University of Helsinki
Broad research strength
| Source | Score |
|---|---|
| QS | 74 out of 100 |
| THE | 76 out of 100 |
| USC | 0 out of 100 |
| USG | 75 out of 100 |
| ARWU | 65 out of 100 |
| CWUR | 70 out of 100 |
| Niche | 0 out of 100 |
| Leiden | 0 out of 100 |
Ranking history
Real snapshots recorded each time this dataset is refreshed — never backfilled or estimated.
| Date | Rank | Score |
|---|---|---|
| August 3, 2026 | #99 | 92.6 |
| August 4, 2026 | #99 | 92.6 |
| August 5, 2026 | #99 | 92.6 |
| August 6, 2026 | #99 | 92.6 |
| August 7, 2026 | #99 | 92.6 |
| August 10, 2026 | #99 | 92.6 |
| August 15, 2026 | #99 | 92.6 |
| August 17, 2026 | #99 | 92.6 |
| August 20, 2026 | #99 | 92.6 |
Admissions
Most recently published acceptance rate and enrolled-student score ranges. SAT/ACT and GPA are US-specific admissions measures, so they're only shown where applicable.
Not yet published for this university on Analects Proverbs.
Campus & outcomes
Class size, graduation and freshman retention rates, sticker tuition vs. what students actually pay after aid, how many receive it, post-graduation employment, research output, and a few real, commonly-cited top recruiters. Everything except ratio and enrollment is US-specific or approximate — papers/year and top employers in particular are rounded/illustrative, not exhaustive or precise database exports. Earnings figures and what they imply against cost are in their own section below.
Studying in Finland as an international student
English-taught degrees charge tuition to non-EU/EEA students, but scholarships covering 50–100% are widespread. These are country-level figures for a typical bachelor's at a public university (2025–26 academic year) — not a quote for this university, which sets its own fees.
- Who pays less
- EU/EEA students and anyone studying in Finnish or Swedish pay no tuition.
- Post-study work rights
- Two-year residence permit to look for work after graduation.
- Funding routes
- Most universities automatically consider international applicants for tuition scholarships.
Subject strengths
An Analects Proverbs editorial estimate — derived from this university's specialty and overall standing, not pulled from a named subject ranking.
| Source | Score |
|---|---|
| CS | 80 out of 100 |
| Eng | 85 out of 100 |
| Business | 86 out of 100 |
| Medicine | 80 out of 100 |
| Law | 85 out of 100 |
| Sciences | 82 out of 100 |
| Social | 87 out of 100 |
| Arts | 84 out of 100 |
Similar universities
Close in overall rank, and weighted toward the same country and type — a starting point for students who like University of Helsinki but want options to compare.
Frequently asked questions
What is University of Helsinki's ranking?
University of Helsinki ranks #99 on Analects Proverbs's combined score of 92.6/100, aggregated across 5 major published rankings.
What is University of Helsinki known for?
Broad research strength. Its strongest subject areas, by our editorial estimate, are Social Sciences, Business, Engineering.