The Virtual Open Week on 17–21 November 2025 is a perfect way to start building your future career at the University of Turku and in Finland.
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During the 5-day long UTU Virtual Open Week, you will have a chance to
- discuss with professors and coordinators of almost every international degree programme of the University
- get advice for the application period in interactive webinars
- chat live with the current international students and study advisors of UTU.
The event site and sign up have been opened!
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Programme of the week
15:30–16:00 | Coffee & Chat with Admission Services
- Every day, you can pop in to chat with the advisors from Admission Services. The session has no agenda: you can come and ask any questions you might have or just say hi!
Recording | Master's in Materials Engineering – by the programme staff
Recording | Master's in Mechanical Engineering – by the programme staff
Recording | European Languages, Cultures and Societies in Contact – by the programme staff
- These programmes are available as recordings and you can access them at any time during the Virtual Open Week.
UTUambassadors are available for chat during the whole week!
- Current international students can answer questions about study experience, Turku and Finland as study destinations, and student culture. If you have questions about applying, please contact admissions(a)utu.fi
All times are in Finnish time.
12:00–13:30 | Prepare to apply I: Get your documents in order - by Admission services
- Learn more about the degree programmes of UTU and how to apply to them during the January application period. (Information about applying to doctoral training at UTU will be shared in UTU Graduate School's own webinar on the same day at 15:00)
14:00–15:00 | Bachelor's in Sustainable and Social Entrepreneurship – by the programme staff
14:00–15:00 | Master's in Biosciences: Molecular Systems Biology – by the programme staff
15:00–16:00 | Doctoral studies at the University of Turku - by UTU Graduate School
All times are in Finnish time.
12:00–13:30 | Prepare to apply II: Finances, Formalities and Support Services – by Admission services
- Learn more about
- the funds needed for applying to Finnish universities and to start your studies at the University of Turku: application fee, tuition fees, funds required for a residence permit in Finland, costs related to relocation to Turku, part-time jobs and career development,
- the services the University offers for its international degree students to support their success in their studies: internship subsidy, exchange opportunities and grants, health and wellbeing services, personal guidance, career services, and more!
15:00–16:00 | Master's in Drug Discovery and Development – by the programme staff
All times are in Finnish time.
12:00–13:00 | Student Budgeting – by current students
13:00–14:00 | Master's in Education and Learning – by the programme staff
14:00–15:00 | Master’s in Global Innovation Management – by the programme staff
14:00–15:00 | Master’s in Human Neuroscience – by the programme staff
14:00–15:00 | Bachelor’s in Information and Communication Technology – by the programme staff
15:00–16:00 | Master’s in Information and Communication Technology – by the programme staff
15:00–16:00 | Master’s in Biomedical Imaging – by the programme staff
16:00-17:00 | Join Master’s in IMMIT & ITEM – by the programme staff
All times are in Finnish time.
12:00–13:30 | Webinar for prospects from specific Pakistani universities - by the Admission services and PAK Embassy
13:00–14:00 | Master’s in Food Development – by the programme staff
13:00–14:00 | Master’s in Inequalities, Interventions and New Welfare State – by the programme staff
13:30–14:30 | Master's in Biosciences: Evolutionary Biology – by the programme staff
14:00–15:00 | Master’s in Futures Studies – by the programme staff
14:00–15:00 | Master’s in Public Mental Health – by the programme staff
14:30–15:00 | Master's in Exact Sciences – by the programme staff
15:00–16:00 | Master’s in Health Technology – by the programme staff
All times are in Finnish time.
12:00–13:00 | What's next? Navigating life in Finland after graduation – by current students
13:00–14:00 | Master’s in East Asian Studies – by the programme staff
14:00–15:00 | Thriving in Research and Beyond – by current students
All times are in Finnish time.
How to make the most out of the Virtual Open Week?
- In the sessions arranged by the Admission Services, you will learn more about the University, Turku and Finland, general admission criteria and application timeline.
- In the sessions arranged by the programmes, you will learn more about the programme-specific admission criteria, course contents, career prospects and teaching methods.
- In the session arranged in collaboration with the UTUambassadors, you will learn more about the studies from a student perspective and about student life in Turku, Southwest Finland.
Read through the How to apply website and the website of the programme of your interest. That way you can better prepare questions for us, to be asked in the interactive webinars!
We will send you reminders about the events via e-mail throughout the Virtual Open Week.
Did you register to the event, but have not received an email from us? Please contact admissions@utu.fi
The programme starts already on Monday, and there will also be some on-demand material available on the event site ready to be watched whenever you have time.