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    Master's Degree Programme in Inequalities, Interventions and New Welfare State

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    Turku, FIMScIn-person2 years
    €20,000.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    15
    Cohort
    students
    120
    Credits
    €100.00
    App fee

    Master's Degree Programme in Inequalities, Interventions and New Welfare State at University of Turku is a 120-credit, 2-year, in-person MSc program based in Turku, FI. Tuition is €20,000.

    About the program

    The program provides training in social inequalities, welfare state strategies, social policy and intervention design, and advanced statistical methods. It emphasizes quantitative research skills and collaboration with the INVEST Research Flagship Centre, covering socio-economic changes, welfare institutions, and data analysis on inequalities.

    Focus: both
    366 (QS World University Rankings 2026)

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Jan 20, 2027

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min If you have taken the test before 21 January 2026: a minimum overall score of 92 and the writing test score 22 or more on the TOEFL iBT test. If you have taken the test on or after 21 January 2026: a minimum overall score of 4.5 and the writing test score 4 or more on the TOEFL iBT test.
    IELTS
    required
    Min an overall band score of 6.5 and the writing test score 6.0. or more.

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    2 years residence permit to look for work or start a business (Finland)

    €9,000.00
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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master's Degree Programme in Inequalities, Interventions and New Welfare State at University of Turku cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master's Degree Programme in Inequalities, Interventions and New Welfare State at University of Turku is €20,000 across 120 required credits.
    Is Master's Degree Programme in Inequalities, Interventions and New Welfare State at University of Turku online or in-person?
    Master's Degree Programme in Inequalities, Interventions and New Welfare State at University of Turku is offered in-person.
    How long does Master's Degree Programme in Inequalities, Interventions and New Welfare State at University of Turku take to complete?
    Master's Degree Programme in Inequalities, Interventions and New Welfare State at University of Turku is structured around 2 years and 120 credits.
    How large is the Master's Degree Programme in Inequalities, Interventions and New Welfare State at University of Turku cohort?
    Master's Degree Programme in Inequalities, Interventions and New Welfare State at University of Turku typically enrolls around 15 students per cohort.
    What work-permit options follow Master's Degree Programme in Inequalities, Interventions and New Welfare State at University of Turku?
    Post-completion work rights for Master's Degree Programme in Inequalities, Interventions and New Welfare State at University of Turku: 2 years residence permit to look for work or start a business (Finland)