One-semester Exchange to University of Turku, Finland
Exchange Period: 1st Semester, AY2025/2026
Information about Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Turku
The Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Turku is a vibrant scientific community of two thousand academic individuals. Its nearly 200 teachers and researchers and ca. 1 800 students all take an active role in the activities and development of the faculty. The Faculty includes altogether three departments comprising one or more fields of study and research.
Useful Info
- Exchange Programme: https://www.utu.fi/en/study-at-utu/exchange-studies
- Course for Exchange Students (Faculty of Social Sciences): https://opas.peppi.utu.fi/en/degree-studies/faculty-of-social-sciences/14002/13350?period=2022-2024 (for taking reference only)
Practical Matters
| Accommodation | Exchange students can apply for housing at student housing providers TYS: |
| Cost of Rent | Approximately 300-500 € / month |
| Cost of Living | 800 € / month (depending on the rent and excluding leisure time activities): |
| Residence Permit / Visa | Students outside of the EU/EEA will need a residence permit:
http://www.utu.fi/en/study-at-utu/accepted-students/residence-permit |
| Insurance | The students are responsible for their insurances |
*Above expenses are for taking reference only.
Who can apply for this exchange program?
- All FSS Bachelor students with a CGPA greater than 3.0 (CGPA slightly below could be acceptable) are eligible to apply. Bachelor candidates must have completed at least their first two years of study in UM by the start date of the exchange period.
- All FSS Master students with a CGPA greater than 3.3 (CGPA slightly below could be acceptable) are eligible to apply. Candidates must have completed ALL of the UM courses in UM by the start date of the exchange period.
Application Period
9 – 22 January 2025
Application:
Fill in the requested information via the online application system (https://isw.um.edu.mo/seas) together with any other supportive documents (such as CV, cover letter, language proficiency certificates, etc.) that will help you enter this programme.
Important Notes for Exchange Students
- Read the “Rules for Semester-based Outgoing Exchange Programmes” and pay attention to the credits requirement.
- Acknowledge that the course arrangement during exchange study is subject to change and it is not guaranteed that the credit transfer could be made.
For inquiries, please contact:
Ms. Maisy Chao
Room 4031, Humanities and Social Sciences Building (E21B)
Email: fss.exchange@um.edu.mo
Tel: 8822 4018