Eligibility
Selection methods
Eligibility requirements
You can apply to the Master’s Programme in International Food Business and Gastronomy if you meet the following criteria:
You have completed a first-cycle (bachelor’s) degree at a higher education institution in Finland or abroad, or will do so by the deadline.
You have sufficient skills in English.
You have completed a sufficient amount of studies applicable to the master’s programme.
Admission
If you do not meet these criteria, you cannot apply through this application procedure.
1. You have completed a higher education degree providing eligibility for master’s studies
To apply in master's admissions, you must have completed, or will complete by the deadline, a higher education degree that provides eligibility for master's studies.
If the degree providing eligibility has been completed in Finland, the deadline is 31 July 2027.
If the degree providing eligibility has been completed outside Finland, the deadline is 31 August 2027.
You can apply even if your degree will not be completed during the application period. However, you must have completed a sufficient amount of studies applicable to the master’s programme by the application deadline. Studies completed after the application deadline will not be taken into account in the assessment of your application.
2. Sufficient skills in English
You must demonstrate sufficient skills in English at the application stage. For the methods of demonstrating your language skills, please see the University website.
3. Applicable studies
You can be admitted to the Master's Programme in International Food Business and Gastronomy if you have completed or will complete by the application deadline:
At least 35 ECTS of studies that provide sufficient qualifications for master's studies in the scientific field or its related field to which you are applying. The studies must be applicable and appropriate in terms of content and level for the master's programme and its scientific fields, providing adequate qualifications and knowledge for master's studies. Studies must include courses in business studies.
At least 15 ECTS of studies that provide sufficient research methodology qualifications and knowledge for master's studies. Thesis work is not considered research methodology studies.
If you currently hold a second-cycle degree in the same field, i.e., the field of this master’s programme, or in a neighbouring field of study, your application will be considered only on compelling grounds and if the content of the prospective degree differs sufficiently from your previous degree.
The applicability and sufficient scope of studies will be assessed after you submit your application. The University of Helsinki does not make preliminary assessments of the applicability of studies.
The Master’s Programme in International Food Business and Gastronomy can admit 20 new students.
The Master’s Programme in International Food Business and Gastronomy at the University of Helsinki turns your passion for food into a global business career. You combine food business, gastronomy and sustainability through real industry projects and strong company links. You graduate ready to build brands, grow exports and shape the future of food in multicultural companies and markets worldwide.