Studies in English

International Master's Degree programmes

For international applicants University of Helsinki offers a comprehensive selection of research-oriented two-year International Master's Degree Programmes. They provide students with skills needed in demanding professions and give a solid foundation for doctoral studies. Also several regular Master's degrees can be completed in English.

The International Master's Degree Programmes are taught entirely in English. The scope of these programmes is 120 ECTS credits, completed with two years of full-time study. Some programmes are organised by the University of Helsinki along with other Finnish and foreign universities. All programmes comply with the national legislation governing university education and are, therefore, recognised globally.

No tuition fees

There are no tuition fees at the University of Helsinki – we believe that everyone must must be given an opportunity to educate themselves. The only obligatory fee is for the Student Union membership (90 to 100 euro per year). However, you should be aware that international Erasmus Mundus programmes may charge tuition fees: Economy, State and Society and Food of Life charge fees at present.

Fees and costs

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Postgraduate studies

The University of Helsinki carries out research of an internationally high standard. Research funding, honours and prizes awarded to our researchers are an indication of the wide-spread esteem among the global scientific community.

The University of Helsinki has regularly been ranked among Europe’s 10 to 15 best universities on worldwide ranking lists of research universities. Some 470 doctorates are completed annually and nearly 10,000 scientific articles or monographs are published yearly by the university’s researchers.

Postgraduate applicants

Courses in English

Exchange students

If you would like to study at the University of Helsinki for an academic term or year and then transfer your credits to your home university, you can apply for exchange student status. In other words, to qualify, you should be registered and actively studying at a university outside of Finland.

For more information, see the Exchange Programmes website.

Helsinki Summer School

Students interested in short-term study options can join the Helsinki Summer School. Summer School programme is designed for advanced students including introductory courses to the International Master's Degree Programmes.