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The University of Helsinki ranks the best Finnish and the fourth-best Nordic university.
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Admissions
University of Helsinki, one of the world’s top 1% multidisciplinary research universities, offers a wide range of study options. Explore our programmes and find the right degree for you. You can apply to our International Master's Programmes and the Bachelor's Programme in Science from Dec 3, 2019, to Jan 10, 2020.
How to apply
Information about the application process and other practicalities related to admissions.
Degree finder
Explore our Master's and Doctoral Programmes to find the perfect match for you.
Helsinki Summer School
Join us for an academic summer session on 6-22 August 2019. Applications are open.
Research
Research at the University of Helsinki is truly multidisciplinary – breaking boundaries and generating new insights of great global value.
Doctoral Education
Doctoral education at the University of Helsinki is carried out in four doctoral schools, which offer a total of 32 doctoral programmes.
Top Research
Highly Cited Researchers, Centres of Excellence, Research funded by European Research Council ERC.
Open Science
Research findings belong to all of us.
Cooperation
The University of Helsinki wants its research results and the expertise of the University community to benefit society in the best possible way. Take a look at our services and contact us!
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By giving a gift to science you are helping the University of Helsinki to build a more sustainable future with the help of education and research.
Alumni community
There are currently more than 27,000 of us, making us Finland’s largest network of experts.
