University of Helsinki (UH)

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Description

The University of Helsinki has the widest range of disciplines in Finland. It was established in Turku in 1640, but was transferred to Helsinki in 1828. The number of faculties is eleven. There are 38,400 degree students and 7,900 staff. The number of degrees taken each year is almost 4,500, of which over 400 are doctorates. The University concentrates on high-level scientific research and researcher education. Scientific research is also the basis of the teaching provided by the University. The University operations support the development of society, as well as business and industry. University representatives offer their competencies for the benefit of society through a number of positions of trust and expertise. The results produced by the research and teaching carried out at the University have been widely acclaimed. The University participates in more than half of the national Centres of Excellence in Research, elected by international scientific panels. The University of Helsinki has been invited to be a member of the League of European Research Universities, a co-operation body for the leading European research universities. According to international expert panels, also the teaching provided by the University of Helsinki is of a high European level.

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Contact

University of Helsinki (UH)
P.O. Box 33
FI-00014 Helsinki
Finland
Finland

Phone: +358-(0)9-1911
Fax: +358-(0)9-1911
Email: viestinta(@)helsinki.fi

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