Tuition fees: Currently there are no tuition fees in
Finland. This applies to both the Masters and PhD level
programmes. Possible changes to the current situation do not apply to the student started their studies before new decisions. Foreign students undertaking study in Finland require
financial support for their living expenses. The University of Turku
does not provide scholarships, but as stated, there are no tuition
fees.
Cost of living varies depending on where you come from and
what standard of living you require. Typical students will require up from 600-700 e/month to cover their living expenses. To
rent a flat of one room in the centre of Turku or two rooms within a
walking distance to the university will cost about 250-500 euros per
month. There is a large number of rooms and flats available in the
Student Village, which is very close by the University. There are
no student flats near Tuorla Observatory and most students prefer to
live in the city area.
The Space Research Laboratory is at the main campus in the city centre and also most lecture courses are given at the main campus.
Transport: If you take a bus to the observatory daily, you
can purchase a 30 day bus pass (Föli) for 36 euros. The observatory is about
12 km from Turku centre, along the main road to Helsinki. There are
excellent public transport links around the region. Note that the
Space Research Laboratory is on the University Campus in the centre of
town.
Health Care: Student Union Members receive Student Health
Care and other benefits. The health care covers also medicine expences. Although the students are entitled to student
health care, foreign students should acquire travel insurance in their
home country before arriving to Finland. The insurance should cover
costs for health care when student health care is not available, such
as during weekends and holidays.
Sustenance: One might typically spend something from 150 to 250
euros for food per month. A student lunch at the University will cost about
5 euros. To eat out (in a restaurant) is quite expensive (15-30 euros
for main course). If you come from a very warm country you might find
you need a large wardrobe of winter clothes. You may find winter
boots, overcoat, a couple of sweaters, a scarf, gloves and a hat or
stocking cap for something around 250 euros.
More info: You can find lots of helpful information
at
the university's general information for students
They also have a very good Survival Guide. The pages has alot useful information,
and covers Turku and the region, academic life, health care, families,
housing, transport and travel, services and recreation, and student
organisations.
More practical information for postgraduate students is also available from link University of Turku Graduate School.