University of Helsinki
Helsinki, Finland · Checked
The University of Helsinki is Finland's oldest and largest university, a public multidisciplinary research university with four campuses in Helsinki. It offers a wide range of International Master's Programmes in English and two English-taught bachelor's programmes (Liberal Arts and Sciences, and Science).
Undergraduate tuition (international)EUR 13,000 per academic year for English-taught bachelor's programmes (non-EU/EEA/Swiss students)
Master's tuition (international)EUR 13,000, 15,000 or 18,000 per academic year for English-taught master's programmes, depending on programme (non-EU/EEA/Swiss students; joint programmes may differ)
IntakesAutumn (August)
English requirementMaster'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.
Official fees page · Official English requirements
Application deadlines
| International Master's Programmes (autumn 2027) | Application period 5 - 19 January 2027 |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's in English (autumn 2027) | 5 - 19 January 2027 (Admission group 1) or 9 - 23 March 2027 (Admission group 2), depending on previous education |
Programmes taught in English
Bachelor's degrees (2)
| Bachelor's Programme in Liberal Arts and Sciences, Autumn 2027 | EUR 13,000 a year |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Programme in Science, Autumn 2027 | EUR 13,000 a year |
PhD and doctoral programmes (14)
| Doctoral Programme in Biomedicine | Free (no tuition fee) |
|---|---|
| Doctoral Programme in Clinical Research | Free (no tuition fee) |
| Doctoral Programme in Drug Research | Free (no tuition fee) |
| Doctoral Programme in Ecology, Evolution and Environmental Sustainability in Society | Free (no tuition fee) |
| Doctoral Programme in Education, Schooling, and Learning | Free (no tuition fee) |
| Doctoral Programme in Law | Free (no tuition fee) |
| Doctoral Programme in Molecular and Cellular Systems of Life | Free (no tuition fee) |
| Doctoral programme in multidisciplinary research in renewable natural resources | Free (no tuition fee) |
| Doctoral Programme in One Health | Free (no tuition fee) |
| Doctoral Programme in Population Health and Human Behaviour | Free (no tuition fee) |
| Doctoral Programme in Science | Free (no tuition fee) |
| Doctoral Programme in Social Sciences | Free (no tuition fee) |
| Doctoral programme in the Humanities | Free (no tuition fee) |
| Doctoral Programme in Theology and Religious Studies | Free (no tuition fee) |
Master's degrees (71)
Scholarships
University of Helsinki Scholarship Programme (tuition fee waivers)
Check official siteAalto University Excellence Scholarship
59 days leftTampere University Tuition Fee Scholarship
Check official siteUniversity of Eastern Finland Early Bird Discount and Tuition Waivers
Check official siteFees, deadlines and requirements change every year and differ by course. Always check the course page on the university's official website before you apply.
Plan your move
More universities in Finland
- Aalto University
- Aalto University School of Arts, Design and Architecture
- Åbo Akademi University
- Arcada University of Applied Sciences
- Centria University of Applied Sciences
- Diaconia University of Applied Sciences
- Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences
- HAMK Häme University of Applied Sciences
- Hanken School of Economics
- Högskolan på Åland
