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The University of Helsinki is the oldest and largest academic institution in Finland. It has a student and staff population of 40,000, and is made up of twelve faculties including arts, education, law, medicine and science. It also has several research institutes and networks.
The University's four main campus sites are all in and around the city of Helsinki. Their main campus is located in the city center, with further campuses in Kumpula, Meilahti and Viikki. The campuses include a number of state-of-the-art facilities, including the National Library of Finland, which is the foremost research library in Finland.
The Student Organization (StudOrg) offers a program of events including regular parties, excursions and sports. The students' union also arranges events for students, and it comprises of more than 250 organizations, including academic and recreational clubs.
The University is the most highly ranked university in Finland (QS World University Rankings 2019)
Only Finnish university to be a member of the League of European Research Universities (LERU)
The University of Helsinki is a diverse institution that encourages applications from international students. All new students from overseas take part in an orientation week, which is a great opportunity to get to know the campus and the city of Helsinki. You’ll also be assigned a tutor student who’ll help you settle in and get started with your studies.
Students studying at the University of Helsinki can take advantage of more than 250 student organizations. International students at the University are encouraged to get involved in clubs and societies outside of the classroom to help you settle into life in Helsinki.
Accommodation is available to international students, and the University can help you find safe student housing in the city.
The fees for the University of Helsinki master’s programs in English are €13,000, €15,000 and €18,000 per academic year, depending on the program. The fee for Bachelor's program in Science is €13,000 per academic year. In joint programs, the fees may differ from these.
Citizens of non-EU/EEA countries, who do not have a permanent residence status in Finland, are liable to pay these fees.
Scholarships are intended for excellent students from outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland who want to complete a master's program at the University of Helsinki.
Scholarships are intended for excellent students from outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland who want to complete a Master's programme at the University of Helsinki. Each degree programme may award scholarships covering either 50% or 100 % of the tuition fee. Tuition fees range from €13,000 to €18,000.
Duration of the scholarship is two years. After the first study year, the progress of your studies will be checked and, depending on your progress, the scholarship will be continued.
Qualifications
University of Helsinki awards Finland Scholarships. You may apply for this scholarship when applying for our international master’s degree programmes. Finland scholarships covers 100% tuition fee and also includes a 5000 € relocation grant. The scholarship and the 5000 EUR will be renewed for the second year of your studies in case you complete at least 55 credits during your first study year. University of Helsinki may award up to one Finland scholarship for a newly admitted student of each master’s degree programme.
Qualifications
The University of Helsinki offers other scholarships for its degree students:
Intended for a US student admitted to one of the Master’s programmes at the University of Helsinki.
Offers loan-scholarships to Colombian students admitted to study at the University of Helsinki.
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University of Helsinki
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Helsinki, the capital of Finland and one of the most liveable cities in the world, is a safe, modern and compact. Everything is right at your doorstep; The cool urban culture and events, the beautiful green areas and wild nature.
Many international students will require a visa to study in Finland, and this is a vital step of your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.
Finland student visa requirements