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The University of Helsinki is rooted in Finland, making an impact on the world The University of Helsinki is located in Finland. It is the oldest and largest institution of academic education in the country.
The University of Helsinki (Finnish: Helsingin yliopisto, Swedish: Helsingfors universitet; UH) is a public university in Helsinki, Finland.The university was founded in Turku in 1640 as the Royal Academy of Åbo under the Swedish Empire, and moved to Helsinki in 1828 under the sponsorship of Tsar Alexander I.The University of Helsinki is the oldest and largest university in Finland with the widest range of disciplines available.
Studies and student life in Helsinki What's it like to study at the University of Helsinki as an international student? Get to know our students and study options, and find out why the Finnish education system and quality of life in Helsinki are considered amongst the best in the world.
Find out more about the Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctoral programmes at the University of Helsinki. You can also join us as an exchange or visiting student or complete university-level studies and courses in other ways.
The University of Helsinki is Finland’s largest and oldest academic institution and an innovative centre of science and thinking. Since 1640, we have contributed to the establishment of a fair and equal society that is considered one of the best in the world. Today, our multidisciplinary academic community solves problems that affect us all – with the power of knowledge, for the world.
Application dates Bachelor's Programme in Science: The application for studies starting in autumn 2024 is closed.For studies starting in autumn 2025, the application period for Admission Group 2 (based on the grades of the Finnish matriculation examination, RP- or DIA-examination administered in Finland, or IB- or EB-diploma) is on 11–25 March 2025.
Explore the University of Helsinki’s bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral programmes and open university courses. Find your favourite and apply, or register during the relevant application period. This search tool allows you to explore the wide range of degree programmes and other educational ...
Explore the degree programmes and other types of studies offered by the University of Helsinki in English, or join us as an exchange or visiting student. What can you study with us To keep updated about the application dates and processes for the degree programmes, sign up for our admissions ...
The University of Helsinki is Finland’s largest and oldest academic institution. A community of 40,000 students and employees is diversely open, comprehensively quality conscious and joyfully serious. Internationalisation means many things for us. Together we create solutions that will shape the future of our planet and all of humanity.
As a world-class university, we embrace the presence of international students and academic staff on campus and develop our research, teaching and learning together with our partners. Northern in location, but global in outlook!
