Social science programs in Finland

26 universities in Finland offer 123 social science programs open to international students; 80% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition for master's degrees in this field is 13,713 USD, with the middle half of programs charging between 11,427 USD and 14,855 USD.

Data as of July 17, 2026 · computed from the Global Admissions catalog · amounts in USD

Social science in Finland by degree level

Degree Programs 25th percentile Median tuition / yr 75th percentile
Bachelor's 34 9,500 USD 9,500 USD 11,000 USD
Master's 38 11,427 USD 13,713 USD 14,855 USD
PhD 20 — — —

Tuition figures use the yearly price each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; medians only publish where at least 5 priced programs exist.

Popular social science programs in Finland

The most-viewed programs in this field right now — each links to the live listing with tuition, requirements and application details.

Program University Degree Tuition / yr
Bachelor in Social Sciences University of Eastern Finland Bachelor's 10,316 USD
Bachelor in Business Law Centria University of Applied Sciences Bachelor's —
Master in Technology Law Laurea University of Applied Sciences Master's 11,000 USD
Bachelor in Social Services Diaconia University of Applied Sciences Bachelor's 9,500 USD
Bachelor in Social Work Arcada University of Applied Sciences Bachelor's 9,800 USD
Bachelor in Expertise in Northern Outdoor Sports and Guidance Lapland University of Applied Sciences Bachelor's 9,500 USD
Bachelor in Community Educator Humak University of Applied Sciences Bachelor's 14,000 USD
Bachelor in Sports Coaching and Management Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences Bachelor's 11,000 USD
Master in Commercial Law Hanken School of Economics Master's 15,000 USD
Bachelor in Social Services Laurea University of Applied Sciences Bachelor's —
Professional Guidance Counsellor Education Häme University of Applied Sciences — 11,700 USD
Teacher Education for Those with Recognition Decisions Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences — —
Bachelor in Social Services Helsinki Metropolia University of Applied Sciences Bachelor's 11,000 USD
Bachelor in Applied Law Laurea University of Applied Sciences Bachelor's 1,440 USD
Master in Sports Coaching Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences Master's 12,000 USD
Bachelor in Christian Early Childhood Education and Care Diaconia University of Applied Sciences Bachelor's 9,500 USD
Bachelor in Sports Coaching Lapland University of Applied Sciences Bachelor's 9,500 USD
Bachelor in Diaconal Work Diaconia University of Applied Sciences Bachelor's 9,500 USD
Bachelor in Applied Gerontology Helsinki Metropolia University of Applied Sciences Bachelor's 12,000 USD
Academic and Research Communication Helsinki Metropolia University of Applied Sciences — —
Early Childhood Education Jamk University of Applied Sciences — —
Bachelor in Applied Economic Geography Centria University of Applied Sciences Bachelor's —
Bachelor in Gerontology Lapland University of Applied Sciences Bachelor's 9,500 USD
Nurse Prescribing Jamk University of Applied Sciences — 5,400 USD

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Specializations within social science

Education 20 Social Work 17 Social Services 13 Law 12 General 12 Sports Studies 6 Communication 6 Geography 5 Health and Social Studies 4 European Studies 3

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