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The University of Helsinki is the oldest and largest institution of academic education in Finland. Our university is an international scientific community of over 40,000 students and staff, divided into 11 faculties on four campuses. Our faculties include Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry, Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Biological and Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Educational Sciences, Faculty of Law, Faculty of Medicine, Faculty of Pharmacy, Faculty of Science, Faculty of Social Sciences, Faculty of Theology, and Faculty of Veterinary Medicine.

The University of Helsinki network of research stations offers an excellent setting for fieldwork and teaching. The research stations collect long-term measurement data that are used to study changes in nature and the climate. Of our seven research field stations, the southernmost is in Taita, Kenya. The northernmost research field station is the Kilpisjärvi Biological Station, situated over 200 kilometres north of the Arctic Circle and nestled on the flanks of the Saana fell in Finnish Lapland. We also have a research farm – situated about 7 kilometres from the heart of Helsinki.

We have more than 4,500 researchers and 3,000 research projects, with about 10,000 publications annually. From our doctoral programmes – 14 programmes from 1 January 2026 – about 500 new doctors are graduating each year. Our doctoral researchers work on their theses with our top researchers and research groups.

Of our staff, including researchers, about 28% are of non-Finnish nationality.

In international university rankings, the University of Helsinki typically ranks in the top 1 %. Through the power of knowledge, the University has contributed to society, education and welfare since 1640.

We strive to solve global challenges with the help of our groundbreaking basic research, high-quality education and a strong commitment to collaboration. Building partnerships with actors from all over the world is central to this goal and gaining global perspectives is key for our impact.

University of Helsinki Faculties, units, and degree programmes are encouraged to actively participate in developing teaching and education by taking part in international cooperation projects. University of Helsinki has set internal guidelines for taking part in externally funded education projects. The guidelines are used as the starting point for preparing for new project initiatives or taking part in external project proposals.