Turku University of Applied Sciences
Turku University of Applied Sciences is an inspirational community that is 13,000 members strong. This multidisciplinary and innovative university is dedicated to the creation of international competitiveness and well-being for Southwest Finland. Turku UAS graduates professionals with real world practice and top competencies.
Turku UAS programmes are relevant to working life because they combine theoretical studies with practice in professional skills. Innovation Pedagogy, a new approach to learning developed at Turku UAS, is the core of their teaching strategy. Innovation Pedagogy is focused on a mix of RDI and working life. This methodology turns out graduates with the ability to think critically and excellent international knowledge and communication skills.
Bachelor's and Master's Programmes at Turku UAS
Bachelor’s programmes from Turku UAS range from 210 to 270 ECTS and take between three and a half to four and a half years to complete. Because of the focus on innovation pedagogy, lectures are balanced by an extensive focus on projects and teamwork and also include independent study. Practical training is a key ingredient in Turku UAS programmes.
Master’s programmes from Turku UAS provide students opportunity to develop as managers and deepen their expertise. The Master studies at Turku UAS are aimed at working life professionals with a Bachelor's degree and at least two years of work experience. The extent of the studies varies between 60–90 ECTS and can be completed while working.
Study in Turku, Finland
Turku is considered to be the best student city that can be found in the Baltic region. Turku is home to six universities and universities of applied sciences that are attended by 40,000 students. One quarter of residents in the city of Turku are students! Turku is one of the largest and oldest cities in Finland and is home to a unique archipelago made up of over 20,000 islands. This lively, modern city is just a one day cruise away from Stockholm. Helsinki and St. Petersburg can be easily reached by train.