Quick Information
| Tuition Fee | €13,000/year (Bachelor's); €13,000–€18,000/year (Master's), non-EU/EEA |
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| Last Verified Date | November 10, 2026 |
The University of Helsinki, founded in 1640, is Finland’s oldest and largest university, ranked joint 116th in the QS World University Rankings 2026. It is known for research in data science, ecology, medicine and the humanities. Finland is famous for the quality of its education system, and the university brings that same standard to international students, with more than 30 English-taught master’s programmes.
Course Fees
| Programme | Tuition fee (per year, non-EU/EEA) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | €13,000 | For example Science, and Liberal Arts and Sciences. EU/EEA students pay no tuition. |
| Master’s | €13,000–€18,000 | Depending on the programme: English Studies €13,000; Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, and Mathematics and Statistics €15,000; Economics €18,000. |
Non-EU applicants also pay a national application fee of €100. Helsinki’s living costs are moderate for a northern European capital, and the university offers scholarships that can cover tuition and living costs for strong applicants. Check the exact fee for your programme on the official Helsinki fees page before applying: University of Helsinki official website.
Student Reviews
We do not publish student reviews written by us, and we do not invent ratings. Read what students and visitors actually say on the university’s real Google Maps reviews: University of Helsinki on Google Maps. If you have studied at Helsinki and want to share your experience with future applicants, tell us through our Admission Inquiry page.
Admission Process
There is one intake a year, in autumn. Master’s applications for autumn 2027 run from 5 to 19 January 2027, and bachelor’s applications run in the same January window for Admission group 1, or from 9 to 23 March 2027 for Admission group 2. Master’s applicants need IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in writing, or TOEFL iBT 92 with at least 22 in writing, and the same minima apply to bachelor’s applicants.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 5–19 January 2027 | Master’s applications for autumn 2027; bachelor’s applications (Admission group 1) |
| 9–23 March 2027 | Bachelor’s applications (Admission group 2) |
| Autumn 2027 | Study starts (one intake a year) |
This university does not publish a downloadable brochure — check its official admissions page for the latest information.
Placements and Careers
The University of Helsinki does not publish a single overall placement or employment rate that we can verify, so none is given here. The university’s careers service supports students and graduates with advice, events and employer connections — see the official University of Helsinki website for the latest careers information. Do not rely on employment figures quoted on other websites: they are not verified here.
Rankings
QS World University Rankings 2026 place the University of Helsinki joint 116th in the world.
Campus Gallery
The featured image above shows the University of Helsinki Main Building on Senate Square at dusk, illuminated — a verified photograph of the university’s own campus. No additional gallery photographs have been added yet: extra campus photos will be added only once each one is verified as the University of Helsinki’s own campus. If you have a freely-licensed photograph of the campus, tell us through the Admission Inquiry page.
Campus and Infrastructure
Helsinki is a compact, safe and design-minded capital on the Baltic Sea, with forests, islands and saunas woven into daily life. Students enjoy a relaxed, egalitarian culture, excellent public transport, and easy ferry access to Tallinn and Stockholm. The university’s city-centre campus sits around Senate Square, next to the cathedral, and the long summer days and snowy winters both have their own charm. Campus facilities, libraries, housing and sports vary by campus — check the official pages of the campus you are interested in for the current details.
Faculties and Departments
The university has eleven faculties. Its most popular English-taught master’s programmes include data science, computer science, economics, ecology and evolutionary biology, English studies, and mathematics and statistics. There are also two English-taught bachelor’s programmes — one in science and one in liberal arts and sciences. Teaching is research-based, and students are encouraged to work closely with researchers from the start.
Compare with Similar Universities
Compare universities side by side with our Compare Universities tool — pick any two universities and see their fees, rankings, intakes and degree levels together. Helsinki is the only university in Finland on this site. The closest peer on this site by level and subject is: University of Copenhagen (Denmark, QS 2026: 101st in the world).
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is tuition at the University of Helsinki for non-EU students?
Students from the EU and EEA pay no tuition. For non-EU and non-EEA students, bachelor’s tuition is €13,000 a year and master’s tuition is €13,000–€18,000 a year, depending on the programme — English studies is €13,000, ecology and mathematics €15,000, and economics €18,000. Non-EU applicants also pay a national application fee of €100.
What English score does Helsinki ask for?
Master’s applicants need IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in writing, or TOEFL iBT 92 with at least 22 in writing, and the same minima apply to bachelor’s applicants.
When do I apply to Helsinki?
There is one intake a year, in autumn. Master’s applications for autumn 2027 run from 5 to 19 January 2027, and bachelor’s applications run in the same January window for Admission group 1, or from 9 to 23 March 2027 for Admission group 2.
What can I study in English at Helsinki?
There are more than 30 English-taught master’s programmes, including data science, computer science, economics, ecology and evolutionary biology, English studies, and mathematics and statistics. There are also two English-taught bachelor’s programmes — one in science and one in liberal arts and sciences.
Are scholarships available for international students?
Yes — the university offers scholarships for international students that can cover tuition fees and living costs for strong applicants. Check the funding pages on helsinki.fi for the awards open to you.
Scholarships
The University of Helsinki offers scholarships for international students that can cover tuition fees and living costs for strong applicants — check the funding pages on helsinki.fi for the awards open to you. Also see the Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters 2027 on this site (each programme sets its own deadline; 15 January 2027 is the most common date, not a universal one). Open and closed status is shown on each scholarship’s own page; expired awards are never shown as open.
Address and Location
University of Helsinki
Yliopistonkatu 4, 00100 Helsinki, Finland