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University of Helsinki

country rank 1
world rank 141

University Overview

Established in 1640, Helsingin yliopisto (University of Helsinki) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Helsinki (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Uusimaa. Officially recognized by the Opetus- ja kulttuuriministeriö, Suomi (Ministry of Education and Culture of Finland), Helsingin yliopisto (HY/UH) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: 35,000-39,999 students) coeducational Finnish higher education institution. Helsingin yliopisto (HY/UH) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 380 years old Finnish higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students’ past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 0-10% making this Finnish higher education organization a most selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. HY/UH also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Identity

NameUniversity of Helsinki
AcronymHY/UH
Founded1640
ColoursBlue and gray
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University Location

AddressPO Box 33, Fabianinkatu 33
Helsinki
00014 Uusimaa
Finland
Tel+358 (9) 1911
Fax+358 (9) 1912 3008

Study Areas and Degree Levels

UndergraduatePostgraduate

 

 

 

 
Arts & Humanities 
Business & Social Sciences 
Language & Cultural 
Medicine & Health 
Engineering 
Science & Technology 

Yearly Tuition Range

UndergraduatePostgraduate
Local
students
0-1,000 US$
(0-750 Euro)
0-1,000 US$
(0-750 Euro)
International
students
0-1,000 US$
(0-750 Euro)
0-1,000 US$
(0-750 Euro)

University Admissions

Gender Men and Women (coed)
International Students Yes, international applicants are welcome to apply for admission
Selection Type Yes, based on entrance examinations and students’ past academic record and grades
Admission Rate 0-10%
Admission OfficePO Box 33, Yliopistonkatu 4
Helsinki 00014
(9) 1911
(9) 191 22604

Size and Profile

Student Enrollment 35,000-39,999
Academic Staff 4,000-4,499
Control Type Public
Entity Type Non-Profit
Academic Calendar Semesters
Campus Setting Urban
Religious AffiliationNone

Facilities and Services

Library Yes 
HousingNot reported
Sport Facilities Yes
Financial AidsNot reported
Study Abroad Yes
Distance Learning Yes
Academic CounselingNot reported
Career ServicesNot reported
Institutional HospitalYes

Accreditations

Institutional Accreditation 

Opetus- ja kulttuuriministeriö, Suomi

Year of first Accreditation

2008

Memberships and Affiliations

  • European University Association (EUA)
  • League of European Research Universities (LERU)
  • Utrecht Network

Academic Structure

University of Helsinki
|Faculty of Theology Faculty of Law Faculty of Medicine Faculty of Arts Faculty of Science Faculty of Pharmacy Faculty of Biological and Environmental Sciences Faculty of Behavioral Sciences Faculty of Social Sciences Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Swedish School of Social Science

Social Media

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 LinkedIn

University of Helsinki’s LinkedIn profile for business and academic networking

 YouTube

University of Helsinki’s YouTube or Vimeo channel for videos 

 Instagram

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