University of Helsinki

The University of Helsinki's academic community includes 40,000 students and researchers, with work in education and research.

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About University of Helsinki

The University of Helsinki is an education and research institution based in Finland, founded in 1640. It includes 40,000 students and staff across 11 faculties on four campuses.

Its listed research areas are future technologies, a sustainable planet, precision health, and learning and evolving societies, covering human, life and natural sciences.

Key features

  • Education and research across 11 faculties
  • Operations across four campuses
  • Research area in future technologies
  • Research area in sustainable planet topics
  • Research area in precision health
  • Research area in learning and evolving societies
Best for: People seeking university-level study or research work in Finland.
Good for
  • 11 faculties across four campuses
  • Research covers human, life and natural sciences
  • Founded in 1640

University of Helsinki at a glance

Official website
helsinki.fi
Type
Institution
Platforms
Web
Language
English
Country
FI
Last checked
Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026

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University of Helsinki FAQ

What are the university's top research areas?
Future technologies, a sustainable planet, precision health, and learning and evolving societies.
How can the university be contacted by mail or phone?
P.O. Box 3 (Fabianinkatu 33), 00014 University of Helsinki; switchboard +358 (0) 2941 911, with mobile call or local network charge.
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