Finland Archives - Student Life at the University of Turku

Each country has its unique student culture, and Finland is famous for its student organisations and overalls. But what exactly overalls are and why do students wear them?

Love it or hate it, a thesis is something most of us have to go through if we want to get our hands on the much desired degree certificate, and it can be a great source of excitement and stress. Have look at some useful tips from current students!

Curved colorful water slides in an exciting water park in turku

Nour shares some of her exciting experiences in Turku, and recommends some places and activites for students to try out and enjoy.

The first few days in Turku can be overwhelming, least not due to the lack of sleep you might have experienced in the process of getting here. Getting your apartment furnished, buying groceries (and not paying a fortune to do so), getting around, and knowing where to get medical care are the first few steps to getting settled in. Here, I have tried to provide you with a handle on the first few days in Turku, with a map to make things just a little bit easier!

Writer Hinako Matsui standing in front of a beautiful lake and smiling

Do you want to challenge studying abroad but feel fear? Do you want to get a foreign degree but don’t have enough confidence? Are you interested in Finnish student life but feel nervous? Then, this article is for you!

Are you wondering what kind of activities student life can offer you? Anna Ryzhova has gathered different ways for you to get experience in something you are interested in and improve your skills during your study time!

One of the current UTUGS candidates, Mahdi Moghaddam, moved to Finland to pursue a PhD in the field of electrochemistry. We sat down with Mahdi to find out what got him interested in his field of research, what is PhD student life at the University of Turku like for him and what kind of things he likes to do when he is not conducting experiments in labs.

Kristaps Kovalonoks has done it all, from being an international student to volunteering and working at the University of Turku

Interested in building a career in Finland? Learn about how our international alumni Kristaps Kovaļonoks built a career in Finnish higher education at his alma mater through persistent volunteering, networking, and more.

You don’t know what Christmas is unless you visit Finland! Dive into the Christmas spirit with Olha Nikolaienko’s post about Finland as a Christmas destination.

Why Turku is the coziest city in Finland? Olha Nikolaienko, Master degree student in Education and Learning, will tell you more about the reasons for that.

Overalls: What Are They and Where To Find Them

Writing a thesis at UTU: Tips, tricks, and experiences from four East Asia students

Comfort zone? Pfft… Exciting Activities for the Adrenaline Junkies in Turku!

The first few days in Turku – getting about and getting things done (map included!)

Are you afraid of studying abroad? – How the University of Turku helps you feel confident

Opportunities for International Students to Participate Actively in Student Life

The PhD Experience: Delving into doctoral studies with Mahdi Moghaddam

My story: How Strategic Volunteering Paved the Way to a Career at the University of Turku

Feel the True Spirit of Christmas!

The Coziest City in Finland