There is a wide range of employment opportunities for ICE programme graduates. Opportunities span from cultural and public management to international projects in private companies. Potential employees include the EU, the UN and other national and international organisations; ministries; universities; the municipal sector; non-governmental organisations; and the media.
Part of ICE's compulsory studies focuses on developing skills and working methods that you will need in your future career. The ICE programme includes a minimum of 10 credits in Professional Contexts. The optional traineeship and project work modules allow you to gain hands-on work experience that will develop your skills and strengthen your professional identity.
Are you interested in the experiences of our alumni studying topics in intercultural encounters, how they obtained their current work and how their Master's studies apply to professional life?
Do you want to build a career in Finland? Get valuable insight into Finnish working life and build your professional networks by applying to our group mentoring programme.
In the HelsinkiUNI International Talent Programme (UNITalent), a group of international talents is hosted by a local company or organisation.
Successful applicants will get to:
International master’s degree students at the University of Helsinki can apply as well as Finnish students who have completed their degree abroad.
The University of Helsinki conducts career monitoring surveys to collect information on graduate employment and the skills needs of employers. Career monitoring aims to determine how well a university education can meet the requirements of professional life. The data collected are used, among other things, for developing the career skills of current students.
According to the surveys, general skills gained from the studies include :
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:
Although international students can get by with English in the Helsinki region, learning Finnish will significantly improve your career options after graduation.
The University of Helsinki offers free Finnish language courses for enrolled international degree students. The beginners and intermediate level courses are not only a way to learn the language, but you also learn more about Finnish culture and get to network with other international students across the fields.
If you are interested in an academic career, the ICE programme provides you will high-quality research training and a solid foundation for doctoral studies. Upon completion of your Master's degree you will be eligible to apply for doctoral studies at the University of Helsinki and other leading international research institutions.
Depending on your thematic specialisations, these doctoral programmes within the University of Helsinki, may be of interest:
Doctoral Programme in Political, Societal and Regional Change
Doctoral Programme in History and Cultural Heritage
Doctoral Programme in Theology and Religious Studies
Doctoral Programme in Gender, Culture and Society
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.