The University of Helsinki offers a unique education that integrates technology and sustainability with high-quality expertise in food and forest systems. The Master's Programme in Technologies for Sustainable Use of Renewable Resources will prepare you to meet the urgent demand for professionals in these fields.
After completing your degree, you are qualified to work in many roles, such as an innovative sustainability leader in the agri-food and forest businesses or as a technology expert in process automation, artificial intelligence, and measurement and mapping technologies in the management of renewable resources. You can also continue to doctoral programs and work as a researcher or teacher in the academic field.
You can find employment in various areas, including:
The programme’s strong collaboration with organisations and businesses offers valuable opportunities for networking and practical experiences during your studies.
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:
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.
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 University of Helsinki offers a variety of options for your postgraduate studies. You can concentrate on research that interests you and find a doctoral programme that meets your needs.
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.