The Dual Master's Programme in Green Business is a joint programme between the University of Helsinki in Finland and the University of British Columbia (UBC) in Vancouver. Even though you apply to the University of Helsinki, you will spend your first year studying at UBC in Canada, followed by your second year at UH in Finland.
Upon graduation, students receive two degrees: a Master of Science in Agriculture and Forestry (MSc AF) from UH and a Master of Forestry (MF) from UBC. To earn both degrees, students must fulfill the individual programme requirements for both institution’s degrees.
Obtaining both these degrees would normally take 3 years to complete separately. However, in the Master's Programme in Green Business, the dual degree is attainable in just two years.
For applicants applying through the University of Helsinki, the application period for studies starting in autumn 2025* took place 2–16 Jan 2025. Applications can only be submitted during the application period.
*Please note: While the application is submitted to the University of Helsinki, the first year of the programme is completed at the University of British Columbia in Canada, and the second year at the University of Helsinki in Finland.
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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:
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.
The Dual Master's Programme in Green Business is designed for students who are interested in forestry, sustainable resource management, economics, and green innovation.
You are eligible to apply via the University of Helsinki if you:
You can apply through either the University of Helsinki or the University of British Columbia, but please note that you should only submit your application to one of these institutions—not both.
For those applying through the University of Helsinki, the application period for studies beginning in autumn 2025 is from 2 to 16 January 2025.
There is a tuition fee for students who are not citizens of a European Union (EU)/European Economic Area (EEA) country or Switzerland OR do not have permanent residence status in Finland. EU/EEA citizens or citizens of Switzerland are not liable to pay tuition fees.
The University of Helsinki does not offer any scholarships for applicants to the Dual Master's Programme in Green Business.
Planning a budget for your studies is important as all the students at the University of Helsinki must fund their studies as well as travel and living expenses themselves. Ensure that you have adequate funding and enough financial means for the entire period of your studies.
As a student in the Dual Master's Programme in Green Business, you will:
earn two degrees in just two years: Master of Science in Agriculture and Forestry (UH) and Master of Forestry (UBC).
study in two world-renowned universities in Canada and Finland where you have unique research opportunities and a chance to expand your global network.
learn from top experts in business, forestry, and bioeconomy.
connect with like-minded peers while experiencing two different cultures together—an opportunity most master’s programmes don’t offer.
When graduating, you will have the ability and practical skills to work as a business leader in both traditional and non-traditional green industries.
If you have any questions about admissions at the University of Helsinki, please contact our admission advisers for guidance.
The first year of studies will take place at the University of British Columbia (UBC) in Vancouver, Canada.
When choosing a university, it is important to get the location right too. What has Helsinki and Finland to offer when it comes to education and a way of life? What's the cost of living? Is it easy to find housing?
Did you know that students in Finland are entitled to lots of benefits, discounts and services? For example, affordable student housing, low-cost sports services, and student-priced meals. You also get numerous discounts, for example on public transport fees across the country.
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