Mathematics and Statistics

Study mode:On campus Study type:Full-time Languages: English
Deadline: Jan 4, 2026
98 place StudyQA ranking:9670 Duration:24 months

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Study mathematics and statistics with other top performers in your field.

Some of the best mathematicians and statisticians in the world will be your instructors. Studies in the Master’s Programme in Mathematics and Statistics will lead you into the fascinating world of modern science, giving you a solid basis for maths and statistics applications. Graduates from this programme find employment as researchers, teachers, and in demanding expert posts in the public and private sector in Finland and abroad.

The Master’s programme consists of courses in mathematics, applied mathematics, and statistics. The courses include group and lecture instruction, exercises, literature, and workshops. Most courses also include exams or project assignments. In addition, you can complete some courses independently, by taking literature-based exams.

The Master’s Programme in Mathematics and Statistics comprises 120 credits, which you can complete in two years. The degree includes:

  • 85 - 120 credits of advanced courses, including the Master’s thesis (30 credits)
  • 0 - 35 credits of other courses from your own or other programmes
  • Working-life orientation and career planning
  • Personal study plan

The programme consists of three study tracks: Mathematics, Applied mathematics and Statistics. Within the study tracks you will select your specialization during your first year.

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