31 Best Master's Arts, Design & Architecture Programs in Finland

31 Master's Arts, Design & Architecture courses are taught at 6 universities in Finland, typically lasting 2 years. The list starts with courses at Aalto University, University of Oulu and University of Lapland.

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1Master's Degree

Lahti, Finland

Master of Culture and Arts, Design for the Planet, online studies

LAB University of Applied Sciences — Design for the Planet is a 60 ECTS Master of Culture and Arts at LAB University of Applied Sciences. It focuses on design thinking, systems thinking, visual thinking and...

Master's DegreeLevel

2 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

—Intake

Arts, Design & Architecture

EUR 36,000 total Tuition (indicative)

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2Master's Degree

Tampere, Finland

Sustainable Architecture, Architecture, Master of Science (Architecture)

Tampere University — Tampere University’s Master of Science in Architecture, specialised in Sustainable Architecture, focuses on sustainable architecture, architectural design, urban planning...

Master's DegreeLevel

2 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

AutumnIntake

Architecture

EUR 24,000 total Tuition (indicative)

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3Master's Degree

QS World #114 #1 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Animation, Master of Arts (Art and Design)

Aalto University — Aalto University’s Master of Arts in Animation combines hands-on artistry with foundational theory. The programme covers storytelling, visualisation, pre-production, dire...

Master's DegreeLevel

2 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

—Intake

Animation

EUR 40,000 total Tuition (indicative)

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4Master's Degree

QS World #114 #1 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Architecture, Master of Science in Architecture

Aalto University — Architecture, Master of Science in Architecture at Aalto University studies architecture as a field between technology and art. The programme focuses on the history and t...

Master's DegreeLevel

2 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

—Intake

Architecture

EUR 40,000 total Tuition (indicative)

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5Master's Degree

QS World #114 #1 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Cinematography, Master of Arts (Art and Design)

Aalto University — In the Master’s Programme in Film and Television, major in Cinematography, students deepen vocational competence in the artistic, production and technical sides of film,...

Master's DegreeLevel

2 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

—Intake

Arts, Design & Architecture

EUR 40,000 total Tuition (indicative)

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6Master's Degree

QS World #114 #1 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Collaborative and Industrial Design, Master of Arts (Art and Design)

Aalto University — This programme focuses on collaborative design processes and industrial design, from concept design through prototyping to implementation. It covers work with end users,...

Master's DegreeLevel

2 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

—Intake

Industrial Design

EUR 40,000 total Tuition (indicative)

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7Master's Degree

QS World #114 #1 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Contemporary Design, Master of Arts (Art and Design)

Aalto University — Contemporary Design is a Master of Arts programme in Art and Design. It explores critical and experimental design practices, from speculative concepts to material explora...

Master's DegreeLevel

2 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

—Intake

Arts, Design & Architecture

EUR 40,000 total Tuition (indicative)

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8Master'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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9Master'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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10Master'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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11Master'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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12Master's Degree

QS World #114 #1 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Fashion and Textile Design, Master of Arts (Art and Design)

Aalto University — The Fashion and Textile Design major emphasises creative practice and critical thinking in fashion and textiles. Students work on environmentally and culturally sustainab...

Master's DegreeLevel

2 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

—Intake

Arts, Design & Architecture

EUR 40,000 total Tuition (indicative)

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13Master's Degree

QS World #114 #1 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Film Directing, Master of Arts (Art and Design)

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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14Master'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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15Master'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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16Master'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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17Master'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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18Master'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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19Master's Degree

QS World #114 #1 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Interior Architecture, Master of Arts (Art and Design)

Aalto University — Interior Architecture, Master of Arts (Art and Design) at Aalto University focuses on the design of immediate interior and exterior environments. The programme covers spa...

Master's DegreeLevel

2 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

—Intake

Interior Design

EUR 40,000 total Tuition (indicative)

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20Master's Degree

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

Photography

EUR 40,000 total Tuition (indicative)

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21Master's Degree

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)

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22Master's Degree

QS World #114 #1 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

REPLAY - The European Game Design Masters (Erasmus Mundus), Master of Arts (Art and Design)

Aalto University — REPLAY - The European Game Design Masters is a two-year European Master’s programme in game design. It focuses on creating meaningful game experiences through design, exp...

Master's DegreeLevel

2 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

—Intake

Arts, Design & Architecture

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23Master's Degree

QS World #114 #1 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Re: Play (Erasmus Mundus), Master of Arts (Art and Design)

Aalto University — Re: Play (Erasmus Mundus) is a Master of Arts (Art and Design) at Aalto University in Helsinki. It carries 120 ECTS credits and is taught in English.The programme is plan...

Master's DegreeLevel

2 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

—Intake

Arts, Design & Architecture

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24Master's Degree

QS World #114 #1 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Re:Anima (Erasmus Mundus), Master of Arts (Art and Design)

Aalto University — Re:Anima is a two-year Master of Arts in Art and Design focused on animation. Aalto University describes it as an international programme that brings together artistic an...

Master's DegreeLevel

2 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

—Intake

Arts, Design & Architecture

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 #342 (University of Oulu); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: University of Oulu is cited most (5,983,893 citations).

What the courses look like

Within the subject, the largest areas are Arts, Design & Architecture (23), Architecture (4), Interior Design (1) and Industrial Design (1). The usual length is 2 years and 5 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (50% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (25% of courses with a stated intake). Aalto University offers the widest choice, with 23 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Master's Arts, Design & Architecture in Finland?

Aalto University (QS World #114), University of Oulu (QS World #342) and University of Lapland (#11 in Finland) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How long does a Master's Arts, Design & Architecture course take in Finland?

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

When do Master's Arts, Design & Architecture courses start in Finland?

Fall is the main intake — 50% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Master's Arts, Design & Architecture courses in Finland?

Aalto University, with 23, ahead of University of Lapland (3).

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