Master's
University of Helsinki Scholarship
50% or 100% tuition fee waiver
University of Helsinki
Helsinki, Finland
"Finland's oldest and largest university"
At a Glance
Accept Rate
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Avg Salary/Yr
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Ranking
#116 (QS)
PSW VISA
2 years (job-search permit)
About University of Helsinki
The University of Helsinki was founded in Turku in 1640 and moved to Helsinki in 1828. It is the oldest and largest university in Finland, with 11 faculties and four campuses in Helsinki. It offers a wide range of international master's programmes taught in English and is strong in life sciences, agriculture and forestry, education, theology, pharmacy and natural sciences.
Rankings & Recognition
#116
Ranked #116 in the QS World University Rankings 2026 (#123 in QS 2027).
Accreditations & Memberships
LERU member
Coimbra Group member
Audited by FINEEC (Finland)
QS 2026 Performance Breakdown
Score out of 100 across each QS evaluation pillar, with University of Helsinki's global standing for that metric.
Academic Reputation
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Employer Reputation
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Faculty Student Ratio
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Key Facts
1640
Founded
31,871
Degree Students
2,944
International Students
5,200
Teaching and Research Staff
11
Faculties
Popular Programs
Data Science
Agricultural Sciences
Chemistry
Mathematics and Statistics
English Studies
Ecology and Biodiversity
Application Details
Application Route
Studyinfo.fi online
Application Fee
EUR 100 (non-EU/EEA)
Intakes
September
PG Deadline
5-19 Jan 2027
Standardized Test Requirements
| Test | Minimum Score |
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IELTS Academic
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6.5 (Writing min 6.0) |
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TOEFL iBT
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92 (Writing min 22) |
Study Abroad & Visa Details
Visa Approval Rate
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I-20 Processing
Student residence permit
Post-Study Work
2 years (job-search permit)
Green Card Pathway
N/A
Financials
Application Fee
EUR 100
Avg Scholarship
50% or 100% tuition waiver
Career Outcomes
92%
Placement Ratio
2 years (job-search permit)
Post-Study Work
30
Work While Study
Where Graduates Land
Faculty & Alumni
Teaching/Research Staff — 5,200
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Notable Alumni
Campus & Location
The University of Helsinki has four campuses in Helsinki: City Centre, Kumpula, Meilahti and Viikki.
Campus Details
4
Helsinki campuses
31871
degree students
City
Centre campus
Kumpula
science campus
Meilahti
medical campus
Viikki
life sciences campus
Campus Forecast
Summer (Jun–Aug): 14–22°C
Autumn (Sep–Nov): 0–12°C
Winter (Dec–Feb): -8 to -1°C
Spring (Mar–May): -2 to 14°C
Snowy winters with short daylight
Long bright summer days
Bring warm winter jacket & boots
Student Life & Housing
Housing
Student housing foundations: apply early
Dining
Subsidised student lunches on campus
Health & Wellness
Finnish Student Health Services (YTHS)
Activities & Clubs
Student union
Clubs
Sports
Events
Diversity & Demographics
Degree Students
31,871
International Students
2,944 (9%)
Cost Deep-Dive
Tuition - Master's
EUR 13,000-18,000 / year
Application Fee
EUR 100
Residence permit funds
EUR 800 / month
Intakes & Deadlines
The University of Helsinki admits international master's students for autumn. The next application period is 5 to 19 Jan 2027.
Scholarships at University of Helsinki
1 scholarship available
These are general eligibility guidelines. Always confirm exact requirements with the university's admissions office or your Sukhada counsellor.
Academic Requirements
Undergraduate
Upper secondary qualification. Bachelor's English proof: IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL iBT 92.
Postgraduate
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field. IELTS 6.5 (Writing 6.0) or TOEFL iBT 92 (Writing 22).
English Proficiency
IELTS Academic
6.5 (Writing min 6.0)TOEFL iBT
92 (Writing min 22)Required Documents
Passport copy
Bachelor's degree certificate
Academic transcripts
English test certificate
Motivation letter
CV
Programme-specific documents
Application fee receipt (EUR 100)
Application Process
1
Choose programme
Pick an English-taught programme on helsinki.fi.
2
Apply on Studyinfo
Apply on Studyinfo.fi in the January round and pay the EUR 100 fee if non-EU/EEA.
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Upload documents
Upload transcripts, degree certificate, English test and programme documents.
4
Admission result
Results come in spring; accept your study place on time.
5
Pay tuition fee
Pay the first-year tuition fee (minus any waiver) to confirm your place.
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Residence permit
Apply for a student residence permit with Migri, then arrive and register.
Campus & Location
The University of Helsinki has four campuses in Helsinki: City Centre, Kumpula, Meilahti and Viikki.
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