Åbo Akademi University
Turku, Finland
Quick facts
- World rank
- #601
- Acceptance rate
- 30%
- Students
- 8,000
- International students
- 18%
- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
- 1918
Overview
Founded in 1918, Åbo Akademi University is the only multidisciplinary Swedish-language university in Finland. It is a public research university known for its international atmosphere, offering a wide range of programs in the arts, social sciences, and engineering across two primary campuses.
Fields of study
- Science
- Arts
- Engineering
- Business
- Education
- Chemistry
- Mathematics
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
- —
- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
- —
- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- —
- Application deadlines
- January 21, 2026
- Rolling admissions
- No
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
$8,000 – $12,000
Domestic students
Varies by program
Tuition fees apply to non-EU/EEA students. Application fee of 100 EUR applies to non-EU/EEA applicants starting January 2025. Finnish and EU/EEA citizens pay no tuition.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biomedical Imaging | Master's | — | $12,000 | Varies | — |
| Information Technology | Master's | — | $12,000 | Varies | — |
| International Law and Human Rights | Master's | — | $12,000 | Varies | — |
| Peace, Mediation and Conflict Research | Master's | — | $12,000 | Varies | — |
Information last verified Jul 21, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.