Congratulations to our new students!

Congratulations to our new students!
Welcome to the University of Helsinki! Read how to get a smooth start this autumn and find out more in the instructions for students.
Welcome to the University of Helsinki! Read how to get a smooth start this autumn and find out more in the instructions for students.
For new students

News

News from the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and field of veterinary science.

Events

14.8. 2020
Miia Kontturi: Interdigital phlegmon in Finnish dairy herds
Fri 14.8.2020 12:00-14:00 Porthania, sali P674, Yliopistonkatu 3; LIVE STREAM -...
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Animal health care and food safety

The Faculty of Veterinary Medicine is responsible for the basic education of veterinary surgeons in Finland, as well as for research operations and postgraduate and continuing education in the field of veterinary sciences. In addition to being the premier institution for animal health care and wellbeing in Finland, the faculty has a strong focus on food safety. We are also constantly researching and advancing the clinical treatment of animal diseases, as well as related services.

Admissions

Apply for the basic training of veterinarians or postgraduate studies.
Veterinary students studying anatomy.

Research

The focus area for research in veterinary medicine is One Health. Explore our research and researchers.
E. coli bacteria in electron microscope image

Services

Faculty provides a variety of veterinary expert services. Take a look and contact us!
A veterinary surgeon examining a dog.