University of Helsinki (Helsingin Yliopisto), Helsinki

Helsingin yliopisto on Suomen vanhin ja suurin tiedekorkeakoulu, 40 000 opiskelijan ja tutkijan kansainvälinen tiedeyhteisö. Helsingin yliopisto etsii ratkaisuja globaaleihin haasteisiin ja luo uudenlaista ajattelua ihmiskunnan parhaaksi. Tieteen voimalla yliopisto on rakentanut yhteiskuntaa, sivistystä ja hyvinvointia jo vuodesta 1640.



Helsingfors universitet är Finlands äldsta och största universitet, en internationell akademisk gemenskap med 40 000 studerande och forskare. Helsingfors universitet söker lösningar på globala utmaningar och skapar nya sätt att tänka som gynnar mänskligheten. Med vetenskapens kraft har universitetet byggt samhället, bildningen och välfärden sedan 1640.

The University of Helsinki (Helsingin yliopisto - Helsingfors universitet) 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.

Some facts about the University of Helsinki

• The biggest university in Finland with over 35 000 students, 6% international

• 11 faculties and 4 campuses within the Helsinki area

• 8200 employees: 55% teaching and research staff, 13% international

• 180 000 alumni all over the world

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Helsinki, the capital of Finland, is a modern city with over half a million residents and is situated on the Baltic Sea. Helsinki can easily be reached from anywhere in the world. Our city welcomes you with open arms to enjoy its innovative urban culture, the ever-present nature and sea, and the friendliness of the locals. Located between East and West, and absorbing influences from both sides, Helsinki is a dynamic and future-oriented city that combines trends and traditions in its own special way. Let its laid-back rhythm take you away!