About University of Helsinki Faculty of Medicine
University of Helsinki Faculty of Medicine is a Public Research University university located in Helsinki, Uusimaa (Finland). It was established in 1640 (One of the oldest prestigious institutions in Northern Europe). The institution offers the Licentiate of Medicine (Lääketieteen lisensiaatti / LL — Direct MBBS/MD equivalent in the EU) programme in Finnish & Swedish (Dual national tracks available) with a stated duration of 6 Years (Integrated 360 ECTS credit Bachelor + Master level tier). Its campus format is listed as Meilahti Campus (Massive, dedicated Academic Medical Center Helsinki). The reported intake months are August / September (Autumn academic session start).
- WDOMS Listed: YES
- WHO Recognition: YES
- ECFMG Eligible: YES
- NMC Compliance Status: NON-COMPLIANT / HIGH RISK (Does not naturally meet India's FMGLR 2021 rules because the core medium of instruction and clinical exams are not entirely English)
Recognition & Eligibility
Fees & Living Cost
Admission Requirements
Admission Guidance
The following admission information is based on the supplied university data. Applicants should confirm the latest criteria with the university before applying.
- NEET Requirement: YES (Mandatory for Indian citizens to preserve future registration eligibility under the National Medical Commission)
- Entrance Exam Requirement: YES
- Minimum Marks Required: Exceptional high school marks + near-perfect national medical entrance score
- Minimum Age Requirement: 17 Years (Must be completed by December 31 of the entry year)
- Degree Offered: Licentiate of Medicine (Lääketieteen lisensiaatti / LL — Direct MBBS/MD equivalent in the EU)
- Intake Month: August / September (Autumn academic session start)
Seats & Clinical Training
Clinical Training
Clinical and internship details below are taken from the supplied university record.
- Clinical Training Start: Year 3 (Immediate structured clinical exposure on the Meilahti campus)
- Teaching Hospital Available: YES (Helsinki University Hospital — HUS / Meilahti Hospital)
- Affiliated Hospitals: 20+ specialized hospitals and clinics across the massive HUS system
- Hospital Bed Capacity: 3,000+ beds across the entire regional HUS collective network
- Internship Duration: 1 Year (Fully integrated into the 6-year block as advanced practical training)
- Local Licensing Exam: NO
- Internship Valid in India: Not Available
Student Support & Outcomes
Student Support
Student-support services below are based on the details provided by the university in the client data.
- Indian Food Availability: Available (Vibrant capital city diaspora with specialized Indian stores)
- Indian Hostel: NO (All international students live together in mixed student housing complexes)
- International Student Office: YES
- Language Training Provided: YES