Program Overview
The Wood Materials Science at University of Eastern Finland is a MSc programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Wood Materials Science programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Finland and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 12,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
- Location: Joensuu, Finland
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Wood Materials Science programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Academic Skills in Forest Sciences
- Basic Statistics in English
- Basics of Wood Materials Science
- Industrial Biotechnology and Biorefining
- Organic and Biomass Chemistry
- Personal Study Plan in Wood Materials Science
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
MSc in Wood Materials Science warmly welcomes talented and enthusiastic students from all over the world to apply. The minimum eligibility criteria are:
- Bachelor\xc2\xb4s or equivalent engineering degree*)\xc2\xa0in e.g., bioeconomy, material technology, environmental engineering, biology, chemistry, applied physics, forest sciences, or forest products marketing; and
- Good command of the English language (IELTS 6.5, TOEFL 90, PTE 59).
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 12,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Tuition fees: EUR 12,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Eastern Finland directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Eastern Finland
University of Eastern Finland
Joensuu, Finland
The University of Eastern Finland is a university in Finland, which was founded in 2010 and has campuses in Joensuu and Kuopio.
University Profile- Application Deadline 2013-01-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months