

Also, post doctorate placements are available for those finalizing their thesis before commencing their grant period.
The grant is for one year. If you wish to enroll in a graduate degree program and complete a full degree at the University of Turku, you can use your Fulbright funding for the first year of study. The second or consecutive years of study would need to be funded by other means.
The University of Turku (UTU) is an international research university and an active academic community of nearly 24 000 students and employees from over 100 countries. As one of the leading universities in Finland, the University of Turku offers study and research opportunities in eight faculties and five independent units – expertise ranging from humanities to natural sciences. The University’s aim and ambition is to provide students with innovative problem solving skills and a high-standard, multidisciplinary education based on the latest research.
The University of Turku is among the TOP 1 % of universities worldwide (QS University World Ranking 2022) and is in some fields among the best universities in the world. Thanks to the outstanding services, compact campus and active academic community, international scholars and students feel at home from the very beginning of their stay.
University of Turku has eight faculties:
The University offers several International master’s degree Programs in English. Available for intake currently are programs in Economics and Business Administration, Education, Health and Biomedical Sciences, Information and Communication Technology, Natural Sciences, and Social Sciences. See available University of Turku Master's Degree Programmes.
Master’s degree program in Finnish and Other Finno-Ugric Languages is available and taught in Finnish.
The University of Turku Graduate School coordinates 17 national Graduate Schools for doctoral studies nominated by the Finnish Ministry of Education. For more information see: UTUGS Doctoral Programs
For exchange students, there are several English non-degree programs.
Education loan deferment: While on a Fulbright in Finland, U.S. Student grantees have often been able to defer loans. Fulbright grants usually fall under the Graduate Fellowship deferment category. Grantee should confirm this with the lending institution.
Alumni who successfully complete the Fulbright U.S. Student Program are eligible for 12 months of non-competitive eligibility (NCE) hiring status within the federal government, with the possibility of extensions if certain criteria are met.
The Grant is available for U.S. citizens holding a Bachelor's or Master's degree. Academically talented graduating senior students are also encouraged to apply. Please note that also young post-docs who will not have received their doctorate before the Fulbright Student Program deadline are eligible to apply.
The Graduate Award is aimed at those currently seeking admittance or are admitted to the University of Turku degree programs, either to doctoral programs or Master's degree programs. Doctoral projects including postdoc placements or Master-level non-degree studies can also be considered. However, degree studies at the Master's level are preferred.
The Fulbright-University of Turku Graduate Award has a dual application procedure; the Fulbright grant competition and admission to the university.
Read the detailed application information for Finland. The final selection is made by the Fulbright Finland Foundation in Helsinki.
The student is responsible for securing affiliation with the University of Turku. Degree student applicants need to apply for admission to the University of Turku in accordance with the university application procedure. Please see the affiliation letter instructions and submission deadline in the Affiliation section on the U.S. Student Program website.
Please see the Grant Application Timeline on the Fulbright U.S. Student Program website under the heading Grant Timeline.
The university's main campus is located in the active and picturesque student city of Turku next to the city center and Aura River. Be it by bike or on foot, you can easily move from one place to another.
Turku is the former capital of Finland, where the first Finnish university was established in 1640. Today, Turku is an active hub of business and education (pop. 313 000 in Turku region). The city offers a variety of cultural and sports activities. In Turku, you are also close to the unique natural landscapes and archipelago of Southwest Finland.
University of Turku
20014 Turun yliopisto, Finland
Tel: +358 29 450 5000
[email protected] (degree students)
[email protected] (exchange students)
[email protected] (doctoral or post-doctoral students)
Institute of International Education (IIE)
Kyler Castro, Regional Program Officer, Europe and Eurasia
Fulbright Student Scholar Program
Email: [email protected]
The Fulbright Finland Foundation is a private, independent, not-for-profit organization based in Helsinki, Finland. The Foundation’s aim is
The Fulbright-University of Turku Graduate Award program is part of the global Fulbright program operating in over 160 countries worldwide.