The application period for studies starting in autumn 2026 is from 2 to 16 January 2026. Please note that our International Master's Programmes only have one intake per academic year. You can only submit your application during the application period.
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 Master's Programme in Technologies for Sustainable Use of Renewable Resources is for students interested in improving sustainability in the agri-food and forest sectors through new and emerging technologies.
You can apply for a master's programme at the University of Helsinki if you meet the following criteria:
Applicable studies for this programme are, e.g. a relevant bachelor's degree in natural sciences, agricultural sciences, forestry, food sciences, engineering, computer science, or economics.
Please note that the application instructions and the programme-specific criteria for the 2026 intake will be published by the end of October 2025. Make sure to follow the up-to-date instructions when applying.
To tackle global environmental challenges, we need new technologies that make food systems and the forest sector more sustainable. The growing focus on the sustainable use of renewable resources, circular economy, and green transition is driving demand for new, skilled professionals in these fields.
In the Master’s Programme in Technologies for Sustainable Use of Renewable Resources, you will:
As a graduate, you will be a professional in sustainability and utilising technical and digital solutions in the agri-food and forest industries in Finland and abroad. You are prepared to work on enhancing the efficiency and sustainability of production systems, using advanced measurement and mapping technologies, or applying artificial intelligence and data analytics across various sectors.
This video gives a general overview of the application process for the International Master's Programmes at the University of Helsinki when applying from 2 to 16 Jan 2025.
Start preparing your application well in advance, make sure that you meet the admission criteria and language requirements, and always read the full instructions on our website.
If you have any questions about admissions at the University of Helsinki, please contact our admission advisers for guidance. You can also check out some statistics on student admissions.
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