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University of Helsinki
Helsingin Yliopisto, Yliopistonkatu 4 - P.O. Box 33, 00014 Helsinki, Finland
4.05 / 5 based on 198 reviews.
Description:
The University of Helsinki (Helsingin yliopisto) is the oldest and largest university in Finland. It was founded in 1640 as the "Academy of Turku"; Turku being the former capital of Finland, which was then part of the Swedish realm. After Finland was annexed to the Russian Empire in 1809, the capital was moved to Helsinki. In 1827 the University was transferred to Helsinki, where it opened the following year under the name of the Imperial Alexander University, after the Russian Czar Alexander the Second. It was the only university in Finland until 1919.
88% of students recommend
198 reviews
University of Helsinki review by Olivier
HOUSING
Personal assessment
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why? It was a great opportunity to meet both locals and international students.
Personal comments:
University of Helsinki knows how to take care of its students. Nice 26m² studios fully furnished in quiet areas! This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
STUDENT LIFE
Personal social experience
Describe host city: Students equally interact with the local and student community
Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment Nightlife, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment Personal comments:
The place to be on Wednesdays is Amarillo for nice drinks. The Barfly is a nightclub and The students headquarter on Thursdays. Go to Molly Malone to get Irish drinks This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
ACADEMIC
5.0 / 5
My academic experiences
Course recommendations:
Courses not to be missed: Any courses taught by Marti Koskeniemi
My opinion of the university assessment
Personal comments:
none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
Language difficulties
Language of instruction: English
Local language was: Different than language of instruction.
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't. Was learning the local language a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my knowledge How much did you improve your English?
My level before: Basic phrases My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang) How much did you improve your local language?
My level before: Basic phrases My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang) Personal comments:
I only had a basic knowledge of English before going to Finland. After my stay there, I was at ease in most situations! Of course everybody speaks English there This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
EXPENSES
The accessibility of student needs
Main source of funding:
Family Other sources of funding:
None Work opportunities:
Personal spending habits:
Food, Nightlife, Overall, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Travel, Telephone: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
OVERALL
Important to choosing this university...
I wish I had known...
Fundings from my Home University. In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
During my experience abroad, I ...
Personal recommendation:
This University is just GREAT. Teachers aer nice and competent, the administrative staff always ready to help and is really responsive. Concerning the Infrastructure, University of Helsinki is very very modern. You will find more easily an available computer than a desk to study. Don't forget your laptop to connect nearly everywhere on the WIFI. FINAL COMMENTS
1. Take care to order your beers during happy hours :p 2. Go to Lapland and North Cap. 3. Experience Finnish sauna 4. Taste some reindeer! This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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