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230 Best Programs in Helsinki

Across Helsinki, 6 universities offer 230 programs — most run 2 years. The list starts with courses at Aalto University, University of Helsinki and Hanken School of Economics.

97Master's Degree
AU Aalto University logo
QS World #114 #1 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

International Design Business Management, Master of Science (Economics and Business Administration)

Aalto University — International Design Business Management is a 120 ECTS master’s programme at Aalto University. It combines design and technology with global business development. The pro...

Master's DegreeLevel
2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
—Intake
Business & Management
EUR 34,000 total Tuition (indicative)
View program → About the university
99Master's Degree
AU Aalto University logo
QS World #114 #1 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

International Design Business Management, Master of Science (Technology) (School of Science) (2yrs)

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)
View program → About the university
100Master's Degree
AU Aalto University logo
QS World #114 #1 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

International Management, Master of Science (Economics and Business Administration)

Aalto University — The Master’s programme in International Management prepares students to operate responsibly and successfully in influential decision-maker positions in a globalized envir...

Master's DegreeLevel
2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
—Intake
Business & Management
EUR 30,000 total Tuition (indicative)
View program → About the university
102Master's Degree
AU Aalto University logo
QS World #114 #1 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Machine Learning, Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, Master of Science (Technology)

Aalto University — Machine Learning, Data Science and Artificial Intelligence is a 120 ECTS major in the Master of Science (Technology) degree at Aalto University. It covers machine learnin...

Master's DegreeLevel
2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
—Intake
Computer Science & IT
EUR 34,000 total Tuition (indicative)
View program → About the university
105Master's Degree
AU Aalto University logo
QS World #114 #1 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Mechanical and Civil Engineering, Bachelor and Master

Aalto University — Aalto University’s Mechanical and Civil Engineering major combines classical engineering fundamentals with computational simulation and programming. Students study mathem...

Master's DegreeLevel
5 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
—Intake
Engineering
EUR 60,000 total Tuition (indicative)
View program → About the university
106Master's Degree
AU Aalto University logo
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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107Master's Degree
AU Aalto University logo
QS World #114 #1 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Nordic Master in Visual Studies and Art Education (NoVA), Master of Arts (Art and Design)

Aalto University — Nordic Master in Visual Studies and Art Education (NoVA) is a double degree programme between Aalto University and Aalborg University. It leads to a Master of Arts (Art a...

Master's DegreeLevel
2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
—Intake
Education
EUR 40,000 total Tuition (indicative)
View program → About the university
108Master's Degree
AU Aalto University logo
QS World #114 #1 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

People Management and Organizational Development, Master of Science (Economics and Business Administration)

Aalto University — The Master’s Programme in People Management and Organizational Development gives students expert knowledge and analytical, communication and teamworking skills for develo...

Master's DegreeLevel
2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
—Intake
Business & Management
EUR 30,000 total Tuition (indicative)
View program → About the university
109Master's Degree
AU Aalto University logo
QS World #114 #1 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Photography, Master of Arts (Art and Design)

Aalto University — Photography at Aalto University is a Master of Arts (Art and Design) programme that treats photography as a practice in motion. The studies cover professional, artistic a...

Master's DegreeLevel
2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
—Intake
Arts, Design & Architecture
EUR 40,000 total Tuition (indicative)
View program → About the university
111Master's Degree
AU Aalto University logo
QS World #114 #1 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Production Design, Master of Arts (Art and Design)

Aalto University — The Production Design major in Aalto University’s master’s programme in Film and Television focuses on the visual, functional, and production aspects of production design...

Master's DegreeLevel
2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
—Intake
Arts, Design & Architecture
EUR 40,000 total Tuition (indicative)
View program → About the university
112Master's Degree
AU Aalto University logo
QS World #114 #1 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Quantum Technology, Bachelor and Master

Aalto University — Quantum Technology is the major in Aalto Bachelor’s Programme in Science and Technology. Aalto University says it gives a solid foundation for becoming a quantum scientis...

Master's DegreeLevel
5 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
—Intake
EUR 60,000 total Tuition (indicative)
View program → About the university
116Master's Degree
AU Aalto University logo
QS World #114 #1 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Real Estate Economics, Master of Science (Technology)

Aalto University — The Master's Programme in Real Estate Economics prepares students to understand real estate markets, shape urban development, and create value through the built environme...

Master's DegreeLevel
2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
—Intake
Economics & Public Policy
EUR 34,000 total Tuition (indicative)
View program → About the university
117Master's Degree
AU Aalto University logo
QS World #114 #1 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Security and Cloud Computing (SECCLO, Erasmus Mundus), Master of Science (Technology)

Aalto University — SECCLO is an Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree in computer science, with a focus on information security and cloud computing. Aalto University says the programme combine...

Master's DegreeLevel
2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
—Intake
Computer Science & IT
EUR 18,000 total Tuition (indicative)
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120Master's Degree
AU Aalto University logo
QS World #114 #1 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Software Engineering, Master of Science (Technology)

Aalto University — Aalto University’s Software Engineering major is part of the Master’s Programme in Computer, Communication and Information Sciences. It teaches core technical software en...

Master's DegreeLevel
2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
—Intake
Engineering
EUR 34,000 total Tuition (indicative)
View program → About the university

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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. The rest are ordered by research impact. University of Helsinki has the largest research record in this group, with 22,163,230 citations and an h-index of 1,173. 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

By level: 185 master's, 23 bachelor's and 22 phd / doctorate. The most common subjects are Engineering (45), Business & Management (35), Arts, Design & Architecture (28) and Computer Science & IT (21). The usual length is 2 years and 4 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (86% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (19% of courses with a stated intake). Aalto University offers the widest choice, with 111 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Helsinki?

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 course take in Helsinki?

Most listed courses run 2 years, with 4 years the next most common.

When do courses start in Helsinki?

Fall is the main intake — 86% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most courses in Helsinki?

Aalto University, with 111, ahead of University of Helsinki (55).

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