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Tuition fees: Currently there are no tuition fees in Finland. This applies to both the Masters and PhD level programmes. Foreign students undertaking study in Finland require financial support for their living expenses. The University of Turku does not provide scholarships, but as stated, there are no tuition fees.
Cost of living varies depending on where you come from and what standard of living you require. Typical students will require about at least 500 euros per month to cover their living expenses. To rent a flat of one room in the centre of Turku or two rooms within a walking distance to the university will cost about 250-500 euros per month. There is extensive accommodation in the Student Village, which is very close by the University. There are no student flats near Tuorla Observatory and most students prefer to live in the city area.
Transport: If you take a bus to the observatory daily, you can purchase a 30 day bus pass for 73 euros. The observatory is about 12 km from Turku centre, along the main road to Helsinki. There are excellent public transport links around the region. Note that the Space Research Laboratory is on the University Campus in the centre of town.
Health Care: Student Union Members receive Student Health Care and other benefits. Although the students are entitled to student health care, foreign students should acquire travel insurance in their home country before arriving to Finland. The insurance should cover costs for health care when student health care is not available, such as during weekends and holidays.
Sustenance: One might typically spend something from 50 to 150 euros for food per month. A student lunch at the University will cost about 5 euros. To eat out (in a restaurant) is quite expensive (15-30 euros for main course). If you come from a very warm country you might find you need a large wardrobe of winter clothes. You may find winter boots, overcoat, a couple of sweaters, a scarf, gloves and a hat or stocking cap for something around 250 euros.
More info: You can find lots of helpful information at the university's general information for students They also have a very useful Survival guide 2013-2014 booklet (pdf format). The booklet is over 58 pages of useful information, and covers Turku and the region, academic life, health care, families, housing, transport and travel, services and recreation, and student organisations.
Yet more practical information for postgraduate students is available through this Turku University site.
