New student’s guide
Bachelor Students
On this page you will find instructions on how to start your degree studies or Open UAS path studies, and information on student life:
Starting your studies: good to know
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Get your own computer for studying
Turku UAS uses electronic materials and learning environments. You must have your own laptop computer available during the study days. The school will provide you with the most important basic software free of charge.
Read more on getting your own computer and the requirements.
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If possible: Register Turku UAS user ID
New degree and path students in English degree programmes will receive their user IDs and further instructions during the orientation.
If you have a Finnish personal identity code and online banking codes, you can register your Turku UAS user ID already before starting your studies.
Register your Turku UAS user ID at the ID-service.
- The service requires authentication with the Finnish online banking codes or mobile certificate, or a foreigner’s identifier. Read more on registering your user ID.
- The registeration is possible for new degree students starting from 3 August 2026 if you have accepted the offer of admission and registered as attending for the first academic year.
- If you have been accepted as a degree student or path student in August 2026, you can activate your user IDs within a few days after you have accepted the offer of admission and registered as attending for the first academic year.
Your username, email address and student number will be displayed at the end of the registration process. Please take them yourself.
After you have registered your user ID, Turku UAS user IDs require multi-factor authentication (MFA). Please set up MFA after registering your user ID.
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If possible: Take the digistart course
Start your studies at Turku University of Applied Sciences by completing the Digistart course. With the Digistart course, you will get acquainted with studying at Turku UAS even before you start your studies. You will learn how we study, what tools we use and where you can get support.
You can participate in the course after you have activated your Turku UAS user IDs.
The Digistart course will open on 5 August 2026. If you have been accepted as a student after that date, the Digistart will open one day after you have registered your Turku University of Applied Sciences user IDs. If you can’t register your Turku UAS user ID before starting the studies, you can take the course later.
It’s worth starting the course right away when possible: once you know the common practices and how to work in different environments, you’re ready to start the actual studies! As a bachelor’s student, you will receive your first ECTS credits after completing the course. For master’s degree students, the Digistartti course is useful and serves as an orientation for studies, but no credits are awarded for completing the course.
Here’s how to get on the course:
- Log in to itsLearning learning environment
- Select ‘Login with HAKA’ and use the Turku UAS user ID you received during registration.
- Select ‘Courses’ in the home screen, then ‘Digistart Autumn 2026′. Follow the instructions to proceed with the course. The Digistart course is available in Finnish and English. The language of the course depends on the teaching language of the degree programme.
- If you don’t see the Digistart course in itsLearning frontpage, you can also join the course yourself. In itsLearning, select Courses > All courses > Find more courses > Site course catalogue and join the Digistart course.
If you need help with Digistart, please contact digistartti@turkuamk.fi
The Digistart course is a comprehensive package of information that you don’t have to study all at once. You can return to the course at any time during your studies to find the information you need.
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Download the Tuudo mobile app
Tuudo is an app that makes students’ everyday lives easier by bringing together the information and services they need from different channels. Tuudo also includes a free student card.
You can download the free Tuudo mobile app on your phone as soon as you have received information about your study place at Turku UAS.
- Select Turku University of Applied Sciences from the Tuudo menu and press the New Student button to access without logging in.
- Once you have activated your Turku UAS user IDs, you can use them to log in to Tuudo and access all functions.
On Tuudo you will find, among other things:
- campus maps and current news for students
- your timetable and progress of your studies (requires login)
- booking of rooms on campus for studying (requires login)
- enrollment for courses (requires login)
- free student card for degree or path students (requires login)
Starting your studies: orientation days
During the first few days of your studies, known as orientation days, you will receive information about your studies and practical matters. You will get to know other students, teachers, tutors and the learning environment.
Orientation days are compulsory for all new students.
For the majority of groups, orientations take place on campus. On the first day of your studies, take along
- your passport or official valid ID
- your own laptop
During the orientation days, you can eat at the student restaurant on campus. You will receive further instructions on how to get the student discount during the orientation days. If you have registered your Turku UAS user ID before starting the studies, you can get the discounts by showing your student card on the Tuudo App.
See the starting instructions for your degree programme
Please note that changes to the starting instructions are possible, so please monitor this page for changes.
Bachelor of Business Administration, Business Administration, full-time
Your studies will start on Tuesday 25th August at 9.00 in ICT-City, auditorium Alpha, first floor
Schedule for orientation days
- Tues 25th August 2026 from 9 am to 4 pm, ICT-City Alpha, General Orientation
- Wed 26th August 2026 from 9 am to 4 pm, ICT-City Alpha, General Orientation
- Thu 27th August 2026 from 9 am to 4 pm, Degree Programme Orientation, Lemppari, LEM_A309
You will learn a more detailed program for orientation days on the first day of your studies. In the evenings, there may also be an additional programme organized by student peer tutors. Thursday is a very important day, then you’ll meet your tutor teacher and enroll in the courses, so be there!
Your study group ID is PBUADS26. You can use that if you search information about your schedule in Lukkarikone or curriculum in Study Guide.
Contact information
Study guidance counsellor: Ulla Niittyinperä, (ulla.niittyinpera@turkuamk.fi), back at campus 10th August 2026 (summer period of leave 15th June 2025 – 9th August 2026).
Accrediting previous studies (degree students only)
If you have studies from some other field than Business, you can wait until the studies start in the Orientation days. You’ll get then instructions about accreditations from your tutor teacher and degree programme leader.
Goin’ App – connect with other students and peer tutors beforehand
Step 1. Register first by computer or browser: https://register.goinconnect.com/university/63365
Step 2. Download App “Goin Connect” to your phone.
(If it asks University code is 63365)
Step 3. Join your group: Business Administration, August 26
Bachelor of Business Administration, International Operations and Business, full-time
Your studies will start on Tuesday 25th August at 9.00 in ICT-City, auditorium Alpha, first floor
Schedule for orientation days
- Tues 25th August 2026 from 9 am to 4 pm, ICT-City Alpha, General Orientation
- Wed 26th August 2026 from 9 am to 4 pm, ICT-City Alpha, General Orientation
- Thu 27th August 2026 from 9 am to 4 pm, Degree Programme Orientation, Lemppari, LEM_A309
You will learn a more detailed program for orientation days on the first day of your studies. In the evenings, there may also be an additional programme organized by peer student tutors. Thursday is a very important day, then you’ll meet your tutor teacher and enroll in the courses, so be there!
Your study group ID is PIOBUS26. You can use that if you search information about your schedule in Lukkarikone or curriculum in Study Guide.
Contact information
Study guidance counsellor: Ulla Niittyinperä, (ulla.niittyinpera@turkuamk.fi), back at campus 10th August 2026 (summer period of leave 15th June 2025 – 9th August 2026).
Accrediting previous studies (degree students only)
If you have studies from some other field than Business, you can wait until the studies start in the Orientation days. You’ll get then instructions about accreditations from your tutor teacher and degree programme leader.
Goin’ App – connect with other students and peer tutors beforehand
Step 1. Register first by computer or browser: https://register.goinconnect.com/university/63365
Step 2. Download App “Goin Connect” to your phone.
(If it asks University code is 63365)
Step 3. Join your group: International Operations and Business, August 26
Bachelor of Engineering, Information and Communications Technology
Your studies will start on Tuesday 25th August at 9.00 in ICT-City, auditorium Alpha, 1st floor
Schedule for orientation days
- Tue 25th August from 9 am to 4 pm, ICT-City Alpha, General Orientation
- Wed 26th August from 9 am to 4 pm, ICT-City Alpha, General Orientation and maths test.
- Thu 27th August from 9 am to 4 pm, City Tour and other programme organized by the peer tutors
- Fri 28th August from 10 am to 12 pm, Lambda, Degree Programme Orientation (ICT and IME) 12 pm to 13 pm, lunch with the peer tutors, from 13 pm to 15 pm:
- ICT_C3044 Oppimistila muunto
- ICT_C2046 Oppimistila muunto
- ICT_B2026 Oppimistila muunto
You will learn a more detailed program for orientation days on the first day of your studies. In the evenings there might be program organized by the peer tutors.
Your study group ID is PINFOS26. You can use that if you search information about your schedule in Lukkarikone or curriculum in Study Guide.
Contact information
Study guidance counsellor: Sari Kohvakka, (sari.kohvakka@turkuamk.fi), back at campus 10th August 2026 (summer period of leave 15th June 2025 – 9th August 2026).
Accrediting previous studies (degree students only)
If you have studies from some other field than technology, you can wait until the studies start in the orientation days. You’ll get then instructions about accreditations from your tutor teacher and degree programme leader.
Goin’ App – connect with other students and peer tutors beforehand
Step 1. Register first by computer or browser: https://register.goinconnect.com/university/63365
Step 2. Download App “Goin Connect” to your phone. (If it asks University code is 63365)
Step 3. Join your group: Information Technology, August 26
Bachelor of Engineering, Biotechnology
Your studies will start on Tuesday 25 August 2026 at 9.00 in the ICT-City campus building, auditorium Alpha, first floor
Schedule for orientation days
- Tues 25 August 2026, 9 am to 4 pm, ICT-City, auditorium Alpha, General Orientation
- Wed 26 August 2026, 9 am to 4 pm, ICT-City, auditorium Alpha, General Orientation
- Fri 28 August 2026, 9 am to 4 pm, EduCity room EDU_1002 Moriaberg, Degree Programme Orientation
A more detailed program for the orientation days will be available on the first day of your studies. Participation is important so please make sure to attend.
On Friday you will meet your tutor teacher and register for courses. Teaching starts the following week, on Mon 31 August.
In the evenings and on Thu 27 August, there may be additional programme organized by student peer tutors.
Your study group ID is PBIOTES26. Use your group code to search for information about your schedule in Lukkarikone or curriculum in Study Guide.
Contact information
Available after the summer period of leave, from 10 August 2026 onwards:
Sari Loppela, Study Guidance Counsellor (sari.loppela@turkuamk.fi)
Jani Pelkonen, Senior Lecturer, Tutor Teacher (jani.pelkonen@turkuamk.fi)
Accrediting previous studies (degree students only)
Goin’ App – connect with other students and peer tutors beforehand
Goin’ App – connect with other students and peer tutors beforehand
Step 1. Register first by computer or browser: https://register.goinconnect.com/university/63365
Step 2. Download App “Goin Connect” to your phone. (If it asks for the University code, use 63365)
Step 3. Join your group: Biotechnology, August 26
Bachelor of Engineering, Energy and Electrical Engineering
Your studies will start on Tuesday 25 August 2026 at 9.00 in the ICT-City campus building, auditorium Alpha, first floor.
Schedule for orientation days
- Tues 25 August 2026, 9 am to 4 pm, ICT-City, auditorium Alpha, General Orientation
- Wed 26 August 2026, 9 am to 4 pm, ICT-City, auditorium Alpha, General Orientation
- Fri 28 August 2026, 9 am to 4 pm, EduCity room EDU_1002 Moriaberg, Degree Programme Orientation
A more detailed program for the orientation days will be available on the first day of your studies. Participation is important so please make sure to attend.
On Friday you will meet your tutor teacher and register for courses. Teaching starts the following week, on Mon 31 August.
In the evenings and on Thu 27 August, there may be additional programme organized by student peer tutors.
Your study group ID is PENELS26 . Use your group code to search for information about your schedule in Lukkarikone or curriculum in Study Guide.
Contact information
Available after the summer period of leave, from 10 August 2026 onwards:
Sari Loppela, Study Guidance Counsellor (sari.loppela@turkuamk.fi)
Tarmo Karhu, Degree Programme Leader (tarmo.karhu@turkuamk.fi)
Accrediting previous studies (degree students only)
Goin’ App – connect with other students and peer tutors beforehand
Goin’ App – connect with other students and peer tutors beforehand
Step 1. Register first by computer or browser: https://register.goinconnect.com/university/63365
Step 2. Download App “Goin Connect” to your phone. (If it asks for the University code, use 63365)
Step 3. Join your group: Energy & Electrical Engineering, August 26
Bachelor of Engineering, Industrial Management and Engineering
Your studies will start on Tuesday 25th August at 9.00 in ICT-City, auditorium Alpha, 1st floor.
Schedule for orientation days
- Tue 25th August from 9 am to 4 pm, ICT-City Alpha, General Orientation
- Wed 26th August from 9 am to 4 pm, ICT-City Alpha, General Orientation and maths test.
- Thu 27th August from 9 am to 4 pm, City Tour and other programme organized by the peer tutors
- Fri 28th August from 10 am to 12 pm: Lambda, Degree Programme Orientation (ICT and IME) , 12pm to 13pm: lunch with the peer tutors, from 13 pm to 15 pm: Frans muunto EDU2027
You will learn a more detailed program for orientation days on the first day of your studies. In the evenings there might be program organized by the peer tutors.
Your study group ID is PIMES26 . Use your group code to search for information about your schedule in Lukkarikone or curriculum in Study Guide.
Contact information
Study guidance counsellor: Sari Kohvakka, (sari.kohvakka@turkuamk.fi), back at campus 10th August 2026 (summer period of leave 15th June 2025 – 9th August 2026).
Accrediting previous studies (degree students only)
If you have studies from some other field than technology, you can wait until the studies start in the orientation days. You’ll get then instructions about accreditations from your tutor teacher and degree programme leader.
Goin’ App – connect with other students and peer tutors beforehand
Step 1. Register first by computer or browser: https://register.goinconnect.com/university/63365
Step 2. Download App “Goin Connect” to your phone. (If it asks University code is 63365)
Step 3. Join your group: Industrial Management, August 26
Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Your studies will start on Tuesday 25 August 2026 at 9.00 in the ICT-City campus building, auditorium Alpha, first floor.
Schedule for orientation days
- Tues 25 August 2026, 9 am to 4 pm, ICT-City, auditorium Alpha, General Orientation
- Wed 26 August 2026, 9 am to 4 pm, ICT-City, auditorium Alpha, General Orientation
- Fri 28 August 2026, 9 am to 4 pm, EduCity room EDU_1002 Moriaberg, Degree Programme Orientation
A more detailed program for the orientation days will be available on the first day of your studies. Participation is important so please make sure to attend.
On Friday you will meet your tutor teacher and register for courses. Teaching starts the following week, on Mon 31 August.
In the evenings and on Thu 27 August, there may be additional programme organized by student peer tutors.
Your study group ID is PMECES26 . Use your group code to search for information about your schedule in Lukkarikone or curriculum in Study Guide.
Contact information
Available after the summer period of leave, from 10 August 2026 onwards:
Sari Loppela, Study Guidance Counsellor (sari.loppela@turkuamk.fi)
Tarmo Karhu, Degree Programme Leader (tarmo.karhu@turkuamk.fi)
Accrediting previous studies (degree students only)
Goin’ App – connect with other students and peer tutors beforehand
Step 1. Register first by computer or browser: https://register.goinconnect.com/university/63365
Step 2. Download App “Goin Connect” to your phone. (If it asks for the University code, use 63365)
Step 3. Join your group: Mechanical Engineering, August 26
Bachelor of Engineering, Water Engineering and Circular Economy
Your studies will start on Tuesday 25 August 2026 at 9.00 in the ICT-City campus building, auditorium Alpha, first floor.
Schedule for orientation days
- Tues 25 August 2026, 9 am to 4 pm, ICT-City, auditorium Alpha, General Orientation
- Wed 26 August 2026, 9 am to 4 pm, ICT-City, auditorium Alpha, General Orientation
- Fri 28 August 2026, 9 am to 4 pm, EduCity room EDU_1002 Moriaberg, Degree Programme Orientation
A more detailed program for the orientation days will be available on the first day of your studies. Participation is important so please make sure to attend.
On Friday you will meet your tutor teacher and register for courses. Teaching starts the following week, on Mon 31 August.
In the evenings and on Thu 27 August, there may be additional programme organized by student peer tutors.
Your study group ID is PWACES26 . Use your group code to search for information about your schedule in Lukkarikone or curriculum in Study Guide.
Contact information
Available after the summer period of leave, from 10 August 2026 onwards:
Sari Loppela, Study Guidance Counsellor (sari.loppela@turkuamk.fi)
Tarmo Karhu, Degree Programme Leader (tarmo.karhu@turkuamk.fi)
Accrediting previous studies (degree students only)
Goin’ App – connect with other students and peer tutors beforehand
Goin’ App – connect with other students and peer tutors beforehand
Step 1. Register first by computer or browser: https://register.goinconnect.com/university/63365
Step 2. Download App “Goin Connect” to your phone. (If it asks for the University code, use 63365)
Step 3. Join your group: Water Engineering & Circular Economy, August 26
Bachelor of Social Services, Early Childhood Education, Salo
Your studies will start on Monday 17 August 2026 at 10:00 in Turku, at the Kupittaa Campus, in the entrance lobby of ICT-City (Joukahaisenkatu 3).
Your peer tutors will meet you at the main entrance of ICT-City, in the entrance lobby. You will start the day together in the classroom ICT_A1038b.
Schedule for orientation days
- 17 August 2026, 10:00–16:00, ICT-City
- On your first day, you will get to know each other, learn about studying at a university of applied sciences, and explore the study environment. You will also activate the user ID needed for your studies.
- 18 August 2026, 09:00–16:00, ICT-City
- You will receive information about the Degree Programme in Social Services, become familiar with the systems used in your studies, and enrol for the first semester’s courses.
- 19 August 2026, 09:00–16:00, ICT-City
- The programme for the day will be provided during the orientation days. Please be prepared to spend some time outdoors.
Your study group ID is PSOSS26EN. Use your group code to search for information about your schedule in Lukkarikone or curriculum in Study Guide.
Contact information
Questions about starting the studies will be answered at the following address: study.terhy@turkuamk.fi (Emmi and Marju).
For questions regarding study content and starting your studies, you can also contact the study guidance counsellor Janina Luoto, Email: janina.luoto@turkuamk.fi (on leave 15 June–9 August 2026)
For questions related to student status or tuition fees, please contact the Student Office.
Accrediting previous studies (degree students only)
Goin’ App – connect with other students and peer tutors beforehand
Step 1. Register first by computer or browser: https://register.goinconnect.com/university/63365
Step 2. Download App “Goin Connect” to your phone. (If it asks University code is 63365)
Step 3. Join your group: Early Childhood Education, August 26
Arriving on campus
How do I find my way to campus? See the information on the campus opening hours, parking and transport connections on the campus pages.
How do I find the right auditorium or classroom on campus? You can find the exact location of the rooms in the Tuudo app. Select “Map” from the app menu.
We recommend using public transport when arriving on campus. However, if you arrive by car, please note that parking spaces near Kupittaa and Linnankatu campuses are limited and are usually subject to a fee.
Timetables
In the timetable you can see the preliminary schedule for the semester. If there are any changes, you should always check the timetable before class.
The preliminary timetables for the autumn semester 2026 will be published no later than 1 June 2026.
You can find the timetables at lukkari.turkuamk.fi
- You can see your own timetable by selecting “Search groups” and entering your group ID (e.g. PINFOK24A) in the field. You can find your group ID in the starting instruction of your degree programme.
The timetable and the starting instructions have different times for the start of studies. Which is correct?
For example, if the starting instructions say that your orientation days start at 9.00, but the timetable says 8.00, you should follow the time mentioned in the instructions.
The timetable shows the classroom bookings and the earlier entry in the timetable means that the teacher has marked the booking to start earlier.
More information about studying and starting your studies
Accrediting previous studies
Previously completed studies or otherwise acquired skills can be accepted for the degree, provided they match the objectives and content of your curriculum. This is known as recognition of skills acquired earlier or elsewhere or “AHOT”.
I am a new Bachelor’s degree student
If you have been accepted to a Bachelor’s degree programme in Turku University of Applied Sciences and you have prior university level courses in the same field of study, please read the instructions below.
Please note that the verification process may take some time, so it’s important to start this process as early as possible.
Accrediting previous higher education degree studies from a country within EU/EEA
If you have been accepted to a Bachelor’s degree programme and you have prior university level courses in the same field of study from a country within EU/EEA please send copies of your transcripts of record and course descriptions in English. Please notice that we need information only about your university level courses at this time.
Send your transcripts of record and course descriptions via email to study guidance counsellor:
ICT & Industrial Management Engineering degrees: Sari Kohvakka
Business Administration & International Operations and Business degrees: Ulla Niittyinperä
Energy & Electrical, Mechanical, Biotechnical Engineering degrees: Sari Loppela-Rauha
Social services, Early childhood degree: Janina Luoto
Accrediting previous higher education degree studies from outside EU/EEA
If you have a previous higher education degree in the same field from a country outside EU/EEA, you can apply to accredit some of your previous studies to your new degree studies.
In order to do this, you must request official copies of your degree certificate from your previous university. The officials from your previous university must fill the form Verification of previous studies Turku UAS and send it to Turku UAS in paper mail with the verified copies of your study transcripts. Please notice that you cannot deliver the documents personally, only documents sent by paper mail will be accepted.
The required documents are:
- Official Copy of your Academic Record / Transcripts. This is the official documentation or record of the courses, credits, grades achieved, and credentials earned. If the document is not in English, also include a certified English translation.
- Official, stamped Curriculum including detailed written course descriptions of the program of study and completed courses.
- The Grading Scale/Assessment Scale used in your university, with the explanations of Grades/Assessments used.
- The form below (Form to be filled verification of previous studies TUAS), completely filled, and signed, by the person who certifies the copies as true. The signatory’s full name and title, phone number and email address must also be on the form. All the required documents must be provided, for us to consider accreditations. Incomplete attachments will not be processed.
Please see the detailed instructions and the postal address on the form.
If you have any questions about this process, please contact the Student Office.
I am a new Master’s degree student
You will receive further information on accrediting previous studies and recognition of skills acquired earlier after starting your studies.
I am a new Open UAS path student
As a path student, you cannot apply for accrediting previous studies. Any previous studies can only be accredited towards a degree. However, you can apply for recognition of skills acquired earlier or elsewhere by competence demonstration. You can ask your course teacher for more information on this after you have started your studies.
Library Services
Turku UAS Library and Information Services helps you with your studies and professional development. The library is near you – you find library services at Turku UAS campuses as well as online.
You will receive more information on applying library card and about the library services on your first days at school and on the Digistart course.
For more information, visit the library website.
When your language of school education is other than Finnish
When your language of school education is other than Finnish you must contact the Student Office at the beginning of your studies.
The language of school education affects the Finnish and Swedish language studies in the bachelor’s degree, the language of the maturity test, and the language clause recorded in the degree certificate.
The language of school education depends on your studies at comprehensive school (peruskoulu) or upper secondary school (lukio). The language of education is not determined on the basis of vocational education (ammattikoulu).
The language of school education is Finnish or Swedish in the following cases:
- You have completed the secondary school (yläkoulu) or upper secondary school (lukio) mother tongue syllabus in Finnish or Swedish.
- You have successfully passed the mother tongue matriculation examination in Finnish or Swedish in the upper secondary school (lukio).
- You have passed the matriculation examination in Finnish as a second language or Swedish as a second language with at least M grade.
If none of these applies, the language of school education is other than Finnish or Swedish.
The language requirements for UAS degrees are defined in the Government Decree on Universities of Applied Sciences (1129/2014, 7§). The requirement of Finnish and Swedish language does not apply to students who have received their school education in a language other than Finnish or Swedish, nor to students who have received their school education abroad.
For more information, contact the Student Office
Student card and student discounts
As a student, you are entitled to various discounts and benefits, which you can access with a student card.
There are different types of student cards:
- Turku University of Applied Sciences offers all its students a free student card in the Tuudo mobile app.
- Turku UAS’ Student Union – TUO members have access to student cards provided by the Student Union.
Student cards are also available for open UAS path students, but path students are not entitled to all the same student discounts as degree students. See the benefits for Open UAS path students.
Student lunch
Degree students are entitled to Kela meal subsidy. You can buy a student-priced lunch at a student restaurant by presenting your Kela meal subsidy card in your Tuudo mobile student card or Slice mobile app used by Turku UAS’ Student Union – TUO.
Path students are not eligible for Kela meal subsidies. Path students can get a small discount at student restaurants on the Turku campuses by presenting their Open University of Applied Sciences student card from the Tuudo mobile app. See the benefits for Open UAS path students.
If necessary, as a degree student you can get a paper Kela meal subsidy card from the Student Office service point, but not before the first day of your studies. Remember to bring your ID with you.
Discounts on public transport
As a degree student, you can get a student discount on tickets for Föli (local traffic), Matkahuolto (long-distance bus services), and VR (long-distance railway services), for example. You get the discount with your mobile student card at Tuudo or as a member of the student union TUO in the Slice mobile app.
As a path student, you get a student discount on Föli tickets with your Tuudo mobile app student card.
If necessary, you can also get a FöIi student discount application from the Student Office, but not before the first day of your studies.
Read more about the student discounts offered by the Turku Region Traffic (Föli).
Student guidance and support services
Guidance and a range of support services are available for all stages of your studies and student life.
Find out more about student guidance and counselling services.
You can find out more about the different guidance and support services when you start your studies. You can also find more detailed instructions on the Turku UAS intranet, Messi. You can log in to Messi with your Turun AMK user ID.
Student health services
As a degree student, you are entitled to the services of the Finnish Student Health Service (FSHS). You will also have to pay the university student healthcare fee.
Read more on student health services on FSHS’ guide for new students.
Degree students in higher education institutions pay a healthcare fee each semester for FSHS services. The payment is collected by Kela. Kela will not send a separate invoice for the payment, but you must remember to pay it yourself.
Read more on students healthcare fee.
As an Open UAS path student, you cannot use FSHS services and you do not have to pay the university students’ healthcare fee. You can use the health services of your well-being services county. In Turku and Salo, the well-being services county is Varha.
What do the studies include? What is it like to study?
As a degree student your studies are based on your own personal study plan (PSP). Your personal study plan is based on the degree programme curriculum.
As an Open UAS path student your study right consist only the first year studies of the degree programme.
The curriculum is made up of different courses and modules. At the beginning of your studies, the curriculum and PSP are usually the same. Once you start your studies, you will receive further information and guidance on how to create your own individual study plan.
You can see the curriculum of your degree progamme in the Study Guide.
Studying at Turku UAS is based on active learning methods. Learning consists of various learning tasks, project work, lectures and presentations, e-learning and practical training. Different learning and assessment methods will be used for the different courses. Studying also involves, for example, different learning information systems or campus facilities.
The Digistart course will give you a good overview of what studying is like. It will also give you an insight into what tools are used and where you can get support.
When you have been absent for the first year and are now starting your studies
When you have been registered as non-attending student for the first year and are now starting your studies:
- contact the Student Office during the academic year registration period and register as attending for the academic year
- you will be informed by the Student Office in which group you will start your studies
- you can then follow the instructions on this page
Student life in Turku and Salo
Download the Goin’ app
Connect with your future classmates
Join the Turku UAS’ community before the start of your studies! The Goin’ app enables you to familiarise to students who
- are starting the same study programme
- come from the same country
- have similar interests or hobbies
- are looking for future roommates
- currently study at Turku UAS and can assist with practical questions.
The Goin’ app is available for new students in English full-time degree programmes and for all exchange students. If you have been admitted to Turku UAS, you will receive an e-mail with the registration link for the app. You can download the app from Apple App store or Google Play store.
Why download the Goin’ app?
- You can have a 1-on-1 conversations
- You can chat in groups based on your interests, programme, or nationality. Choose from a variety of groups or start your own!
- You will access to general information and useful links.
About the app
Using the app is optional. One-on-one conversations will not be monitored. Group conversations will be moderated to prevent inappropriate use of the app or if a student raises a concern.
You are required to give your consent to process your personal data. The Goin’ app provider company needs to process certain personal data to create a profile. Once you decide to delete your profile or stop using the app, the company will delete your data.
Student Union TUO
The Student Union of Turku University of Applied Sciences – TUO exists for every student of Turku University of Applied Sciences. TUO is the legal representative of the students and it is religiously and politically non-committal and independent of trade unions.
The Student Union TUO is a community of all students at Turku University of Applied Sciences: TUO monitors the interests of students, makes the students’ voice heard in decision-making, organises events throughout the year and contributes to enriching student culture. As an active member of TUO, you also have the opportunity to influence and participate in events and activities.
TUO membership is open to both degree students and Open UAS path students.
CampusSport
Exercise is an important part of wellbeing and staying fit while studying. CampusSport offers affordable and versatile sports services for students and staff of the higher education institutes in Turku.
With the CampusSport sports fee, you have access to the following services:
- Five gyms with facilities for strength training, functional training and general muscle training.
- Almost 100 hours of guided exercise a week in dozens of different sports.
- Ball games for beginners and advanced players alike.
Get to know CampusSport and buy a sports licence from the online store (requires login with Turku UAS user ID).
Turku: a Student city
Turku, located in the region of Southwest Finland, is one of Finland’s biggest cities. The bustling lifestyle structure and top class education, culture, and services, as well as the beautiful archipelago, make for a magnetic combination in Turku.
Salo as a student city
Smooth everyday life in Salo. Housing is spacious and living costs are lower. Turku University of Applied Sciences is part of the Salo IoT Campus.
Contact us
If you have any questions before you start your studies, please contact us:
The study guidance counsellor or tutor teacher
(you can find the contact details of your study guideance counsellor or tutor teacher in the starting instructions for your degree programme)
- content of the orientation days
- content and delivery of the studies
- accessibility of the studies
Student Office (degree students)
- matters relating to the right to study
- study documents
Open University of Applied Sciences (path students)
- matters relating to the right to study
- study documents
- billing
- accepting the offer of admission
- registration of the first academic year
- submitting the required documents
Turku UAS user ID and other IT matters:
servicedesk@turkuamk.fi
Questions about the Digistart course:
digistartti@turkuamk.fi