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university of Helsinki

university of Helsinki A leAding europeAn university

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university of Helsinki

The University of Helsinki is one of the leading European

research-intensive universities. It is a founding member of the

League of European Research Universities LERU together with

the likes of Oxford and Cambridge. In international rankings,the University of Helsinki is consistently placed among the 20

best universities in Europe. Here you nd an inspiring learning

environment and outstanding student services: 24/7 computer

labs, dozens of student clubs and low-cost sports services and

much more.

www.Helsinki.fi/universitywww.leru.org

Helsinki, CApitAl of finlAnd

Helsinki is a modern city with over half a million residents. The

capital is known for design, technology and its vibrant cultural

life. A green city close to the sea and archipelago, Helsinki is

surrounded by nature.

www.Helsinki.fi

finlAndFinland has gained top ranking in several international surveys

when it comes to the quality of life and competitiveness.

Education is highly valued and Finlands PISA success is known

worldwide. Nature plays an important role in the Finnish way

of life as do sports, arts and, of course, the Finnish sauna.www.finlAnd.fi

internAtionAl MAstersdegree progrAMMes

The extent of each Masters degree programme is 120 ECTScredits and two years of intensive full-time study is required.

All programmes are taught in English.

www.Helsinki.fi/internAtionAlprogrAMMes

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HuMAnities, soCiAl sCienCes & lAw

Art Theory, Criticism and Management

Democracy and Global Transformations

Economics

Economy, State and SocietyEthnic Relations, Cultural Diversity and Integration

European Studies

Higher Education (HEEM)

Intercultural Encounters

Media and Global Communication

Practical PhilosophyPublic International Law and International Commercial Law

Religious Roots of Europe

Semiotics

Social Sciences

nAturAl sCienCes & MediCine

Advanced Spectroscopy in Chemistry

Atmosphere-Biosphere Studies

Bayesian Statistics and Decision Analysis

Bioinformatics

Biotechnology

Computer Science

Environment and Natural Resources

Food of Life

Food SciencesForest Sciences and Business

Forestry and Environmental Engineering

Geoinformatics

Information and Communications Technology

Modeling Molecules and Nanosystems

Multidisciplinary Studies on Urban Environmental IssuesNeuroscience

Plant Production Science

Space Sciences

Translational Medicine

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AdMission requireMents

You should have a Bachelors degree in the same or related

eld of study that you are applying for at the University of

Helsinki. In all of the International Masters Programmes,

the teaching language is English. To indicate your Englishprociency, you must submit a language test score of CAE/

CPE, IELTS, or TOEFL.

www.Helsinki.fi/AdMissions

no tuition feesThe University of Helsinki charges no tuition fees. The only

obligatory payment is the Student Union membership fee

(80 euro per year) entitling to a multitude of benets. The

exceptions are the Erasmus Mundus programmes: they may

charge programme fees.

Helsinki suMMer sCHool

Helsinki Summer School (HSS) is a three-week academic event

organised every August by the universities in the Helsinki

area. The HSS multidisciplinary courses are designed for

advanced degree students and they are all taught in English.

Welcome to get a taste of studying at the University of Helsinki

and to make new international friends!

www.Helsinki.fi/suMMersCHool

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ContACt inforMAtionAdmissions ServicesP.O. Box 3 (Fabianinkatu 33)FI-00014 University of HelsinkiFinland

Tel. +358 (0)9 191 22604Fax +358 (0)9 191 22291admissions@helsinki.fiwww.helsinki.fi/admissions

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