The University of Turku (UTU) is an active international research university and a vibrant academic community of 25,000 students and staff from over 100 different countries located in Turku, southwestern Finland.
As one of the leading universities in Finland, University of Turku offers study and research opportunities in eight faculties. The University provides students with innovative problem solving skills and high-standard, multidisciplinary education based on the most up-to-date research.
Thanks to the outstanding services, compact campus, and active academic community, international students and scholars feel at home from the very beginning of their stay.
Programmes of study
DMU’s exchange agreement with University of Turku allows students enrolled on a wide range of programmes to study abroad:
Modules will be available in English and further information about the study options can be found here. Exchange students will be required to follow a full programme of study for the academic year based at UTU. In addition, students may also choose to study some modules related to Finnish language, culture and history.
Learn more about campus activities and orientation
An orientation is arranged for new exchange students within the first weeks of their arrival. As part of this you will be appointed a student tutor who will assist you with practicalities after your arrival in Turku. During the orientation you will be given an introduction to studying at the University of Turku. You will also learn about the services we provide for our students. An example of the orientation schedule for exchange students can be found here.
To get a sense of what life as an exchange student at UTU is like, you are recommended to check out their Instagram and Facebook accounts:
Travel & accommodation
Visas & insurance
Costs
Living costs in Finland are similar to those in the UK. We recommend that you do further independent research to gain a better understanding of the cost of your year abroad. To help you, we have a created a simple cost comparison between the UK and Finland: