- What is on offer
- Study in English
- Finnish, Swedish and other language studies
- Summer studies
- Studies abroad and student exchange programmes
- Enrolment and registration
- Academic year and teaching periods
- Degree system
- The scope and structure of degrees
- Credit transfer
- Types of instruction and examinations
- Grading
- Language of studies
- Planning of studies
- Degrees and work experience
- International student services
- Student services and faculty study offices
- Career services
- Disabled student services
- Students' health and well-being
- Legal and equality issues
The University of Helsinki is a great place to study!
High quality research and teaching for top students
Teaching is based on research, both of which are of the highest standard. Students can choose from over 200 subjects in 11 faculties. The University has four campuses with nearly 39 000 students. The total enrolment of international students, including visiting students, is presently over 2600. Student life is diverse and the services offered to students are internationally of a high quality. This site provides you with information about all this – and much more.
Life around the campus
TSEMPPI – the organization for internationally-minded students and researchers
Tsemppi, the organization for internationally-minded students and researchers, is a resource for you before and after you arrive at the University of Helsinki.
Latest news
Costs and finance
Living in Finland
- How to get started? (pdf)
- Orientation handbook (pdf)
- Visiting Student Guide (pdf)
- Visa and residence permit
- Insurances
- Housing
- Working and job opportunities
- Taxation
- KELA benefits or residence-based social security
- Transport in Helsinki region
- Legal issues: services and centres
- More services and information - useful web sites