The Department fo Finnish, Finno-Ugrian and Scandinavian Studies is responsible for the Finnish language teaching for all the International Students of the University of Helsinki.

Our Finnish language courses are only for (exchange) students enrolled at the University of Helsinki and no study right is granted to pursueing non-graduate studies. Finnish is being taught in Helsinki for instance at the Language Services of the University of Helsinki, the Adult Education Centre, the Summer University and several private institutions too.

If you have started your studies in Helsinki University before 1.8.2011, you might have compulsary Finnish courses in your degree requirements. In that case please contact our office.

The Department offers three different types of Finnish language courses

Beginners' for Master’s Students (esp. English Master’s Programmes) and graduate Students

The courses are specifically designed for students in English Master's Programmes - no previous Finnish studies required. Contact lessons are being held only once a week and the courses require a lot of independent group work.
Registration for these courses is in weboodi. Please use the following code for searching the course 402896. The registration period starts Jan 11, 9am and ends Jan 13, 11.59pm.

Pdf list of all the Finnish language courses for master's students on all the campi.

City Centre Campus

Course 1 (Autumn term 2010)

Course 2 (Spring term 2011)

Course 3 (Spring term 2011)

Kumpula Campus

Viikki Campus

Exchange Students

These courses are primarily for those exchange students who are staying at the University of Helsinki for 1-2 semesters only. NOTE: if you major is Finnish langauge and culture you can participate in the Finnish Language and Culture programme's courses.
Here is the list of the Finnish language courses for exchange students for the term 2010-2011 on the three campi (City Centre, Viikki and Kumpula) in pdf.
Registration for these courses is in weboodi. Please use the following code for searching the course 402896. The registration period starts Jan 11, 9am and ends Jan 13, 11.59pm.

Degree Students - Intensive courses

The Finninsh language intensive courses are particularly intended for the degree students who have compulsory Finnish language studies in their degree. These courses can also be completed by participating in the 15 / 25 sp exams. Other bachelor's, master's and graduate students whose aim is to improve their Finnish language skills are also welcome to attend these courses.

The courses are divided into basic courses (1-4) and continuation courses (1-3).

Course description
Courses' level description.

List of Finnish intensive language courses for the term 2010-2011 (on the City Centre) in pdf.

Courses starting in the 3rd period:

- Basic Finnish ,1 Hannele Jönsson-Korhola, Mon 10-12 audIII and Wed 10-12 audXVI, Jan 17 - March 3

- Basic Finnish 3, A Sari Päivärinne,Tue and Thu, 16-18, room 21, Jan 18 - March 3

- Basic Finnish 3, B to be announced, Tue and Thu, 16-18, audIX, Jan 18 - March 3

- Continuation Course 1, Salli-Marja Bessonoff, Tue and Thu, 10-12, room21, Jan 18 - March 3

- Continuation Course 3, Leena Silfverberg, Tue and Thu, 12-14, room 21, Jan 18 - May 5

Registration for the Finnish intensive language courses by the office of the institute of Finnish language and culture.
Course registration for the 3rd period (Jan 17 - March 4, 2011) is from Jan 11, 9am and ends Jan 13, 3pm.

Registration procedure

All the course lists will be available for enrolment outside the office of Finnish language and culture (Main building, Fabianinkatu33, 5th floor).
- Please make sure you enroll for the right kind of course.
- If you have doubts please ask our staff for assistance.
- Please write in a comprehensible way, it's in your interest that we can decipher your name, (especially) student number and email address.

About language Requirements and Exams

Please read more detailed info about Finnish language requirements and exam dates here.

Contact information

Street address: Fabianinkatu 33 (5. krs)
Mailing address: PL 3, 00014 Helsingin yliopisto
Tel. +358-(0)9-191 22889
Fax +358-(0)9-191 22074
E-mail: skk-info(a)helsinki.fi