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You can easily come across international students who are stoked about their decision to study at the University of Helsinki. It’s a pretty big university and one of the oldest in Europe, but that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Keep reading to get the lowdown on what students today think about studying at one of the best universities in Europe.
For Ekaterina, a master’s student in European and Nordic Studies, her time here has been filled with inspiring moments in a survey methodology course and spending time at the university’s “Think Corner.” The Russian student calls it “the living room of science” at the university, where anyone can join discussions and take part in scientific and research forums. “This is my favourite place to study and I also really like the architecture,” she says.
As Finland’s largest and oldest academic institution, the University of Helsinki has been the chosen school by many influential figures including four Nobel laureates. Since its inception in 1640, the university has grown and now has 40,000 people in its academic community enlivening its 11 faculties and four campuses. It is guided by three core duties: producing research of a high international standard in all fields; every teacher does research and every researcher teaches; and being a responsible social force, an advocate of science and scholarship, and a valued partner.
At this world-class research university, you can build a degree that is truly yours while learning from some of the best minds in their fields. With endless degree possibilities and a multidisciplinary approach to education, this is a reality here.
The University of Helsinki has an interdisciplinary Bachelor’s Programme in English — the Bachelor’s Programme in Science — as well as 35 international master’s programmes and 33 doctoral programmes.Whichever you choose, you can tailor your degree based on your own interests and strengths, like student Achmet did. The satisfied Greek student describes his master’s programme in Pharmaceutical Research, Development and Safety as “research-focused, flexible and non-hierarchical.”
The university is also one of the top research universities in the world, with impressive projects funded by the European Research Council (ERC). In fact, many students come all the way to this institution to learn from the multi-published educators.
These may be renowned figures, but they are first and foremost dedicated educators. Students are often impressed by how helpful the school’s faculty and staff are. Ayo, a master’s student in Agricultural Sciences, finds the teacher-student relationship here as “close.” “You’re even able to call your teacher by their first name,” says the Nigerian.
Whether with professors or with peers, the university is always a safe and welcoming space for people of all backgrounds. This is what Su, a master’s student in Changing Education, loves most about the university. She cherishes the overall she received in her first year — a Finnish university tradition — which has been decorated with patches from the events she’s attended and memories she’s made. “The most inspiring thing about the university is that it’s a safe space where I can share my ideas,” says the student from China.
As one of the world’s top 1% universities, the University of Helsinki manages to give students the best of both worlds: a quality education and a rich student life. Top this off with impressive housing and the many joys that come from a well-equipped campus, and you have the ideal launchpad for future changemakers to thrive.
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