Study Social Work in Finland
8 programmes in social work at 4 universities in Finland are open to international students; 100% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 727 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 727 USD and 727 USD.
Data as of August 28, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Social Work programmes
8 programmes
| Programme | University | Degree | Tuition / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Master in Short Courses For Social Work Practitioners | USTP – University of Applied Sciences St. Pölten | Master's | 727 USD |
| Master in Applied Psychotraumatology For Social Workers | USTP – University of Applied Sciences St. Pölten | Master's | 727 USD |
| Master in Sosionomi (AMK) | Kajaani University of Applied Sciences | Master's | 14,018 USD |
| Master in Professional Opinions And Reports In Social Work | USTP – University of Applied Sciences St. Pölten | Master's | 727 USD |
| Master in Social Work In Primary Care | USTP – University of Applied Sciences St. Pölten | Master's | 727 USD |
| Master in Guarantor Status Confidentiality And Liability In Social Work | USTP – University of Applied Sciences St. Pölten | Master's | 727 USD |
Social Work in Finland by degree level
| Degree | Programmes | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 2 | — | — | — |
| Master's | 6 | 727 USD | 727 USD | 727 USD |
Tuition figures use the yearly price each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; medians only publish where at least 5 priced programmes exist.
Universities for social work in Finland
Study Social Work in Finland: common questions
- How many social work programmes are there in Finland?
- 8 social work programmes at 4 universities in Finland are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
- How much does a social work degree in Finland cost?
- The median yearly tuition for master's programmes in social work in Finland is 727 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 727 USD and 727 USD per year.
- Can I study social work in Finland in English?
- Yes — 100% of the social work programmes in Finland in our catalogue are taught in English (8 of 8).
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