The University of Turku (UTU) promotes itself as an inspiring and international academic community focused on building a sustainable future through multidisciplinary research, education, and collaboration. Its message highlights creativity, openness, ethical values, and real-world impact across diverse fields like technology, health, and culture.
Founded in 1920 as Finland’s first Finnish-language university, UTU is now a major public research institution with approximately 22,000 degree students, spread across main campuses in Turku, plus satellite campuses in Rauma and Pori, and research stations . It includes eight faculties ranging from Humanities and Medicine to Technology and Economics offering Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral programs, many of which are taught in English .