Study at the University of Helsinki
Helsinki, Finland
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| University of Helsinki | |
| Location: | Helsinki (Finland) |
| Founded: | 1640 |
| Students: | 34,833 |
| Academic staff: | 4,400 |
| Ranking: |
#31 (Europe) #99 (World) |
| Listed study programmes: | 69 |
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.
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) |
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| QS World University Rankings | 2025 | 117 | 45 |
| Shanghai Jiao Tong Academic Ranking of World Universities | 2024 | 99 | 31 |
| Times Higher Education World University Rankings | 2025 | 107 | 40 |
Find more information on the website of the University of Helsinki:
Application period for next intake: 1 Dec 2023 until 3 Jan 2024.
When you apply to the University of Helsinki, you will need to prove your English proficiency.
Please note that the required English scores for admission may vary for certain programmes.
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).
