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All universities in Finland Public universities51
Business & Management30 Engineering27 Medicine & Health Sciences21 Computer Science & IT13
Master's universities33 Bachelor's universities20 PhD universities11 Master's programs503 Bachelor's programs113 PhD programs96 Master's Business & Management30 Master's Engineering21
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185 Best Master's Programs in Helsinki

185 Master's courses are taught at 6 universities in Helsinki, typically lasting 2 years. Courses from Aalto University, University of Helsinki and Hanken School of Economics come first, because those universities rank highest.

1Master's Degree
HU Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences logo
Helsinki, Finland

European Joint Master of Business Administration (Erasmus Mundus), AI for Business Transformation

Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences — AI for Business Transformation is a two-year Erasmus Mundus Joint European Master in Business Administration. Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences coordinates the p...

Master's DegreeLevel
2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
—Intake
Computer Science & IT
EUR 24,000 total Tuition (indicative)
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9Master's Degree
AU Arcada University of Applied Sciences logo
Helsinki, Finland

Master of Health Care, Healthcare Leadership

Arcada University of Applied Sciences — Arcada’s online Master of Health Care in Healthcare Leadership focuses on leadership competence, change and innovative competence, collective sensemaking competence, tech...

Master's DegreeLevel
1 year 6 monthsDuration
Full TimeMode
Spring 2026Intake
Medicine & Health Sciences
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17Master's Degree
AU Aalto University logo
QS World #114 #1 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Advanced Materials for Innovation and Sustainability (EIT Raw Materials), Master of Science (Technology)

Aalto University — The programme covers the full raw materials value chain and links materials science with innovation and entrepreneurship. It focuses on substitution of critical or toxic...

Master's DegreeLevel
2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
—Intake
Agriculture & Environment
EUR 16,000 total Tuition (indicative)
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18Master's Degree
AU Aalto University logo
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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19Master's Degree
AU Aalto University logo
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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22Master's Degree
AU Aalto University logo
QS World #114 #1 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Autonomous Systems and Intelligent Robots - ICT Innovation (EIT Digital Master School), Master of Science (Technology)

Aalto University — Autonomous Systems and Intelligent Robots is a Master of Science (Technology) in ICT Innovation at Aalto University. It covers autonomous systems, AI-powered robots, auto...

Master's DegreeLevel
2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
—Intake
EUR 36,000 total Tuition (indicative)
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24Master's Degree
AU Aalto University logo
QS World #114 #1 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Biotechnology, Master of Science (Technology)

Aalto University — Aalto University’s Master’s Programme in Biotechnology covers biotechnology, molecular bioscience, cell engineering, bioprocessing, biomass, and mechanistic and data-driv...

Master's DegreeLevel
2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
—Intake
Life Sciences
EUR 34,000 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. Below them, universities follow their research output: University of Helsinki is cited most (22,207,402 citations).

Levels, lengths and start dates

The most common subjects are Engineering (23), Arts, Design & Architecture (18), Business & Management (16) and Agriculture & Environment (10). The usual length is 2 years and 1 year 6 months. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (83% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (20% 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 Helsinki for Master's?

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 Master's course take in Helsinki?

Most listed courses run 2 years, with 1 year 6 months the next most common.

When do Master's courses start in Helsinki?

Fall is the main intake — 83% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Master's courses in Helsinki?

Aalto University, with 104, ahead of University of Helsinki (41).

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