Faculty of Social Sciences

Our open-minded approach to research produces valuable information for the development of our society. We educate the professionals of the future.

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Studies

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Research and projects

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Faculty

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Cooperation and partnerships

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Our research profile

The research conducted at our faculty is multidisciplinary and internationally networked. We produce high-quality information that transcends the boundaries between subjects and faculties.

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Degree programmes

We have three English master’s degree programmes: Arctic World Politics, Northern Tourism and Tourism, Culture and International Management.

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Degree programmes

We have three English master’s degree programmes: Arctic World Politics, Northern Tourism and Tourism, Culture and International Management.

Faculty of Social Sciences / established in 1982 / 1500 basic degrees students / 190 doctoral students / 280 new students each year / 360 degrees each year / 115 employees

Our diverse faculty

The Faculty of Social Sciences offers nationally distinguished major and minor studies from various fields of social science.

Our diverse faculty educates ten percent of Finland’s all social scientists. Our graduates find employment in public administration, teaching and expert positions, research, business and industry, as well as in organisations both in Finland and abroad.

Our open-minded approach to research produces valuable information for the development of our society. We are active contributors in Northern Finland, nationally and internationally.

Our faculty shapes the future of Finland and the world.