Faculty of Social Sciences And Humanities (Postgrad)
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Annual tuition fees
University of Turku Scholarship
• Covers 100% of the tuition fee.
• Second year scholarship for students who have
done well (and paid) in their first year of studies.
Finland Scholarship
• A new scholarship first available in 2022.
• Covers the tuition fee and includes a 5000 €
grant
Duration
2 YearsIntakes
AugList of Programs
- Master’s Degree Programme in East Asian Studies
- Master’s Degree Programme in Gender Studies*
- Master’s Degree Programme in Inequalities, Interventions and New Welfare State**
*fees: $10,053 per year
**fees: $10,053 per year
Requirements
Academic Requirements
You are an eligible applicant for Master’s-level studies if
- you have a nationally recognized first cycle degree – normally a Bachelor’s degree – from an accredited institution of higher education,
- your degree corresponds to at least 180 ECTS (European credits) or to three years of full-time study,
- your degree is in a relevant field for the Master’s degree programme that you’re applying to. Please check the section on programme-specific admission requirements for detailed degree requirements.
English Tests Requirements
TOEFL-IBT
90the writing test score 20 or more on the TOEFL iBT test.
IELTS
7an overall band score of 6.5 and the writing test score 6.0. or more.
About Faculty
The University of Turku (UTU), founded in 1920, is an inspiring and international academic community of 25,000 students and staff in Southwest Finland. We place within the top 1% of world’s universities, and among domestic Finnish applicants we were the most popular university in Finland in 2022.
The University of Turku offers study and research opportunities in eight faculties and five independent units. Our main campus is located in the historical city centre of Turku, renonwed as the best Student City in Finland. It is also located close to the unique nature and archipelago of Southwest Finland.
We educate future experts who will solve complex scientific questions and social issues and build a sustainable world. Our graduates have excellent collaboration skills, the ability to create work for themselves and others, and expertise that can be applied to different sectors of society. We offer a wide choice of international Master’s degree programmes in English.
Thanks to the outstanding services, compact campus, and active academic society, international students and scholars feel at home from the very beginning of their stay with us at the University of Turku, Finland!
Top Reasons to Study in University of Turku
- We are the one of the most international universities in Finland
- Our programmes are based on our strengths in research
- Excellent career prospects for graduates
- Scholarships available for talented students
- Professors and lecturers that challenge you to learn
- Personal support and student services throughout your studies
- Excellent facilities and learning environments
- Wide selection of optional and minor studies in English
- Active student life
- Compact campuses and student city Turku
Ranking & Accreditation of University of Turku
- The University of Turku is often ranked as the third best university in Finland.
- QS World University Rankings: 295
- THE World University Rankings: 351–400
- THE Impact Ranking: 401-600
- Academic Ranking of World Universities: 401-500
- NTU Ranking: 402
- U.S. News Best Global Universities Ranking: 327
- The Center for World University Rankings: 395
- CWTS Leiden Ranking: 464
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University of Turku Ranked Top 401–500th Globally in Shanghai Ranking’s Academic Ranking of World Universities 2022
Student Accommodation at University of Turku
The University does not have
dormitories or student apartments.
• Students are responsible for applying for
housing on time and in the correct manner.
Student Village Foundation (TYS) in
Turku:
• Offers affordable housing options ranging
from shared apartments to studios and
family apartments.
• Rents start from 250€/month for shared
apartments.
• Apply for housing 3 months before needing
the apartment.
Living costs in Turku
Turku is an affordable study destination.
• In general students should have minimum 600
€/month/person.
• tudent lunches in campus cafeterias are around 3,20 €.
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