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 average tuition fees for students from the EU/EEA are 0 HKDUniversity currency: 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 135,200 HKDUniversity currency: 14,800 EUR per year, ranging from 118,700 HKDUniversity currency: 13,000 EUR to 164,400 HKDUniversity currency: 18,000 EUR.
Tuition fees may vary for each study programme.
Application deadlines
Application period for next intake: 1 Dec 2023 until 3 Jan 2024.
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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