Information is exploratory. For accurate information, refer to the official website of the school.
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.
The university is ranked number 318 in QS World University Rankings 2024. The educational institution is in 395 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.
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.
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 TOEFL score for admission is 90. IELTS — 6.5 or higher.
IELTS6.5
TOEFL iBT90
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.
IELTS6.5
TOEFL iBT90
TOEFL PBT575
UTU campus
The city campus of UTU provides students with countless opportunities for work and recreation — from sitting in a coffee shop with a laptop to internships at large companies. Turku has a well developed entertainment infrastructure, but the rhythm of the big city can be distracting for some students. There is a library on the grounds of the university. There are collected scientific works of graduates and teachers of the university, as well as fiction. Thanks to international exchange programs at UTU, students can communicate with representatives of different countries and nationalities and thus expand their own horizons. And, the university contributes to this by regularly holding joint events for local and foreign students.
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 are in demand in the labor market, as the reputation of the educational institution among employers is quite high according to the results of the QS world ranking. You can find other options for immigration in our article.
