The admission results (application round from 2 Jan 2025 to 16 Jan 2025) have been sent to the applicants to the e-mail address given on their application form. The results can also be found in the My Studyinfo -service.
Dear new student of the Master’s Programme in Human Nutrition and Food-Related Behaviour,
Warm congratulations for being accepted in the HNFB programme! You are cordially welcome to the scientific community of scholars and students who are interested in various aspects of human nutritionand food-related behaviour and culture. Our curriculum offers the students the possibility to focus on various areas of interest. The studies include not only theoretical studies but also possibilities for practical training.
We would like to inform you at this stage that there will be changes to our educational programme from August 2026. The new name of the programme is Master’s Programme in Nutrition Science. The new programme does not have a Food-related Behaviour study track, but food-related behaviour studies are still offered. The curriculum for students who have started the HNFB programme in the Human Nutrition study track is not going to change significantly.
Welcome to the HNFB Master’s programme. We are looking forward to seeing you in August!
You have been accepted either to the Human Nutrition or the Food-Related Behaviour study track. Part of the studies are specific for the study tracks but there are also courses common to all students. The HNFB students come from different universities and backgrounds. This is why all new students start their studies with the introductory course called “The kaleidoscope of Human Nutrition and Food-related Behaviour studies”. During this course, you will get an overview of the topics of HNFB, meet the teachers and get to know your fellow students. You will also be appointed a teacher tutor who helps you to compile your personal study plan.
You will get detailed information on the studies in August during the Orientation week. All new students meet the teachers and researchers at the Welcome brunch on Monday 1st of September 2025. The HNFB students come from different universities and backgrounds. This is why all new students start their studies with the introductory course called “The kaleidoscope of food and human nutrition studies”. During this course, you will get an overview of the topics of HNFB, meet the teachers and get to know your fellow students. You will also be appointed a teacher tutor who helps you to compile your personal study plan.
Do you wonder what it is like to study at the University of Helsinki? How is student life or housing in the City of Helsinki?
You can chat directly with our student Mayke or other University of Helsinki students on our chat platform. However, note that for questions related to admissions you should contact the Admission Services.
Please also note that HNFB programme has a student organization, OIKOS:
Oikos operates as a subgroup of Lipidi ry. Oikos organizes social and professional events for all bachelor's and master's students who are interested in the HNFB programme. Incoming international students can already follow its activities before they arrive, and bachelor's students in Finland are encouraged to already join and participate in Oikos events! Follow on Instagram or reach out with any questions at oikos-subgroup@helsinki.fi.
The student blog on the chat platform is also a great way to get an overview of student life in Helsinki.
The teaching officially starts on 1 September 2025, but you should participate in the orientation activities for the new students already before classes begin (Orientation week 26–29 August 2025). You will be assigned to a tutor group led by a senior student, or student tutor. You will learn more about studying in our programme and get support with administrative matters. This will make it easier for you to start your studies and life in Helsinki.
The detailed information concerning the orientation and student tutors will be published in the Instructions for students. Remember to select your programme in the dropdown menu to access the information relevant to your degree programme.
The Orientation week that precedes the first study period in August will provide important information on studies at the University of Helsinki in general and HNFB studies in particular. You will receive information on the Orientation week schedule from your student tutor.
The Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry is located on Viikki Campus. The verdant and multidisciplinary Viikki Campus has operated in front lines of the life sciences since 1946. It employs nearly 1,900 people and has more than 6,000 students. Characteristic to the area are broad fields and the bay of Vanhankaupunginlahti, a popular outdoor recreational area among the citizens.
As our student, you will have access to the modern studying facilities of the campus.
The international students in the Master's Programme in Human Nutrition and Food-Related Behaviour can apply to the UNITalent Programme. It is designed to support international students in building professional networks in Finland and to gain insight into field specific working life. Students take part by attending monthly group meetings with hosting organisation for a period of three months. During the programme, the University Career Services also provides training in career management skills.
If you have questions regarding HNFB studies, please do not hesitate to contact the HNFB program directors:
In more practical study issues, you may also contact Viikki Student Services. Please note that July is holiday season in Finland, so don’t worry if there are some delays in responding to your inquiries.
If you have questions related to the admissions and accepting your study place, please contact the Admission Services.