Helsinki University

The University of Helsinki is the largest and oldest academic institution in Finland and a creative center of science and thinking. Since 1640, we have been contributing to establishing a fair and equal society known to be one of the best. Today, our integrative educational society solves issues that have affected all of us with the power of wisdom, for the earth.

Rooted in Finland, making an impact on the world

Helsinki University has been a vital part of the birth of the Finnish national identity and welfare state since 1640. During these years, our academic society grew into 40,000 people

with 11 faculties on four campuses. Now, they research and set global benchmarks, and believe in searching for cutting-edge knowledge and boundary-breaking research that can lead to solutions that have a real and huge impact on the future.

Currently, their strategic plan highlights four research themes: the well-being of humanity and the environment, a humane and fair world, a sustainable future for our globe, and the options that unlimited curiosity opens up many opportunities and ideas.

With the power of knowledge for the whole world

They passionately believe that with the power of knowledge, they can change mindsets, individuals, and society for the planet.

The cradle of new thinking

A 13-year-old girl was known by the world as Queen Christina of Sweden, who established the University of Helsinki. Originally, Helsinki University was a small and modest educational society where prospective members of the clergy and civil servants were taught Lutheran theology and European humanism. Later, they became the center of the Finnish national awakening. The university was the scene for the creation of the Finnish national anthem and flag, and we had a crucial role in building Finnish identity, history, language, and culture.

The University of Helsinki has played a key role in the development of the Finnish education system throughout history, cultural life, and the welfare state. Surprisingly, nine presidents and thousands of influential figures in the worlds of politics, scholarship, culture, and the business sector and four Nobel laureates studied at Helsinki University.