The University of Oulu offers both degree programs and continuing education in the field of building health.
In the Master’s Programme in Civil Engineering at the University of Oulu, students can specialize in Healthy Buildings. Currently, no other university in Finland offers an M.Sc. degree in this field.
The degree equips graduates with the skills to work as experts in challenging design, research, and regulatory roles, while fostering continuous learning in the ever-evolving field of construction regulations and indoor environmental quality standards. The degree provides an excellent foundation for further studies and an international career.
Majority of the courses are offered in Finnish, except for the following courses offered in English:
Building physics (5 ECTS)
Advanced topic on building physics (5 ECTS)
Healthy buildings project work (5 ECTS)
Healthy buildings, varying content (5 ECTS)
Link to the study guide with course descriptions: Master's Programme in Civil Engineering (MSc, Tech) 2024-2025 | Opinto-opas 2024-2025
This module provides students with an in-depth understanding of indoor air pollutants, building physics, and the health impacts of the indoor environment. It offers a diverse combination of theoretical and practical knowledge on research methods for indoor air quality, common structural solutions from different eras, building condition surveys, as well as legislation and guidelines. The instruction is mainly conducted in Finnish.