University of Helsinki
Helsinki, Finland · Checked September 26, 2026
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 |
Scholarships
University of Helsinki Scholarship Programme (tuition fee waivers)
Check official siteAalto University Excellence Scholarship
Check official siteTampere 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.
