
University of Helsinki
Location:	Helsinki (Finland)

Founded:	1640
Students:	34,833
Academic staff:	4,400
Ranking:	#22 (Europe) #63 (World)
Listed study programmes:	70
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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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)
Times Higher Education World University Rankings	2019	99	36
QS World University Rankings	2020	107	36
Shanghai Jiao Tong Academic Ranking of World Universities	2019	63	22

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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 14,600 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).