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University of Helsinki
Location: Helsinki (Finland)
Founded: 1640
Students: 34,833
Academic staff: 4,400
Ranking: #22 (Europe)
#63 (World)
Listed study programmes: 72
Website: helsinki.fi

University of Helsinki

The University of Helsinki is the oldest and largest institution of academic education in Finland, an international scientific community of 40,000 students and researchers. In international university rankings, the University of Helsinki typically ranks among the top 100. The University of Helsinki seeks solutions for global challenges and creates new ways of thinking for the best of humanity. Through the power of science, the University has contributed to society, education and welfare since 1640.

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  • Bachelor’s
    programmes
  • Master’s
    programmes
  • Doctorate
    programmes

Bachelors at the University of Helsinki

Computer Science & IT (1)
  • Science
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (1)
  • Science

Masters at the University of Helsinki

Computer Science & IT (3)
  • Computer Science
  • Data Science
  • Life Science Informatics
Engineering & Technology (4)
  • Agricultural, Environmental and Resource Economics
  • Environmental Change and Global Sustainability
  • Materials Research
  • Microbiology and Microbial Biotechnology
Environment & Agriculture (8)
  • Agricultural, Environmental and Resource Economics
  • Agricultural Sciences
  • Atmospheric Sciences
  • Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
  • Environmental Change and Global Sustainability
  • Forest Sciences
  • Geology and Geophysics
  • Plant Biology
Humanities (2)
  • English Studies
  • Linguistic Diversity in the Digital Age
Law (2)
  • Global Governance Law
  • International Business Law
Medicine & Health (4)
  • Food Sciences
  • Genetics and Molecular Biosciences
  • Human Nutrition and Food-Related Behaviour
  • Translational Medicine
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (8)
  • Chemistry and Molecular Sciences
  • Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
  • Genetics and Molecular Biosciences
  • Mathematics and Statistics
  • Microbiology and Microbial Biotechnology
  • Neuroscience
  • Particle Physics and Astrophysical Sciences
  • Theoretical and Computational Methods
Social Sciences (12)
  • Atmospheric Sciences
  • Changing Education
  • Contemporary Societies
  • Economics
  • European and Nordic Studies
  • Geography
  • Global Governance Law
  • Global Politics and Communication
  • Human Nutrition and Food-Related Behaviour
  • Intercultural Encounters
  • Russian Studies
  • Urban Studies and Planning

Doctorates at the University of Helsinki

Computer Science & IT (1)
  • Computer Science
Engineering & Technology (4)
  • Chemistry and Molecular Sciences
  • Interdisciplinary Environmental Sciences
  • Materials Research and Nanosciences
  • Sustainable Use of Renewable Natural Resources
Environment & Agriculture (2)
  • Atmospheric Sciences
  • Geosciences
Humanities (4)
  • History and Cultural Heritage
  • Language Studies
  • Philosophy, Arts, and Society
  • Theology and Religious Studies
Law (1)
  • Law
Medicine & Health (11)
  • Biomedicine
  • Brain & Mind
  • Clinical Research
  • Clinical Veterinary Medicine
  • Drug Research
  • Environmental, Food and Biological Sciences
  • Food Chain and Health
  • Health Sciences
  • Integrative Life Science
  • Oral Sciences
  • Population Health
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (6)
  • Mathematics and Statistics
  • Microbiology and Biotechnology
  • Natural Sciences
  • Particle Physics and Universe Sciences
  • Plant Sciences
  • Wildlife Biology
Social Sciences (9)
  • Atmospheric Sciences
  • Brain & Mind
  • Economics
  • Gender, Culture, and Society
  • Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Political, Societal and Regional Change
  • Psychology, Learning and Communication
  • School, Education, Society, and Culture
  • Social Sciences

Rankings

The University of Helsinki belongs to the top 100 universities in the world and the top 50 universities in Europe.

Ranking Year Rank
(in the world)
Rank
(in Europe)
QS World University Rankings 2020 107 36
Shanghai Jiao Tong Academic Ranking of World Universities 2019 63 22
Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2020 96 34
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Learn more about the University of Helsinki

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Additional information

Tuition fees at the University of Helsinki

Students who are citizens of the EU/EEA:

The average tuition fees for students from the EU/EEA are 0 EUR per year.

Students who are citizens from outside the EU/EEA:

The average tuition fees for students from outside the EU/EEA are 14,700 EUR per year, ranging from 13,000 EUR to 18,000 EUR.

Tuition fees may vary for each study programme.

Application deadlines

To begin your studies in autumn, you usually need to apply by early January.

The next application deadline for the University of Helsinki is 10 January 2020. Note that the application deadline may vary for certain programmes.

English requirements

When you apply to the University of Helsinki, you will need to prove your English proficiency.

  • This university accepts IELTS. The general minimum IELTS score is 6.5 overall for Bachelors degrees and 6.5 overall for Masters degrees.
  • This university accepts TOEFL iBT. The general minimum TOEFL score is 92 overall for Bachelors degrees and 92 overall for Masters degrees. The TOEFL institution code (DI Code) for the University of Helsinki is: 9872.
  • This university accepts Cambridge English certificates (CAE/CPE). The general minimum score is 180 overall for Bachelors degrees and 180 overall for Masters degrees.
  • This university accepts the Pearson Test of English (PTE). The general minimum score is 62 overall for Bachelors degrees and 62 overall for Masters degrees.

Please note that the required English scores for admission may vary for certain programmes.

Notable alumni

Notable alumni of the University of Helsinki include Aleksis Kivi (Finnish author), Linus Torvalds (creator of Linux), Erato Kozakou-Marcoullis (former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Cyprus), and Jorma Ollila (former CEO of Nokia).

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