The admission results for Bachelor's Programme in Science (Admission group 1) from the application round between 1 Dec 2023 and 3 Jan 2024 have been sent to the applicants to the e-mail address given on their application form. The results can also be found in the My Studyinfo -service. The admission results for Admission group 2 (application round 13–27 March 2024) are sent to the applicants no later than 4 Jul 2024.
Congratulations! You have made an excellent decision in choosing the University of Helsinki. I’m delighted and honoured to welcome you to our academic community.
In recent years, societies have faced major global crises. Big and rapid change can provide fertile ground for uncertainty and even fear if we do not know the causes of events and are unable to anticipate their consequences. Universities hold a key role in evoking hope with long-term research and expertise that aim to solve global challenges.
At the University of Helsinki, one of the world’s top 1% research universities, we educate experts for an unknown future. In the Bachelor’s Programme in Science, you get a truly interdisciplinary education based on high-quality research. You learn from world-class scientists at the Kumpula Campus, one of the largest clusters of scientific competence in the Nordic countries. You develop skills in analytical and critical thinking, problem-solving, and the capability to understand broad interdisciplinary topics and perceive causalities.
As sustainability expertise is a basic skill for future professionals, we also offer a multidisciplinary sustainability course for all our students.
After completing your BSc degree, you can continue to Master’s programmes at our Faculty of Science or other universities in Finland or abroad.
However, your education should not be limited to book learning. Bildung, one of our four values, guides us on the right path, serves as our moral conscience and cultivates open-mindedness. It is about behaving with human decency and using knowledge for good. As the only renewable resource entirely in our hands, we should nurture it with determination.
I also want to emphasize the importance to take care of your health and wellbeing. If you feel overwhelmed, ask for help. Support is available for our students.
In addition, I strongly encourage getting involved with our numerous student organisations. Extracurricular activities are an integral part of your study experience providing friends, social networks and boosting competences needed in life: curiosity, social skills and grit.
The University of Helsinki and our community has been a strong force for societal change for over 380 years. Let’s continue to work together for the world – with the power of knowledge.
Welcome to the University of Helsinki!
Kind regards,
Sari Lindblom
Rector of the University of Helsinki
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 young curious 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 are able to help and support each other.
The board of the programme includes students’ 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
Start your journey at the University of Helsinki and ensure your student place by taking the following steps:
If you are an international student:
Visit the Studying -page to find out more about the structure and content of the programme. On the page, you will find:
In the Studies service, you will find practical information for the University of Helsinki students in one place, for example:
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.
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.
What do our students think about studying in the Bachelor's Programme in Science? How is student life or housing in Helsinki?
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 250 student organisations operating within the Student Union (HYY) opening 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.
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 one of the largest clusters of scientific competence in the Nordic countries.
You can visit the Kumpula Campus comfortably from your own sofa. The virtual campus tours 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:
There are many services and organisations operating at the Kumpula Campus.
One is Helsinki Think Company 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.
Check out other services and organisations that can be found on the Kumpula Campus.
The oldest and largest institution of academic education in Finland, the University of Helsinki, has since 1640 played a major role in the development of the Finnish cultural life and welfare state. Today, we seek solutions to problems that affect everyone.
As one of the world's top 1% research universities, we believe that the power of knowledge can change attitudes, people and society – for a better world.
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.
If you have questions related to the admissions and accepting your student place, please contact the Admission Services.
If you have questions about the content of the Bachelor's Programme in Science, please contact the Director of the Programme Flyura Djurabekova or Kumpula Student services, email kumpula-student(at)helsinki.fi.