1. The University of Helsinki
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2. video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rU232NPDVtQ&hd=1
http://youtu.be/rU232NPDVtQ?hd=1
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3. University of Helsinki in brief
Established in Turku 1640, moved to Helsinki 1828
Main tasks: research, teaching and societal interaction
Bilingual (Finnish and Swedish), tuition also provided in
English
11 faculties
37,000 degree students, 32,000 continuing education and
Open University students.
8,670 employees, including 4,845 researchers and teachers.
Total turnover 2010: EUR 630 million
Operates on four campuses in Helsinki and 17 other
locations throughout Finland
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4. The University of Helsinki
organisation
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5. Branches in Finland
Four campuses in Helsinki Operates in 17 locations
outside Helsinki
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6. University campuses in Helsinki
City Centre, 20,600 students:
Faculties of Theology, Law, Arts, Behavioural Sciences and Social Sciences
As an autonomous unit Swedish School of Social Science
Independent institutes: Aleksanteri Institute, Finnish Museum of Natural History, Helsinki Center of
Economic Research (HECER), Helsinki Collegium for Advanced Studies,Helsinki University Library, IPR
University Center, Language Centre, The National Library of Finland, Open University, Palmenia Centre
for Continuing Education, Ruralia Institute
Meilahti 2,400 students:
Faculty of Medicine
Independent institutes: Institute for Molecular Medicine Finland (FIMM)
Kumpula, 6,200 students:
Faculty of Science
Independent institutes: Helsinki Institute for Information Technology, Helsinki Institute of Physics (HIP)
Viikki, 6,200 students:
Faculties of Agriculture and Forestry, Veterinary Medicine, Pharmacy and Biological and Environmental
Sciences
Independent institutes: Institute of Biotechnology, Viikki Laboratory Animal Centre, Neuroscience Center
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7. University of Helsinki:
Important Dates
2009–2010
University reform
The first Board of the University of Helsinki prescribed by the
new Universities Act begins its term of office
The new Universities Act enters into force: the University will
become a legally and financially independent organisation
under public law.
Department reform: 67 departments were combined into 24
The former Administration Office is reorganised as the
Central Administration comprising the Rector’s Office and
University Services
2010–2012
Strategy: To be one of the best in the world
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8. Financing 2010
0.7%
35.2%
59.4%
1 Ministry of Education budget funding 337 M€
2 University Pharmacy 29,5 M€
3 External funding 223,4 M€
4 Other funding 4,5 M€
Total 634,4 M€
4.7%
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9. Why Choose UH?
• One of the best multidisciplinary research
universities in the world
– In international rankings constantly in the top 100
• World-class learning environment
– International students are very satisfied with UH’s
laboratories, online libraries, technology, research and
learning spaces (International Student Barometer 2010)
• Lots of opportunities to study in English
• No tuition fees
• Supportive staff and laidback atmosphere
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10. Costs and Benefits
• No tuition fees for degree or exchange students
– Only Erasmus Mundus Programmes may charge tuition fees
• Student Union annual membership c. 90 euro
– Access to low-cost student health care
– Discounts on meals at student cafeterias
– Reduced fares on public transportation
– Discount entry to many cultural events
• Student Housing Foundation in the Helsinki Region
(HOAS) offers accommodation for students
• Cost of living per month 700 to 1000 euro
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11. Teaching at the University of
Helsinki
International evaluation: Teaching is of a high
European standard.
Teaching is based on research.
All university teachers are researchers, and all
researchers teach.
The pan-European, two-tier degree system is followed.
36,600 undergraduate students
6,000 degrees awarded annually
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12. Students 2010
Faculty Bachelor's degree Master's degree Post-graduate Other Total
degree degrees*
Theology 1 399 392 243 2 034
Law 1 764 274 355 2 393
Medicine 1 106 576 1 229 2 911
Arts 4 198 2 388 887 7 473
Science 4 696 949 650 6 340
Pharmacy 633 202 102 937
Biological and 1 021 314 440 1 775
Environmental Sciences
Behavioural Sciences 2 754 777 527 4 058
Social Sciences 2 350 1 391 722 4 463
Swedish School of Social 517 517
Science
Agriculture and Forestry 2 014 633 408 3 055
Veterinary Medicine 291 129 113 120 653
Total 21 637 8 600 5 023 1 349 36 609
* Specialist degrees: medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine
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13. Degrees awarded 2010
Faculty Bachelor's degree Master's degree Post-graduate Other Total
degree degrees*
Theology 158 146 21 325
Law 275 236 25 536
Medicine 174 109 199 482
Arts 568 428 59 1 055
Science 411 229 65 705
Pharmacy 156 39 17 212
Biological and 75122 112 54 288
Environmental Sciences
Behavioural Sciences 374 295 42 711
Social Sciences 423 300 59 782
Swedish School of Social 61 61
Science
Agriculture and Forestry 248 216 30 494
Veterinary Medicine 58 68 14 16 154
Total 2 854 2 243 495 213 5 805
* Specialist degrees: medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine
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14. Adult education in 2010
Participants in adult education provided by the
University:
Open University courses: 17,500
Continuing education 11,800
University of the Third Age 2,300
Total 31,600
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15. International staff and students
2009
Almost 3,000 international students
1,790 international undergraduate students
924 exchange students
1,300 international teachers or researchers
Approx. 730 international employees on university payroll
Approx. 630 researchers on scholarships or similar
385 Summer School students
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16. In 2010, the University of
Helsinki sent abroad
965 exchange students
539 teachers and researchers, 70 of whom on
Erasmus teacher exchange
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17. Helsinki Summer School (HSS)
• Three weeks every August
– Next HSS in August 7 to 23, 2012
• Organized by the universities in Helsinki region
• Multidisciplinary courses entirely in English
– Two years of university studies required as basis
– Courses organized also by Master’s Degree Programmes
• Excellent student services and social programme
• Each summer students from over 60 countries
• www.helsinkisummerschool.fi
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18. Helsinki,
the World’s Most Liveable City
• Nominated at the World’s Most Liveable City 2011
by the Monocle Magazine
• World Design Capital 2012
• An international student city
– Seven universities and over 63 000 students
• The largest city and the capital of Finland
– Population c. 600 000
• A pocket-sized metropolis – everything within easy
reach
• Famous for its architecture, design, technology,
and closeness to nature
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19. Finland,
the World’s Best Country
• Nominated as the World’s Best Country by
Newsweek in 2010
• Several surveys indicate that the quality of life in
Finland is very high
• One of the safest countries in the world
• World-class education and continuing success in
PISA surveys
• A pioneer in equality
• Population 5.4 million
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