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University of Helsinki - Among the best in the world
The University of Helsinki is one of the best multidisciplinary research universities in the world. The high-quality research carried out by the university creates new knowledge for educating diverse specialists in various fields, and for utilisation in social decision-making and the business sector.
The university operates on four campuses in Helsinki and 17 other locations throughout Finland.
Founded in 1640, the University of Helsinki wants to strengthen its position among the world's leading multidisciplinary research universities and to actively promote the well-being of humanity and a fair society.
From the beginning of 2010, a new era for the university began. The number of departments at the university was reduced to 24 and the Faculty of Biosciences was changed into the Faculty of Biological and Environmental Sciences. In September 2009, the University of Helsinki was appointed its first Board and several officials and bodies were elected and appointed as required by the new Universities Act. In Finland in general, a number of universities and higher education institutions merged and formed new universities.
University of Helsinki in brief
Established in Turku 1640, moved to Helsinki 1828.
Bilingual (Finnish and Swedish), tuition also provided in English
11 faculties and 17 independent institutes
35,000 degree students, 30,000 continuing education and Open University students.
8,100 employees, including 3 900 researchers and teachers.
Operates on four campuses in Helsinki and 17 other locations throughout Finland.
Aims to consolidate its position among the best multidisciplinary research universities in the world.
University management 2010:
Board 2010–2012: Antti Tanskanen (Chair), Jaana Husu-Kallio (Vice-Chair), Ari Helenius, Eero Huovinen, Gunvor Kronman, Jorma Ollila, Elina Ikonen, Markku Leskelä, Jukka Kekkonen, Juhana Aunesluoma, Ragna Rönnholm, Johanna Ahola and Lari Ahokas.
Chancellor: Ilkka Niiniluoto
Rector 2010–2014: Thomas Wilhelmsson
Vice-Rectors 2010–2014: Ulla-Maija Forsberg, Johanna Björkroth, Jukka Kola, Kimmo Kontula
Head of Administration: Kari Suokko
Annual Review
The annual report can be accessed from the menu on the left.
Toimittaja
Laura Tötterman
Layout
Yliopistopaino
Photographs
Antti Pihlajamaa, Linda Tammisto, Veikko Somerpuro, Wilma Hurskainen
Translation
AAC Global and Eva Wahlström
ISSN
1795-6021
University of Helsinki
P.O.Box 33, Yliopistonkatu 4
FIN-00014 Helsingin yliopisto
Tel. +358 9 1911
