University of Helsinki

The University of Helsinki is a university located in Helsinki, Finland. It is the oldest and largest university in Finland with the widest range of disciplines available. Around 38,000 students (including 5,500 post-graduate students) are currently enrolled in the degree programs of the university.

History

The university was founded in 1640 by Count Per Brahe in Turku, as the Academy of Turku. It was the third university founded in the Realm of Sweden, following Uppsala University and the Academia Gustaviana, today the University of Tartu in Estonia.

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1640 - Per Brahe - Turku - Academy of Turku - University - Realm of Sweden - Uppsala University - Academia Gustaviana - University of Tartu - Estonia

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In 1827 it was relocated following the move of the capital to Helsinki and re-named as Imperial Alexander University of Finland after czar Alexander I of Russia. It was named the University of Helsinki after Finland became independent in 1917.

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1827 - Imperial Alexander University of Finland - Alexander I of Russia - 1917

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The main building of the university, which was designed by C.L. Engel, was completed in 1832. It is located next to the Senate Square in the heart of Helsinki's neo-classical centre, facing the Cathedral and the Government's Palace. Most of the important buildings in the City Centre Campus, such as the University Library, the Observatory and several faculty builings, are also designed by Engel.

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C.L. Engel - Senate Square

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