Questions in the application form
When filling in the application form make sure you have all of the required information and scanned documents ready. You do not need to send the documents by mail during the application phase. Before filling in the application form read through the How and when to apply page including the language and document requirements.
The application form in 2024 includes the following
General questions (2024)
Add application option - Choose max. 6 programmes (of which 3 can be from the University of Turku) to which you want to apply.
Personal information - your name, citizenship, contact information etc.
Your educational background - List here all the degrees you wish to be taken into account in the admission process.
Exemption from tuition fees - If you by citizenship or residence permit are exempt from tuition fees, please state it here.
Proof of English language skills - you must indicate how you wish to prove your language skills and attach a scan of the certificate. See all accepted language tests and other accepted proofs of language skills for Master's degree.
Questions of the University of Turku (2024)
Basis of your eligibility - Further information on your degrees which is needed for the admission process
Scholarship application - If you are not exempt from tuition fees (see above) you can apply here for a scholarship. You will not be asked to attach any additional documents, the scholarship will be awarded based on your previous academic achievements. See more information about the available scholarships.
Additional information
Do not attach any additional documents not specified in the requirements of the University and the programmes. They will not be assessed and they will not influence the admission decisions.
If you apply to other universities besides the University of Turku, please note that they may have similar questions or document requests as UTU. You need to anwer them all because each university will make the decisions based on their own requirements and will not have access to the application documentation of other universities.
Programme-specific questions (2024)
The programme-specific questions usually include motivational questions. They may also include questions about e.g. previous work or academic experience, financing your studies or a request for CV. Remember to always check the programme's requirements before you apply!
The university reserves the right to make changes to the questions. The final qestions can be seen on Studyinfo.fi portal as the application period starts.
Please choose which specialisation track you want to apply to. You may not choose more than one specialisation track. Please note, that this choice is binding and you can be admitted only to one specialisation track of the programme.
Please note that you cannot edit your motivation letter after the application period has ended (17 Jan)! The motivation letter is not accepted as an attachment.
- Please tell us why are you interested in the Master's Degree Programme in Biomedical Sciences and the particular track you are applying to?
- What kind of career plans do you have?
- Why are you interested in applying to Turku, Finland?
- Expected living expenses in Finland are minimum 600€/month. How do you intend to finance your studies at the University of Turku?
- How do you think that your background fits the Master's Degree Programme in the Biomedical Sciences’s track you are applying to?
- Are you familiar with scientific writing (for example articles, scientific essays, reports or thesis)? If yes, please describe
- During your studies, how many months of experience in practical laboratory work did you approximately have? Please differentiate experience on molecular biology laboratory/wet lab work from other types of hands-on work.
- Did your BSc/MSc thesis include a practical work period or project?
- If you have experience in laboratory training that is not directly related to your study degree, then please describe what kind of experience and for how many months (for example extra courses, summer projects, internships, employment etc.).
- What type of work have you done and what type of assays/techniques or methods have you used?
Please include name, affiliation, full address and e-mail address of two referees, who are willing to give information about you. The programme will be in contact with the referees if needed.
Finnish citizens are required to attach a copy of their passport here in order to help in the handling of the applications, and identifying the applicants in the interview.
Citizens of other countries attach the copy of their passport in the "exemption from tuition fees" question.
The admission committee may interview the best-scoring applicants for each specialisation track. The interviews will take place during weeks 10-11/2024 (4.-15.3.2024). The interviews will be organized remotely and all applicants need to use a video connection.
Detailed instructions for the interview will be sent via e-mail along with the interview invitation.
If the applicant cannot be reached for the possible interview with a video connection, the application will not be processed further.
The applicant will be given a pre-assignment for the interview. In the interview the pre-assignment will be presented orally only, the use of visual aids (PowerPoint, posters, sketch boards, etc.) is not allowed.
If you are proving your English language skills with an international language test (IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, C2 Proficiency, or C1 Advanced), please write down all your test result scores.
For example:
IELTS Academic
Writing: 7.0
Speaking: 6.0
Listening: 6.5
Reading: 8.0
Overall: 7.5
If you are proving your language skills in some other manner than a language test, or if you are proving your language skills with an YKI test, you can skip this question.
You may choose one specialisation track. Please indicate your option.
Please download the questionnaire, write down your answers and attach the form to the application form.
Please note that you cannot edit your motivation letter after the application period has ended (17 Jan)! The motivation letter is not accepted as an attachment.
Describe briefly:
1) Your study background
2) How you have become interested in study of East Asia
3) What motivates you to study East Asia and apply to the EAST Programme at the University of Turku
4) What are your topics and areas of interest concerning East Asia, including your tentative Master's thesis topic, and what are your future aspirations.
5) Add the name and contact information (affiliation, e-mail) of two academic references, of whom at least one has been the main supervisor during your previous studies.
The maximum length of a letter of motivation is 4000 characters.
Accepted file formats are mp4 (recommended), x-m4v, x-matroska, x-msvideo, mpeg, ogg, webm, 3gpp, 3gpp2, MP2T, quicktime, x-ms-wmv, x-ms-vob.
- In the video, briefly introduce yourself, explain what motivates you to apply for the Master’s Degree Programme in East Asian Studies and specify your academic interest in East Asian studies.
- Maximum size of the video file is 1 GB.
- The length of the self-introduction video is max. 3 minutes. Video content outside the 3 minutes limit will not be taken into account for the evaluation, and only the above-mentioned video file formats will be accepted.
Motivation letter
Please note that you cannot edit your motivation letter after the application period has ended (17 Jan)! The motivation letter is not accepted as an attachment.
The Letter of Motivation should address each of the following points clearly and concisely:
1) Describe your reasons for applying for the programme (explain your expectations and its contribution to your personal and professional development).
2) Describe your suitability for the programme (explain how your strengths and background such as previous studies and work experience align with the programme).
3) A topic of research interest (explain why and how you are planning to investigate it).
In addition, applicants for the double degree option are expected to state the reasons why they would like to study also at the University of Regensburg.
Max. 4000 characters including spaces.
Double degree option
Are you applying also for the double degree option? If you answer ‘yes’ to this question you choose to prioritize the double degree option and commit to study at the University of Regensburg, Germany, in case you will be admitted to the double degree option. If you answer ‘no’ then you are applying only for the single degree option.
Thesis or research paper(s) title and abstract
200 words. Please include the title and abstract of a previously completed Bachelor’s or Master’s thesis or of a research paper. As part of the response to this question, provide proof, e.g. indicate where the corresponding course credits can be found in the enclosures, or where the research paper was published.
Applicants who have not finalized the thesis for their studies yet can submit a prospective thesis title and abstract accompanied with a statement from the thesis supervisor.
You may gain 0-3 points based on individual research courses (1 point/course). These individual courses can be courses on research methodology and specialization courses relevant for research.
- Write here the names of the courses that in your opinion qualify you for gaining points in this section.
- These courses should be part of your transcript of recor
If you are proving your English language skills with an international language test (IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, C2 Proficiency, or C1 Advanced), please write down all your test result scores.
For example:
IELTS Academic
Writing: 7.0
Speaking: 6.0
Listening: 6.5
Reading: 8.0
Overall: 7.5
If you are proving your language skills in some other manner than a language test, or if you are proving your language skills with an YKI test, you can skip this question.
You may choose one specialisation track. Please indicate your option.
Please download the questionnaire, write down your answers and attach the form to the application form.
If you are proving your English language skills with an international language test (IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, C2 Proficiency, or C1 Advanced), please write down all your test result scores.
For example:
IELTS Academic
Writing: 7.0
Speaking: 6.0
Listening: 6.5
Reading: 8.0
Overall: 7.5
If you are proving your language skills in some other manner than a language test, or if you are proving your language skills with an YKI test, you can skip this question.
Please download the questionnaire, write down your answers and attach the form to the application form.
Motivation letter must cover the following themes:
- What is your educational and professional background and how do you feel it fits this Master’s degree programme?
- Please discuss your understanding of Futures Studies as a field of research. Knowledge of Futures Studies literature is considered an asset.
- Define your reasons for choosing this Master’s degree programme and define how you see your future five years after graduation.
- Describe your previous experience relevant to studying and working in an international environment and how it supports your studies in this programme.
The length of the motivation letter is limited to a maximum of 4000 characters. Exceeding this length will be considered a dismerit. The language of the motivation letter is English.
No programme specific-questions
If you are proving your English language skills with an international language test (IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, C2 Proficiency, or C1 Advanced), please write down all your test result scores.
For example:
IELTS Academic
Writing: 7.0
Speaking: 6.0
Listening: 6.5
Reading: 8.0
Overall: 7.5
If you are proving your language skills in some other manner than a language test, or if you are proving your language skills with an YKI test, you can skip this question.
Please download the questionnaire, write down your answers and attach the form to the application form.
Please note that you cannot edit your motivation letter after the application period has ended (17 Jan)! The motivation letter is not accepted as an attachment.
The motivation letter is a very important document in the application process. Please prepare it carefully and describe the following:
1) Your plans and goals; why Master’s Degree Programme in Human Neuroscience? 2) The relevance of your study history including previous studies in neuroscience. 3) Knowledge and studies in statistics and/or progamming. 4) English skills; scientific writing
Motivation letter should be max. 2000 characters (including spaces) long.
Please note that the motivation letter may be checked for plagiarism.
Please list any relevant previous studies and academic success.
Finnish citizens are required to attach a copy of their passport here in order to help in the handling of the applications, and identifying the applicants in the interview.
Citizens of other countries attach the copy of their passport in the "exemption from tuition fees" question.
The admission committee may interview the best-scoring applicants for each specialisation track. The interviews will take place during weeks 10-11/2024. The interviews will be organized remotely and all applicants need to use a video connection.
Detailed instructions for the interview will be sent via e-mail along with the interview invitation.
If the applicant cannot be reached for the possible interview with a video connection, the application will not be processed further.
Please note that you cannot edit your motivation letter after the application period has ended (17 Jan)! The motivation letter is not accepted as an attachment.
Address each of the following points, include subheadings:
1) Describe your reasons for applying for the programme.
2) How does the programme relate to your previous studies (e.g. field of specialization, research methodology studied) or work?
3) What is the topic of your research interest? Why would you investigate it?
4) How does the topic of the programme contribute to the development of your professional expertise?
5) Two potential supervisors from the INVEST team you would be interested in working with and the reason why you choose them.
Maximum length of the motivation letter is 4000 characters with spaces.
A title and abstract in English (max. 200 words) related to your previously completed or in progress Bachelor’s thesis, Master’s thesis, or research paper (if applicable). Those who have not written a thesis/research paper can submit a prospective thesis title and abstract. State clearly whether the abstract and title is a prospective thesis idea.
If the abstract is from a research paper, provide details regarding the research institution/affiliation (e.g. if the research was conducted as part of a research group/organization, what funding was used (if applicable) and include any co-authors.
The abstract should include: 1) A clear-cut research question/s 2) Theoretical framework and hypotheses 3) Information on the data and methods (or what methods you would like to use) 4) The main (or expected) findings
Give the title of the course, credits obtained and a brief description of the content for each course listed. The courses should be part of your transcript of records.
If you are proving your English language skills with an international language test (IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, C2 Proficiency, or C1 Advanced), please write down all your test result scores.
For example:
IELTS Academic
Writing: 7.0
Speaking: 6.0
Listening: 6.5
Reading: 8.0
Overall: 7.5
If you are proving your language skills in some other manner than a language test, or if you are proving your language skills with an YKI test, you can skip this question.
You may choose one specialisation track. Please indicate your option.
Please download the questionnaire, write down your answers and attach the form to the application form.
If you are proving your English language skills with an international language test (IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, C2 Proficiency, or C1 Advanced), please write down all your test result scores.
For example:
IELTS Academic
Writing: 7.0
Speaking: 6.0
Listening: 6.5
Reading: 8.0
Overall: 7.5
If you are proving your language skills in some other manner than a language test, or if you are proving your language skills with an YKI test, you can skip this question.
You may choose one specialisation track. Please indicate your option.
Please download the questionnaire, write down your answers and attach the form to the application form.
If you are proving your English language skills with an international language test (IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, C2 Proficiency, or C1 Advanced), please write down all your test result scores.
For example:
IELTS Academic
Writing: 7.0
Speaking: 6.0
Listening: 6.5
Reading: 8.0
Overall: 7.5
If you are proving your language skills in some other manner than a language test, or if you are proving your language skills with an YKI test, you can skip this question.
You may choose one specialisation track. Please indicate your option.
Please download the questionnaire, write down your answers and attach the form to the application form.
Please note that you cannot edit your motivation letter after the application period has ended (17 Jan)! The motivation letter is not accepted as an attachment.
Address each of the following points, include subheadings:
1) Describe your reasons for applying for the programme.
2) How does the programme relate to your previous studies (e.g. field of specialization, research methodology studied) or work?
3) What is the most interesting topic for you in mental health research?
4) How does the topic of the programme contribute to the development of your professional expertise?
Maximum length of the motivation letter is 4000 characters with spaces.
A title and abstract in English (max. 200 words) related to your previously completed or in progress Bachelor’s thesis, Master’s thesis, or research paper (if applicable). Those who have not written a thesis/research paper can submit a prospective thesis title and abstract. State clearly whether the abstract and title is a prospective thesis idea.
If the abstract is from a research paper, provide details regarding the research institution/affiliation (e.g. if the research was conducted as part of a research group/organization, what funding was used (if applicable) and include any co-authors.
The abstract should include: 1) A clear-cut research question/s 2) Theoretical framework and hypotheses 3) Information on the data and methods (or what methods you would like to use) 4) The main (or expected) findings
Give the title of the course, credits obtained and a brief description of the content for each course listed. The courses should be part of your transcript of records.
Finnish citizens are required to attach a copy of their passport here in order to help in the handling of the applications, and identifying the applicants in the interview.
Citizens of other countries attach the copy of their passport in the "exemption from tuition fees" question.
The admission committee may interview the best-scoring applicants for each specialisation track. The interviews will take place during weeks 10-11/2024. The interviews will be organized remotely and all applicants need to use a video connection.
Detailed instructions for the interview will be sent via e-mail along with the interview invitation.
If the applicant cannot be reached for the possible interview with a video connection, the application will not be processed further.
