maisteritasoiset

Maisteritasoiset is a Finnish term used to refer to people, studies, or qualifications at the level of a master's degree in higher education. The expression describes the level and the associated competencies rather than a single formal degree category. In Finland, higher education is organized mainly into bachelor's and master's levels within universities and, to some extent, universities of applied sciences. Maisteritasoinen koulutus commonly refers to master's programs that typically require a completed bachelor's degree and lead to a master's degree after about two years of study, corresponding to around 120 ECTS credits. The term is widely used in educational policy, statistics, job postings, and academic discussions to differentiate from bachelor’s level or doctoral studies.

The structure of degree titles varies by field and institution. Traditional Finnish degree names such as filosofian maisteri (FM) have been used historically for master's degrees in humanities and social sciences, while modern nomenclature often uses field-specific titles such as maisterin tutkinto, and the exact designation may differ across universities. Regardless of status label, maisteritasoiset qualifications are generally recognized as professional or academic credentials suitable for further study, research, or specialized professional work.

In practice, maisteritasoiset is primarily a Finnish concept; in English-language contexts it is usually translated as "master's level" or "master's degree level." The concept aligns with common European higher-education scales describing second-cycle or graduate-level studies.