INTRODUCTION
Do you want to study abroad in Europe and the Nordics? Why not consider Finland and the University of Helsinki, one of the top 1% research universities in the world? What’s it like to study at the University of Helsinki as an international student? Get to know our students and study options, and find out why the Finnish education system and quality of life in Helsinki are considered amongst the best in the world. To keep updated about our study programmes, sign up for the Admissions Newsletter and you will get reminders of application dates, news and advice. If you already are a student at the University of Helsinki, go to the Studies service for students.
How to Apply for multidisciplinary degree programmes
The University of Helsinki offers bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees with teaching in English. Our multidisciplinary approach enables you to tailor your degree based on your own interests and strengths. You are also welcome to study with us as an exchange or visiting student.
- Bachelor’s Programme in Science is our only undergraduate degree in English. The others are taught in Finnish and/or Swedish.
- In our 35 International Master’s Programmes, the language of instruction is English and you get a solid foundation for doctoral studies.
- Doctoral education at the University of Helsinki is carried out in 33 doctoral programmes.
- If you are considering a student exchange, you can find information for exchange and visiting students at the Instructions for students.
APPLICATION DATES
- Bachelor’s Programme in Science: The application for studies starting in autumn 2024 is closed.
Find out more about applying to the Bachelor’s Programme in Science. - International Master’s Programmes: The application period for studies starting in autumn 2024 ended on 3 Jan 2024.
Find out more about applying to our International Master’s programmes. - Exchange studies in the Bachelor’s or Master’s programmes of the University of Helsinki: More information in the Instructions for students about the application periods for exchange and visiting students.
- Bachelor’s and Master’s programmes in Finnish and/or Swedish:
Check out the application dates and how to apply in Finnish or in Swedish.
You can find all our degree programmes in Finnish, Swedish and English in the Degree Finder.
