Helsinki Presentation

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The University of Helsinki

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University of Helsinki in brief

Established in Turku 1640, moved to Helsinki 1828

Main tasks: research, teaching and societal interaction

Bilingual (Finnish and Swedish), tuition also provided in English

11 faculties

37,000 degree students, 32,000 continuing education and Open University students.

8,670 employees, including 4,845 researchers and teachers.

Total turnover 2010: EUR 630 million

Operates on four campuses in Helsinki and 17 other locations throughout Finland

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The University of Helsinki organisation


Branches in Finland

Four campuses in Helsinki Operates in 17 locations outside Helsinki


City Centre, 20,600 students:

Faculties of Theology, Law, Arts, Behavioural Sciences and Social Sciences

As an autonomous unit Swedish School of Social Science

Independent institutes: Aleksanteri Institute, Finnish Museum of Natural History, Helsinki Center of Economic Research (HECER), Helsinki Collegium for Advanced Studies,Helsinki University Library, IPR University Center, Language Centre, The National Library of Finland, Open University, Palmenia Centre for Continuing Education, Ruralia Institute

Meilahti 2,400 students:

Faculty of Medicine

Independent institutes: Institute for Molecular Medicine Finland (FIMM)

Kumpula, 6,200 students:

Faculty of Science

Independent institutes: Helsinki Institute for Information Technology, Helsinki Institute of Physics (HIP)

Viikki, 6,200 students:

Faculties of Agriculture and Forestry, Veterinary Medicine, Pharmacy and Biological and Environmental Sciences

Independent institutes: Institute of Biotechnology, Viikki Laboratory Animal Centre, Neuroscience Center

University campuses in Helsinki


2009–2010

University reform

The first Board of the University of Helsinki prescribed by the new Universities Act begins its term of office

The new Universities Act enters into force: the University will become a legally and financially independent organisation under public law.

Department reform: 67 departments were combined into 24

The former Administration Office is reorganised as the Central Administration comprising the Rector’s Office and University Services

2010–2012

Strategy: To be one of the best in the world

University of Helsinki:Important Dates


Financing 2010

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Ministry of Education budget funding 337 M€

External funding 223,4 M€

University Pharmacy 29,5 M€

Other funding 4,5 M€

Total 634,4 M€

59.4%

35.2%

4.7%

0.7%


Why Choose UH?

• One of the best multidisciplinary research universities in the world – In international rankings constantly in the top 100

• World-class learning environment – International students are very satisfied with UH’s

laboratories, online libraries, technology, research and learning spaces (International Student Barometer 2010)

• Lots of opportunities to study in English

• No tuition fees

• Supportive staff and laidback atmosphere


Costs and Benefits

• No tuition fees for degree or exchange students – Only Erasmus Mundus Programmes may charge tuition

fees

• Student Union annual membership c. 90 euro– Access to low-cost student health care

– Discounts on meals at student cafeterias

– Reduced fares on public transportation

– Discount entry to many cultural events

• Student Housing Foundation in the Helsinki Region (HOAS) offers accommodation for students

• Cost of living per month 700 to 1000 euro


International evaluation: Teaching is of a high European standard.

Teaching is based on research.

All university teachers are researchers, and all researchers teach.

The pan-European, two-tier degree system is followed.

36,600 undergraduate students

6,000 degrees awarded annually

Teaching at the University of Helsinki


Faculty Bachelor's degree Master's degree Post-graduate degree

Other degrees*

Total

Theology 1 399 392 243 2 034

Law 1 764 274 355 2 393

Medicine 1 106 576 1 229 2 911

Arts 4 198 2 388 887 7 473

Science 4 696 949 650 6 340

Pharmacy 633 202 102 937

Biological and Environmental Sciences

1 021 314 440 1 775

Behavioural Sciences 2 754 777 527 4 058

Social Sciences 2 350 1 391 722 4 463

Swedish School of Social Science

517 517

Agriculture and Forestry 2 014 633 408 3 055

Veterinary Medicine 291 129 113 120 653

Total 21 637 8 600 5 023 1 349 36 609

Students 2010

* Specialist degrees: medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine


Faculty Bachelor's degree Master's degree Post-graduate degree

Other degrees*

Total

Theology 158 146 21 325

Law 275 236 25 536

Medicine 174 109 199 482

Arts 568 428 59 1 055

Science 411 229 65 705

Pharmacy 156 39 17 212

Biological and Environmental Sciences

75122 112 54 288

Behavioural Sciences 374 295 42 711

Social Sciences 423 300 59 782

Swedish School of Social Science

61 61

Agriculture and Forestry 248 216 30 494

Veterinary Medicine 58 68 14 16 154

Total 2 854 2 243 495 213 5 805

Degrees awarded 2010

* Specialist degrees: medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine


Participants in adult education provided by the University:

Open University courses: 17,500

Continuing education 11,800

University of the Third Age 2,300

Total 31,600

Adult education in 2010


Almost 3,000 international students

1,790 international undergraduate students

924 exchange students

1,300 international teachers or researchers

Approx. 730 international employees on university payroll

Approx. 630 researchers on scholarships or similar

385 Summer School students

International staff and students 2009


965 exchange students

539 teachers and researchers, 70 of whom on Erasmus teacher exchange

In 2010, the University of Helsinki sent abroad


Helsinki Summer School (HSS)

• Three weeks every August – Next HSS in August 7 to 23, 2012

• Organized by the universities in Helsinki region

• Multidisciplinary courses entirely in English– Two years of university studies required as basis

– Courses organized also by Master’s Degree Programmes

• Excellent student services and social programme

• Each summer students from over 60 countries

• www.helsinkisummerschool.fi


Helsinki,the World’s Most Liveable City

• Nominated at the World’s Most Liveable City 2011 by the Monocle Magazine

• World Design Capital 2012

• An international student city– Seven universities and over 63 000 students

• The largest city and the capital of Finland – Population c. 600 000

• A pocket-sized metropolis – everything within easy reach

• Famous for its architecture, design, technology, and closeness to nature


Finland,the World’s Best Country

• Nominated as the World’s Best Country by Newsweek in 2010

• Several surveys indicate that the quality of life in Finland is very high

• One of the safest countries in the world

• World-class education and continuing success in PISA surveys

• A pioneer in equality

• Population 5.4 million

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