University of Helsinki

University of Helsinki translates in Finnish to Helsingin yliopisto, in Swedish to Helsingfors universitet, in Latin to Universitas Helsingiensis, and is abbreviated as UH. It is located in Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland. Its 36,000+ students choose majors from fields of study that include Biology, Law, Management, Medicine, Science, Biotechnology, and the Arts.

UH traces its name's past to 1640 and its origins to The Cathedral School of Abo in 1276. When Finland was part of the Russian Empire, the college was expanded. The Republic of Finland was created in 1917 and the school was renamed for the town of its main campus.

Based on the QS World University Rankings of 2026, University of Helsinki is positioned as the #116 top university in the world, which makes it the #2 top university in Finland. The university's global rank is improved by 1 point from last year.

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Ranking	2026 #2
University Name	University of Helsinki
Name in Local Language	Helsingin yliopisto
Acronym	UH
Year Established	1640
Colors	Blue and gray

Location

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Address	Fabianinkatu 33, Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland

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Phone	+358 (9) 1911
Fax	+358 (9) 1912 3008
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Accepts International Students	Yes
Student Body	Men and Women
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