Career
Career opportunities in Helsinki
As one of Europe’s richest capitals, Helsinki has a well-developed economy. The city’s major sectors are: serviced-related IT and public sectors, manufacturing (electronic, metal products, paper, board, textiles and clothing).
Top companies in Helsinki are: Microsoft, Tieto, Nokia, Intel Corporation, KPMG, Ferratum Group, SAP Consulting, Accenture.
International students will find numerous internship opportunities in companies based in Helsinki, as most students prefer the ITC industry.
Life
Helsinki city life
You could never get bored in Helsinki, as this city has many interesting and unique places, truly satisfying all tastes. From relaxing parks to eccentric night clubs, Helsinki has it all.
Helsinki’s main attractions:
- The National Museum of Finland
- The Finnish National Gallery (consisting of three art museums)
- Fortress of Suomenlinna
- Rock Church
- Helsinki Cathedral
- Kamppi Chapel of Silence
Have long walks and admire the Esplanadi Park, the Senate Square (Senaatintori) and check out the Old Market Hall.
Helsinki has a long tradition in sports, organising athletics championships, football matches and in the past hosted summer Olympics, and figure skating championships.
Join one of the festivals held in the city, like Vappu, an annual carnival for students and workers, and many film festivals.
Once the world design capital, you can find many design boutiques and stores, selling all kinds of special items and crafts. Fashion addicts should also love Helsinki, as it is home to some popular and interesting fashion stores as well.
In the evenings until late at night, you can choose from a wide range of clubs and bars.
If you ever feel like getting out of the city, make a trip to Turku, two hours away. You can also easily cross the border and see Tallinn, the capital of Estonia, which is almost an hour away.
International atmosphere in Helsinki
Helsinki is a very multicultural city. Here, you will encounter many international students coming from all over the world and also many tourists. In addition, many different nations are present in Helsinki: Swedes, Russians, Estonians, Chinese, Spanish, Germans, French, Vietnamese, Turkish and more.
Many multinationals have set up headquarters here mainly because of the good logistics network, international connectivity and the availability of a skilled workforce. Starting or setting up a business in Finland is easy due to the local relaxed business policies, foreign investors also have access to the latest research findings.
Weather Helsinki
Helsinki has four seasons, with cold winters and warm summers. Temperatures in winter are high for a northern country, with averages in January and February of around -5 °C (23 °F). The average high temperature in summer is around 19 to 22 °C (66 to 72 °F) and it is also the season with most thunderstorms.
Universities in Helsinki
Hanken School of Economics is a leading university with 110 years of experience in research and education in economics and business administration. Hanken holds the three most prestigious accreditations for business schools, EQUIS, AACSB and AMBA, which only one percent of business schools worldwide have achieved.
Arcada is a multi-professional University of Applied Sciences in Finland. At Arcada high level research with societal impact meets lifelong learning within all our areas of expertise; Business management and analytics, Energy and materials technology, Health and welfare, Culture and media, and Healthcare.
Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences is a strongly business orientated university of applied sciences in Finland. Through education, research and development, we prepare professionals for business and services. We focus on co-operation, entrepreneurship, innovation and internationality.
The EIT Urban Mobility Master School offers unique double degree programmes in cooperation with 8 leading European universities. Our programmes combine cutting-edge technological knowledge with hands-on training in innovation and entrepreneurship. You will gain the skills urgently needed by industry and cities, build a valuable network, and immerse yourself in a truly international experience