The University of Turku was established in 1920. It continues the dignified academic traditions and history initiated by the Royal Academy of Turku.
The academic history of Turku extends all the way back to the 13th century, when people from Turku went to study in the universities of Central Europe.In 1640, the first university of Finland, the Royal Academy of Turku, was established by Christina, Queen of Sweden.
The University of Turku was established in 1920 with the aid of donations from 22 040 citizens, and it became the first Finnish university in Finland.
Faculties and Units
There are seven faculties and seven independent units in the University of Turku.
