Meet our students! “The opportunity to work with all the great minds makes the university very special.”

Name: Rupsha Bagch
Study field: Computer Science
Campus: Kumpula

What made Finland stand out as your study destination? Why is the University of Helsinki so special?

The education system of Finland is so famous all over the world! A lot of countries try to learn from this system. This is one of the main reasons that drew me to Finland. Apart from that, the emphasis on nature and the contrasting seasons was sort of exotic for me. All this, and no tuition fees made it a very attractive destination.

University of Helsinki has always ranked under the top 100 universities of the world. The opportunity to work with all the great minds, getting to choose any course from any department and the informal atmosphere makes it very special.

So what has been the best part in your studies so far?

The flexibility and freedom to choose whatever courses I want, even if that means pursuing a course from another Finnish university has been the best part for me. Apart from that, the international crowd in the university has taught me a lot about different cultures in the world! The constant effort that the university makes to socially engage its students is one of the most awesome things in my opinion.

How does University of Helsinki provide you with support, advice and guidance?

I have a very good study advisor, and I’ve also just become a part of a group called ‘Computer Science Women’ which seems to be very supportive! Our tutor from first year was also very helpful and went out of her way to make us feel at home.

What are your career plans?

I intend to work in the software industry, mainly data analysis or contribute to research and development of an organisation. It is a highly competitive industry here, and I am trying to do my best.

Do you have good advice for applying to University of Helsinki?
The university website has all the information you need, in a very organised way. It is hard to go wrong. Also, once you have submitted your application, just stop going over it again and again! This will only increase your anxiety.