Become inspired to travel to Finland and Turku
We warmly welcome exchange students, visiting experts and teachers to
Turku University of Applied Sciences (Turku UAS)
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Our campuses are located the cities of Turku and Salo in Southwest Finland. They can be reached easily and are located close to the city centre.
We are a multidisciplinary educational community of 10 000 students and experts. We offer education that develops working life and entrepreneurship, provide research and development services (R&D) and promote holistic development of organizations.
Turku UAS is a member of several international networks and exchange programmes, such as Erasmus and Nordplus. All our faculties offer a range of courses taught in English, which guarantees that you can get full advantage of the time you spend with us.
Discover fantastic things to do and places to go when visiting Turku, Finland's best student city!
Would you like to work at Turku UAS?
- Working at Turku UAS requires strong working life skills, readiness for international activities and competence in research, development and innovation (RDI) activities.
- Practical information for international visitors and employees
- International House Turku - offering services for international newcomers in the area
Visiting lecturers and experts
- There are many different possibilities to visit our organization. The majority of teacher and staff exchanges to Turku UAS takes place within our international networks and exchange programmes, such as Erasmus and Nordplus, or the RDI projects in which Turku UAS participates.
Welcome to international weeks
- The international weeks by Turku UAS offer an excellent opportunity to exchange knowledge, share best practices and network with colleagues from around the world as well as plan future cooperation with Turku UAS staff.
- Check the dates and application periods
The happiest country in the world!
Finland is the most stable country in the world.
The Fund for Peace, Fragile States Index
Finland is the safest country in the world.
World Economic Forum, The Travel & Tourism Competitiveness Report 2017
Finland is the best country in the world in a comparison of human well-being.
Sustainable Society Index, Main results 2016
Finland is the happiest country in the world.
Sustainable Development Solutions Network, World Happiness Report 2018
The air in Finland is the cleanest in the world.
Finnish Meteorological Institute, Finland tops WHO air quality statistics
The air in Finland is the cleanest in the world.
Finnish Meteorological Institute, Finland tops WHO air quality statistics
Finland has the most forests in Europe.
FAO, Global Forest Resources Assessment
Finland ranks as one of the top OECD country in education.
OECD, Better Life Index: Education
Finland has the EU's best digital public services.
European Commission, The Digital Economy and Society Index (DESI) 2018
Finland is the third best country for business in Europe.
European Chamber, Best European countries for business 2018
Read more: Finland among the best in the world
Explore Turku
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Welcome to Turku
5 reasons to choose Turku -
Work, services, nature and hobbies
See what Turku and Southwest Finland are all about -
Kiss My Turku
Read, feel and fall in love with the city of Turku -
Fascinating Turku
Best things to do with locals -
Turku Castle
A medieval building in the heart of the city -
Turku Art Museum
High-quality exhibitions introduce the fascinating world of art -
Turku Cathedral
Finland's National Sanctuary
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