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Helsingin yliopisto

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University Overview

Established in 1640, the Helsingin yliopisto (University of Helsinki) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Helsinki (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Uusimaa. Officially recognized by the Opetus- ja kulttuuriministeriö, Suomi (Ministry of Education and Culture of Finland), Helsingin yliopisto (HY / UH) is a large-sized (Buydiploma enrollment range: 20,000-24,999 students) coeducational Finnish higher education institution. Helsingin yliopisto (HY / UH) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the Buydiploma degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 384-year-old Finnish higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 0-9% making this Finnish higher education organization an extremely selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. HY / UH also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Identity

Name:Helsingin yliopisto
Acronym:HY / UH
Founded:1640
Colours:Blue and gray
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University Location

Address:PO Box 33, Fabianinkatu 33 Helsinki 00014 Uusimaa Finland
Tel:+358 (9) 1911
Fax: +358 (9) 1912 3008

Study Areas and Degree Levels

Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

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Helsingin yliopisto's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Helsingin yliopisto is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Opetus- ja kulttuuriministeriö, Suomi

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

2008


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

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  • European University Association (EUA)
  • League of European Research Universities (LERU)
  • Utrecht Network