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Are you starting your studies in an International Master's Programme or the Bachelor's Programme in Science this autumn? Congratulations! Explore the welcome pages to ensure a smooth start to your studies, enjoy the orientation activities, and join the opening ceremony of the academic year as well as the Opening Carnival on 1 Sept 2025. See you on the campus!

Build a degree that is truly yours with the help of our wide range of multidisciplinary study options and by learning from top researchers. When joining a world-class academic community, you can also be part of making a difference, with the power of knowledge.

Explore our Bachelor's and Master's Programmes and find the right fit for you. To keep updated about the application dates and processes, subscribe to our Admissions Newsletter.

• Bachelor's Programmes: The application for studies starting in autumn 2025 has closed. For studies starting in autumn 2026, the application period for Admission Group 2 (based on the grades of the Finnish matriculation examination, or IB- or EB-diploma) is 10–24 March 2026. For others, the application period is from 2 to 16 January 2026 (based on SAT or ACT tests). Find out more about our Bachelor's Programmes.
   
• International Master's Programmes: The application period for studies starting in autumn 2025 has closed. The application period for studies starting in autumn 2026 is from 2 to 16 January 2026. Find out more about applying to our International Master's programmes.
   
• Exchange studies in the Bachelor's or Master's programmes of the University of Helsinki: More information in the Instructions for students about the application periods for exchange and visiting students.
   
• Bachelor's and Master's programmes in Finnish and/or Swedish: Check out the application dates and how to apply in Finnish or in Swedish.

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