Turku Universities and Colleges in Western Finland, Finland

Åbo Akademi University
Finnish: Åbo Akademi
Visiting Address: Tuomiokirkontori 3, Turku, Western Finland, Finland
Telephone: +358 2 215 31, Fax: NA

Summary
The Abo Akademi University was founded as a private university in 1918. The university is organized into seven faculties. There are three campuses - Åbo, Vasa and Jakobstad (Turku, Vaasa and Pietarsaari in Finnish). The University offers both undergraduate and graduate studies and extensive research opportunities to over eight thousand students on three campuses. Over 650 international students from 60 different countries enrol in the university every year.

Type of Higher Education Institution: Universities

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Diaconia Polytechnic - Turku
Finnish: Diakonia-ammattikorkeakoulu
Visiting Address: Lustokatu 7, Turku, Western Finland, Finland
Telephone: +358 2 412 3715, Fax: +358 2 412 3090

Summary
Diaconia Polytechnic, with more than 100 ongoing projects to its credit, is committed to transforming students into skilled professionals who are capable of handling every challenge of professional life in a multicultural environment. The Polytechnic University is involved in research, community development and training, and producing expertise in specialized fields.

Type of Higher Education Institution: Colleges

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Humak University of Applied Sciences - Turku
Finnish: Humanistinen ammattikorkeakoulu
Visiting Address: Harjattulantie 80, Turku, Western Finland, Finland
Telephone: +358 400 349356, Fax: NA

Summary
Humak University of Applied Sciences aims to develop expertise in the widest range of skills that are required in administrative and specialist work positions. Besides this, the University strives towards imparting work competence in students so that they are better placed in their areas of specialization that demand interactive skills.

Type of Higher Education Institution: Colleges

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Turku School of Economics
Finnish: Turun kauppakorkeakoulu
Visiting Address: Rehtorinpellonkatu 3, Turku, Western Finland, Finland
Telephone: +358 2 481 481, Fax: +358 2 481 4299

Summary
The Turku School of Economics was started in 1950 and is located in Turku, Finland. The institute offers a range of graduate, postgraduate and continuing education courses for various aspects of economics and business. Business counseling services are also provided as well as a department of languages.

Type of Higher Education Institution: Universities

School/Program: Business

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Turku University of Applied Sciences
Finnish: Turun ammattikorkeakoulu
Visiting Address: Joukahaisenkatu 3, Turku, Western Finland, Finland
Telephone: +358 10 55 350, Fax: +358 10 5535 791

Summary
The Turku University of Applied Sciences is based in Turku in Finland and offers a range of study programs, continuing education courses as well open studies programs. The university has ten campuses and is involved in a number of research and development projects. Career services are also available for students.

Type of Higher Education Institution: Colleges

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University of Turku
Finnish: Turun yliopisto
Visiting Address: Turku, Western Finland, Finland
Telephone: +358 2 333 51, Fax: +358 2 333 63 63

Summary
University of Turku is the second largest scientific university In Finland that has more than 18,000 students and 3000 employees. It comprises of 6 faculties, 10 special units, and 14 graduate schools. It has more than 16,700 students and about 2600 staff. It organizes the International Summer School, where local and international experts conduct various courses, with English as the medium of instruction.

Type of Higher Education Institution: Universities

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University of Turku - Faculty of Law
Finnish: Turun yliopisto - Oikeustieteellinen tiedekunta
Visiting Address: Vänrikinkatu 2, Turku, Western Finland, Finland
Telephone: +358 2 333 6307, Fax: +358 2 333 6570

Summary
University of Turku - Faculty of Law belongs to one of the oldest educational institutions in Finland. The University was established in the year 1920. The Faculty of Law was founded in the year 1960. It has been recognized as a centre of excellence and quality by the Ministry of Education. It has an annual student body of 120 students. It is renowned for research and educational opportunities that it provides to the students.

Type of Higher Education Institution: Universities

School/Program: Law

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University of Turku - Faculty of Medicine
Finnish: Turun yliopisto - Lääketieteellinen tiedekunta
Visiting Address: Kiinamyllynkatu 13, Turku, Western Finland, Finland
Telephone: +358 2 333 81, Fax: +358 2 333 8413

Summary
University of Turku - Faculty of Medicine was established in the year 1943, and the university itself was established in the year 1920. The faculty offers a variety of undergraduate and post graduate programs. Students have to be well versed in the local language, as Finnish is the medium of instruction. The faculty members are trained experts, who have many years of experience in the field.

Type of Higher Education Institution: Universities

School/Program: Medical

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