Program Overview

Master's Degree Programme in Nanoscience

The Master's Degree Programme in Nanoscience is a two-year full-time programme taught in English, with an application period once a year in January. Studies begin in August, with no mid-point entry to the programme. Upon completion, students graduate with a Master of Science degree.

Programme Structure

The curriculum consists of Nanoscience courses (22 ECTS) that are obligatory for all students, regardless of their major. In addition, studies include compulsory and optional advanced-level courses (80-100 ECTS) according to the major. The rest of the optional courses (18-0 ECTS) can be selected based on the student's own interest and career plan.

Tuition Fee

The tuition fee for the programme is 14,000. Students from non-EU/EEA countries are liable to pay a tuition fee but can apply for a scholarship after their first year of studies. An Early Bird discount of 1,500 is available for applicants who pay their tuition fees and accept their study place within 14 days.

Admission Criteria

Applicants with a Bachelor's Degree in Nanoscience, Physics, Chemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology, or other relevant fields may apply for the Master's Degree Programme in Nanoscience. The major of the Master's Programme studies is either Chemistry, Physics, or Cell and Molecular Biology, depending on the Bachelor's Degree courses. However, all students must take specialized nanoscience courses regardless of their major.

Career Opportunities

Career opportunities for alumni are typically in industry or academia. Many high-tech companies are interested in nanoscience and nanotechnology, as these fields are focused on applications and innovations. The research and product development in these companies require more and more multidisciplinary experts. Depending on the study plan, graduates will be qualified for jobs in the health, biotechnology, space technology, or chemical industry sectors. In addition, the Master's programme provides excellent preparation for an academic career.

Research Areas

The Nanoscience Center (NSC) at the University of Jyväskylä is an international working environment, with about one-fourth of the staff being non-Finns, and all research groups using English as their working language. Every JYU student can also apply for exchange or internship abroad as part of their degree studies.

Student Profile

Applicants with a strong foundation in nanoscience, physics, chemistry, cell and molecular biology, or other relevant fields are ideal candidates for the programme. As a graduate of the programme, students will have a solid competence to contribute to the future of nanoscience and nanotechnology.

Faculty of Mathematics and Science

The Faculty of Mathematics and Science at the University of Jyväskylä aims to provide solutions for climate change, fight the decline in biodiversity, develop new technological innovations, and build more sustainable living habits. In collaboration with the international scientific community, the faculty searches for answers to the biggest questions in science, especially in evolution, sustainable use of natural resources, mathematical analysis, multidisciplinary nanoscience, resource wisdom, and subatomic physics.

• The faculty has a strong focus on research and provides students with the opportunity to work on state-of-the-art research equipment alongside teachers and experienced scientists.
• Studies involve working with a variety of methods, both in the laboratory and in the field.
• The faculty has a student-friendly environment, with a strong sense of community among students and staff.