Courses in English for Exchange Students
University of Turku offers exchange students both non-degree programmes and individual courses taught in English as well as one programme in Finnish.
An international career in biomedical imaging in Turku
Dado Tokic moved to Finland from Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2018 to study at the Masters degree program in Biomedical imaging at the University in Turku. He currently works in Turku as a Project Specialist at Turku Bioscience Centre. In his story Dado speaks about his experience of studying in Finland, falling in love with Turku, playing ice hockey, learning Finnish through everyday life, and finding his dream job.
Student organisations for international students of the University of Turku
Students of the University of Turku have a strong student organisation movement. Student organisations have various roles, from safeguarding students' interest at the University of Turku to organising activities for entertainment. On this page, you can discover different organisations and find the ones that would suit you.
Ceremonial Conferment of Doctoral Degrees
The University of Turku will organize the next Ceremonial Conferment of Doctoral Degrees in May 2025. Registration for doctors opens on Wednesday 11 December 2024.
Health through Research: The Brain and the Mind Pose a Fascinating Challenge for Researchers
02.02.2021
Brain researchers from Turku share a strong passion for research and an ability to utilise state-of-the-art technology. PET imaging has provided a window into brain mechanisms, e.g. the principles of addiction or the progress of multiple sclerosis. Brain research is connected to the research and practice of patient care at the University of Turku and Turku University Hospital. This enables the researchers to have a firm grasp on what kind of research can help the patients and allows the quick utilisation of newly acquired expertise.
Collaborative Research Projects at the University of Turku
The multidisciplinary University of Turku offers companies possibilities in collaborative research, from projects on a single field to extensive multidisciplinary research collaborations involving various companies. Companies can get into contact with the University's extensive international collaborative network through projects.
Research at Economic Sociology
An international perspective is central to the research conducted in economic sociology: a major part of these studies utilizes international comparative data. Specific expertise of the unit is in the contemporary survey techniques. The researchers participate actively in the international scientific community through conferences, short- and long-term visits and by publishing in peer-reviewed journals.
Sustainable Development Research and Education at Turku School of Economics
Sustainability has a central role in the Strategy of the University of Turku, and it is embedded into the research and teaching activities of Turku School of Economics. The very roots of Turku School of Economics lie on respecting academic freedom, daring new openings, and collaboration between disciplines.