Quick Summary
Åbo Akademi University is a public founded in 1918, located in Turku, Finland. Ranked #601-610 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 5500 students including 12% from outside Finland. Known for strengths in Chemical Engineering, Theology, Religious Studies, it maintains an acceptance rate of 18%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
Unique cultural atmosphere as a Swedish-speaking institution in Finland with high research quality and small class sizes.
Subject Strengths
Chemical EngineeringTheologyReligious StudiesEducationPharmacy
Founded1918
TypePublic
Total Students5500
Intl Students12%
Faculty Ratio12
CampusUrban
Campus SizeUrban
Affiliated HospitalsTurku University Hospital (TYKS)
AccreditationFINHEEC (Finnish Higher Education Evaluation Council)
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#601-610
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#601-800
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
#601-700
Academic Ranking
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Academics & Research
What you can study
Bachelor's, Master's, Doctoral degrees across Science, Engineering, Arts, Psychology, and Social Sciences
Programs
Doctoral programs in all faculties including Arts, Psychology and Theology, Science and Engineering, Social Sciences, Business and Economics
PhD Programs
Limited blended learning courses available
Online Programs
Åbo Akademi Process Chemistry Centre, Johan Gadolin Process Chemistry Centre, Minority Research Profile
Research Centers
High
Research Output
FINHEEC (Finnish Higher Education Evaluation Council)
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate18%
IELTS6.5
TOEFL92
Min GPA3
GRENot Available
GMATNot Available
SATNot Available
ACTNot Available
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · January 15 (International Master's), April (Swedish-taught programs)
SPRINGApplication Deadline · September 15
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
Ensure proficiency in Swedish for undergraduate programs; for English Master's, focus heavily on the relevance of your previous degree and research interests.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Euro
UG Tuition
€12,000/yr
per year · EUR
Living Cost
€9,600/yr
per year · EUR
PG Tuition
€12,000/yr
per year · EUR
Application Fee
$109
one time · USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
€21,700/yr
tuition + living + essentials · EUR
Scholarships AvailableÅbo Akademi University Scholarship Programme (Tuition Fee Waivers)
Avg Scholarship$10,000
Financial AidAvailable for EU/EEA citizens through national schemes (Kela)
Work-StudyAvailable
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Bachelor's, Master's, Doctoral degrees across Science, Engineering, Arts, Psychology, and Social Sciences programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Chemical Engineering | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Information Technology | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| International Law and Human Rights | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Biosciences | MBA | 12-24 MO |
| Peace and Conflict Research | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$48,000
Average Salary After Graduation
86%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementStrong connections with Finnish and Nordic industries
Industry Connections
WärtsiläBorealisMeyer TurkuOrion Corporation
Notable Alumni
Alexander Stubb, Stefan Wallin, Carl Haglund
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
Yes (Provided by TYS and VOAS housing foundations)
Sports Facilities
CampusSport (shared with other Turku universities)
Student Clubs
Åbo Akademis Studentkår (ÅAS) with over 80 affiliated clubs
Library Resources
Åbo Akademi University Library, containing legal deposit rights since 1919
Exchange Programs
Erasmus+, Nordplus, ISEP, and Bilateral agreements globally
Summer Programs
Turku Åbo Summer School