University of Helsinki

The University of Helsinki (Finnish: Helsingin yliopisto) is Finland’s largest and oldest academic institution. It was founded in 1640 by the 13-year-old Queen Christina of Sweden. Today, the academic community consists of approximately 44,000 people across 11 faculties located on four campuses: the City Centre Campus (Humanities, Social Sciences, Law, and more) Meilahti Campus (Medicine) Kumpula and Viikki Campuses (Natural Sciences). Each year, around 2,000 international students join the university.

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Homepage of the Department of Geography

University of Helsinki

Research Focus of the Department of Geography

Physical Geography:

Geology and Geophysics (Petrology and Economic Geology; Hydrogeology and Environmental Geology; Paleontology and Global Change; Solid Earth Geophysics)
Biogeosciences

Human Geography:

Urban Studies and Planning (Urban Design and Planning, Urban Life, Economies and Cultures, Urban Ecologies and Systems)

Teaching Focus

Urbanisierung
Climate Change
GIS und Remote Sensing
Inequality Studies

Master’s Programme in Urban Studies and Planning
Master’s Programme in Atmospheric Sciences
The Nordic Master in Environmental Changes at Higher Latitudes
Master's Programme in Geology and Geophysics
Master's Programme in Geography

Information for ERASMUS Students

Number of ERASMUS Study Places: 1 (for 1 to 2 semesters; Bachelor's and Master's level)
Language Requirement: English B2; accepted language certificates
Semester Dates:Autumn Semester: Late August to mid-December, Spring Semester: Mid-January to late May
ERASMUS Application Deadlines:Autumn Semester: May 15, Spring Semester: October 15ber
English-Taught Courses in Geography: yes
Homepage for ERASMUS Students
Course Catalogue
Accommodation
Experience Reports
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Further Information