Åbo Akademi University
Swedish-language university in Finland
Inspiring – International – Individual
Åbo Akademi University | Domkyrkotorget 3 | 20500 Åbo, Finland
Values
Diversity
Openness
Courage
Participation
Sustainability
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Åbo Akademi University in a nutshell
Academic traditions since 1640
Founded 1918
Campuses in Åbo, Vasa and
Jakobstad. Activities also in Helsinki
6 500 students, over 1 000
international students
International students from over 80
different countries
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Vasa/Vaasa
Åbo/Turku
Jakobstad/
Pietarsaari
Keywords
Top quality education and research
An acknowledged position at the forefront of research in biotechnology,
computer science, chemical combustion, human rights, material sciences, process
chemistry and psychology
Friendly and welcoming environment in the oldest university town in Finland
Close to the unique, beautiful archipelago with over 20,000 islands
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Campus milieu
Åbo is the oldest city in Finland
and the country's former
capital
Situated in the old parts of
Åbo/Turku
Campus combination of
donated residential homes and
old factory storehouses as well
as modern buildings
Museums and archives
Close to the University of
Turku
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Faculties
Faculty of Arts, Psychology and Theology
Faculty of Social sciences, Business and Economics
Faculty of Science and Engineering
Faculty of Education and Welfare Studies
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Centres of excellence in research
Appointed by the Academy of Finland:
• The history of Society: Re-thinking Finland 1400-2000
• Molecular Imaging in Cardiovascular and Metabolic Research
Funded by the Åbo Akademi University
Endowment:
• Brain Training (Psychology)
• Young Adults and Religion in a Global Perspective
• Future Refining of Forest Biomass
• Functional Materials at Biological Interfaces
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Student life
Active student union
Versatile student culture
> 60 student associations
ESN for international students
Excursions, parties, language
exchange, traditional student
festivities
Student apartments and
-rooms at a reasonable price
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Teaching in English
Courses and Programmes in English
6 international masters programmes taught in
English: Biomedical Imaging
Chemical Engineering
Information Technology
Governance of Digitalization
International Human Rights Law
Peace, Mediation and Conflict Research
Possibilities to study courses at the university of Turku
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Harriet Klåvus Icca Krook
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Susanne Nylund-Torp
Advising students in Vasa
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Services for international students
Pre-arrival information
Survival Guide
Orientation course
Student tutor system
Academic advising
Ongoing support
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Services for international students
Student Union and ESN
Sports and leisure activities
Libraries
Computer facilities
Health Services
Accommodation
Swedish language courses
Career Services
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Finland
Independent republic since1917
Population of 5,5 million
Member of EU 1995
Capital: Helsinki – 17 inhabitants per square km– 67% live in urban areas
Surface area of 338 000 sq. km.
70% forest
10% water: 190 000 lakes and approximately as many islands – Europe’s largest archipelago
Swedish speaking minority of 5 %
Climate: mild winters along the coast and relatively warm summers with almost 20 hours of daylight
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Exchange students autumn 2016
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International exchange students
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ERASMUS+
Swiss-European Mobility
Coimbra Group
NORDPLUS
FIRST
ISEP
BCI
CONAHEC
Bilateral agreements
Exchange students spring 2017
Totally 89 new exchange students from 23
different countries at ÅAU.
73 students in Åbo and 16 in Vasa.
+ Erasmus trainees, scholarship
holders, degree students and research
students.
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Exchange students spring 2017
Austria 2
Belgium 1
Brazil 1
Canada 1
China 2
Czech republic 2
France 10
Germany 14
Greece 1
Italy 7
Japan 3
Malaysia 1
Mexico 15
Peru 1
Poland 3
Romania 1
Slovakia 1
Spain 4
South Africa 1
South Korea 4
Sweden 3
Turkey 4
USA 7
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Tutor Groups
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Tutor: Sabina Wärn
Nelson Alyse USA Culture, History & Philosophy
Jeong Sanghyuck Republic of Korea Culture, History & Philosophy
Uthmeier Antje German Culture, History & Philosophy
BUTY Claire French Culture, History & Philosophy
Lind John SwedenCulture, History & Philosophy Natural Sciences
Tutor: Oskar Vuorinen
Casaferniza Ochoa Laura Eunice MexicoCulture, History & PhilosophyPsychology
Jansson Nina Finland Psychology
Jäger Sina Germany Culture, History & Philosophy
Kim Bukyung Republic of KoreaCulture, History & PhilosophyPsychology
Bellido Carratalà Caterina Spain Psychology
Tutor: Kaari Freese
Adámková Tereza Czech republic Culture, History & Philosophy
Barret Candice France Culture, History & Philosophy
Beltrán Zúñiga Carlos Daniel Mexican Culture, History & Philosophy
Bertet Théo French Culture, History & Philosophy
Calitz Vasti South African Culture, History & Philosophy
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Tutor: Amanda Barron and Melissa Jipp
Jimeno Quílez Elena Spain Psychology
Rossi Arianna Italy Psychology
Erlinghagen Charlotte German Psychology
Chong Julvin Qiao En Malaysia (lang. Chinese) Psychology
Tutor: Aina Saarikallio
Pesenti Laura French Culture, History & Philosophy
Gutiérrez-Cancino Andrés Mexican Culture, History & Philosophy
Lee Gaeun Republic of Korea Culture, History & Philosophy
Lhotte Virginie France Culture, History & Philosophy
Anselmi Pascal Germany Languages
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Celetti Giuseppe Italy Business
Celik Muhammet Can Turkey Business
Gutierrez Andrea Mexico Business
Nakanishi Kenichiro Japan Business
Rayot Estelle France Business
Nowshad-Soheili Prandies Germany Business & Psychology
Kim Chaeyoung Republic of Korea Business
Murabayashi Ayumi Japan Business
Debard Julien France Business
Taymur Vakkas Furkan Turkey Business
Puica Maria Diana Romania Business
He Renhuan China Business
Tutal Kaan Turkey Business
Wöbbekind Lea Germany Business
Tutor: Antti Nikulin
Tutor: Mathias Andersson
Tutor: Hanna Rantanen
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Velazquez Pablo Mexico Business
Huamaní Avalos Liz Gabriela Peru Business
Marasus Stefan Germany Social Sciences
Malpezzi Carlo Italy Social Sciences
Halley Zoé France Social Sciences & Law
Achilles Linda Germany Social Sciences
Bernatchez Justine Canada Law
Noda Sayo Japan Law
Rivera Garcia Sheila Denaly Mexico Law
Law/EMA
Law/EMA
Law/EMA
Tutor: Sara Joas
Tutor: Anna Teirfolk
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Jirmásek Jan Czech RepublicBiochemistry
Bermejo ArteagabeitiaAitor Spain Biochemistry
Hornsteiner Florian Austria Biochemistry
Hernandez Diaz Daniel Mexico Biology
Bogaert Bram Belgium Pharmacy
Patrignani Giorgia Italy Pharmacy
Bretiniere Charlotte France Chemical engineering
Bösking Julian Germany Chemical engineering
De Luna Gómez Alan Eduardo Mexico Chemical engineering
Znaniecki Szymon Poland Chemical engineering
Güzelgülgen Meltem Turkey Chemical engineering
Felix de Andrade Silva Pedro Augusto Brazil Chemical engineering
Segura Alejandra Mexico Chemical engineering
Hildor Fredrik Sweden Chemical engineering
Jasinska Paulina Poland Chemical engineering
Nardin Alberto Italy Chemical engineering
Gessner Philip Germany Chemical engineering
Tutor: Anni Eklund
Tutor: Emma Engström
Tutor: Jasmine Malla
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Sobiepanek Agnieszka Poland Chemical engineering
Zorzetto Luca Italy Chemical engineeringSchmid Daniel Germany Chemical engineeringZiakas Evangelos Greece IT
Amegica Dayanna NicolleRomania IT
Boulaloua Fethi France IT
Falcón Araujo Jorge Mexico IT
Liu Zhongyuan China IT
Obetko Simon Slovakien IT
Tutor: Mai Dao
Tutor: Ida Sundell
Updated Orientation week program
Wednesday:
10-10.45 library group tour starting at
ASA with the tutors
Sara Joas and Anna Teirfolk
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