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University of Helsinki

Helsinki, FinlandReviewed 22 October 2026

The two-year, 120-credit Data Science master's connects computational methods, statistics and data systems.

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The two-year, 120-credit Data Science master's connects computational methods, statistics and data systems. An English-language degree route is available within this multilingual programme; language evidence must match the chosen route.

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  1. Data Science, Master's Programme
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Academic eligibility

  • Applicants need a qualifying bachelor's degree and relevant prior studies.
  • The official Studyinfo criteria specify at least 15 credits in programming, algorithms and data structures, five in probability/statistics, and ten in linear algebra, calculus or other mathematics.
  • The page's cohort year was not exposed in the readable indexed material, so reconfirm the full 2027 selection criteria before treating those minima as final.

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Language requirements

  • For the English degree route, IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with writing at least 6.0 is one accepted method.
  • Helsinki does not accept individual teachers' statements or a university's own language-test scores as substitutes.
  • Qualification-based English evidence must meet the official country and document conditions.

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Study intakes

  • The programme advertises autumn 2027 entry through the international master's application cycle.
  • No separate January-entry course instance was verified.

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Application deadlines

  • The programme publishes an application period of 5 January 2027 at 08:00–19 January 2027 at 15:00.
  • Confirm the portal's stated local time and the separate attachment deadline; this is not Finland's 7–21 January joint-application window used by some other universities.

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International tuition

  • The programme's current official page quotes EUR 15,000 per academic year for tuition-fee-liable students.
  • It is an annual programme price, not a national Finnish average or the full two-year budget.
  • The fee line is not separately labelled 2027/28 in the reviewed text, so the offer and current fee policy should be checked before payment.

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Scholarships & funding

  • Helsinki describes competitive 50% and 100% tuition waivers for eligible international master's applicants, with most awards at 50%.
  • They do not cover living expenses and are not assured by admission.
  • Verify the award conditions and continuation requirements for the 2027 application cycle.

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What can international students study at University of Helsinki?

Selected programme options include Data Science, Master's Programme. These are selected examples, not the full catalogue. Availability, campus, mode of study and teaching language must be checked for your intake.

What are the entry requirements for University of Helsinki?

Applicants need a qualifying bachelor's degree and relevant prior studies. The official Studyinfo criteria specify at least 15 credits in programming, algorithms and data structures, five in probability/statistics, and ten in linear algebra, calculus or other mathematics. The page's cohort year was not exposed in the readable indexed material, so reconfirm the full 2027 selection criteria before treating those minima as final. For the English degree route, IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with writing at least 6.0 is one accepted method. Helsinki does not accept individual teachers' statements or a university's own language-test scores as substitutes. Qualification-based English evidence must meet the official country and document conditions.

How much are international tuition fees at University of Helsinki?

The programme's current official page quotes EUR 15,000 per academic year for tuition-fee-liable students. It is an annual programme price, not a national Finnish average or the full two-year budget. The fee line is not separately labelled 2027/28 in the reviewed text, so the offer and current fee policy should be checked before payment. Fees are not a university-wide average. Confirm the exact course, fee year, currency, deposit, extra charges and refund conditions before paying.

When is the application deadline for University of Helsinki?

The programme publishes an application period of 5 January 2027 at 08:00–19 January 2027 at 15:00. Confirm the portal's stated local time and the separate attachment deadline; this is not Finland's 7–21 January joint-application window used by some other universities. The programme advertises autumn 2027 entry through the international master's application cycle. No separate January-entry course instance was verified. A semester start date is not an application closing date. Check scholarship and visa timelines separately.

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No. Our team can help compare your academic profile with requirements, organise documents and explain application steps. Admission, funding and immigration decisions belong to the institution and responsible authorities.

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