Participation in Courses
Students of the University of Turku
All official degree and exchange students of the University of Turku have the right to take courses at the Language Centre. However, there are a few things that are good to keep in mind.
The courses can only take a limited number of students and those who have not signed up in time, will not be able to participate. If unsure, please contact the teacher.
Students of other faculties have priority over students of Turku School of Economics which has its own Unit for Languages and Business Communication.
Some of the courses are obligatory for both Finnish and/or international degree students. In such cases the exchange students will be granted the right to study only if there is still place in the class. Such courses are, for example, some of the faculty-specific courses.
For all official degree and exchange students of the University of Turku the courses at the Language Centre are free of charge. However, there is usually a fee for the course material.
Outside Students
Outside degree students, who study at another university or at a university of applied sciences, may apply for the right to study at the Language Centre of the University of Turku through the so called JOO-study program. To know more about JOO-studies, please contact your home university or visit www.joopas.fi.
Visiting students, outside exchange students and others who are interested may apply for courses arranged at the Language Centre by filling in the Application to study as a non-degree student . A non-degree student can be admitted to courses only if resources and facilities allow. The course fee for non-degree students for the academic year 2011-2012 is 10 € / 1 ECTS, i.e. the fee for a course of 4 ECTS will be 40 €. Åbo Akademi exchange students are exempt from the fee.
PLEASE NOTE! It is not possible for JOO- or non-degree students to apply for the following courses:
Finnish for Foreigners:
- Beginners courses I & II
- Intensive Beginners Course
- Survival Course
Japanese:
- It is not possible for other than degree students of the University of Turku, Åbo Akademi or Turku School of Economics to participate in any of the Japanese courses.