University of Helsinki
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University of Helsinki is in Helsinki, Finland; its bachelor's degrees are taught in English. Tuition for international students: €13,000 (≈ US$14,500) per year (reference). Standard entry requirements: High school diploma providing eligibility for higher education in Finland; International Baccalaureate diploma. Language: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 92. Applying: intake: august; application fee €100.
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Quick summary
| Cost per year | tuition €13,000 per year (≈ US$14,500) (varies by programme) |
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| Money from the college | Need-based aid: none for international students. Merit scholarships: none. No named scholarship is confirmed open to international students yet. |
| Chances of admission | High school diploma providing eligibility for higher education in Finland. International Baccalaureate diploma. Requirements for other school qualifications differ by country — see the college's page ↗ English minimum: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL (1–6) 4.5, TOEFL 92, PTE 68. |
| Application deadlines | Earliest: Jan 19 (Round 1) Last round: Round 2, Mar 23. |
| Where and how students live | Helsinki · 17 km from HEL airport |
| Housing | First-year housing: Not offered |
| Working while studying | not yet determined |
| After graduation | not yet determined |
Plain-language summary of the verified details below. Where it says “not yet determined”, we have not found it on an official page yet.
Financial aid & requirements for international students
| Aid & admission for international applicants | No need-based aid for international undergraduates International students are not eligible for need-based institutional aid; only merit awards or outside funding. Sources (2)“All degree students at the University of Helsinki must fund their studies and living expenses themselves.”www.helsinki.fi ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“The University of Helsinki does not have any type of fund or support system for students in financial difficulty and cannot provide financial assistance in any case of emergency.”www.helsinki.fi ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
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| Meets full financial need | No — does not promise to meet full needSources (2)“All degree students at the University of Helsinki must fund their studies and living expenses themselves.”www.helsinki.fi ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“The University of Helsinki does not have any type of fund or support system for students in financial difficulty and cannot provide financial assistance in any case of emergency.”www.helsinki.fi ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| Merit scholarships | No — aid is based on need, not meritSources (2)“The University of Helsinki does not offer scholarships for applicants to the Bachelor's Programme in Science.”www.helsinki.fi ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Please note that the University of Helsinki does not offer scholarships for applicants to the Bachelor's Programme in Liberal Arts and Science.”www.helsinki.fi ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| English proficiency | English test required unless an exemption applies
Sources (8)“When you apply to our English-language Bachelor's programmes, you must prove your language skills in English.”www.helsinki.fi ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“You can prove your language skills with upper-secondary education conducted in English in the following countries:”www.helsinki.fi ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“If the test was taken on 21.1.2026 or later:”www.helsinki.fi ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“TOEFL iBT (Internet-based) 4.5, a minimum score of 4 in all the sections”www.helsinki.fi ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“If the test was taken before 21.1.2026:”www.helsinki.fi ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“TOEFL iBT (Internet-based) 92, a minimum score of 22 in the writing section”www.helsinki.fi ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Overall score 6.5, with a minimum score of 6.0 in all the sections.”www.helsinki.fi ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Overall score 68, with a minimum score of 61 in the writing section.”www.helsinki.fi ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| Conditional admission / English pathway | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
| Degree programmes taught in English | YesSources (1)“The University of Helsinki offers two interdisciplinary Bachelor's programmes with teaching in English: Liberal Arts and Sciences and Science.”www.helsinki.fi ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
Programmes
| Bachelor's programme | Programmes taught in English · Bachelor's Programme in Liberal Arts and Sciences: Bachelor's Programme in Liberal Arts and Sciences · 3 years Source (2)“Scope of studies and length 180 ECTS credits, 3 years”www.helsinki.fi ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Language English”www.helsinki.fi ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Programmes taught in English · Bachelor's Programme in Science: Bachelor's Programme in Science · 3 years Source (2)“Scope of studies and length 180 ECTS credits, 3 years”www.helsinki.fi ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Language English”www.helsinki.fi ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
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Applying
| Academic entry requirement for your school qualification |
Requirements for other school qualifications differ by country — see the college's page ↗ |
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| Intakes (start months) for first-year entry | august Source (2)“For studies starting in autumn 2027, the application periods are 5–19 Jan 2027 (Admission group 1) OR 9–23 March 2027 (Admission group 2).”www.helsinki.fi ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Documents stating that a student is not liable to pay tuition fees must be valid when the semester starts on 1 August 2026.”www.helsinki.fi ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| Application fee | €100 one-time (≈ US$111) Source (1)“The fee is a one-time national fee of 100 euros that covers all applications to studies beginning in the same academic term.”www.helsinki.fi ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| Application requirement | English proficiency test: Required Source (1)“When you apply to our English-language Bachelor's programmes, you must prove your language skills in English.”www.helsinki.fi ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
Deadlines (2027 entry)
| Round 1 — Application — august | Jan 19Source (2)“For studies starting in autumn 2027, the application periods are 5–19 Jan 2027 (Admission group 1) OR 9–23 March 2027 (Admission group 2).”www.helsinki.fi ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“You must submit your application during the application period from 5 to 19 Jan 2027 (the application period closes at 23.59 UTC+2).”www.helsinki.fi ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
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| Round 2 — Application — august | Mar 23Source (2)“For studies starting in autumn 2027, the application periods are 5–19 Jan 2027 (Admission group 1) OR 9–23 March 2027 (Admission group 2).”www.helsinki.fi ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“You must submit your application during the application period from 9 to 23 March 2027 (the application period closes at 23.59 UTC+2).”www.helsinki.fi ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
Dates as published by the college; check the official page for time zones and supporting-document deadlines.
Costs for international students
| Tuition | Programmes taught in English · Bachelor's Programme in Liberal Arts and Sciences: €13,000 per year (≈ US$14,500) (reference) Programmes taught in English · Bachelor's Programme in Science: €13,000 per year (≈ US$14,500) (reference) |
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| Housing and meals | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
| Living costs (college estimate) | €1,000–€1,300 per month (≈ US$1,100–1,400) (reference) |
| Student health insurance | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
| Living costs you must show for the student visa (government amount, excluding tuition and travel) | €9,600 per year (≈ US$10,700) (reference) |
Sources (4)
“Tuition fee per year (only for non-EU/EEA citizens): 13 000 EUR”www.helsinki.fi ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Tuition fee per year (only non-EU/EEA citizens): 13 000 EUR”www.helsinki.fi ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“It means that the monthly living costs for a student in Helsinki are 1000-1300€ or even more, depending on your spending habits.”www.helsinki.fi ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Please note that although 9600 euros per year is considered sufficient funds for receiving a residence permit (as of 1 Nov 2024), it will be very tight to live with it in Helsinki.”www.helsinki.fi ↗ · checked 2026-11-12US$ figures are approximate, converted at the European Central Bank reference rate of 2026-11-11; the college charges in its own currency.
Where students live
| First-year on-campus housing | Not offered Source (2)“Please note that the University of Helsinki itself does not provide accommodation for students and does not offer key pick up service.”studies.helsinki.fi ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Hoas cannot guarantee housing for all students.”studies.helsinki.fi ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
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Work and after graduation
| Work allowed while studying (rule as stated by the government) | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
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| Post-study work visa (name and length) | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
Location
| City / state | Helsinki |
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| Nearest major airport | Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL), about 17 km in a straight line |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Location from Wikidata Q28695 (CC0); airport from OurAirports (public-domain data).