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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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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.

169Master'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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172Master'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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173Master'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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174Master'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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175Master'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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176Master'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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177Master'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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178Master'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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180Master'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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181Master'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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183Master'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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184Master'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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185Master's Degree
SS Hanken School of Economics logo
#10 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Business, Bachelor and Master of Science (in Economics and Business Administration)

Hanken School of Economics — The Hanken Bachelor in Business programme gives a foundation in business and administration. It covers accounting, economics, finance, management and entrepreneurship, an...

Master's DegreeLevel
5 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Spring 2027Intake
Business & Management
EUR 60,000 total Tuition (indicative)
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186Master's Degree
SS Hanken School of Economics logo
#10 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Master of Science (Economics and Business Administration), 1 year, Double degree

Hanken School of Economics — This 1-year double degree leads to a Master of Science (Economics and Business Administration) and is offered in English. It is completed in cooperation with Umeå School...

Master's DegreeLevel
1 yearDuration
Full TimeMode
autumn semesterspring semesterIntake
Business & Management
EUR 11,700 total Tuition (indicative)
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188PhD / Doctorate
SS Hanken School of Economics logo
#10 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

PhD, Hanken School of Economics

Hanken School of Economics — Hanken School of Economics offers a PhD programme in business and administration. The degree title is Doctor of Science (Economics and Business Administration) or Doctor...

PhD / DoctorateLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
—Intake
Economics & Public Policy
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189Bachelor's Degree
MU Metropolia University of Applied Sciences logo
#13 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Bachelor of Construction Management, Metropolia University of Applied Sciences

Metropolia University of Applied Sciences — The Bachelor of Construction Management at Metropolia University of Applied Sciences covers construction site management, supervision and planning. Metropolia describes t...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
—Intake
Business & Management
EUR 46,000 total Tuition (indicative)
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190Bachelor's Degree
MU Metropolia University of Applied Sciences logo
#13 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Bachelor of Culture and Arts, 3D Game Art, Metropolia University of Applied Sciences

Metropolia University of Applied Sciences — Metropolia University of Applied Sciences’ Bachelor of Culture and Arts in 3D Game Art focuses on creating images, animations, visual effects, and real-time 3D applicatio...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
—Intake
Science
EUR 48,000 total Tuition (indicative)
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191Bachelor's Degree
MU Metropolia University of Applied Sciences logo
#13 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Bachelor of Culture and Arts, Game Design, Metropolia University of Applied Sciences

Metropolia University of Applied Sciences — As a student of Game Design, you learn to design and produce games in collaborative development teams. The course covers game design and gameplay systems, level and world...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
—Intake
Arts, Design & Architecture
EUR 48,000 total Tuition (indicative)
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192Bachelor's Degree
MU Metropolia University of Applied Sciences logo
#13 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Bachelor of Culture and Arts, Sustainable Fashion Business Management

Metropolia University of Applied Sciences — Sustainable Fashion Business Management studies give students skills for work in the international fashion industry. The course focuses on profitable but more responsible...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
—Intake
Business & Management
EUR 50,000 total Tuition (indicative)
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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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