The University of Helsinki is one of the best multidisciplinary research universities in the world. It is an international academic community of 40,000 students and staff members, operating on four campuses in Helsinki and at 17 other locations.

The University of Helsinki is the oldest and largest institution of academic education in Finland, an international scientific community of 40,000 students and researchers. In international university rankings, the University of Helsinki typically ranks among the top 100. The University of Helsinki seeks solutions for global challenges and creates new ways of thinking for the best of humanity. Through the power of science, the University has contributed to society, education and welfare since 1640.

 

The University of Helsinki is the only Finnish university to consistently rank in the top 100 of international university rankings. There are approximately 17,000 universities in the world.

In 2015, the University of Helsinki placed 76th in the Times Higher Education World University Ranking, 96th in the QS World University Ranking and 67th in the Shanghai Ranking.