Proficiency in the Finnish language is beneficial in many ways, even though English is used widely for studies and as a working language at the university of Turku. Knowing the local language makes it easier and more fun to live in the new country. Learning Finnish can help open doors to job prospects and make integration easier.
When learning Finnish at the University of Turku, you will also learn interesting aspects of the local culture and society, and get a chance to network with fellow Finnish learners also outside of your field of studies or work.
University of Turku provides diverse opportunities for learning the Finnish language. Whether you are a beginner, an advanced learner of Finnish, or interested in studying Finnish as a major or minor, the university offers Finnish studies tailored to different skill levels and target groups.
This website brings together all the Finnish language teaching and guidance available at the University of Turku. Below, you will find more information about the Finnish study possibilities for different target groups.
Interested in Finnish language studies as a major or minor?
Do you want to study Finnish or Finno-Ugric languages as a major or minor subject at the University of Turku? Or are you interested in The Master's Program in Finnish and Other Finno-Ugric Languages? Read more about the different options available at the University of Turku!
The Open University offers Finnish studies too!
The Open University of the University of Turku also offers Finnish language studies, which are available to everyone. Click the link below for more information on the courses!
Finnish studies FAQ
Finnish courses are free of charge for students, staff and doctoral researchers of the University of Turku.
It is not possible to study Finnish language at UTU if you do not have a study right at this university. Language studies are offered only for registered degree students, staff members and visiting researchers.
However, some Finnish language courses can be attended as a non-degree student. You can apply for a non-degree study right for the Finnish courses offered by the Centre for Language and Communication Studies (excluding the Survival Course for exchange students and Finnish 1), provided there is space available in the courses. You can also take Finnish Language and Culture (for non-native speakers) courses with a non-degree study right. Read more about the non-degree study right, how to apply for it, and the fees.
Students of Åbo Akademi can apply for flexible study right at University of Turku through JOO application for study right.
Primarily, Finnish language teaching is offered as on-site teaching, but some courses are also available either as independently completed online courses or as synchronous distance learning. You can find detailed information about the course formats in the Study Guide.
The University of Turku doesn't provide language diplomas. Completed courses will be marked in the transcript of study records.