University of Helsinki

University of Helsinki is a university in Helsinki. International students should budget around US$29,400 a year in total, covering roughly US$19,200 in tuition and US$10,200 in living costs. The fee schedule below breaks that down across 2 published items. Entry requirements are listed by level, with the English score each one needs. It is one of 23 institutions we list in Finland.

Yliopistonkatu 4, 00100 Helsinki, Finland

Tuition: US$19,200/yr
Living: US$10,200/yr
Total: US$29,400/yr
Type: University
Location: Helsinki

Why students choose University of Helsinki

The University of Helsinki is among the best multidisciplinary research universities in the world.
Top 1% of universities worldwide, top 50 in Europe and first in Finland
An academic community of more than 40,000 students and researchers.
The only Finnish member of the League of European Research Universities (LERU), an association of 21 leading European universities promoting the conditions for basic research.
The campus has modern facilities including the National Library of Finland, the country's leading research library.
Modern, versatile and inspiring campuses. Students have wide employment and start-up opportunities in Helsinki.

University of Helsinki fees for international students

As published by the institution. Confirm current fees directly before paying a deposit.

Fee schedule for University of Helsinki
Item	Amount
Bachelor's	EUR 13,000/year
Master's	EUR 13,000–18,000/year

University of Helsinki entry requirements

Set by the institution and grouped by level. English scores are minimums.

Bachelor's

High school graduate
English at IELTS 6.0
SAT scores

Master's

A bachelor's degree in a related field
IELTS 6.5 with 6.0 in writing, or TOEFL iBT 92 with 22 in writing
Work experience depending on subject, plus a motivation letter

Frequently asked

How much does it cost to study at University of Helsinki?

Budget roughly US$29,400 a year in total — about US$19,200 in tuition and US$10,200 in living costs. Fees vary by programme; the schedule on this page lists what the institution publishes.

What are the entry requirements for University of Helsinki?

Requirements are set by level and listed in full on this page. High school graduate

Where is University of Helsinki?

University of Helsinki is in Helsinki, at Yliopistonkatu 4, 00100 Helsinki, Finland.

Can international students work while studying at University of Helsinki?

Work rights are set nationally, not by the institution. In Finland the current allowance is average 30 hours/week during term, and the post-study route is 2 years, claimable within 5 years.