Overview

The Sustainable and Social Entrepreneurship from University of Turku educates the next generation of managers, entrepreneurs, and experts committed to creating both sustainable development and economic well-being.

The programme combines business understanding with in-depth entrepreneurship studies and versatile multidisciplinary studies in sustainability and social issues. It goes beyond the classroom, offering hands-on experience through our Entrepreneurs-in-Residence programme and active connections with the business community. You will also be able to take courses in Finnish and other languages.

Job Options

In your future career you will work as a (social) entrepreneur, as a manager in a company based on regenerative business principles or as an expert in a third sector organisation (NGO, association, foundation) working towards addressing the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.

Programme Structure

Curriculum

During the 1st year, the students will build a strong grounding for their studies through basic studies (business studies, sustainability studies and languages) by learning basic concepts, theories and topics.

During the 2nd year the students will focus on their major studies in entrepreneurship. Specialisation studies are taken during the 2nd and 3rd year (depending on the course requirements). Students write their B.Sc. thesis during the 3rd year.

The programme builds on theoretical, research-based knowledge and educates students to apply analytical tools to examine business and social problems. Learning takes place frequently in teams and involves working with real-life cases (businesses) interactively.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-01-22 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Credits

180 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Entrepreneurship Sustainable Development

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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80

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

There are two admission groups for gaining admission:

Admission group I (70%): admission is based on the results of the SAT test. Required test sections: Evidence Based Reading and Writing and Mathematics sections. Min grade: SAT total score 1150, Mathematics section score 600.
Admission group II (30%): certificate-based admission -based on the admission score, which is calculated based on the grades achieved in the Finnish matriculation examination, IB, EB, or Reifeprüfung/Die Deutsche Internationale Abiturprüfung. Min grade: Intermediate or Advanced mathematics C

Required documents:

Documents proving eligibility for higher education
If applying on the basis of the SAT test results: the SAT test result report (the official results must arrive directly from the test organiser). Only SATs taken on or after 22.1.2023 are accepted.
Proof of English language skills (according to instructions)
Passport or other ID
Residence permit card (if applicable)

Tuition Fee

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International

10000 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 10000 EUR per year during 36 months.
EU/EEA

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 36 months.

Free for citizens of EU/EEA countries or Switzerland.
For citizens of non-EU/EEA countries €10,000/academic year.

Living costs for Turku

775 - 1128 EUR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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