Opening hours and contact information
Service Desk of the Student Centre Disco is open on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 12 to 2 pm.
If you are not able to visit us during the opening hours, you can book an appointment by emailing or calling us (contact information below).
Visiting address:
Student Centre Disco, University Hill, between Main Building and Natura Building. Entrance via Natura Building 2. floor.
Email addresses:
admissions@utu.fi / admission services
disco@utu.fi / registration with the university and study register
outgoing@utu.fi / international exchange mobility (outgoing students)
incoming@utu.fi / international exchange mobility (incoming students)
verifications@utu.fi / education verifications
rekry@utu.fi / career services
Postal address:
University of Turku, FI-20014 TURKU, Finland
Address for courier services:
Student Centre Disco
University Hill (Yliopistonmäki)
University of Turku
20500 Turku, Finland
Email addresses: firstname.surname (without dots) [at] utu.fi
You may find important links on For students page.
Contact information of the Admission Services
General matters & applicant guidance:
E-mail admissions@utu.fi
Telephone +358 29 450 5300
If you are unable to reach us presently via phone, you can also book an appointment with us by e-mail to admissions@utu.fi. Appointments can be held via telephone or Zoom, or on campus at Student Centre Disco.
Ms. Johanna Kärki, International Education Specialist, +358 29 450 3853 (International degree programmes, tuition fees, scholarships)
Ms. Suvi-Anni Huhtinen, Marketing Planner, +358 29 450 4826 (International degree programmes)
Ms. Tuula Karjalainen, Education Coordinator, +358 50 563 9447 (International degree programmes of the Faculties of Education and Social Sciences)
Ms. Nina Vainikka, Education Coordinator, +358 50 448 2947 (International degree programmes of the Faculty of Medicine)
Ms. Jemina Tyrkkö, Education Coordinator, +358 50 479 3026 (International degree programmes of the Faculty of Medicine)
Mr. Valtteri Kiviö, Coordinator, +358 29 450 4523 (International degree programmes, international degree programme tutoring & orientation)
Ms. Enni Laaksonen, Planning Officer, +358 29 450 3878 (International degree programmes & admission to Finnish degree programmes)
Ms. Tiina Mäkynen, Officer, +358 50 320 5430 (admission to Finnish degree programmes)
Ms. Tuike Mäntylä, Officer +358 29 450 3291 (admission to Finnish degree programmes)
Ms. Mari Kähkönen, Head of Admission Services, +358 40 142 7452
Registration with the University and Study Register
- Registration with the University, transcript of study records: disco@utu.fi; tel. +358 50 337 1029
- Education verification: verifications@utu.fi
- You may make changes of address in Peppi by yourself
Mr. Juhana Laine, Coordinator, tel. +358 50 337 1029
Mr. Antti Koskinen, System Specialist, tel. +358 46 921 4608
Ms. Suvi Vesanto, System Specialist, tel. +358 50 466 3451
Ms. Päivi Rahkonen-Ellä, System Specialist, tel. +358 50 406 2163
Mr. Jarkko Kouhia, System Specialist, tel. +358 50 477 9689
Ms. Tiia Enges, Head of Student Support Services +358 50 303 9483
International Office
Head of Mobility Team:
- Janne Loikkanen, Head of International Mobility, +358 29 450 2480
international@utu.fi
General information for incoming exchange students:
- Virpi Leppänen, International Advisor, +358 (0)29 450 3138
incoming@utu.fi
Incoming exchange students:
- Kaija Kangasjärvi, International Officer, +358 (0)29 450 2603
- Anna Ryzhova, International Advisor, +358 (0)29 450 3139
outgoing@utu.fi
Outgoing exchange students:
Exchange study guidance on Tuesdays between 12 pm and 2 pm in the Student Centre Disco & by email at outgoing@utu.fi.
- Tarja Virta, International Officer, +358 (0)29 450 3159
- Annukka Väre, International Officer, +358 (0)29 450 3161
- Heli Rahko, International Officer, +358 (0)29 450 3140
- Suvi Pasila, International Advisor, +358 (0)29 450 3160
Teacher and staff exchange for outgoing personnel:
erasmus-st@utu.fi (Erasmus+ European Mobility)
- Tarja Virta, International Officer, +358 (0)29 450 3159
- Emmi Saari, International Advisor, +358 29 450 2600
erasmusicm@utu.fi (Erasmus+ International Credit Mobility)
- Janne Loikkanen, Head of International Mobility, +358 29 450 2480
Other services related to international affairs at the University of Turku:
Internships abroad:
internships@utu.fi
Rekry - Career Services of the University of Turku
- Fanny Kurppa, Planning Officer, +358 (0)29 450 2508
Partnerships and Strategic Engagement:
- Irinja Paakkanen, Head of International Affairs, +358 (0)29 450 2584, strategic partnerships and networks
- Kirsi Korpela, International Liaison Officer, +358 (0)29 450 3158, strategic partnerships and networks, especially in East Asia
- Satu Nurmi, International Liaison Officer, +358 (0)29 450 2817, strategic partnerships and Fulbright scholarships
European Campus of City-Universities (EC2U) Alliance:
ec2u@utu.fi
- Liisa Järvinen, Project Manager, +358 (0)29 450 2912
- Lassi Yli-Muilu, Project Coordinator, +358 (0)29 450 5049
Career Services helps students, doctoral candidates and recent graduates of the University of Turku with questions related to job searching and working life.