Humak Master
At Humak, you can study for a Master’s degree as a cultural producer, interpreter, or community educator. We train professionals who strengthen communities and promote equality.
In Humak Master programmes, you can study for a Master’s degree in Community Development, Cultural Production Development, or Interpreting Development. The degree is equivalent to a university Master’s degree and enables further studies towards a doctoral degree. All Humak Master degrees are completed entirely online.
Humak Master degree programmes in English
European Master in Sign Language Interpreting
Blended studies (in English)
Helsinki, Germany, Scotland
Humak Master degree programmes in Finnish
Why choose Humak Master?
Humak Master prepares you for leadership, development, and expert positions based on humanistic values. The studies are suitable both for professionals in people-centered fields and for higher education graduates from other fields who want to focus on promoting the capacity of individuals and communities. At Humak Master, students, Humak staff, and partners work together to build a humane working life that considers the needs of individuals and communities.
95%
of graduates are satisfied with the degree in terms of their career
92%
of graduates say the Master’s degree has helped them advance in their expert career
4,213
euros per month, average salary of Humak Master graduates
Source: Career survey, 2024-2025
Flexible online studies
Studying in Humak Master is full-time, but the degree can be completed alongside work. Online teaching is organized on weekdays between 3–6 PM. Typically, there are about five teaching webinars per month.
Online community supports your learning
Humak is known for its high-quality online pedagogy. In online studies, peer learning and practical application take place in an active learning community consisting of professionals from our fields.
Study anywhere
Studies are organized entirely online, so your location doesn’t matter – you can even study from abroad.
Please note that degree students are required to have Finnish language level B1.
Flexibility in everyday life
Studies last 1–1.5 academic years, but you may be able to progress even faster. Studying is not tied to specific times except for webinars. There are about 5 webinars per month, organized on weekday afternoons and recorded for later viewing.
How to apply to Humak?
There are several routes to becoming a Humak student. The most common one is via joint application or rolling admission for international applicants.
You can also begin studies flexibly on Open UAS as path studies and become a student via a separate application round.
The official application portal is StudyInfo, which is used among all Finnish educational institutions.
For more information about studying at a UAS in Finland, check UASinfo.fi website.
Further information
Need help?
Our admission services are here for you!
Email: admissions(a)humak.fi
Phone service
from Mon to Thu, 13:00-15:00
+358 20 7621 234
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