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About UH
University of Helsinki (UH) — public non-profit university. It is located in Helsinki, Finland. UH is one of the oldest higher education institutions in the country, as it was established in 1640. UH is working closely with European University Association (EUA), League of European Research Universities (LERU), Utrecht Network.
The university was highly rated by the QS International Ranking of the best universities, and is in 117 place in the world.
UH does research in different fields of study and invites students to bachelor, master and doctorate programs.
Location
Helsinki, Finland
Establishment year
1640
Students
31,572
International students
1,579
Acceptance rate
10%
Place in ratings
Rating QS
2025#117
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The academic calendar at UH is divided into two semesters, as in many other universities in Finland. For convenience, tuition fees are calculated per year. Finnish and Sweden programs at UH are free (B2 level and higher). Tuition fees for English programs start from 14,686 USD per year. The educational institution helps students with tuition fees through scholarships. They are available to local and international students. The cost of education and the availability of scholarships can be checked on the official website.
When choosing an educational institution, it is necessary to take into account additional costs: accommodation, transportation, educational materials, meals and personal expenses.
Before applying to the university, you need to pass an exam for knowledge of the English language. The university accepts the results of IELTS, PTE or TOEFL. The minimum TOEFL score is 92. The IELTS score is not lower than 6.5.
IELTS
6.5
TOEFL iBT
92
Master's degree at UH
It is impossible to enter UH for a master's program without confirming knowledge of the English language. You can do this by passing IELTS, PTE or TOEFL. The minimum TOEFL score for admission is 92. IELTS — 6.5 or higher.
IELTS
6.5
TOEFL iBT
92
Doctorate degree at UH
If you are applying for a doctoral program, you must pass the language exam — IELTS, PTE or TOEFL. For enrollment, you need to pass IELTS with 6.5 points. The minimum score for TOEFL is 92.
IELTS
6.5
TOEFL iBT
92
TOEFL PBT
580
UH campus
The city campus of UH provides students with countless opportunities for work and recreation — from sitting in a coffee shop with a laptop to internships at large companies. Helsinki has a well developed entertainment infrastructure, but the rhythm of the big city can be distracting for some students. During the period of study, students can use the university library, where they can do homework and write scientific papers. Not only locals study at UH, but also students from other countries. The variety of cultures represented broadens the horizons of students and fills student life with all sorts of activities, the purpose of which is cultural exchange.
You can stay in Finland for up to 4 years after graduation. To do this, you need to apply for a job seeker visa. Look for more immigration options in our article.
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