Initiative taking and an entrepreneurial mode of working are valued in working life today. Studies at the University of Turku provide skills for an entrepreneurial way of working. You also get practical help to start your own business.
Entrepreneurship means that a person is able to create new solutions and operating models that benefit others. In many fields, individuals can take advantage of this same operating model also by acting as entrepreneurs themselves.
The studies in various fields at the University of Turku have a variety of content that strengthens the ability and readiness of our students to act like an entrepreneur.
The university also offers individual courses for developing and testing your own business idea and supports student entrepreneurship at a low threshold.
At the University of Turku, there are studies that prepare for entrepreneurship and entrepreneurial mode of working in all fields of study. Depending on the field of study, the studies may include, for example, projects and theses for companies and other organisations, innovation workshops and the construction of prototypes, as well as learning in companies. In addition, representatives of the business world and entrepreneurs also visit the working life courses.
At the Turku School of Economics, students who complete their degrees in Finnish can study entrepreneurship as a their major subject. Minor subject studies are also available in English.
Students from all faculties, except for those majoring in business sciences, can also study in the online Basic Business Studies module (aka LITO) that offers students the opportunity to complement their knowledge and to enhance their working life skills. During the LITO courses, students will learn about the ways in which companies operate and the factors that influence their actions.
The student-led startup community BoostTurku organizes annually the Startup Journey acceleration program, where participants build a business from a business idea. Students of the University of Turku can receive study credits for participating in the BoostTurku activities.
Turku is an ideal place to start a business, because it offers everything necessary for successful entrepreneurship: a strong entrepreneurial community, high-quality infrastructure and the will to create a sustainable tomorrow.
The university's business representative helps with all questions related to entrepreneurship, such as developing a business idea, making a business plan and obtaining financing.
The Entrepreneurial Hub Konttori, located on the university campus, is the primary meeting place and source of information for all university students who are interested in entrepreneurship. Konttori has versatile activities, and there the university community can get support for all their entrepreneurship-related challenges, such as applying for funding or creating a business plan.
Open entrepreneurship-related events aimed at the university community are organized at Konttori. The goal is to create an active and stimulating environment where students can get support and inspiration for their own business ideas and develop them further.
Turku is known for its active startup community, from which young aspiring entrepreneurs can get support and help in their entrepreneurial journeys. In addition to the University of Turku, the city of Turku has several universities, through which students have many opportunities to develop their business ideas and network with other young entrepreneurs.
Boost Turku ry offers various opportunities to develop an entrepreneurial attitude and learn about entrepreneurship. It organizes, for example, trainings, pitching competitions and networking events.
SparkUp is a startup community that connects startup actors and networks operating in the Turku region. The community offers various services and support to start-up companies for business development, networking and obtaining financing.