Annual Report 2008

The University of Helsinki – the leading multidisciplinary university

The University of Helsinki is the most versatile institution of science, education, and intellectual renewal in Finland, a pioneering builder of the future.  It operates to actively promote the wellbeing of humanity and a just society.

University of Helsinki in a nutshell

• Established in Turku 1640, moved to Helsinki 1828.
• Bilingual (Finnish and Swedish; tuition also provided in English.
• 11 faculties and 19 independent institutes.
• 35,200 degree students, 45,000 continuing education and Open University students.
• 8,100 employees, including 3,800 researchers and teachers.
• Operates on four campuses in Helsinki and 19 other locations throughout Finland.
• Aims to consolidate its position among the best multidisciplinary research universities in the world.
• University management: Ilkka Niiniluoto, Chancellor; Thomas Wilhelmsson, Rector; Vice Rectors: Hannele Niemi, Johanna Björkroth, Markku Löytönen, and Matti Tikkanen; Kari Suokko, Director of Administration. 

Annual report

The annual report can be accessed from the menu on the left.   The year’s major events have been grouped according to campus.  Choose a campus from the pop-up menu at the top of the page.