Prospective students

We strive to provide our students with a profound understanding of their chosen field but also to give them general competences required in the world of work. Students should be able to acquire, analyse and process information; to co-operate with others; and to express themselves clearly both verbally and in writing.

A key area of competence appreciated by employers is a comprehensive knowledge of the culture and language(s) used in the target country. One of our aims is to excite students' academic curiosity about the various cultures and languages. This should help them to appreciate and interpret the phenomena they are likely to meet in their future working lives.

Admissions take place through the student selection process of the Faculty of Arts (in Finnish only).

Exchange Students at the Department of World Cultures

We welcome exchange students to attend our courses. Every year we offer a changing selection of courses in English. Most of these courses are open to all exchange students at the University of Helsinki. Some courses may have restrictions on student numbers.

The Department of World Cultures offers all exchange students:

Semester Dates

Autumn Semester: September 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011
Spring Semester: January 1, 2012 - May 31, 2012

How to apply?

Useful links:

International Affairs and Services of the University of Helsinki
http://www.helsinki.fi/exchange/

Webpages for international students at the Faculty of Arts
http://www.helsinki.fi/hum/english/studies/admissions/exchange.htm

Orientation Handbook for International Students
http://www.helsinki.fi/admissions/materials/orientation_handbook.pdf

Contact person at the Department of World Cultures:

Jani Penttilä
Academic and International Affairs Officer
Department of World Cultures
Email: jani.penttila(at)helsinki.fi
Tel.: +358 9 191 23282
Fax: +358 9 191 23107