University of Helsinki
Finland
#116
World Rank
2026
#2
Finland Rank
72
Programmes
22,974
Students
#116
World Rank
2026
#2
Finland Rank
72
Programmes
22,974
Students
- Founded
- 1640
- Students
- 31,000
- Website
- helsinki.fi
Tuition (non-EU/EEA)
€13,000–€18,000/yr
EU/EEA citizens study tuition-free. Scholarships of 50–100% are widely available for non-EU students.
About
What kind of a university is The University of Helsinki? We are Finland’s largest and oldest academic institution. Since 1640, it has contributed to the establishment of a fair and equal society that is considered the best in the world according to a number of indicators. Today, this multidisciplinary academic community solves problems that concern all of us, also on a global scale. We wish to share our expertise and have an impact on the world. Our research and education set global benchmarks, as shown by several indicators. We work daily to develop new cancer treatments, improve teaching and education, and promote lifelong learning. As a multidisciplinary university, we resolve problems that affect everyone, such as the challenges of climate change. Our strategic plan currently emphasises four research themes: the digital world, ageing and health, globalisation, and sustainable development
Rankings
Overall Score: 74.5 / 1002026 Score Breakdown
Rank Over Time
Statistics (2025)
Total Students
22,974
Undergrad
12,176
Postgrad
10,798
International
1,707
7% of students
Total Faculty
2,892
Intl. Faculty
810
28% of faculty
Programmes
- Liberal Arts and SciencesArts & Humanities
- Bachelor's Programme in ScienceOther
- Bachelor's Programme in Science, Bachelor and Master of Science (3 yrs + 2 yrs)Natural Sciences
- Bachelor's Programme in Liberal Arts and Sciences, Bachelor and Master of Arts or Science or Social Sciences (3 yrs + 2 yrs)Arts & Humanities
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