Helsinki Universities and Colleges in Southern Finland, Finland

Academy of Fine Arts Helsinki
Finnish: Kuvataideakatemia
Visiting Address: Kasarmikatu 36, Helsinki, Southern Finland, Finland
Telephone: +358 9 680 3320 or 680 33210, Fax: +358 9 680 33260

Summary
The Academy of Fine Arts was founded in 1848. The academy comprises of six departments. In the academy, the 3 to 5 years of complete studies lead to the degree of Bachelor of Fine Arts. However, the Master’s degree from the academy takes two years longer to complete. During the academic year 2006-2007, the number of students in the Academy of Fine Arts is about three hundred.

Type of Higher Education Institution: Universities

School/Program: Fine Arts and Design

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Arcada Polytechnic
Finnish: Arcada
Visiting Address: Jan-Magnus Janssonin aukio 1, Helsinki, Southern Finland, Finland
Telephone: +358 20 769 9699, Fax: +358 20 7699 622

Summary
Arcada Polytechnic has entered into an international co-operation agreement with two Indian Universities viz; Jaypee Education System and Jaipuria Institute of Management. This will lead to the exchange of information and knowledge between the universities. India has taken this step on account of its growing population and availability of labor.

Type of Higher Education Institution: Colleges

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Diaconia Polytechnic - Helsinki
Finnish: Diakonia-ammattikorkeakoulu
Visiting Address: Alppikatu 2 A, Helsinki, Southern Finland, Finland
Telephone: +358 40 517 4418, Fax: +358 9 7742 4242

Summary
Diaconia Polytechnic, with more than 100 ongoing projects to its credit, is committed to transforming students into skilled professionals who are capable of handling every challenge of professional life in a multicultural environment. The Polytechnic University is involved in research, community development and training, and producing expertise in specialized fields.

Type of Higher Education Institution: Colleges

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Diaconia Polytechnic - International Office
Finnish: Diakonia-ammattikorkeakoulu
Visiting Address: Maistraatinportti 2 A, Helsinki, Southern Finland, Finland
Telephone: +358 20 160 6220, Fax: +358 20 160 6222

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Diaconia Polytechnic, with more than 100 ongoing projects to its credit, is committed to transforming students into skilled professionals who are capable of handling every challenge of professional life in a multicultural environment. The Polytechnic University is involved in research, community development and training, and producing expertise in specialized fields.

Type of Higher Education Institution: Colleges

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Finnish National Defence University
Finnish: Tervetuloa Maanpuolustuskorkeakouluun
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 7, 00861, Helsinki, 861, Helsinki, Finland
Visiting Address: Santahamina, Helsinki, Southern Finland, Finland
Telephone: +358 9 181 44811, Fax: NA

Summary
Finnish National Defence University offers training that is needed for officers’ positions. The University is subordinate to the Staff of Defence Command. It is led by its Rector. Those officers who graduate from National Defence University are commissioned to different wartime as well as peacetime tasks at the Defence Forces and at the Frontier Guard.

Type of Higher Education Institution: Universities

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Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences - Helsinki Haaga
Finnish: Haaga-Helia yrkeshögskola
Visiting Address: Pajuniityntie 11, Helsinki, Southern Finland, Finland
Telephone: +358 9 2296 6182, Fax: +358 9 147 063

Summary
Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences is the place to instill high quality of continuous learning and competence through its various practical-oriented degree programs. The international degree programs of this University accommodate foreign students from around 80 nations spread across the world. Cultural diversity is a part of the University’s study environment.

Type of Higher Education Institution: Colleges

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Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences - Helsinki Malmi
Finnish: Haaga-Helia yrkeshögskola
Visiting Address: Hietakummuntie 1A, Helsinki, Southern Finland, Finland
Telephone: +358 9 2296 6518, Fax: +358 9 147 063

Summary
Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences is the place to instill high quality of continuous learning and competence through its various practical-oriented degree programs. The international degree programs of this University accommodate foreign students from around 80 nations spread across the world. Cultural diversity is a part of the University’s study environment.

Type of Higher Education Institution: Colleges

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Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences - Helsinki Pasila
Finnish: Haaga-Helia yrkeshögskola
Visiting Address: Ratapihantie 13, Helsinki, Southern Finland, Finland
Telephone: +358 9 2296 5221, Fax: +358 9 147 063

Summary
Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences is the place to instill high quality of continuous learning and competence through its various practical-oriented degree programs. The international degree programs of this University accommodate foreign students from around 80 nations spread across the world. Cultural diversity is a part of the University’s study environment.

Type of Higher Education Institution: Colleges

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Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences - Helsinki Vallila
Finnish: Haaga-Helia yrkeshögskola
Visiting Address: Hattulantie 2, Helsinki, Southern Finland, Finland
Telephone: +358 9 2296 6702, Fax: +358 9 147 063

Summary
Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences is the place to instill high quality of continuous learning and competence through its various practical-oriented degree programs. The international degree programs of this University accommodate foreign students from around 80 nations spread across the world. Cultural diversity is a part of the University’s study environment.

Type of Higher Education Institution: Colleges

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Hanken - Swedish School of Economics and Business Administration
Finnish: Svenska handelshögskolan
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 479, 00101, Helsinki, 101, Helsinki, Finland
Visiting Address: Arkadiankatu 22, Helsinki, Southern Finland, Finland
Telephone: +358 9 431 331, Fax: +358 9 431 33 333

Summary
The Swedish School of Economics and Business Administration, Finland was founded in 1909. The school has many more numbers of international students than any other Finnish business university. The university is organized into seven departments. The university has its campuses in campuses in Helsinki and in Vaasa. The school has almost 7000 graduates working in over 20 countries.

Type of Higher Education Institution: Universities

School/Program: Business

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Helsinki Polytechnic Stadia
Finnish: Helsingin ammattikorkeakoulu Stadia
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 4000, 00099, Helsinki, 180, Helsinki, Finland
Visiting Address: Bulevardi 31, Helsinki, Southern Finland, Finland
Telephone: +358 9 310 8611, Fax: +358 9 310 80 599

Summary
Helsinki Polytechnic Stadia values expertise, renewal, responsibility, and co-operation with the labor market. The Polytechnic strives towards providing first-class higher education to produce competent professionals, carry out innovative research and development, promote regional development and professional growth, and offer working life services. It provides a platform for ambitious students to pursue their dreams.

Type of Higher Education Institution: Colleges

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Helsinki School of Economics
Finnish: Helsingin kauppakorkeakoulu
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1210, 00101, Helsinki, 100, Helsinki, Finland
Visiting Address: Runeberginkatu 14-16, Helsinki, Southern Finland, Finland
Telephone: +358 9 43131, Fax: +358 9 4313 8707

Summary
The Helsinki School of Economics and Business Administration was founded in 1904, but it gained the status of university in 1911. There are about four thousand students enrolled in various courses in the university, including several hundred students from different parts of the world. Besides that, there over four hundred researchers, teachers and service personnel.

Type of Higher Education Institution: Universities

School/Program: Business

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Humak University of Applied Sciences - Helsinki
Finnish: Humanistinen ammattikorkeakoulu
Visiting Address: Ilkantie 4, Helsinki, Southern Finland, Finland
Telephone: +358 20 7621 329, Fax: +358 20 7621 331

Summary
Humak University of Applied Sciences aims to develop expertise in the widest range of skills that are required in administrative and specialist work positions. Besides this, the University strives towards imparting work competence in students so that they are better placed in their areas of specialization that demand interactive skills.

Type of Higher Education Institution: Colleges

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Sibelius Academy - P-building
Finnish: Sibelius-Akatemia
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 86, 00251, Helsinki, 380, Helsinki, Finland
Visiting Address: Kutomotie 9, Helsinki, Southern Finland, Finland
Telephone: +358 20 753 90 or +358 40 715 1400, Fax: +358 20 753 9600

Summary
The Sibelius Academy in Helsinki was founded in 1882, but gained its present name and status in 1939. At present, there are about 1700 students enrolled in various degree programs at Sibelius Academy. The number of full-time teachers in the Academy is 183 and the number of part-time teachers is about 300.

Type of Higher Education Institution: Universities

School/Program: Fine Arts and Design

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Sibelius Academy - R-building
Finnish: Sibelius-Akatemia
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 86, 00251, Helsinki, 100, Helsinki, Finland
Visiting Address: Pohjoinen Rautatiekatu 9, Helsinki, Southern Finland, Finland
Telephone: +358 20 753 90 or +358 40 715 1400, Fax: +358 20 753 9600

Summary
The Sibelius Academy in Helsinki was founded in 1882, but gained its present name and status in 1939. At present, there are about 1700 students enrolled in various degree programs at Sibelius Academy. The number of full-time teachers in the Academy is 183 and the number of part-time teachers is about 300.

Type of Higher Education Institution: Universities

School/Program: Fine Arts and Design

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Sibelius Academy - T-building
Finnish: Sibelius-Akatemia
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 86, 00251, Helsinki, 260, Helsinki, Finland
Visiting Address: Töölönkatu 28, Helsinki, Southern Finland, Finland
Telephone: +358 20 753 90 or +358 40 715 1400, Fax: +358 20 753 9600

Summary
The Sibelius Academy in Helsinki was founded in 1882, but gained its present name and status in 1939. At present, there are about 1700 students enrolled in various degree programs at Sibelius Academy. The number of full-time teachers in the Academy is 183 and the number of part-time teachers is about 300.

Type of Higher Education Institution: Universities

School/Program: Fine Arts and Design

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Theatre Academy of Finland
Finnish: Teatterikorkeakoulu
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 163, 00531, Helsinki, 530, Helsinki, Finland
Visiting Address: Haapaniemenkatu 6, Helsinki, Southern Finland, Finland
Telephone: +358 9 431 361, Fax: +358 9 4313 6200

Summary
Founded in Helsinki, Finland in 1979, the Theatre Academy of Finland offers a range of degree programs in various aspects of theater and dance. The academy is also involved with research projects and holds public performances from time to time. Student applicants must appear for an entrance exam.

Type of Higher Education Institution: Universities

School/Program: Fine Arts and Design

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University of Art and Design Helsinki
Finnish: Taideteollinen korkeakoulu
Visiting Address: Hämeentie 135 C, Helsinki, Southern Finland, Finland
Telephone: +358 9 756 31, Fax: +358 9 7563 0223

Summary
The University of Art and Design Helsinki was founded in 1871. Every year, over three thousand students take admission in different study degree programs in the university. More than 600 applications are received for the Master of Arts programs, roughly 250 of whom are from abroad. There are nearly 1700 students enrolled in various courses in the University of Art and Design Helsinki, 14% of whom come from abroad.

Type of Higher Education Institution: Universities

School/Program: Fine Arts and Design

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University of Helsinki
Finnish: Helsingin yliopisto
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 3, 00014, Helsinki, 14, Helsinki, Finland
Visiting Address: Fabianinkatu 33, Helsinki, Southern Finland, Finland
Telephone: +358 9 1911, Fax: +358 9 191 23010

Summary
The University of Helsinki is organized into four campuses - City centre campus, Kumpula campus, Meilahti campus, and Viikki campus. At present, there are over 38,000 students enrolled in various degree programs in a variety of subjects in the University of Helsinki. The students can get enrolled in a variety of subjects such as Theology, Law, Medicine, Arts, science, pharmacy, Biosciences, Behavioural Sciences, social science, Agriculture and Forestry, Veterinary Medicine etc.

Type of Higher Education Institution: Universities

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University of Helsinki - Faculty of Law
Finnish: Helsingin yliopisto - Oikeustieteellinen tiedekunta
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 4, 00014, Helsinki, 14, Helsinki, Finland
Visiting Address: Yliopistonkatu 3, Helsinki, Southern Finland, Finland
Telephone: +358 9 1911, Fax: +358 9 191 22152

Summary
University of Helsinki is one of the oldest educational institutions in Finland. The institution has been imparting education since 367 years in various fields. The University Of Helsinki - Faculty Of Law trains more than 2500 students annually. The faculty comprises of three departments and two research units. It also has a staff of well qualified and trained professionals.

Type of Higher Education Institution: Universities

School/Program: Law

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University of Helsinki - Faculty of Medicine
Finnish: Helsingin yliopisto - Lääketieteellinen tiedekunta
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 20, 00014, Helsinki, 14, Helsinki, Finland
Visiting Address: Tukholmankatu 8 B, Helsinki, Southern Finland, Finland
Telephone: +358 91911, Fax: +358 9 19126629 or +358 919126638

Summary
University of Helsinki - Faculty of Medicine was established the year that the university itself began, in 1640. The Faculty is involved in research and education of students, who wish to have career in the field of Medicine. Students can take up research and professionally oriented programs in various fields of Medicine. It is the only institution that offers programs in the field of Medicine bilingually, using Finnish as well as Swedish as the medium of instruction.

Type of Higher Education Institution: Universities

School/Program: Medical

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