Film Directing, Master of Arts (Art and Design) (2 yrs)

Aalto University · Espoo, Finland · Checked 24 October 2026

Scholarships: the university offers scholarships or tuition fee waivers for fee-paying students on this programme. Most are awarded on academic merit when you apply; check the programme page for how to be considered.

Applying from Pakistan

• Documents: degree and transcripts (attested by HEC for university degrees, IBCC for intermediate), passport, CV and usually a motivation letter. See the paperwork guides.
• English: Master's: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with writing 6.0 (IELTS Online accepted); TOEFL iBT 4.5 total and 4.0 in all subtests (tests from 21 Jan 2026) or 92 total with writing 22 (earlier tests); PTE and other tests also listed. (university-wide requirement; some programmes ask for more).
• Tuition: EUR 20,000 a year. Students from outside the EU/EEA usually pay the first year's fee before the residence permit is issued.
• Visa: read the Finland student visa guide for proof of funds, documents and processing time.

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Details from Studyinfo.fi (Finnish National Agency for Education). Fees, requirements and deadlines change every year; confirm them on the official programme page before you apply.