Cooperation

The best solutions for global challenges are born out of cooperation. We invite alumni, foundations, businesses and organisations to join us in building a better future through education and research.

Come and work with us

For Alumni

Have you studied or worked at the University of Helsinki? Welcome to our alumni community! We currently total more than 27,000, making us Finland’s largest network of experts.
For Alumni. Photo of University of Helsinki alumni on the Helsinki March for Science.

For foundations and funders

Find out about the funding opportunities offered by the research and education of the best university in Finland, and join us in constructing future wellbeing through research. We extend our sincerest thanks to all the partners who are already with us.

For business and organisations

We experiment with new means of cooperation and participate in new innovations. The goal is for cooperation to also enhance the competitive edge and wellbeing of Finnish society. Services can be customised as needed.
For business and organisations. Photo of co-working on a laptop on the City Centre Campus.

Donate

By donating to science, you are helping the University of Helsinki to build its future through education and research. Annual donations starting from €850 are tax deductible. If you donate 1000 euros or more you are invited to join the Club Giraffe for donors for three years. More than 2000 individuals and organisations have already joined the University’s campaign, donating a total of almost €48 million. Think, and join us!

Explore the stories

University of Helsinki has a privilege to work with the best people and organisations. See what we have done together and come along!

Helsinki Challenge

Helsinki Challenge is a science-based idea competition in which teams of scientists work on solutions that help humankind reach the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Helsinki Challenge is a science-based idea competition in which teams of scientists work on solutions that help humankind reach the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Photo from Helsinki Challenge Pitch Night.

Employer services for you

When you intend to recruit a trainee, are looking for summer workers, want to propose a subject for a Master’s thesis or would like to increase your visibility among University students, the unit for Career Services is your first point of contact.

Helsinki Think Company

Helsinki Think Company is a platform and cooperation space for academic entrepreneurship. The idea is that academic competence can also be harnessed to solve global problems through entrepreneurship.
Helsinki Think Company is a platform and cooperation space for academic entrepreneurship. Photo of Think Company's name on a window.