The food industry is the 4th most important employer in Finland and internationally, constantly looking for experts to solve new problems.
With a Master’s degree in Food Sciences, you can for example find work as:
A Master’s degree in Food Sciences also gives you qualifications to advance to doctoral-level studies and thereafter positions in research.
Are you interested in the experiences of our alumni studying topics in food sciences, how they obtained their current work and how their Master's studies apply to professional life?
Studies are part of your career. The Career Services at the University of Helsinki supports, in cooperation with the degree programmes, the growth of your expert identity as part of your studies and with separate services.
From the start of your studies until one year after the completion of your degree, the Career Services supports your career path by:
Please note that the continuation of the programme will be decided in spring 2026.
Do you want to build a career in Finland? Get valuable insight into Finnish working life and build your professional networks by applying to HelsinkiUNI International Talent Programme (UNITalent). UNITalent is a programme to connect university students and doctoral researchers with Finnish companies and organisations. It offers international students the opportunity to
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Although international students get by with English in the Helsinki region, learning Finnish significantly improves their career options after graduation. It is challenging to find a job without any knowledge of the local language.
The University of Helsinki offers free Finnish language courses for enrolled international degree students. The beginner and intermediate level courses are not only a way to learn the language, but you also learn more about Finnish culture and network with other international students across fields.
The Master’s degree in Food Sciences gives you qualifications for further scientific education (a doctoral degree) in Food Sciences or related sciences. For example, a suitable doctoral programme at the University of Helsinki is the Doctoral Programme in Food Chain and Health (FoodHealth).
After graduation, the world is wide open and full of possibilities. How can you venture forward to make the career path you want? What kind of work would you like to do? What kind of life should you lead? The Helsinki alumni community is there to support you as you transition from the University to the world of work.
All previous University of Helsinki degree and exchange students, as well as staff, are our alumni. As a member of the University of Helsinki alumni network, Finland’s largest network of experts, you get valuable support, knowledge and contacts for your working life.