University of Turku

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The University of Turku, located in southwest Finland on the coast of the Baltic Sea, is an internationally active and attractive research university. We are a vibrant, equal and diverse academic community of 25,000 students and employees from over 100 different countries. Our strength lies in high-quality and multidisciplinary research, education and free science.

Among the best universities

University of Turku is one of the most popular universities in Finland. In addition, we are listed among the top universities in many international rankings and among the best universities in the world in certain fields. We have a strong academic foundation and we are committed to building a better future with our research, education and science.

Our values of creativity, openness, ethical principles, critical thinking and strong community are the cornerstones of our operations and provide a framework for all that we do. Sustainability is a cross-cutting theme in our strategy and we aim to develop an operational culture in which the principles of sustainable development are realised in our education, research, and interaction with different stakeholder groups in society.

Build your future with us

As one of the leading universities in Finland, the University of Turku offers study and research opportunities in eight faculties. We educate creative and independent problem solvers who are ready to solve complex scientific questions and social issues and build a sustainable world. Our learning environments are inspiring and the study methods we offer ensure the best learning results for our students.

In addition to our Finnish degree programmes, we also offer a wide array of degree programmes in English. Annually, nearly 2,500 international students study at the University of Turku. English is widely spoken and we cooperate with international partners in numerous global academic networks, programmes and projects. Turku in general is a very popular and international student city, approximately 20 % of the residents study at one of the city’s higher education institutions.

The intake for our international Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programmes takes place once a year. Currently, we offer Master’s degree programmes in English in economics and business administration, education, health and biomedical sciences, technology and engineering, natural sciences, and social sciences and humanities.

Research that meets global challenges of today and tomorrow

The research conducted at the University of Turku is ethical and scientifically excellent. We are pioneers in open science and promote citizen science. Our research is visible in the public debate and employed in decision-making, problem solving and development in different fields. Close national and international research collaboration strengthens our position among the leading research universities in the world.

Our aim is to discover new research possibilities especially in disciplinary interfaces and interdisciplinary research. Our strategic research and education profiles are encapsulated in six thematic research areas:

• Biodiversity and Sustainability
• Future Technologies and Digital Society
• Cultural Memory and Social Change
• Children, Young People and Learning
• Health, Diagnostics and Drug Development
• Sea and Maritime Studies

We are a home for The University of Turku Graduate School (UTUGS) which consists of 16 Doctoral Programmes covering all the disciplines at the University of Turku. The application period for a right to study a doctoral degree occurs twice a year. With approximately 2,000 doctoral researchers from over 70 countries, UTUGS provides an international research community with systematic, supportive and high-quality training for doctoral researchers.

A proactive and dynamic partner

Close collaboration in regional, national and international networks and projects is important for the University of Turku. We are involved in long-term partnerships with both public and private organisations, and several of our research projects are done in collaboration with international partners.

As well as being part of some of the oldest and best-known university networks, such as International Association of Universities and the Coimbra Group, we actively create new connections, such as The European Campus of City-Universities, EC2U Alliance and Nature Positive Universities Alliance of which University of Turku is a member.

In addition to academic networks, we collaborate with business life to create opportunities for new innovations and their commercialisation as well as business development. The University of Turku also has an excellent international reputation and standing as a global education provider. We offer global educational services to various organisations and export Finnish expertise to the world.

The University of Turku warmly welcomes you as a student, employee, partner or visitor!