Abo Akademi University - AAU (reviews)

The infraestructure is almost perfect. The university is super new, the library super cool and cosy, perfect for studying, and the cafeteria is quite cheap. Locsted in the centercof Turku, its a little university but really good for an international experience. Plenty of courses and master programmes in English. I really felt welcome there.

I did my Master’s in Information and Knowledge Management in Abo Akademi and it was truly great experience. I enjoyed the theoretical base I got and also all the facilities that the campus provided. Marketing courses that I had as my minor, provided the opportunities to work on different cases and collaborate within the team. The library is great too. And there are a lot of exchange and international students there, so it’s a unique chance to meet people from all around the World.

I spend my semester abroad at Abo Akademi and studied the double master degree Intercultural Advertising. The buildings of the university are quite modern and there are a variety of well-equipped libraries and sport facilities. I can recommend attending the sports classes. Also, the canteens provide different dishes and fresh salad for an affordable price. Overall, the staff and teachers were very helpful, friendly and easy to approach in all matters. In terms of the classes offered in the field of marketing I think they offered a basic understanding and an intercultural approach via several group work activities. However, relating to my master program I would have wished for a greater focus on in-depth knowledge and more individual work.
The winter in Finland can seem quite long, but activities like going to the sauna, doing sports, meeting up with friends and traveling to Lapland or Stockholm can contribute to having a good experience studying abroad.

Åbo Akademi University is one of the main studies institutions in the city of Turku, Finland. It is also the only Swedish-speaking university in the country. Therefore, the main study languages at this university are Swedish and English. Åbo Akademi gives a lot of study opportunities for international students, one of them is a master program in International Marketing. The faculty of Economics is located in ASA-building directly on campus. It has its own library and canteen for students. The university has a well-structured campus, every building is within walking distance (max. 5 minutes). Several libraries and cafeterias make it easier to study all day long (there is a late lunch menu at Gadolina canteen). The teaching staff is mostly very competent and friendly. Students can always count on personal feedback and contact. Unfortunately, from autumn 2017 all non-EU-citizens have to pay tuition fees (around 10.000 euros per program). Nevertheless, I think Åbo Akademi is a good choice for studies.