University of Helsinki

Fabianinkatu 33, Helsinki

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  • #117 QS Global World Ranking
  • PublicStatus
  • Very HighResearch Output
  • 22,713Total Students
  • 2,833Faculty
  • 1,437Int'l Students

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The University of Helsinki (UH) is one of world’s leading multidisciplinary universities specializing in the area of research. It is a founding member of the League of European Research Universities (LERU), which includes such universities as Oxford and Cambridge. The University is internationally renowned for its high quality teaching, research, and innovation. The main strength of the University of Helsinki is considered to be scientific research and the teaching which is derived from it, as we believe that teaching is closely linked to research. This is reflected in our philosophy: “...
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As a student, the University’s extensive variety of learning environments and facilities are at your disposal. 

Learning centres
The City Centre Campus has two learning centres intended for...
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It's easy to enjoy student life in Helsinki. As a student at the University of Helsinki, you have endless possibilities for extracurricular activities. You also get numerous benefits and services...
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Career Services monitors the placement of graduates of the University of Helsinki with regular career placement reports. The monitoring takes place every year, five years after the completion of one’...
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About

The University of Helsinki (UH) is one of world’s leading multidisciplinary universities specializing in the area of research. It is a founding member of the League of European Research Universities (LERU), which includes such universities as Oxford and Cambridge. The University is internationally renowned for its high quality teaching, research, and innovation. The main strength of the University of Helsinki is considered to be scientific research and the teaching which is derived from it, as we believe that teaching is closely linked to research. This is reflected in our philosophy: “...
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As a student, the University’s extensive variety of learning environments and facilities are at your disposal. 

Learning centres
The City Centre Campus has two learning centres intended for independent work: Aleksandria and Minerva. Both centres provide space for individual studying as well as group work. In addition, Aleksandria has more than 300 computers, some of which are reserved for quick use. Learning Centre Aleksandria is available for students practically 24 hours a day. If you wish to access Aleksandria outside the official opening hours, you can apply for a night access key. All attending students of the University of Helsinki can apply for the key. The night access key is not available to Open University students or students from other universities.

Each campus has its own campus library with a collection of literature relating to the degree programmes...
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It's easy to enjoy student life in Helsinki. As a student at the University of Helsinki, you have endless possibilities for extracurricular activities. You also get numerous benefits and services that make your life easier and more fun.

Why not ask our international students yourself? Chat with our students to find out how they experience life at the University of Helsinki. You can also take a look at what the Students union at the University of Helsinki has to say about student life in Helsinki, the capital of Finland.

 To keep updated with the future application dates, news and advice, sign up for our Admissions Newsletter.

Career Services monitors the placement of graduates of the University of Helsinki with regular career placement reports. The monitoring takes place every year, five years after the completion of one’s degree for master’s degrees, and two to three years for doctoral degrees. 

Available programs

University highlights

QS World University Ranking

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    #78
  • 2014
    #=69
  • 2015
    #67
  • 2016
    #=96
  • 2017
    #91
  • 2018
    #=102
  • 2019
    #110
  • 2020
    #107
  • 2021
    #104
  • 2022
    #104
  • 2023
    #=106
  • 2024
    #115
  • 2025
    #117

Ranking criteria

56.8
Overall
62.3
Academic Reputation
49.6
Citations per Faculty
90.5
Employment Outcomes
29.1
Employer Reputation
59.4
Faculty Student Ratio
73.4
International Faculty Ratio
96.9
International Research Network
5.7
International Students Ratio
94.5
Sustainability

Student & Staff

Total students
22,713

47%
53%

International students
1,437

88%
12%

Total faculty staff
2,833

801
2032

Total students
22,713

47%
53%

International students
1,437

88%
12%

Total faculty staff
2,833

2032
801
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Campus locations

University of Helsinki - City Centre Campus,

Fabianinkatu 33 , Helsinki , Helsinki , Finland , 00100

Kumpula Science Campus,

Gustaf Hällströminkatu 2 , Helsinki , Finland , 00014

Meilahti Medical Campus,

Tukholmankatu 8 , Helsinki , Finland , 00014

Viikki Life Sciences Campus,

Viikinkaari 5 , Helsinki , Finland , 00014

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