Best Universities for Master Programs in Finland 2024

EIT RawMaterials Academy - MEITIM offers students a unique opportunity to learn in a dynamic environment, focusing on real-life challenges. Awarded by the EIT (European Institute of Innovation and Technology), a body of the European Union, the EIT Label is a certificate of quality that is granted only to excellent educational programs at the master and doctoral level.

The European University of Post-Industrial Cities (UNIC) was established in 2020 with the aim of offering an inclusive education for a new generation of students. An alliance of 10 European universities based in post-industrial cities and funded by the European Commission, work hand-in-hand with city institutions to ensure that urban issues feed into teaching and research in a manner that is accessible and inclusive for all learners. The alliance is launching its first joint master degree in 2023 and is looking for students who will advance the post-industrial transformations of their cities and become highly-skilled graduates in new scientific disciplines that respond to the needs of the changing economy in Europe and around the world.

The European Campus of City-Universities (EC2U) is a multi-cultural and multi-lingual Alliance consisting of seven long-standing, education- and research-led, locally and globally engaged universities from four diverse regions of the European Union: the University of Coimbra, the University of Iași, the University of Jena, the University of Pavia, the University of Poitiers (Coordinator), the University of Salamanca and the University of Turku. The Alliance’s ambition is to develop an innovative space allowing mobility to flow freely between the seven universities and associated cities.

University of Jyväskylä (JYU) is a world-class university where multidisciplinary and cutting-edge research meets open and energetic communality. Through renowned teaching, high-profile expertise, and global collaboration the JYU community seeks and finds solutions to challenges of the future. In the international rankings of all universities in the world, the University of Jyväskylä is among the top three percent and represents the best of the world in several of its disciplines. We offer 17 high-quality, research-based Master’s degree programmes in English. International students are welcome to apply to the two-year programmes, which lead to an officially recognised Master’s degree and qualify for doctoral studies. In our six faculties, you can deepen your knowledge in various fields, such as educational sciences, sports and health sciences, mathematics and natural sciences, information technology, business and economics, and humanities and social sciences. We also offer scholarships for most successful international Master’s degree students, which cover the cost of tuition fees and make studying with us rewarding and very affordable. Jyväskylä is located in Central Finland with beautiful natural surroundings and inspiring architecture. The JYU campus is a combination of modern style and classics of the famous architect Alvar Aalto. Seminaarinmäki campus was awarded 2022 with European Heritage Label. The campus highlights the significance of the Finnish and European education system as a basis for equal and democratic society. Sometimes it gets a bit chilly here in Finland, but at the University of Jyväskylä, the warm-hearted peers, researchers and teachers will help to keep a smile on your face. At the University of Jyväskylä, the community takes care of its members. The university offers support and help with your studies and wellbeing. Our international university community is easy to join!

The University of Lapland is the northernmost university in the European Union. We combine science and art at the Arctic Circle in Rovaniemi, the capital of Lapland. Our Arctic university creates new knowledge, skills, and expertise for the North and for the world.

The University of the Arts Helsinki (Uniarts Helsinki) provides the highest level of education in music, fine arts, theatre, and dance in Finland. Uniarts Helsinki is an international forerunner in education and research in the field of arts and strengthens the role of art as a force that reforms society. Established in 2013, Uniarts Helsinki consists of the Academy of Fine Arts, Sibelius Academy, and Theatre Academy.

Our double degree programmes combine excellent technical education with training in innovation and entrepreneurship as well as internships at companies, industry partners and cities across Europe.

Arcada is a multi-professional university of applied sciences (UAS) in Helsinki, Finland. We offer high quality practice-oriented higher education at bachelor’s and master’s level. On our international campus, students and employees come together across disciplines to educate tomorrow’s experts, and to create smart and sustainable solutions. Regardless of whether this is the first step in your career or if you are already well-immersed in working life, at Arcada you will develop skills to take on future challenges.

EIT RawMaterials Academy - AMIS offers students a unique opportunity to learn in a dynamic environment, focusing on real-life challenges. Awarded by the EIT (European Institute of Innovation and Technology), a body of the European Union, the EIT Label is a certificate of quality that is granted only to excellent educational programs at the master and doctoral level.

Tampere University brings together research and education in technology, health and society. Our collaboration with our partners is built on our strengths, unique combinations of scientific disciplines and applied expertise. Tampere University is a community of 21,000 students and close to 4,000 staff members. The University was created in 2019 through a merger between the University of Tampere and Tampere University of Technology.

This program is only available as a second part of the Dual Degree Program after students. is only available via our highly accredited University...

This program is only available as a second part of the Dual Degree Program after students. is only available via our highly accredited University...

University of Turku (UTU), in Finland, is an international research university. We provide students with innovative problem solving skills and high-standard education based on our strenghts in research. Over 2,500 international students study at UTU every year, and 97% of them feel that UTU and Turku are good places to be. Learn more about student life by following #utuambassador on social media!

The task of Åbo Akademi University is to provide an open university environment for quality research and studies with a Nordic and international anchorage. Åbo Akademi University is particularly tasked with educating Swedish- speaking experts to satisfy the future needs in Finland.

The EIT Digital Master School is an exclusive joint initiative by the leading technical universities and business schools in Europe with additional mentoring and partnering from excellent European research organisations and leading business partners. EIT Digital offers two-year programmes that let you study at two world-class universities located in two different European countries. What’s more, you get to build a tailor-made curriculum based on your unique skills and interests. We offer double degrees, each of which combines technical competences with practical skills in innovation and entrepreneurship.