Opening hours and contact information
Service Desk of the Student Centre Disco is open on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 12 to 2 pm until the end of May. We'll open again on Mon 26 August. During the summer 2024, our services are available via phone, email or by booking an appointment. In July, there might be some delay with the services.
If you are not able to visit us during the opening hours, you can book an appointment by emailing or calling us (contact information below).
Visiting address:
Student Centre Disco, University Hill, between Main Building and Natura Building. Entrance via Natura Building 2. floor.
Email addresses:
admissions@utu.fi / admission services
disco@utu.fi / registration with the university and study register
outgoing@utu.fi / international exchange mobility (outgoing students)
incoming@utu.fi / international exchange mobility (incoming students)
verifications@utu.fi / education verifications
rekry@utu.fi / career services
Postal address:
University of Turku, FI-20014 TURKU, Finland
Address for courier services:
Student Centre Disco
University Hill (Yliopistonmäki)
University of Turku
20500 Turku, Finland
Email addresses: firstname.surname (without dots) [at] utu.fi
You may find important links on For students page.
Contact information of the Admission Services
General matters & applicant guidance:
E-mail admissions@utu.fi
Telephone +358 29 450 5300
If you are unable to reach us presently via phone, you can also book an appointment with us by e-mail to admissions@utu.fi. Appointments can be held via telephone or Zoom, or on campus at Student Centre Disco.
Ms. Johanna Kärki, International Education Specialist, +358 29 450 3853 (International degree programmes, tuition fees, scholarships)
Ms. Suvi-Anni Huhtinen, Marketing Planner, +358 29 450 4826 (International degree programmes)
Ms. Tuula Karjalainen, Education Coordinator, +358 50 563 9447 (International degree programmes of the Faculties of Education and Social Sciences)
Ms. Nina Vainikka, Education Coordinator, +358 50 448 2947 (International degree programmes of the Faculty of Medicine)
Ms. Jemina Tyrkkö, Education Coordinator, +358 50 479 3026 (International degree programmes of the Faculty of Medicine)
Mr. Valtteri Kiviö, Education Coordinator, +358 29 450 4523
Ms. Tuuli Takko, Coordinator (International degree programmes, international degree programme tutoring & orientation)
Ms. Enni Laaksonen, Planning Officer, +358 29 450 3878 (International degree programmes & admission to Finnish degree programmes)
Ms. Tiina Mäkynen, Officer, +358 50 320 5430 (admission to Finnish degree programmes)
Ms. Tuike Mäntylä, Officer +358 29 450 3291 (admission to Finnish degree programmes)
Ms. Mari Kähkönen, Head of Admission Services, +358 40 142 7452
Registration with the University and Study Register
- Registration with the University, transcript of study records: disco@utu.fi; tel. +358 50 337 1029
- Education verification: verifications@utu.fi
- You may make changes of address in Peppi by yourself
Mr. Juhana Laine, Coordinator, tel. +358 50 337 1029
Mr. Antti Koskinen, System Specialist, tel. +358 46 921 4608
Ms. Suvi Vesanto, System Specialist, tel. +358 50 466 3451
Ms. Päivi Rahkonen-Ellä, System Specialist, tel. +358 50 406 2163
Mr. Jarkko Kouhia, System Specialist, tel. +358 50 477 9689
Ms. Tiia Enges, Head of Student Support Services +358 50 303 9483
International Office
Head of Mobility Team:
- Janne Loikkanen, Head of International Mobility, +358 29 450 2480
international@utu.fi
General information for incoming exchange students:
- Virpi Leppänen, International Advisor, +358 (0)29 450 3138
incoming@utu.fi
Incoming exchange students:
- Kaija Kangasjärvi, International Officer, +358 (0)29 450 2603
- Anna Ryzhova, International Advisor, +358 (0)29 450 3139
outgoing@utu.fi
Outgoing exchange students:
Exchange study guidance on Tuesdays between 12 pm and 2 pm in the Student Centre Disco & by email at outgoing@utu.fi.
- Tarja Virta, International Officer, +358 (0)29 450 3159
- Annukka Väre, International Officer, +358 (0)29 450 3161
- Heli Rahko, International Officer, +358 (0)29 450 3140
- Suvi Hurttila, International Advisor, +358 (0)29 450 3160
Teacher and staff exchange for outgoing personnel:
erasmus-st@utu.fi (Erasmus+ European Mobility)
- Tarja Virta, International Officer, +358 (0)29 450 3159
- Emmi Saari, International Advisor, +358 29 450 2600
erasmusicm@utu.fi (Erasmus+ International Credit Mobility)
- Janne Loikkanen, Head of International Mobility, +358 29 450 2480
Other services related to international affairs at the University of Turku:
Internships abroad:
internships@utu.fi
Rekry - Career Services of the University of Turku
- Fanny Kurppa, Planning Officer, +358 (0)29 450 2508
Partnerships and Strategic Engagement:
- Irinja Paakkanen, Head of International Affairs, +358 (0)29 450 2584, strategic partnerships and networks
- Kirsi Korpela, International Liaison Officer, +358 (0)29 450 3158, strategic partnerships and networks, especially in East Asia
- Satu Nurmi, International Liaison Officer, +358 (0)29 450 2817, strategic partnerships and Fulbright scholarships
European Campus of City-Universities (EC2U) Alliance:
ec2u@utu.fi
- Liisa Järvinen, Project Manager, +358 (0)29 450 2912
- Lassi Yli-Muilu, Project Coordinator, +358 (0)29 450 5049
Career Services helps students, doctoral candidates and recent graduates of the University of Turku with questions related to job searching and working life.