Sociology at University of Helsinki
University of Helsinki offers 7 Sociology programmes (6 master, 1 doctoral / PhD), 4 of them taught in English. Here they are, straight from the official catalogue.
7Sociology programmes
4English-taught
#76Research rank (EU)
HelsinkiCity
The programmes
| Programmes | Level | English-taught |
|---|---|---|
| Doctoral Programme in Social Sciences | Doctoral / PhD | ✓ |
| Master's Programme in Contemporary Societies, Master of Social Sciences (2 years) | Master | ✓ |
| Master's Programme in European and Nordic Studies, Master of Social Sciences/Master of Arts (2 years) | Master | ✓ |
| Master's Programme in Urban Studies and Planning, Master of Science/Master of Social Sciences/Master of Arts (2 years) | Master | ✓ |
| Sosiaalitieteiden maisteriohjelma, valtiotieteiden maisteri (2 v) | Master | — |
| Yhteiskunnallinen muutos, kandidaatti ja maisteri (3 v + 2 v) | Master | — |
| Yhteiskunnallisen muutoksen maisteriohjelma, valtiotieteiden maisteri (2 v) | Master | — |
Frequently asked questions
- Does University of Helsinki offer Sociology?
- Yes — the official catalogue lists 7 Sociology programmes at University of Helsinki, 4 of them taught in English.
Last updated 2026-08-17.