Turku University of Applied Sciences

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Turku University of Applied Sciences (abbr. TUAS, Finnish Turun ammattikorkeakoulu, Swedish Åbo Yrkeshögskola) is a Finnish institute of technology (Ammattikorkeakoulu) located in the city of Turku, in the region of Finland Proper. The institute began operations as a temporary polytechnic in autumn 1992. At the moment, the establishment has approximately 9,500 students and 700 members of staff, making it the largest polytechnic in Finland.

Before 2006-01-10, the institution carried the English name of Turku Polytechnic.

[edit] Campuses

Turku University of Applied Sciences has 10 campuses in following six towns:

[edit] Fields

Turku University of Applied Sciences offers education in following seven fields:

  • Arts and Media
  • Health Care, Sports and Social Services
  • Natural Resources and the Environment
  • Natural Sciences
  • Social Sciences, Business and Administration
  • Technology, Communication and Transport
  • Tourism, Catering and Hospitality Management

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Coordinates: 60°26′57″N, 22°17′45″E

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