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About UTU
University of Turku (UTU) — public non-profit university. It is located in Turku, Finland. UTU is working together with European University Association (EUA), Coimbra Group.
QS World University Rankings collects data on the best institutions in the world, according to which UTU is on top-380. The educational institution is in 301 position of Times Higher Education World University Ranking (THE).
UTU does research in different fields of study and invites students to bachelor, master and doctorate programs.
Location
Turku, Finland
Establishment year
1920
Students
12,906
International students
575
Female students
63%
Acceptance rate
20%
Place in ratings
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The academic calendar at UTU is divided into two semesters, as in many other universities in Finland. For convenience, tuition fees are calculated per year. At Finnish public universities, you can study for free in Finnish or Sweden. Your language level should be at least at a B2 level. Tuition fees for English programs start from 1,000 USD per year. For up-to-date information on scholarships and the cost of education for each program, check the official website of the educational institution.
Accommodation, transportation, study materials, meals and personal expenses are all things to consider before applying to university.
Admission to the bachelor's programs is based on the results of entrance examinations. Before applying, you need to pass the TOEFL exam. The TOEFL exam must be 80 and above.
TOEFL iBT
80
Master's degree at UTU
It is impossible to enter UTU for a master's program without confirming knowledge of the English language. You can do this by passing IELTS or TOEFL. The minimum IELTS score for admission is 6.5. TOEFL — 90 or higher.
IELTS
6.5
TOEFL iBT
90
Doctorate degree at UTU
If you decide to pursue a career in science and enroll in a doctoral program, you must pass the language exam — IELTS or TOEFL. For enrollment, you need to pass IELTS with 6.5 points. The minimum score for TOEFL is 90.
IELTS
6.5
TOEFL iBT
90
TOEFL PBT
575
UTU campus
UTU has an urban campus, which provides students with many options for study and recreation. The abundance of museums, theaters and cinemas creates opportunities for the cultural development of young people. In the city, there are also large companies that offer internships. The university has a library where students can do their homework, write scientific papers or just read interesting books. Foreigners who come to UTU through exchange programs study and live with local students. Thus, the university promotes intercultural exchange and the establishment of interethnic relations.
You can stay in Finland for up to 4 years after graduation. To do this, you need to apply for a job seeker visa. Graduates of UTU find jobs without difficulty. One of the reasons is the good reputation of the university among employers, according to the results of the QS ranking. We talk about other options for immigration in our article.
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