For international students

Studies and student life in Helsinki

What's it like to study at the University of Helsinki as an international student? Get to know our students and study options, and find out why the Finnish education system and quality of life in Helsinki are considered amongst the best in the world.

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Applications are open to our International Master's Programmes
Get to know our Master's programmes with English as the language of instruction and apply before 16 Jan 2026, 15:00 (UTC+2).
Study at one of the world's top 1% universities
Apply to our English-language bachelor's programmes
The application is open for Admission Group 1. The deadline to apply is 16 Jan 2026, 15:00 (UTC+2).
University of Helsinki in numbers
Practicalities of student life in Helsinki
Application is open to the Dual Master's Programme in Green Business
Study in Canada and Finland, and earn a dual degree. Apply before 16 Jan 2026, 15:00 (UTC+2).
Study for the world

At the University of Helsinki, we believe that the power of knowledge can change attitudes, people and society – for the world. Our goal is to produce and share high-impact knowledge that contributes to solving global challenges affecting us all. See how our students make an impact.
Our core values