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University of Helsinki
Research, teaching, international interaction: the University of Helsinki has a duty to carry out research for the benefit of the world. Read more about us, and join us to make a better tomorrow!
Get to know the University of Helsinki
The University of Helsinki seeks solutions for global challenges and creates new ways of thinking for the best of humanity. Through the power of science and research, the University has contributed to society, education and welfare since 1640. We have educated nine presidents and thousands of people at the top of politics, science, culture and economics. Not to mention four Nobel prize winners.
The University of Helsinki in brief
The University of Helsinki is the oldest and largest institution of academic education in Finland, an international scientific community of 40,000 students and researchers.
Units and Faculties
The University of Helsinki operates on four campuses in Helsinki and in 9 other localities in Finland.
What is a university ranking?
The University of Helsinki has consolidated its position among the top 1% of world’s research universities. We rank within the 100 best research universities in the world.
Working at the university
Open opportunities and employment policies at the University of Helsinki.
Strategy and Management
We want to share our knowledge and to have a strong global impact. As a multidisciplinary university, we solve challenges that affect us all. Truth, the exploration of new knowledge and boundary-breaking research create opportunities that shape the future of our planet.
University finance
The performance of Finnish universities determine the amount of funding granted from the Government budget to universities. To supplement its core funding, the University of Helsinki seeks external research funding from various sources.
University of Helsinki's Strategic plan 2017-2020
We at the University of Helsinki believe in radical openness – open science, open data and open innovations. Transparency, equality and justice guide us in everything we do.
Management and organization
Rector, chancellor and board
Top researchers and teachers
The University of Helsinki is building a better and more sustainable world by involving itself actively in the resolution of global problems. We are known as the pioneer of climate research. Our global air quality measurement network benefits the entire planet. Cancer treatment mechanisms are understood better than ever thanks to our research. Our clinical biobank forms the basis for world-class genetic research. We are the best in the world in teaching teachers and pioneers in understanding big data.
Professors
University of Helsinki celebrates new professors twice a year towards the end of term. By tradition Inauguration is always a Wednesday, either the last in May or the first in December.
Professors of Practice
A holder of a doctoral degree with professional merits and experience of particular significance from outside the academic world that can benefit the University may be invited to the position of professor of practice.
Docents
The title of docent is an academic title conferred in recognition of achievements in scientific research and teaching.
Future Education
In the future, education will be open to all, communal and centred on students. At the University of Helsinki, the future of education is already becoming a reality. The competence of the University’s pedagogical experts is based on knowledge, research and practical teaching. The teachers are offering a new way of thinking for the entire educational sector, furthering Finland’s success in the Programme for International Student Assessment PISA.
Visit the University
We are northern in location, but global in outlook. Come and visit us or join us in our efforts to bring hope for the globe!
Coming to a conference?
Useful information and helpful tips to make your conference trip to the University of Helsinki as easy and enjoyable as possible.
Attractions at the University of Helsinki
The University of Helsinki offers several interesting attractions which you can visit quickly or peruse at leisure to learn more about research, to admire architecture or to expand your networks.
International university
Diversely open, comprehensively quality conscious, joyfully serious; internationalisation means many things for the University of Helsinki.