Nature and National Parks close to Helsinki
One of the best things about living in Helsinki is the proximity to nature. Helsinki is surrounded by forests boasts many city parks, and is close to water – and close to some gorgeous natural parks!...
View ArticleTips for applying from our Admission Advisers
Are you planning to apply to one of our International Master’s Programmes between 3 December 2019 and 10 January 2020? Check out a few tips from our admission advisers about applying in order to avoid...
View ArticleWhich foods to try in Finland!
By now, you’ve probably already tried some of the delicious food that Helsinki and Finland has to offer! One of the really fun things about moving to a new country is to try all the new food, and...
View ArticleTips on How to Find a part time job
Many people have asked me about finding a part-time job while studying here. Indeed, working helps a student to develop greater independence, and earning his pocket money can teach him how to handle...
View ArticleFirst two weeks in Helsinki
Written by Andreas Hansen, Germany Helsinki! You made it! You have succeeded in the application process and reached a new level in your personal development. All your worries are left behind, and the...
View ArticleThe Perfect Time For a Master’s Degree
Written by Leah Martin, USA The day I graduated with a bachelor’s degree, it was hot and humid in my home state of Minnesota. The sun beat down on my black robe as I walked to the ceremony where I...
View ArticleReady for the Finnish experience? Let’s pack the travel bags!
Written by Matilda Carol Dok I know you are excited about the idea of coming to the “land of a thousand lakes”, and by now you have gathered a few tips on how to survive in Finland. This article...
View ArticleAfter acceptance, what to prepare?
So, you have got an offer from the University of Helsinki? Congratulations! But… What are you going to do this summer? How to get prepared for the coming new life? There is so much information out...
View ArticleLearning Finnish – is it worth it?
Lesson #1: “Puhutko suomea” = “Do you speak Finnish?” Learning Finnish – is it worth it? Short answer: yes! But don’t beat yourself up about it, because Finnish is haaaard. One could argue that I’m...
View ArticleOur City Centre Campus
Before I came to study in Helsinki, I had absolutely no idea what to expect of the city centre campus. I had been to Helsinki before and had no idea I was walking right on campus when I was touristing...
View ArticleHow to survive Finnish winter and enjoy it?
Life is about enjoying yourself, not just surviving, and this goes for Finland in winter as well. Winter in Finland can be harsh, too cold, grey and dismal with temperatures as low as minus 40 degrees...
View ArticleTo Finland, with love.
Hello everybody! My name is Laura and I am the tutor for the students who will join the Master’s in Neuroscience at the University of Helsinki. First of all, congratulations on being accepted at the...
View ArticleFinding work in Finland!
My name is Alexandra, I graduated from the University of Helsinki Faculty of Law (International Business Law master degree) in May 2017. In this blog post, I want to take you through one of the most...
View ArticleFebruary Fun and Frolicks!
Text and photos: International Student Ambassador Coordinator Sara Haapanen You may have noticed that the shops are bursting with cakes right now, and unless you’re on a diet it’s a time to indulge a...
View ArticleNew Student – Make sure you come to the Welcome Fair!
January is almost here, which means we are getting impatient to meet all our new international students here at the University of Helsinki! Your student experience at the University of Helsinki will...
View ArticleLibraries at the University of Helsinki
Text and Photo: International Student Ambassador Esther Veas Libraries are the cornerstone of any university student’s degree, especially when writing essays or studying independently. The University...
View ArticleAutumn
Text: International Student Ambassador Min Wang Hi everybody! This is the best time to experience the autumn of Helsinki. Trees are getting colorful and appealing now. A little bit raining day may let...
View ArticleExams are here!
Text: International Student Ambassador Iftekhar Chowdhury The Finnish education system is considered to be the best in the world for many reasons. This praise stems from the main aim of the system:...
View ArticleAsk me!
Welcome new students! The beginning of the academic year is almost here and more than 250 staff members of the Student Services are waiting for you to arrive! During the past year we have had some big...
View ArticleCareer paths: Peter works full-time for Leadfeeder, a Finnish startup
Name: Peter Seenan Study Field: MA political science (Erasmus) Employer and position: Head of content, Leadfeeder Why did you choose to study at The University of Helsinki? – No one else from the...
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