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Faculty of Science– solving problems of the future

The future holds challenges that will affect all of us. Fortunately, we also have the possibility to make a change.

University of Helsinki’s Faculty of Science is involved in pioneering research on various fields, including those that will enable more sustainable future and better quality of life.

Chemistry

Energy, water, environment, nutrition, health, medicine, materials – welcome to solve the challenges of the future. Chemistry is essential in all breakthroughs for more sustainable living.

Computer Science

Computer science is the fastest developing field in the world. It is a science aiming at harnessing computers for the greater good of humankind.

Geosciences and Geography

To understand the challenges of tomorrow, we need knowledge of natural resources, condition of the environment and the impact of human actions on it.

Mathematics and Statistics

The history of mathematics and statistics dates back thousands of years, but the research looks into the future. Although invisible, mathematics offers innumerable interesting challenges to be solved.

Physical Sciences

Nano structures, climate change, planets and the whole universe – in the field of Physical Sciences nothing is too small or big, and just like the universe, the research field is constantly expanding.

To the top – with science

University of Helsinki is holding Top 80 -position on the Shanghai List.

Out of the multidisciplinary Universities of the world, University of Helsinki is among the highest-ranking ones. Currently holding Top 80 -position* on the Shanghai List, the aim of University of Helsinki is to become one of the top 50 Universities in the world.

*) University of Helsinki, shared 73rd rank, Academic Ranking of World Universities 2012

University of Helsinki has 35,000 students. 6,000 of them study at Kumpula Science Campus, the home the Faculty of Science, where 500 degrees are completed each year.