University of Helsinki

Are you interested in finding that perfect Master’s programme? Take a look at what the University of Helsinki has to offer. At the University of Helsinki you can find a wide range of Master’s Degree Programmes, taught entirely in English. The scope of our programmes is 120 ECTS credits, completed with two years of fulltime study on campus. All programmes comply with the national legislation governing university education and are, therefore, recognised globally.

So what makes Helsinki such a cool place? Helsinki is a very safe, modern and green city with half a million friendly folks. Everything here is easy to reach and things work as planned. Helsinki is a good place to explore the cool urban culture, surrounding nature and the sea that makes its presence felt everywhere in Helsinki. In addition to being the capital city of Finland, Helsinki has a reputation of being a vibrant city for students. With several higher education institutions in the Helsinki area and 60,000 university students it caters to the needs of students from all walks of life.

Helsinki is also home to one of the world’s top universities. Though Finland only has a population of about five and a half million people, there is still plenty of scientific expertise and creativity to drive one of Europe’s leading multidisciplinary research universities, the University of Helsinki. Today the university works on the cutting edge of modern science. High-quality basic research forms the solid foundation for applied research and product development, making it the key to sustainable wellbeing for everyone. Research at the University of Helsinki is truly multidisciplinary – breaking boundaries and generating new insights of great global value.

Top research and high-level education attract committed and motivated students, who, as studies have shown, have excellent employment prospects after graduation. The university’s 11 faculties have 35,000 degree students and 5,000 doctoral students. Teaching is provided by 4,000 teachers on four campuses in Helsinki and in several other locations, from the southernmost tip of Finland to its northernmost corner. The international network of the University researchers covers the entire globe.

As a Master’s student in Helsinki you will get a chance to take part in the research. Many programme director’s are proud over the fact that the students take active part in the world class research. You also have the chance to go for a student exchange abroad if you wish.