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View along the riverside and harbor of Turku

Futures Studies student Anna Ryzhova shares why Turku is the best student city providing arguments from previous experience in Finland.

Student wearing a winter hat and a neck warmer pulled up over her nose. Only her eyes are visible.

A crash course on how to survive – and even enjoy – winter in Finland.

Obada Alzqhool is a doctoral candidate at the University of Turku.

International doctoral candidate Obada Alzghool answers our questions about his experiences as a researcher at the University of Turku.

Students get inspired by learning at the Feeniks library on the University Hill

International students of the University of Turku share their sources of inspiration and their stories: What inspired them to apply to their study programme, what keeps them motivated during their studies, and what has been the greatest learning outcome for them so far?

What is it like to study in the Master’s Degree Programme in Education and Learning at the University of Turku? Read my observations as a current student and learn if this programme would be the right one for you!

Although life on campus at the University of Turku will keep you busy, the wider region has a lot to offer students as well. We encourage you to explore and make the most of your time in this wonderful city! Here are some recommendations to help you get started.

4 February 2020, by Mária Kubincová Laura Moreno from Colombia first wanted to pursue a PhD, but later decided to…

January 21, 2020, by Kristaps Kovaļonoks and Mária Kubincová As tutors, it is our job to help new incoming students…

January 10, 2020, by Kristaps Kovaļonoks and Mária Kubincová Kalypso Filippou is originally from Cyprus and has spent the past…

This time you get the story of siblings Ali and Alaa Benkherouf in Bahasa. Original article in English (Siblings pursuing…

Student city of Turku, I choose you!

The International Student’s Guide to Surviving Winter in Finland

From Master’s degree studies to a career in research – interview with Doctoral Candidate Obada Alzghool

7 stories about where inspiration can lead you in higher education

10 key facts about the Education and Learning Master’s Degree Programme

Top 10 things to do in Turku!

A Colombian in Finnish Wonderland –The story of how Laura became a tutor for international students–

Tutoring in a nutshell and why should you get involved!

When plans change – How 2 years in Turku turned into 7 (and counting…)

Dua bersaudara mengejar mimpi di Finlandia