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Partner university · Turku, Finland
University of Turku
Finland's second largest university, in a coastal city that was the country's original capital, with strong medicine, biosciences and education faculties.
QS World #398QS World Rankings 2027
From EUR 10,000Undergraduate fee per year
Founded 1920Public university
20,800Students
About the university
Why students choose the University of Turku
Finland's second largest university, in a coastal city that was the country's original capital, with strong medicine, biosciences and education faculties.
We apply here for direct entry. Entry requirements vary by programme, so the first step is a review of your transcripts and English score against the specific course you want.
Tuition, entry requirements and intake dates differ by programme and change each year. Ask us for the current figures for the course you are considering rather than relying on published averages.
Ways inDirect entry
Photos: University of Turku, used with permission. Founding year and student numbers are from Wikidata.
Entry requirements
Applying from Jordan
SAT for most applicants
Applicants without a Finnish matriculation, IB, EB or RP/DIA diploma apply in admission group I and are ranked on their SAT Reading and Writing plus Mathematics score; the SAT also proves English.
January application round
Applications go through Studyinfo.fi from 7 to 21 January 2027, with documents attached by 28 January 2027; studies begin in August.
Documents and translations
Upload colour scans of original documents plus official English, Finnish or Swedish translations; no apostille is needed at the application stage.
Graduating this year
Students finishing school after the deadline can still apply; admission is conditional and the diploma must reach the university by 15 August 2027.
Application fee and funds
Non-EU/EEA applicants pay a 100 EUR application fee, and should plan around 800 to 1,000 EUR a month for living costs in Turku.
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Guidance only: meeting a requirement does not guarantee an offer, and each course sets its own grades and English level. Checked October 2026.
Fees and scholarships
What the University of Turku costs
Fee period: Students admitted in 2026
Exception: Master's Programme in European Languages, Cultures and Societies in Contact is EUR 1,500.
International (overseas) fees per year, as published by the university at utu.fi. Ask us to confirm the fee for your course.
UndergraduateEUR 10,000per year
PostgraduateEUR 10,000 - 12,000per year
University of Turku Merit Scholarship50% of tuition for the following yearFor fee-paying bachelor and master students who complete 55 credits a year with an average of 3.0 or higher and at least 4 credits of Finnish; no scholarship covers year one.
Early Bird discount (master's)EUR 2,000For newly admitted master's students who accept their place and pay tuition within 28 days of the admission results; not available for bachelor applicants.Programmes
Popular courses at the University of Turku
Bachelor's Degree Programme in Information and Communication Technology
Course page
Master's in ICT: Software Engineering
2 years Course page
Master's in ICT: Cyber Security
2 academic years Course page
Master's in ICT: Data Analytics
Course page
Master's in Mechanical Engineering: Smart Systems
2 academic years Course page
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A selection from the university's own course pages. Durations and intakes can change; we confirm the details for your year when we apply. Checked October 2026.
How it works
Your application to the University of Turku, step by step
- 1
Free consultation
We look at your grades, English and budget, and tell you honestly whether the University of Turku is realistic.
- 2
Choose your course and route
We match you to the right course and intake.
- 3
Application and offer
We prepare and submit the application and follow it through to an offer.
- 4
Scholarship check
We check the university's scholarships and discounts against your profile.
- 5
Student visa
Financial evidence and documents prepared to the current requirements.
- 6
Arrival
Accommodation, the pre-departure briefing and what to expect when you land.
Questions
Studying at the University of Turku: common questions
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Ask on WhatsAppHow much does the University of Turku cost for international students?
International undergraduate fees start from EUR 10,000 a year and go up to EUR 10,000, depending on the course. Exception: Master's Programme in European Languages, Cultures and Societies in Contact is EUR 1,500.
Does the University of Turku offer scholarships to international students?
Yes. University of Turku Merit Scholarship (50% of tuition for the following year); Early Bird discount (master's) (EUR 2,000). We check which ones fit your profile when we build your application.
Is there a foundation route into the University of Turku?
GESCO applies to the University of Turku by direct entry. Ask us about alternatives if your grades are not there yet.
Where is the University of Turku?
The University of Turku is in Turku, Finland. It was founded in 1920.
Does GESCO charge me to apply to the University of Turku?
The first consultation is free. GESCO applies to the University of Turku directly. Ask us about any service fees before you start.
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