University of Helsinki - A Leading European University

Main points of the University of Helsinki Strategy 2010–2012
To the Top and Out to Society

Mission of the University

The University of Helsinki is the most versatile institution for science, education, and intellectual renewal in Finland, a pioneering builder of the future. 

Vision until 2020

The University of Helsinki will consolidate its position among the best multidisciplinary research universities in the world. It will operate actively for the well-being of humanity and a just society.

Strategic objectives

• The university exercises significant societal influence and responsibility, is an esteemed partner and a promoter of science.
  
• The research is high-quality and profiled. It is developed with a long-term approach.
  
• The teaching and learning quality is high.
  
• Internationality is part of all operations.
  
• The university is a good employer.
  
• Management ensures the preconditions for carrying out basic tasks in accordance with the strategy.
  
• The support functions serve the basic tasks and management of the university in an appropriate and efficient manner.

Key values

The operations of academics are guided by the essential values: critical analysis, creativity and the pursuit of truth.

Action plans

The University of Helsinki supports the implementation of the strategy with five action plans:

• Research policy action plan
  
• Action plan for teaching and studies
  
• Action plan for societal interaction
  
• HR policy plan
  
• Action plan for management and supportive measures

The faculties and separate institutions have drawn up their own objective plans for the period 2010–2012 on the basis of the University of Helsinki Strategy.

Read more: Strategic plan for the University of Helsinki
2010–2012 (pdf)