The Finnish higher education system consists of two parallel sectors: universities and universities of applied sciences.

Universities in Turku

Universities are characterized by scientific research and higher education based on it. 

University of Turku

Turku School of Economics

Åbo Akademi University

Universities of Applied Sciences in Turku

Universities of applied sciences are working life oriented and operate on the basis of higher expertise requirements set by working life.

Turku University of Applied Sciences

Diaconia University of Applied Sciences

Humak University of Applied Sciences

Novia University of Applied Sciences

Related Links 

The Finnish National Board of Education's information about Higer Education in Finland (opens in a new window)