Human-Computer Interaction and Design master’s programme is an interdisciplinary programme in which the User-Centred Design approach places users at the centre of the...

Master's DegreeLevel

2 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

—Intake

Computer Science & IT

EUR 30,000 total Tuition (indicative)

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203Master's Degree

QS World #114 #1 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Human-Computer Interaction and Design with Extended Reality - ICT Innovation (EIT Digital Master School), Master of Science (Technology)

Aalto University — The Human-Computer Interaction and Design with Extended Reality (HCID/XR) master’s programme is an interdisciplinary programme that combines human, technological and busi...

Master's DegreeLevel

2 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

—Intake

Computer Science & IT

EUR 36,000 total Tuition (indicative)

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204Master's Degree

QS World #114 #1 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Human-Computer Interaction, Master of Science (Technology)

Aalto University — Human-Computer Interaction at Aalto University is a 120 ECTS Master of Science (Technology) major in the field of Information and Communication Technologies. It covers us...

Master's DegreeLevel

2 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

—Intake

Computer Science & IT

EUR 34,000 total Tuition (indicative)

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205Master's Degree

QS World #114 #1 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Hydrogen and Electric Systems, Master of Science (Technology)

Aalto University — Hydrogen and Electric Systems is a two-year Master of Science (Technology) programme at Aalto University. It covers the hydrogen value chain, electric energy systems and...

Master's DegreeLevel

2 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

—Intake

EUR 34,000 total Tuition (indicative)

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206Master's Degree

QS World #114 #1 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Aalto University — International Design Business Management is a Master of Science in Technology at Aalto University. The programme combines design, technology and global business developme...

Master's DegreeLevel

2 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

—Intake

Business & Management

EUR 34,000 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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