The University of Turku (UTU), founded in 1920, is an inspiring and international academic community of 25,000 students and staff in Southwest Finland. We place within the top 1% of world’s universities, and among domestic Finnish applicants we were the most popular university in Finland in 2022.
The University of Turku offers study and research opportunities in eight faculties and five independent units. Our main campus is located in the historical city centre of Turku, renonwed as the best Student City in Finland. It is also located close to the unique nature and archipelago of Southwest Finland.
We educate future experts who will solve complex scientific questions and social issues and build a sustainable world. Our graduates have excellent collaboration skills, the ability to create work for themselves and others, and expertise that can be applied to different sectors of society. We offer a wide choice of international Master’s degree programmes in English.
Thanks to the outstanding services, compact campus, and active academic society, international students and scholars feel at home from the very beginning of their stay with us at the University of Turku, Finland!
Studies at the University of Turku are an excellent way to start your future career. According to surveys, 95% of the University of Turku alumni feel that they have received high-quality education which corresponds to their career.
Graduates of University of Turku are creative experts equipped with a quality degree and problem-solving skills needed to make an impact on the global world.
In addition to the research-based education, the University provides the UTU students and graduates with personal support to strengthen their skills in career planning and job seeking. We continuously develop our services and connections to business life to help students find a meaningful career. From 2022 onwards all degree students of the University are guaranteed an internship subsidy during their studies.
The Turku Campus of the University of Turku is located close to the city centre and the Aura river nearby the other higher education institutions, Turku Science Park companies, and the Turku University Hospital. The campus area extends from Turku Cathedral all the way to the Kupittaa railway station.
All the important services for students, personnel, and visitors alike are found close to the campus. Getting around everywhere is handy either by walking, cycling, or by the Föli city buses.
The joint goal of the higher education institutions of Turku and the City of Turku is to be Finland’s best student city! Active student life, easy and well-functioning public transport, and affordable housing are Turku’s great assets. As many as 99% of the city’s students of higher education institutions recommend Turku as a student city to their friends.
University of Turku Scholarship
• Covers 100% of the tuition fee.
• Second year scholarship for students who have
done well (and paid) in their first year of studies.
Finland Scholarship
• A new scholarship first available in 2022.
• Covers the tuition fee and includes a 5 000 €
grant
The University does not have
dormitories or student apartments.
• Students are responsible for applying for
housing on time and in the correct manner.
Student Village Foundation (TYS) in
Turku:
• Offers affordable housing options ranging
from shared apartments to studios and
family apartments.
• Rents start from 250€/month for shared
apartments.
• Apply for housing 3 months before needing
the apartment.
Living costs in Turku
Turku is an affordable study destination.
• In general students should have minimum 600
€/month/person.
• tudent lunches in campus cafeterias are around 3,20 €.
