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University of Helsinki
(UH)
About
The University of Helsinki is a public university in Helsinki, Finland. The university was founded in Turku in 1640 as the Regia Academia Aboensis under the Swedish Empire, and moved to Helsinki in 1828 under the sponsorship of Tsar Alexander I. The University of Helsinki is the oldest and largest university in Finland with a range of disciplines available. In 2022, around 31,000 students were enr...
The University of Helsinki is a public university in Helsinki, Finland. The university was founded in Turku in 1640 as the Regia Academia Aboensis under the Swedish Empire, and moved to Helsinki in 1828 under the sponsorship of Tsar Alexander I. The University of Helsinki is the oldest and largest university in Finland with a range of disciplines available. In 2022, around 31,000 students were enrolled in the degree programs of the university spread across 11 faculties and 11 research institutes.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 100 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 99 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 22,974
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 15.8 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 7%
- Female : Male
- 68 : 32
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
39 subjectsUS News
37 subjectsQS
41 subjectsTHE
9 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Education & Training | 41 | 65.7 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | =56 | 62.2 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | =66 | 67.1 | 2026 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 75 | 53.9 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | =92 | 57.8 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 93 | 59.2 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 101â125 | 59.4 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 126â150 | 52.6 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 201â250 | 47.1 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of University of Helsinki?
University of Helsinki's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank =123, THE Rank =105, ARWU Rank 94, US News Rank 113.
When was University of Helsinki founded?
University of Helsinki was founded in 1640.
What are the top subjects at University of Helsinki?
Top subjects at University of Helsinki include: Ecology, Ecology, Dentistry, Theology, Divinity & Religious Studies, Arts and Humanities.
Where is University of Helsinki located?
University of Helsinki is located in Helsinki, Finland.