Graduation Ceremony » Publiikki
The Master's commencement, which dates back to the old Academia Aboensis of Turku in 1640, thrives as the backdrop to the graduation ceremony.
The model for the commencement was taken from the University of Uppsala, which in turn rested on a Central European tradition. The graduation and commencement ceremony is centuries old, international and it reflects the independence of the university. It is a continuation of a deep-rooted tradition, which can still be seen in today's modern world.
Master's degree graduates of the faculties
Each faculty organises its own graduation ceremony for its graduates. Graduates in the publiikki ceremony are Masters but some faculties may include Licentiates, and Doctors. The graduation ceremony usually takes place at the Old Academy Building, Rothoviuksenkatu 2 at the Cathedral Square. Most faculties organise the celebrations for graduates in December and May. Check with the faculty for detailed information about where and when the ceremony will take place; for example, the Faculty of Law graduation ceremony usually takes place at Calonia.
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Faculty of Humanities
The ceremony for Master's degree graduates is arranged in December and May. The graduates will be sent an invitation by mail. Up to three guests of the graduate may come to the affair.
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Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences
The faculty organises the public graduation ceremony once or twice an academic year. All of those graduating with a Master of Philosophy and a Master of Science in Technology degree from the semester or the academic year will be invited to the ceremony.
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Faculty of Medicine
Please see the study guide (in Finnish) and the following webpage: http://www.med.utu.fi/ajankohtaista/publiikki.html
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Faculty of Law
Please see the study guide (in Finnish)
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Faculty of Social Sciences
The ceremony is organised two times a year, at the end of each semester. The affair will take place at the Old Academy House for graduates of Master's, Licentiate and Doctoral degrees of the semester.
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Faculty of Education
The graduation ceremony for Master's degree graduates of the Departments of Education and Teacher Education, Turku is held at the Old Academy Building in May. The graduates are sent an invitation to the affair, which has a programme of speeches, music and drink.