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University of Helsinki

Helsinki, Finland

The University of Helsinki, Finland's oldest and most prestigious academic institution, was founded in 1640 in Turku as the Royal Academy of Åbo. After the Great Fire of Turku in 1827, it was relocated to Helsinki and renamed the Imperial Alexander University. Following Finland’s independence in 1917, it became the University of Helsinki.
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Everything You Need to Know About Application Requirements at University of Helsinki

Bachelor’s Program Eligibility – University of Helsinki
Applicants need a qualifying high school diploma and proof of English proficiency. Additional requirements may apply depending on the program.

General Requirements:

High School Diploma: Must qualify the applicant for university studies in their home country (equivalent to the Finnish matriculation exam)

English Proficiency: Required for non-native speakers (accepted tests include IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, or Cambridge English exams)

Program-Specific Requirements:

May include entrance exams, SAT/ACT scores, or interviews

Application Process:

Apply during designated application periods

Submit required documents: application form, educational certificates, language test results, and possibly a passport or ID copy

Check individual program pages for exact details.

University of Helsinki Application Statistics

Students
31000
International Students
2900
Undergraduates
15000
Postgraduate
11000
Faculty Strength
5000
Student Faculty Ratio
16:1
Acceptance Rate
17 %
Tuition Fees
€ 18000
Living Cost
€ 12000
Avg. GPA
3
Avg. IB
30
Avg. Percentage
75 %
Avg. IELTS
6.5
Avg. GMAT
555
Avg. GRE Quantitative
158

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