University of Helsinki (UH)
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Global #56
Finland #1
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Institution Info
- Founded
- 1640
- Type
- 4-Year University
- Students
- 31,312 students
- Website
- https://www.helsinki.fi/en
About
University of Helsinki is a higher education institution in Finland, founded in 1640. Recognized as one of the world's top 100 universities, it is the top-ranked university in Finland. The university has approximately 31K students, a member of Global A-Tier (World 21-100) and Top 50 Universities in Europe. Also known as UH.
Rankings
| Source | Year | Rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| QS | 2026 | QS #116 · Top 200 | 66.10 |
| THE | 2026 | THE #104 · Top 200 | 65.74 |
| UNIRANKS | 2026 | UniRanks #56 · Top 100 | 93.13 |
| ARWU | 2025 | ARWU #94 · Top 100 | 26.80 |
Research Output via OpenAlex
1,140
h-index
20,646,402
Citations
212,616
Publications
258,006
i10-index
2.50
Mean Citedness
Tier Memberships
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is University of Helsinki's global ranking?
University of Helsinki is ranked #56 globally according to the UniRanks aggregated ranking. Within Finland, it holds the #1 position.
When was University of Helsinki founded?
University of Helsinki was founded in 1640, making it 386 years old. It is one of the oldest institutions in Finland.
How many students attend University of Helsinki?
University of Helsinki has a student body of approximately 31,312 students.
What is University of Helsinki's research output?
University of Helsinki has produced 212,616 research publications with 20,646,402 total citations and an h-index of 1,140, according to OpenAlex data.