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Sustainable planet

Our way of life is not sustainable says science. Environment must not be only an environmental issue. How can energy, food and wellbeing be...

PROGRAMME: UNIVERSITY OF HELSINKI AND FINLAND 100

Come celebrate Finland’s centennial with us! Read the centennial year’s programme here.

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20.6.2017 Language & culture

A complex, international web of issues surrounds the rights of the Sami

International negotiations on human rights gives the Sami people the opportunity to make their voices heard outside Finland. But how can...

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ELMO_helsinki challenge

19.6.2017 Nominations & prizes

Seven teams have been selected for the final stage of the Helsinki Challenge

The Helsinki Challenge finalist teams’ ideas would boost cancer treatment, revolutionise the use of heat energy and protect the mental health of...

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8.6.2017 Education & science policy

University of Helsinki’s still the best Finnish university in the international QS World University ranking

The University of Helsinki’s position in the international QS World University ranking dropped. However, research impact and academic reputation...

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5.6.2017 Environment & science

Success for profile funding applications and centres of excellence

The Academy of Finland has granted €15 million to the University of Helsinki in the third round of research profile funding. Of the 12 centres...

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2.6.2017 Nominations & prizes

Kaarle Hämeri to become University of Helsinki Chancellor

The University Collegium has selected the new Chancellor for the University of Helsinki. Kaarle Hämeri, 52, Professor of Physics and Chair of...

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2.6.2017 Environment & science

Can researchers make it rain?

Some areas struggle with torrential rains, others with drought. In hot areas, rain is precious. Could artificial rain help in times of drought?

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Wikipedia as an Academic Text

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Unitube – Helsingin yliopiston oma julkaisukanava

Asiaa tutkimuksesta, opetuksesta ja yliopiston toiminnasta ääni- ja videotallenteina.

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Events

Events

29.6. 2017

Thomas Grönthal: Epidemiology of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus pseudintermedius in Finland

Thu 29.6.2017 12:00-14:00 EE-talo, Walter-sali, Agnes Sjöbergin katu 2, 2. krs...

29.6. 2017

Martina Lorey: Secretome analysis of human macrophages activated by microbial stimuli

Thu 29.6.2017 12:00-14:00 Biomedicum 1, Lecture Hall 2, Haartmaninkatu 8 00290...

30.6. 2017

Rachel Bennett: The Impact of MK-467 on Certain Pharmacokinetic and Pharmacodynamic Properties of Selected Drugs Affecting the Central Nervous System in Dogs

Fri 30.6.2017 12:00-14:00 Paatsama Hall, Viikintie 49, Faculty of Veterinary...

Press Releases

New gene mutations found in white blood cells in patients with rheumatoid arthritis

21.6.2017 Health & wellbeing

Press release

Gene mutations accumulating in cells are typical of the development of cancer. Finnish researchers found that a similar accumulation of mutations...

Memocate offers new tools to care for memory-disorder patients

20.6.2017 Health & wellbeing

Press release

A startup based on University of Helsinki research offers solutions for the interaction problems that arise from memory disorders.

Sustainable utilisation of space

20.6.2017 Environment & science

Press release

Professor Minna Palmroth calls for sustainable utilisation of space. Within a new Centre of Excellence, that means radiation tolerance and staving...

Professor Tomi Mäkelä appointed as Director of HiLIFE Helsinki Institute of Life Science

20.6.2017 Health & wellbeing

Press release

Professor Tomi Mäkelä's five-year term starts on 1 August.

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Admission to medicine and dentistry

Admission criteria for degree education in medicine and dentistry can be found on the Studyinfo.fi service, which is also the portal where applicants submit their applications.

Admission Services

Contact information Do you have questions about the study options the University of Helsinki offers? Do you wish to apply to the University of Helsinki? Contact the Admissions Services – we...

Apply to the Faculty of Law

In the Faculty of Law you can study in Finnish, in Swedish or in English. Faculty has units in Helsinki and Vaasa. For more information on the programmes and how to apply for them, please see the...

Student Services

You can find the Student Services' contact information here. General information The six Student Service points provide services for all students at the University of Helsinki. If you need...