8 Best Media & Communication Programs in Finland

8 Media & Communication courses are taught at 5 universities in Finland, typically lasting 2 years. The list starts with courses at Aalto University, University of Turku and Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology LUT.

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University type

Location

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Universities 5 Programs 8 Scholarships 8

1Bachelor's Degree

Turku, Finland

Bachelor of Culture and Arts, Media and Arts

Turku University of Applied Sciences — The degree programme covers outdoor and adventure education. Students learn to plan and carry out safe, adventurous educational processes for different target groups and...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Spring 2026; Spring 2027Intake

Media & Communication

EUR 48,000 total Tuition (indicative)

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2PhD / Doctorate

Tampere, Finland

Doctoral Programme in Media, Communication and Performing Arts

Tampere University — The Doctoral Programme in Media, Communication and Performing Arts leads to the Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Social Sciences, or Doctor of Arts (Theatre and Drama). It...

PhD / DoctorateLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

SpringIntake

Media & Communication

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3Master'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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4Master's Degree

QS World #114 #1 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

New Media, Master of Arts (Art and Design)

Aalto University — New Media is a two-year Master of Arts in Art and Design at Aalto University. It focuses on emerging digital technologies and their impacts on individuals, organisations,...

Master's DegreeLevel

2 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

—Intake

Media & Communication

EUR 40,000 total Tuition (indicative)

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5Master's Degree

QS World #114 #1 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Sound in New Media, Master of Arts (Art and Design)

Aalto University — The Major in Sound in New Media explores emerging digital technology and its aural impact in society. It focuses on acoustic communication, sonic interaction, new interfa...

Master's DegreeLevel

2 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

2028Intake

Media & Communication

EUR 40,000 total Tuition (indicative)

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6Master's Degree

QS World #366 #4 in Finland Turku, Finland

Information and Communication Technology, Bachelor and Master of Science in Technology

University of Turku — The Information and Communication Technology programme at the University of Turku leads to a Bachelor of Science in Technology and a Master of Science in Technology. It c...

Master's DegreeLevel

5 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Spring 2026Intake

Media & Communication

EUR 50,000 total Tuition (indicative)

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7Master's Degree

QS World #366 #4 in Finland Turku, Finland

Master's Degree Programme in Information and Communication Technology, Master of Science (Technology),

University of Turku — The Master’s Degree Programme in Information and Communication Technology is an ICT master’s degree at the University of Turku. It covers selected fields of ICT and inclu...

Master's DegreeLevel

2 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

—Intake

Media & Communication

EUR 24,000 total Tuition (indicative)

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8Master's Degree

QS World #397 #5 in Finland Lappeenranta, Finland

Global Communications and Clean Air, Water and Energy, Master's programme (2 years), Lappeenranta

Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology LUT — This Master of Social Sciences programme at LUT focuses on global communications in relation to climate change, sustainability and the green transition. It covers how to...

Master's DegreeLevel

2 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

—Intake

Media & Communication

EUR 30,000 total Tuition (indicative)

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How these courses are ranked

3 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #114 (Aalto University) to #397 (Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology LUT); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: University of Turku is cited most (6,687,584 citations). 2 universities have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

What the courses look like

By level: 6 master's, 1 bachelor's and 1 phd / doctorate. The usual length is 2 years and 5 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Spring (75% of courses with a stated intake). Aalto University offers the widest choice, with 3 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Finland for Media & Communication?

Aalto University (QS World #114), University of Turku (QS World #366) and Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology LUT (QS World #397) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How long does a Media & Communication course take in Finland?

Most listed courses run 2 years, with 5 years the next most common.

When do Media & Communication courses start in Finland?

Spring is the main intake — 75% of courses with a stated start date begin then.

Which university has the most Media & Communication courses in Finland?

Aalto University, with 3, ahead of University of Turku (2).

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