Health care and well-being

The Finnish Student Health Service can help you with your health and illness related questions. This page provides information on some of the healthcare services you can utilise during your studies.

See where to call if you fall ill during your exchange.

UniSport offers affordable sports and wellness services for the university community – whether you want to channel your energy at the gym, challenge your friends to badminton or calm your mind with restorative Hatha yoga.

Do you need support for study-related challenges, peer support or someone to talk with? Help is at hand if you need it. This page provides a list of available student well-being services as well as links to relevant events organised by the University.

Study psychologists offer individual counselling and study-related groups to degree students and doctoral researchers. On this page you will find information on the study psychologists' services as well as frequently asked questions.

The prayer and meditation room is intended to support the mental and spiritual well-being of all members of the university community. On this page you will find information on the prayer and meditation rooms of different campuses as well as guideline for using them.

The University of Helsinki is committed to promoting equality and preventing discrimination in all its operations. Students at the University of Helsinki have the right to a safe and pleasant study environment. On this page you will find information on equality, diversity and accessibility at the University.

Experiencing culture shock or homesickness while studying abroad? Whether you're dealing with culture shock, homesickness, or both, the stages, experiences, and how to respond to them are all relatively similar. This page provides information on and tips for dealing with culture shock and homesickness.

Substance abuse can effect on your general well-being and ability to study. In this instruction page you can find parties that help and support you in case of substance abuse and addiction.

Here you will find information on childcare, including Little HYY and campus childcare facilities. The website of the University of Helsinki’s Student Union (HYY) features a frequently updated Guide for students with c