Master's Programme in Economics, Autumn 2027

University of Helsinki · Helsinki, 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 6.0 in writing (IELTS Online and UKVI accepted); TOEFL iBT 92 with 22 in writing (0-120 scale; requirement for the new 1-6 scale to be updated in autumn 2026). Other accepted methods listed on the page. (university-wide requirement; some programmes ask for more).
• Tuition: EUR 18,000 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.