Åbo Akademi University Summary
Åbo Akademi University is a public university of research in Finland. The largest Swedish-language multidisciplinary university in Finland. The university provides education and research in the fields of humanities and social sciences, theology, education, law, natural sciences, information technology, chemical engineering, health sciences and social policy and is mainly located in Turku, with activities also taking place in Vaasa. It is especially suitable for students seeking a smaller research university in the Nordic countries with a multilingual academic identity and strong Master’s programmes in English. Åbo Akademi provides English language master’s programmes at postgraduate level in the fields of: advanced practice nursing, biomedical imaging, governance of digitalization, information technology, international law and human rights, peace mediation and conflict research, social exclusion, sustainable chemical and process engineering and teaching and learning. These programs may be beneficial to students who are interested in health, technology, law, conflict studies, digital society, social policy, education and chemical engineering. The university offers doctorate studies in its faculties and fields of research. Fields for PhD candidates include: humanities, theology, education, social sciences, research related to law, science, technology, chemical engineering, biosciences, information technology and health related study. The tuition fee for English-taught master’s programmes for students liable to pay tuition for 2026 is €12,000 per year. The university’s rules state that you do not have to pay tuition fees if you are: an EU/EEA citizen or Swiss citizen a PhD student an exchange student or a holder of certain residence permits To conclude, Åbo Akademi University is a good choice for students seeking a research university with a strong Nordic, bilingual and international academic personality.
