Apply to International master's programmes

At the University of Helsinki, you can study in over 30 multidisciplinary Master's programmes with English as the language of instruction. Get to know the programmes and find out how to apply.

The applications are open for studies starting in autumn 2026. The deadline to apply is 16 Jan 2026 at 15:00 (UTC+2). Check the application instructions on this page carefully before applying.  
Get to know our programmes

In our Master's programmes, you can build a degree based on your own interests with the help of our wide range of multidisciplinary study options and courses offered by 11 faculties. The scope is 120 ECTS credits to be completed with two years of full-time study. You learn from the best in their field and get a solid foundation for doctoral studies.

In the International Master's Programmes, the language of instruction is English. However, in many of the programmes you can also complete studies partly or fully in Finnish and/or Swedish. Always check the language information on the programme website.
Application dates

Our International Master's Programmes have one intake per academic year. You can only submit your application during the application period.

The application period for studies starting in autumn 2026 is open and closes on 16 Jan 2026 at 15:00 (UTC+2). Check the application instructions on this page carefully before applying.  

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Information about the application fee

As of 1 Jan 2025, non-EU/EEA citizens must pay an application fee when applying to programmes leading to a degree in higher education in Finland (excl. doctoral degrees and Erasmus Mundus programmes). 

The fee is a one-time national fee of 100 euros that covers all applications to studies beginning in the same academic term.

The fee is not collected from applicants who have:

  • a Finnish or EU citizenship,
  • a residence card for a family member of an EU citizen in Finland,
  • a European Union Blue Card,
  • a continuous residence permit in Finland granted on grounds other than studies,
  • a permanent Finnish residence permit, or
  • a long-term resident’s EU residence permit.

The Finnish National Agency of Education will collect the application fee in connection with filling out the application form at the Finnish national education portal Studyinfo. The fee must be paid or you must upload a document proving the exempted category. Otherwise your application will not be processed. 

Unfortunately, it is not possible to get an application fee waiver.

The application fee does not guarantee that you will be offered admission to studies.
Information about applying

Check out the steps to take when applying to an International Master's Programme at the University of Helsinki, and read the information behind the links carefully to make your application process successful. 

  1. Find your programme in the and check the admission criteria to ensure you are eligible to apply.
  2. Check out the application instructions and important dates in our s. Especially pay attention to:
  3. Budgeting is essential, as all our students must fund their studies and living expenses themselves. .
  4. Fill out and submit your before 16 Jan 2026, 15:00 (UTC+2).
  5. If you are liable to pay the application fee, pay it. If not, upload a document proving the exempted category. Otherwise, your application will not be processed. There are no application fee waivers.
  6. Upload the required application documents to your application form before 23 Jan 2026, 15.00 (UTC +2). At this stage, good-quality copies of your original official documents are sufficient.
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