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The University concentrates on high-level scientific research and researcher education. Scientific research is also the basis of the teaching provided by the University. The University operations support the development of society, as well as business and industry. University representatives offer their competencies for the benefit of society through a number of positions of trust and expertise.
The results produced by the research and teaching carried out at the University have been widely acclaimed. The University participates in more than half of the national Centres of Excellence in Research, elected by international scientific panels. The University of Helsinki has been invited to be a member of the League of European Research Universities, a co-operation body for the leading European research universities. According to international expert panels, also the teaching provided by the University of Helsinki is of a high European level.
The University has strong international connections. It has some 80 co-operation agreements with universities on different continents. The University researchers are in great demand as experts in international scientific communities, meetings and publications.
The University is bilingual, but in addition to Finnish and Swedish teaching is also provided in English. Besides Helsinki, the University has operations at 20 localities throughout Finland.
The results produced by the research and teaching carried out at the University have been widely acclaimed. The University participates in more than half of the national Centres of Excellence in Research, elected by international scientific panels. The University of Helsinki has been invited to be a member of the League of European Research Universities, a co-operation body for the leading European research universities. According to international expert panels, also the teaching provided by the University of Helsinki is of a high European level.
The University has strong international connections. It has some 80 co-operation agreements with universities on different continents. The University researchers are in great demand as experts in international scientific communities, meetings and publications.
The University is bilingual, but in addition to Finnish and Swedish teaching is also provided in English. Besides Helsinki, the University has operations at 20 localities throughout Finland.
Faculty
| Number of International Faculty Staff | Headcount: 255 |  |
| Number of academic faculty staff who are of foreign nationality. The term ‘international’ is hereby determined by citizenship. For EU countries, this includes all foreign nationals, even if from another EU state. In Hong Kong, this includes professors from Mainland China. Inclusion and exclusion mirrors those for academic faculty staff. | ||
| Number of Faculty Staff | FTE: 3,147 | |
| Total number of academic faculty staff who are responsible for planning, directing and undertaking teaching only, research only or both teaching and research. Please include: vice-chancellors, deputy vice-chancellors, principals, professors, heads of school, associate professors, principal lecturers and tutors. Please exclude research assistants*, PhD students who contribute to teaching, and exchange scholars or visiting professors who are members of another university. *FAQ: How is research assistant defined? | ||
| Number of Inbound Visiting Faculty Staff | Headcount: 253 | |
| Number of academic faculty staff contributing to teaching or research at your university in the last 12 months who are visiting from an overseas institution for a minimum period of at least 3 months. | ||
| Number of Outbound Visiting Faculty Staff | Headcount: 254 | |
| Number of academic faculty staff employed by your institution contributing to teaching or research at an overseas institution in the last 12 months for a minimum period of at least 3 months. | ||
Undergraduate Information
| Number of Undergraduate Students | Headcount: 13,048 | |
| Number of students pursuing a Bachelor’s level or equivalent degree. This excludes certificates/diplomas and associate’s degrees. | ||
| Number of International Undergraduate Students | Headcount: 209 | |
| Number of undergraduate students who are foreign nationals. The term ‘international’ is hereby determined by citizenship. For EU countries, this includes all foreign nationals, even nationals of other EU states. In Hong Kong, this includes students from Mainland China. Please exclude all exchange students. | ||
| Number of Inbound Exchange Undergraduate Students | Headcount: 851 | |
| Number of undergraduate students attending your university on international exchange programs for at least 1 semester in the last 12 months. | ||
| Number of Outbound Exchange Undergraduate Students | Headcount: 1,102 | |
| Number of undergraduate students registered at your institution who have attended another institution abroad for at least 1 semester on an exchange program in the last 12 months. | ||
Graduate / Postgraduate Information
| Number of Graduate / Postgraduate Students | Headcount: 24,486 | |
| Students pursuing a higher-level degree (Master and Doctorate), including both taught and research postgraduates (e.g. PhD students) | ||
| Number of International Graduate Students | Headcount: 1,021 | |
| Number of graduate / postgraduate students who are foreign nationals. The term ‘international’ is hereby determined by citizenship. For EU countries, this includes all foreign nationals, even nationals of other EU states. In Hong Kong, this includes students from Mainland China. | ||
| Number of Outbound Exchange Postgraduate Students | Headcount: 140 | |
| Number of postgraduate students registered at your institution who have attended another institution on an exchange program for at least 1 semester in the last 12 months. | ||
Students
| Total Students | Headcount: 37,975 FTE: 25,472 | |
| Total number of students. | ||
| Total International Students | Headcount: 1,246 | |
| Number of students who are foreign nationals. The term ‘international’ is hereby determined by citizenship. For EU countries, this includes all foreign nationals, even nationals of other EU states. In Hong Kong, this includes students from Mainland China. | ||
| Total Outbound Exchange Students | Headcount: 797 | |
| Total number of students registered at your institution who have attended another institution on an exchange program for at least 1 semester in the last 12 months. | ||
| Total Inbound Exchange Students | Headcount: 849 | |
| Total number of students attending your university on international exchange programs for at least 1 semester in the last 12 months. | ||
Graduate Output
| Proportion of Graduates Employed | 83% | |
| Proportion of graduates (excluding those opting to pursue further study) in permanent employment within 6 months of graduation | ||
| Number of PhDs Awarded | 443 | |
| Total number of PhDs awarded in the last 12 months | ||
Research Productivity & Quality
| Number of Papers | 14,613 | |
| Total number of papers published in ESI indexed journals in the past 5 years | ||
| Number of Citations | 108,710 | |
| Total number of citations for papers published in ESI indexed journals in the past 5 years | ||
Main claims to international academic or non-academic excellence
he results produced by the research and teaching carried out at the University have been widely acclaimed. The University participates in more than half of the national Centres of Excellence in Research, elected by international scientific panels.
The University of Helsinki has been invited to be a member of the League of European Research Universities, a co-operation body for the leading European research universities.
According to international expert panels, also the teaching provided by the University of Helsinki is of a high European level.
The University has strong international connections. It has some 80 co-operation agreements with universities on different continents. The University researchers are in great demand as experts in international scientific communities, meetings and publications.
Range of Fees
Currently Finnish universities may not charge any fees from domestic or international students.
Basic TOEFL/IELTS requirements
TOEFL: 237/580
IELTS: 6,5
Accommodation
The University does not own or manage student accommodation. Students in need of accommodation should contact the regional housing foundation HOAS (www.hoas.fi).
Accommodation Range
Prices range from 200€/month to 650€/month depending on location and the type of flat.
Finance and Scholarships
Due to the lack of tuition fees there are no major scholarship schemes in place.
Entry Requirements
Language proficiency in either Finnish, Swedish or English.
A Bachelor's degree from a recognised university for the Master's level.
Master's-level qualification for the Doctoral level.
For more information, please see www.helsinki.fi/admissions
Language Support
The University's language center offers some courses in English for admitted students.
Non-English Language Requirements
None
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- Agriculture
- Forest Ecology - Full Time
- Forest Economics - Full Time
- Forest Products Marketing - Full Time
- Forest Resource Science and Technology - Full Time
- Biological Sciences
- Bioinformatics and systems biology - Full Time
- Bioprosessing - Full Time
- Biotechnology of health and pharmacy - Full Time
- Cell biotechnology and Structural biology - Full Time
- Neurobiotechnology - Full Time
- Economics
- Forest Economics - Full Time
- Environmental Studies
- natural resources - Full Time