The Ruralia Institute operates under the auspices of the Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry of the University of Helsinki and has units in Mikkeli and Seinäjoki. The institute fulfills its mission by conducting interdisciplinary research, participating in education, and developing solutions to promote entrepreneurship and well-being through networking and creating open learning environments.
          
            
                    	
			
      				
											
                    
            
                    
  
    
      
      
        
                    Ruralia operates on both national and international levels and collaborates closely with various units of the University of Helsinki as well as other societal actors. A key form of collaboration is participation in university centers. Ruralia is active in both the and the 
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                    Seinäjoki location: 
University of Helsinki Ruralia Institute 
Kampusranta 9 C
2nd floor 60320 SEINÄJOKI 
            
      
                    
      
      
       
            
           
					
						
      
              
          
  
    
      
      
        
                    Mikkeli location: 
University of Helsinki Ruralia Institute 
Lönnrotinkatu 7, 3rd floor 
50100 MIKKELI