University of Helsinki

The 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 Ranking of 2023, University of Helsinki is positioned as the #106 top university in the world, which makes it the #1 top university in Finland. The university's global rank decreased by 2 points from last year.

University Profile

Ranking	#1
University Name	University of Helsinki
Name in Local Language	Helsingin yliopisto
Acronym	UH
Year Established	1640
Colors	Blue and gray

Contact

Address	PO Box 33, Fabianinkatu 33, Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland
Phone	+358 (9) 1911
Fax	+358 (9) 1912 3008
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Programs and Courses

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International Students Allowed	Yes
Student Body	Men and Women
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