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University of Helsinki Faculty of Medicine

WDOMS ID: F0000469 Finland Helsinki

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About University of Helsinki Faculty of Medicine

University of Helsinki Faculty of Medicine is a public medical school in Helsinki, Finland, listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools under the identifier F0000469. Instruction began in 1640, so the school has been teaching medicine for about 386 years, which makes it one of the longer-established schools in the country. It is academically affiliated to Clinical Facilities:.

The qualification awarded is the L??ketieteen Lisensiaatin, over a curriculum of 6 years, taught in Swedish, Finnish. The directory lists 2 programmes or tracks leading to a medical degree here. An entrance examination is required. Foreign students are admitted, according to the directory entry.

Finland has 5 medical schools in the directory; University of Helsinki Faculty of Medicine is the only one listed in Helsinki.

TrustMBBS holds 102 student reviews of University of Helsinki Faculty of Medicine, with an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 across 102 rated reviews; the longest and most detailed appear first below.

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  1. Confirm the World Directory entry F0000469 yourself at wdoms.org; the entry describes the school as it reported itself, not its recognition anywhere.
  2. Ask the medical council or health ministry of Finland whether the school is currently recognised and whether its graduates are being registered this year.
  3. Ask your own home regulator, in writing, whether a degree from University of Helsinki Faculty of Medicine is accepted for licensing at home (for Indian students: the NMC requires the whole course, internship included, at the same institution).
  4. Get the fee schedule and admission letter from the school's own office, not from an agent, and pay only to the school's account.
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Questions students ask about University of Helsinki Faculty of Medicine

Is University of Helsinki Faculty of Medicine recognised?

It is listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools (F0000469). A listing means the school exists and reported its programme; whether a degree from it is accepted where you intend to practise is decided by that country's regulator, so ask the medical council or health ministry of Finland and your home regulator directly.

Is University of Helsinki Faculty of Medicine a government or private college?

The directory records it as a public institution, affiliated to Clinical Facilities:.

How long is the medical course at University of Helsinki Faculty of Medicine and in what language?

The curriculum runs 6 years. Teaching is in Swedish, Finnish. The qualification is the L??ketieteen Lisensiaatin.

When was University of Helsinki Faculty of Medicine established?

The World Directory records 1640 as the year instruction began.

How do I contact University of Helsinki Faculty of Medicine directly?

Address: Haartmaninkatu 8 PO Box 63 00014 Helsinki Finland. Phone: +358 (0)294 1911. Use these official contacts for fees and admission; do not rely on numbers given by an agent.

What do students say about University of Helsinki Faculty of Medicine?

TrustMBBS has 102 student reviews of the college, averaging 4.4 out of 5. Read them in the reviews section below and weigh detailed, dated reviews more than one-line ones.

Can an agent get me a seat at University of Helsinki Faculty of Medicine?

Admission is decided by the college after its entrance examination, and fees are paid to the college. An agent can fill in forms; an agent cannot create a seat, and anyone promising a "confirmed" or "management" seat for a fee is describing a scam pattern documented on this site.

Country

Finland

City

Helsinki

WDOMS ID

F0000469

What we can confirm

  • Listed in the WHO World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS ID F0000469) — you can verify this independently on wdoms.org rather than take any agent's word for it.
  • 102 rated student reviews on file here, averaging 4.4★ — read the full text below before deciding.

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Official WDOMS details

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School Type
Public
Year Instruction Started
1640
Operational Status
Currently operational
Alternate Names
Helsingin Yliopisto L??ketieteellinen Tiedekunta
School Website(s)
In Swedish In Finnish In English
Address
Haartmaninkatu 8 PO Box 63 00014 Helsinki Finland
Phone Number(s)
+358 (0)294 1911
Qualification Title
L??ketieteen Lisensiaatin
Year Instruction Began
1640
Curriculum Duration
6 years
Language of Instruction
Swedish, Finnish
Foreign Students
Foreign students are admitted
Entrance Exam
An entrance exam is required

School Contact

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Current Programs This school offers more than one program or track leading to a medical degree. Qualification Title: L??ketieteen Lisensiaatin Year Instruction Began: 1640 Curriculum Last Revised: Curriculum Duration: 6 years Language of Instruction: Swedish, Finnish Year Ended: Prerequisite Education: Foreign Students: Foreign students are admitted Genders Admitted: Entrance Exam: An entrance exam is required Tuition Paid By:

Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG), United States of America Students and graduates of this medical school are eligible to apply to ECFMG for ECFMG Certification and for examination, provided that: For medical school students officially enrolled in this school, the graduation years are listed below as ?current?. For graduates of this medical school, their graduation year is included in the graduation years listed below. Graduation Years: 1953 - Current The degree title of the final medical diploma the student will earn, or the graduate has earned (and must provide), is listed in the Reference Guide for Medical Education Credentials . All other eligibility requirements are met. Refer to the ECFMG Information Booklet for detailed information.

Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG), United States of America Students and graduates of this medical school are eligible to apply to ECFMG for ECFMG Certification and for examination, provided that: For medical school students officially enrolled in this school, the graduation years are listed below as ?current?. For graduates of this medical school, their graduation year is included in the graduation years listed below. Graduation Years: 1953 - Current The degree title of the final medical diploma the student will earn, or the graduate has earned (and must provide), is listed in the Reference Guide for Medical Education Credentials . All other eligibility requirements are met. Refer to the ECFMG Information Booklet for detailed information.

Students and graduates of this medical school are eligible to apply to ECFMG for ECFMG Certification and for examination, provided that: For medical school students officially enrolled in this school, the graduation years are listed below as ?current?. For graduates of this medical school, their graduation year is included in the graduation years listed below. Graduation Years: 1953 - Current The degree title of the final medical diploma the student will earn, or the graduate has earned (and must provide), is listed in the Reference Guide for Medical Education Credentials . All other eligibility requirements are met. Refer to the ECFMG Information Booklet for detailed information.

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MOHD TANVEER HUSSAIN

I found the course "Elements of AI" on The Google Digital Unlocked learning Platform Which is provided by The University of Helsinki then I Enrolled and completed the course and got certified. Thanks to giving us opportunity to learn something really important and useful, Thank you University of Helsinki and Google.

Carlos Dominguez

A beautiful building of classical architecture, the work of architect Carl Engel, designer of the entire urban space developed around Senate Square. This building, the University building, built on the west side of the square, is almost a mirror image of the Senate building, built on the opposite side of the square.

Juha Nurmonen

Such a great place. History whispers from wall decorations and the newest technology is used practise and especially ideas are developed in minds. Organisation works well and is thus spiritual home for so many former and current students, staff members and research groups. Excellent alumni network, too.

Peihsi Lin

Visiting University of Helsinki for an art event called LUX Helsinki 2020. There was a cool installation art on campus that you can experience by yourself! Really recommend visiting here during the event, which usually comes around the first week of January.

Prananjay Shinde

The University of Helsinki is truly an exceptional institution that stands out for its academic excellence, research innovation, and vibrant student life. As one of the leading universities in Europe, it offers an inspiring environment that …

Jek Jari Määttä-Kampman (Jardejermu)

Previously the only university alongside Uppsala and Turku, a little later alongside St. Petersburg and Åbo. Apparently operated during the autonomy of the universities of the Grand Duchy of Finland as the university bearing the name of …

Benjamin Campo

I am Colombian, from a developing country, so to speak. The Finnish government prioritizes the quality of life and the material well-being (food, health, etc.) and spiritual well-being (sports, values, and social justice) of children and …

Matthew Ong

This university's administration still refuses to adopt an academic boycott of a self-avowed ethno-supremacist, genocidal state that recently declared unjustified war against another nation, all despite many academic employees presenting …

Tariq Mehmood

Actually I missed all my time to what I was dreamed because of and due to some human's blockades I was faced in life, I want to tell Youngsters Don't miss any chance to complete your dreams in time frame, Life will never give U-turn for …

John Goh

The top-ranked university in Finland. Grand buildings and situated around Senate Square. The school is strong in social sciences (such as Economics and Political Sciences) and sciences such as Medicine. Easily accessible by Train and trams!

Jane Fagerström

The center of Finnish academic life. The University of Helsinki significantly brightened my image of our capital! The large ballroom in the main building is worth experiencing: the moments spent there will remain in your heart as memories.

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The University of Helsinki is stunning, integrating the community. There is a beautiful and distinguished library on site that allows children and adults to read quietly and even play many games. The environment inside the university …

SangYeon Hwang

*The University of Helsinki is considered Finland's premier university.
Founded in 1640 as the Turku Royal Academy in Turku during the Swedish Empire, it moved to Helsinki after the Great Turku Fire in 1828. It was renamed the …

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I went there without much expectation, thinking I'd just take a walk around Helsinki Station, but the atmosphere was surprisingly lyrical, which was really nice. The student cafeteria and cafe were also cheap! Haha

jian gu

The main building of the University of Helsinki, big enough to occupy the whole street block. It forms a kind of mirror symmetry to the building of the Finnish ministry of finance on the other side of the square.

Niladri Saha

Good for science and arts department but below average for engineering studies. Like the weather, people are very cold and reserved. A bit overrated University. Tampere University is better than this one.

Rani Prasad

We went here for a conference, namely ISLS 2025. The university is very peaceful. The students are very helpful. The food that they provided was very healthy and good. People are extremely punctual.

Saana Savolainen

Open to everyone. The building also houses the university museum, which is open Mon-Wed at 11:30 a.m. It is worth a visit. It is also very suitable for those with limited mobility.

Arto Aniluoto

A multidisciplinary European research university, consistently ranked internationally as the highest-ranking scientific university in Finland. A builder of the future since 1640!

kaino

The University of Helsinki is a top-notch school with a great library! Easy to get lost in the maze of buildings, but worth it for the beautiful campus. Suosittelen!

Ella

After two and a half years I cannot give the university a passing grade.

Teaching is top-down, no room for developing critical thinking skills. Grading …

Faruk Umar

I am perplexed wiyh the educational opportunity and the sheer beauty of the environment. I look forward to being a part of this system in time to come.

Sk Faizaan

Well Infrastructure of campus also good looking with also greenery.
@One of under the top 30 ranked University of the world.
@ #1 Ranked in Finland.

Hasti Mahmodi

Hello dear
I am fataneh hasanzadeh and I have 28 age.
I educated in food biotechnology in master of degree from ferdowsi university of …

Miko Karjalainen

The leadership of Helsingin Yliopisto refuses to engage with staff concerns, distorts facts and tries to suppress criticism.

Miguel Ángel Terrero

It is the most important university in Finland. Founded in the city of Torku, it was moved to the capital around 1800.

Oleksandr Butenko

Nice and very quiet place? What would you expect from a library?? But also a good place to make a photo shoot? …

Atro Niiniluoto

A handsome building. I visited there one year when I was going to see the unveiling of the Chancellor's portrait.

Septian Kelvin

Anyone learn me register online please, Im from indonesian i need your leadership to join University Helsinki

Rubén Vezzoni Vicente

The University leadership is unresponsive to the concerns raised by its staff and affiliated researchers.

sakura

Around September 4, 2023

I was standing in the square in front of the Helsinki Cathedral, with the …

Rana Ansaar

Pakistan judiciary justice dilawar shame on this is justice corrupt shame on university

Isabelle Athena

beautiful campus building across from a square. very accessible with public transport.

Emin

I would like to give some advice to Turkish friends who want to study in Finland. …

Timo Karppinen

Great place, pleasant staff.
I recommend the cool courtyard especially in the summer.

Taru Salmenkari

This is an authoritarian university that blocks staff members´ critical emails.

Michael Henry

No credibility for giving non educated, unworthy honourary degrees to Thunberg.

Alex Meier

silencing peaceful demonstrations with security personnel using raw force.

Ralle Kankare

The symbiosis with Thirsty Scholar is vital. What a great place? …

Soosaimarian Joseph

One of the top level universities of the world. Great atmosphere...

Petteri Kolmonen

Overall, the University of Helsinki is a very good place to study.

Rikhard Mandelin

I studied here for 6 years. A good university with high ranking.

Aiden Pearce

Extremely woke university where free speech is pretty much dead

Nur Banu Kuzu

I really wanna be here. I hope I'll be at this university soon.

ABDULLAH AL-AMIN

one of the finest and research based university in the world

Pietari Koskela

Festive. Maze-like. The main building and its surroundings.

SUTTHIPHOD PHIRANAWONG

It's in the city centre and there are many places to visit.

Utami Mutmainah

Dreaming of being able to study for a master's degree here

ACHIEVERS POINT (Achievers Point)

Study at University of Helsinki for world class education.

Nunya Bzniss

This is no longer a legitimate school of higher education.

Avi Dr KBH

The leadership here refuses to engage with staff concerns

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Linus Torvalds' alma mater? ? …

Veronika Vereshchagina

I'm interested in the skylights right in the lawn!? …

Krzysztof Czapli?ski

You lost credability for giving greta honori scausa...

Ricky Toman

ahh, so thats why it was taken on February 27, 1944.

J Vuorela

Well, what can I say about this other than praise?

Emanuele Ricci

It was a wonderful experience studying here.

Ashok Todawata

Best environment for study. Amazing place...

Tiitu Lind

Vegan lunch at Porthania for 2.6€! ?? …

Arif Lutfi

Hopefully I can be accepted at this campus

Pertti Pyhtilä

The best university in Finland since 1640!

PHOTONS SOLAR

Any mallus here..?...pls review this place

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The views form the library worth to vist.

Ilkka Tuominen

The best university in Finland 1640-2020

Vilho Kuusisto

I was already wise as soon as I entered.

Markus Kullberg

It is a university. It is a university.

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Very high quality of academic research.

Pia Back

Information in beautiful architecture.

Rafi Muhammad

i see the education system. i love it

Bin Hu

University of Helsinki main building

Azim Abdullah

The University is calling me??? …

Md Jahidul Islam

Excellent place to study and work

Viena-Leena Castrén

It was a good literature lecture.

Niloy Majumder

The place looks much better to me

Mi?osz Huber

Very nice place. I recommend it.

Ornit Sagy

A great venue for a conference!

Palokan Paroni

A fully functioning university

Howard Felix

Thank you for all the fish!

Aila Ylikoski

Nice place even in summer!

Iman Baramaki

The best place to study!

Mathias Leopold

Amazing place to study.

Marija Launonen

It is an amazing place.

Robin Law

Open teaching locations

Karol Cichocki

University of Finland

Kari Gröhn

Science corner? …

MAHABUB

Everything Is Ugly

Valdemar Forsman

Better than Hanken

A V

Great university!

Anowar Pasha

Very beautiful

M J

Inconvenient.

Wani Ubaid

Wow beautiful

Reima Kalevi

Great place.

Flor LO

Native house

Hamarz Kostoy

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jorma tikka

Good place

Jose Lien

University

Johannes Honkasalo

Overrated.

aarar alalwani

Very nice

Jesse Löppönen

05-May

Anniina Auvinen

Homey

Irfin

Good

Viveka Vidrigsson

Wow

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