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Name: | University of Helsinki | | Country: | Finland | | Institution: | University | | Street: | P.O. Box 33 (Yliopistonkatu 4) | | Postcode/City: | FIN-00014 University of Helsinki | | Phone: | +358 9 1911 | | Fax: | | | Web: | http://www.helsinki.fi/university/ | | University of Helsinki:The University of Helsinki has the widest range of disciplines in Finland It was established in Turku in 1640 but was transferred to Helsinki in 1828 The number of faculties is eleven There are 38000 degree students and 7600 staff The number of degrees taken each year is almost 4300 of which 400 are doctorates
The University concentrates on high-level scientific research and researcher education Scientific research is also the basis of the teaching provided by the University The University operations support the development of society as well as business and industry University representatives offer their competencies for the benefit of society through a number of positions of trust and expertise
The results produced by the research and teaching carried out at the University have been widely acclaimed The University participates in more than half of the national Centres of Excellence in Research elected by international scientific panels The University of Helsinki has been invited to be a member of the League of European Research Universities a co-operation body for the leading European research universities According to international expert panels also the teaching provided by the University of Helsinki is of a high European level
The University has strong international connections It has some 80 co-operation agreements with universities on different continents The University researchers are in great demand as experts in international scientific communities meetings and publications
The University is bilingual but in addition to Finnish and Swedish teaching is also provided in English Besides Helsinki the University has operations at 20 localities throughout Finland
Degree students 38233 64 % women of which foreign students 1357
Teachers and researchers 3301
4289 degrees of which 378 doctorates
The University is bilingual
6% of students are Swedish-speaking
Administration
Chancellor Kari Raivio
Rector Ilkka Niiniluoto
Vice-Rectors Hannele Niemi Mauno Kosonen Marja Makarow Thomas Wilhelmsson
Director of Administration Kari Suokko
Senate Rector 5 professors 2 other teachers and researchers 2 other staff representatives 4 students 1 member from outside the university
Faculties
Theology
Law
Medicine
Arts
Science
Pharmacy
Biosciences
Behavioural Sciences
Social Sciences
Agriculture and Forestry
Veterinary Medicine | | |
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