Welcome new 2026 Bachelor's students in Science

You are about to start a new exciting phase in your life, the Bachelor's Programme in Science at the University of Helsinki. Begin your journey by reading this welcome page with the greetings from the Rector and the Programme Director, and other useful information for starting your studies in autumn 2026.

The admission results for Bachelor's Programme in Science (Admission group 1) from the application round between 2 Jan 2026 and 16 Jan 2026 have been sent to the applicants to the e-mail address given on their application form. The admission results for Admission group 2 (application round 10–24 March 2026) are sent to the applicants no later than 2 Jul 2026. The results can also be found in the .

Greetings from Rector Sari Lindblom

Congratulations! You have made an excellent decision in choosing the University of Helsinki, a place for both personal and scholarly advances — breakthroughs for life. Whether major or minor, they may come as insights, friendships or academic achievements.

For some time, the world has gone through major social and political changes. It creates uncertainty and fear when we don’t fully understand what is happening or what the consequences will be. These global shifts are also reflected at universities, shaping both research and teaching. Our aim is to deepen understanding and bring hope by working toward long‑term solutions.

At the University of Helsinki, one of the world’s top 1% research universities, we have since 1640 educated experts for an unknown future. In our Bachelor’s programmes, you get a truly interdisciplinary education based on high-quality research. You learn from world-class scholars, develop skills in analytical and critical thinking, problem-solving, and learn to understand broad interdisciplinary topics and perceive causalities. As sustainability is essential for future professionals, it is also an integral part of our course offering.

After completing your Bachelor’s degree, you can continue to Master’s programmes at the University of Helsinki, other universities in Finland or abroad.

But education is more than book learning. The University is also a place to explore your interests, challenge yourself, and build lifelong friendships — a place where breakthroughs begin. I strongly encourage you to get involved with our many student organisations. Extracurricular activities are a vital part of your study experience: they bring friends, networks, and important life skills such as curiosity, social skills and grit.

Lastly, I cannot emphasize enough the importance of taking care of your health and wellbeing. If you feel overwhelmed, ask for help. Support is available for our students. We must all support one another.

For 385 years, our university community has helped shape society. I am delighted and honoured to welcome you to be part of this continuing journey!

Kind regards,
Sari Lindblom
Rector of the University of Helsinki

Our aim is to deepen understanding and bring hope by working toward long‑term solutions.

Welcome to our programme

Dear Student,

On behalf of the Board of the Bachelor’s Programme in Science, I am happy to welcome you to our programme at the University of Helsinki! This is an exciting place for a curious young person like yourself to learn more about the different branches of Natural Sciences (Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, Chemistry, Statistics and Data Science) before you make a final decision to narrow down your specialisation.

Our programme offers an opportunity to study in English with the high standards of Finnish education. Our courses are highly research-oriented with enthusiastic teachers from around the world.

Academic freedom is of high priority at the University of Helsinki. Almost any course offered at the University is available to our students even when it is not a part of our programme.

Our students are encouraged to work together in groups or in designated classrooms, where they can help and support each other in the learning process.

The board of the programme includes student representatives so that the voice of the students is heard immediately.

We take special care that our students are not left on their own but become active builders of their lives with all connections to the students in the same and adjacent BSc degree programmes.

It is important for us that you develop a feeling of being part of the strong academic community at the Kumpula Campus of the University of Helsinki. Our academic mentors will give you advice on how to organise your studies and find your way at the University. You will be able to join computer classes for programming and numerous clubs of interest.

We will always be here for you to give you a hand when needed but encourage you to discover your own world the way you like!

Sincerely yours,

Prof. Flyura Djurabekova
Director of the Bachelor Programme in Science
Professor in Materials in Extreme Environments
Faculty of Science, University of Helsinki

We will always be here for you to give you a hand when needed but encourage you to discover your own world the way you like!

Your first steps as a new student

Start your journey at the University of Helsinki by ensuring your study place and making sure that you take all the necessary steps to make the start of your studies as smooth as possible.

First steps for all new students

Ensure your study place and a smooth start of your studies by taking the following steps:

Read your acceptance letter and the carefully.
Visit the to get guidance on what to do before and upon your arrival to Helsinki.
by 9 July 2026 or within the deadline mentioned in your acceptance letter.
as soon as possible, at the latest 31 Aug 2026. Registration for the academic year 2026–2027 begins on 1 April 2026.
If your acceptance was conditional, the deadline for conditionally admitted applicants to is 31 August 2026 at 15.00 (UTC +3).
will guide you through the steps you need to take on your path to the University of Helsinki.
Monitor your inbox. You will newsletters with useful information about starting your studies and life in Helsinki. You will find them all in the if you miss an issue.
Register for and get to know your future classmates and other students already before your studies begin. You will receive your personal invitation by email in May.

Are you an international student? Check out some additional steps.

If you are an international student, you should also take the following steps:

Get health insurance (non-EU/EEA students), a European Health Insurance Card (citizens of EU/EEA) or a UK Global Health Insurance Card (UK Citizens). .
Apply for a (non-EU/EEA students) and book an appointment to prove your identity at a Finnish mission as soon as possible. The process can take several months, even half a year.
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Check our to make sure you have adequate funding for the entire period of your studies. Attend the Financing Your Studies -webinar (date to be confirmed). A personal invitation will be sent to all admitted international students by email. A recording will be available afterwards.
Attend the Webinar for new international students (date to be confirmed). A personal invitation will be sent to all admitted international students by email. A recording will be available afterwards.
Attend the Student Life in Helsinki -webinar by the Student Union HYY (date to be confirmed). A personal invitation will be sent to all admitted international students by email. The recording will be available afterwards.
Complete the for a smooth transition to your studies at UH. The course opens in April.
Attend the Pre-arrival -webinar on 11 August 2026. A personal invitation will be sent to all admitted non-Finnish students by email closer to the event. A recording will be available afterwards.
Join our :
- Survival Finnish with three online meetings in August (date and details to be confirmed).
Moving to Finland with children? Our on the Studies Service can help you with the information you might need.

Studying in the programme

Visit the to find out more about the structure and content of the programme. On the page, you will find:

Information about the structure of the programme and the four study tracks: (1) chemistry, (2) computer and data science, (3) mathematics and statistics and (4) physics.
An introduction video where our lecturers and students tell about the study fields and themes that are available in the programme, as well as what kind of competence and work opportunities you gain.
A webinar recording with our students talking about why they chose to apply to the programme and what they consider to be the best things in their studies.

In the , you will find practical information for the University of Helsinki students in one place, for example:

Bulletins and current topics regarding your studies. Remember to always select your programme in the dropdown menu.
Instructions for student, e.g. a section and tools to .
where you can explore not only the degree structure, but also content and learning outcomes from the level of the degree programme to individual courses.
where you can filter and look for available courses.

Support when your studies start

Academic freedom is highly valued and a capability to study independently is required at the University of Helsinki. However, you will not be left alone. Many helping hands and events will guide you through the start of your studies.

Your student tutor will contact you in August and meet you personally when the orientation activities begin. You can also meet some tutors in the Goin’ Connect app!
The orientation activities take place during the week commencing on 24 Aug 2026. They will help you to start your studies and life in Helsinki. You get support with administrative matters and learn more about the university campuses, facilities and studies in your programme. A detailed will be published later in the summer.
During the first week of your studies, the pink ASK ME! -logo will guide you with any questions you have!
The Student Union (HYY) organises an event in September to introduce freshers to their activities and student organisations.
The gives you guidance and support all year round.
According to our students, professors and teachers are easily approachable when you need help or consultation.

International Degree student's journey

Students have lots of services at their disposal from the moment they apply to life after graduation. The International Degree Student's Journey has been designed to help international students understand and navigate the services available to them.

Get to know our students and student life

What do our students think about studying in the Bachelor's Programme in Science? How is student life or housing in Helsinki?

or other on our platform to get answers to your questions (note that questions related to admissions should be directed to the ).
The are a great way to get an overview of student life in Helsinki.
In the , students from the Bachelor's Programme in Science share their thoughts and insights about the programme.
by the University of Helsinki students and alumni to find out about their studies and student life, and how they've gotten support with their aspirations and goals.

Our active community of students

The Student Union of the University of Helsinki (HYY) advocates students’ interests both at the university and in society. They organise services, benefits and events so that you as a student can focus on the most important part: studying and student life.

Extracurricular opportunities are an important part of your study experience. Over operating within the Student Union (HYY) open up a field of opportunities for you.

Integralis is a student organisation for students and by students of the Bachelor's Programme in Science. They promote the interests of the students in the programme and organise events.

Your campus

As a student in the Bachelor's Programme in Science, the Kumpula campus will be your home base. It is dedicated to research and teaching in the exact natural sciences and is one of the largest clusters of scientific competence in the Nordic countries.

You can visit the Kumpula Campus comfortably from your own sofa. The take you through the campus facilities and some laboratories.

Find out how the staff and students describe the collaborative nature of degree programmes and the atmosphere at the campus:

Read the article:
Watch video on YouTube:

There are many services and organisations operating at the Kumpula Campus.

One is bringing together students, researchers and people interested in entrepreneurship. They have a workspace at the Kumpula campus and offer free co-working spaces, boot camps, idea accelerator programmes, hackathons, mentoring and a community of like-minded individuals.

that can be found on the Kumpula Campus.

I think we have a lovely, warm, and diverse student community at Kumpula."

University of Helsinki in brief

The University of Helsinki, one of the world's top 1% research universities, is a place for both personal and scholarly advances. Whether major or minor, they may come as personal insights, enduring friendships or academic achievements.

A place where breakthroughs begin — since 1640.

Our core values

Breakthroughs are born from freedom to learn, explore and find your own path. The ability to ask questions, think critically, and seek new knowledge. From cultivating an understanding of oneself, others, and the world. A community where everyone can feel included.

For international students

How is the city of Helsinki for students? What's special about studying in Finland and what are the quick facts about the country? What do you need to take into consideration when planning a budget for your studies in Finland? Check out the information for international students on our website.

Contacts and useful links

If you have questions related to the admissions and accepting your student place, please contact the .

If you have questions about the content of the Bachelor's Programme in Science, please contact the Director of the Programme or , email kumpula-student(at)helsinki.fi.