Introduction

The University of Turku is one of the famous comprehensive multidisciplinary universities in Finland. It is located in Turku, a seaport city in southwestern Finland, and is a member of the Coimbra Group.

Overview

Number of students and faculty: There are about 25,000 students and faculty, including international students from more than 100 different countries.

Course settings: Provides higher education at the undergraduate, master and doctoral levels, covering many fields such as arts and humanities, business and management, education, engineering, health and welfare, information technology, natural sciences, social sciences, etc. There are 94 Finnish degree programs and 29 international degree programs taught in English.

History and establishment time

The origin of the University of Turku can be traced back to the Royal Academy of Turku established in 1640, which moved to the capital Helsinki in 1827 due to the Turku fire.

In 1920, Finnish intellectuals wanted to establish a purely Finnish university, so the University of Turku was officially established. In 1974, the university was changed to a public university.

2010 In 2010, the Turku School of Economics merged with the University of Turku. In 2017, the school became a member of the European Urban University Association.

School Strength

Faculty: It has a high-quality faculty, including many professors and researchers with rich experience and profound attainments in their respective fields, providing students with high-quality teaching and guidance, helping students grow in academic and professional fields.

Scientific research level: It conducts in-depth research in many fields, and its scientific research strength ranks among the top in Finland. Its research results have a certain influence internationally. The school also conducts cooperative research with many institutions to promote scientific research innovation and development.

Teaching resources: The school has complete teaching facilities, including a well-equipped library, laboratory, dormitory and sports facilities. In addition, the school maintains a good cooperative relationship with the business community, providing students with rich practical opportunities and employment channels.

Institutional nature

Public university.

Educational philosophy

Emphasis on interdisciplinary education, focusing on cultivating students' innovation ability, critical thinking and ability to solve complex problems, and is committed to cultivating professionals with international vision and social responsibility, so that students can play an important role in different fields and industries.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key disciplines: Nursing majors are ranked in QS It ranks 45th in the world university subject rankings and 74th in education and training. In addition, the university also has strong disciplinary strength in the fields of medicine, biological sciences, information technology, and social sciences.

Key laboratories and research centers: There are many research institutions such as Turku Biomaterials Center, Biotechnology Center, Applied and Preventive Cardiovascular Medicine Research Center, Turku Biochemistry Center, Turku PET Center, Finnish Astronomy Center, Turku Computer Center, Business and Innovation Center, and Asian Research Center.

Faculty

The school has eight faculties, namely the Faculty of Humanities, Faculty of Education, Faculty of Law, Faculty of Medicine, Faculty of Science, Faculty of Social Sciences, Turku School of Economics, and Faculty of Technology. In addition, there are five independent research and learning units, including the Center for Language and Communication Research, Finnish Astronomy Center, Turku Bioscience Center, Turku PET Center, and Breh Center.

Ranking

QS World University Rankings: Ranked 315th in the 2024 QS World University Rankings.

Academic Ranking of World Universities: 301-400th in the 2021 Academic Ranking of World Universities.

Expenses

Tuition fees: The tuition fee for non-EU students applying for a master's degree is about 7,000 euros / Years.

Scholarships: The school offers a variety of scholarships to outstanding students, such as the Finnish Scholarship, Turku University Scholarship, and Outstanding Student Scholarship, etc., to support students' study and research and reduce their financial burden.

Campus

Campus distribution: The main campus is located in Turku, and there are also campuses in Pori, Rauma, etc.

Campus facilities: The campus has complete facilities, including modern teaching buildings, libraries, laboratories, research centers, student dormitories, restaurants, etc., providing students with good learning and living conditions. The main buildings of the main campus were built in the 1950s, and the campus has been continuously expanded in recent years.