About us

Our Faculty’s high-quality research ranges from the investigation of molecular structures to major ecosystem-level questions. Our expertise and the education based on it help solve topical challenges pertaining to the environment, nature and human wellbeing. Our researchers are involved in several international networks and public bodies.

The Faculty’s operational units are located in Helsinki on Viikki Campus and in Lahti on the Lahti University Campus.

Research

Findings made by our international and world-class research groups are needed to tackle challenges relating to the wellbeing of humans and the environment. Our research infrastructures are a prerequisite for conducting research. Our Faculty is involved in a number of national and international research and research infrastructure networks.

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Research programmes, stations, groups and infrastructures
Students and degrees

Our Faculty is research intensive, making novel research methods visible also in our teaching. Most of the master’s theses produced at the Faculty are completed in research groups.

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    Cooperation
    Welcome to Viikki Campus!

    Welcome to Viikki Campus at the geographical centre of the City of Helsinki!

    Verdant Viikki Campus is surrounded by numerous research fields and has operated in front lines of the life sciences since 1946. The campus employs nearly 1,900 people and has more than 6,000 students.