The University of Helsinki is the oldest and largest institution of academic education in Finland, an international scientific community of 40,000 students and researchers. In international university rankings, the University of Helsinki typically ranks among the top 100. The University of Helsinki seeks solutions for global challenges and creates new ways of thinking for the best of humanity. The University of Helsinki welcomes about 1,200 exchange students per year and offers them a wide variety of courses taught in English. The degree programmes offering the courses include dozens of International Master's Programmes and Bachelor’s level programmes.

Term Dates

Autumn Semester: September - December 
Spring Semester: January - May

Useful Links

University of Helsinki Law Faculty Website

Information for Incoming Exchange Students

2022-23 Fact Sheet