Upon graduating from ECGS you will have sufficient expertise in environmental sciences, sustainability sciences and environmental policy to act as a specialist in the public, private and third sectors. You will have gained essential skills to undertake a career in sustainable business and communication.
For example some potential careers include:
Are you interested in the experiences of our alumni about studying the different topics and themes and how their studies apply to professional life?
Meet students, graduates and staff of the Master's Programme in Environmental Change and Global Sustainability (ECGS) and learn what they think about the programme, studies and life in Helsinki.
Do you want to build a career in Finland? Get valuable insight into Finnish working life and build your professional networks by applying to our group mentoring programme.
In the HelsinkiUNI International Talent Programme (UNITalent), a group of international talents is hosted by a local company or organisation.
Successful applicants will get to:
International master’s degree students at the University of Helsinki can apply as well as Finnish students who have completed their degree abroad.
Studies are part of your career. The Career Services at the University of Helsinki supports, in cooperation with the degree programmes, the growth of your expert identity as part of your studies and with separate services.
From the start of your studies until one year after the completion of your degree, the Career Services supports your career path by:
The ECGS Master's Programme prepares you to advance to doctoral level studies and thereafter positions in environment-related research.
Upon completion of your Master’s degree, you will be eligible to apply for doctoral studies in the University of Helsinki and other leading international research institutions. Examples of suitable doctoral programmes at the University of Helsinki include:
Although international students can get by with English in the Helsinki region, learning Finnish will significantly improve your career options after graduation.
The University of Helsinki offers free Finnish language courses for enrolled international degree students. The beginners and intermediate level courses are not only a way to learn the language, but you also learn more about Finnish culture and get to network with other international students across the fields.
The University of Helsinki conducts career monitoring surveys to collect information on graduate employment and the skills needs of employers. Career monitoring aims to determine how well a university education can meet the requirements of professional life. The data collected are used, among other things, for developing the career skills of current students.
According to the surveys, general skills gained from the studies include :
After graduation, the world is wide open and full of possibilities. How can you venture forward to make the career path you want? What kind of work would you like to do? What kind of life should you lead? The Helsinki alumni community is there to support you as you transition from the University to the world of work.
All previous University of Helsinki degree and exchange students, as well as staff, are our alumni. As a member of the University of Helsinki alumni network, Finland’s largest network of experts, you get valuable support, knowledge and contacts for your working life.