Strategy

Our heart beats for Southwest Finland. We boost the region’s well-being and competitiveness in a sustainable manner. We are a trusted partner in developing competence throughout working life.

Our education attracts applicants from both Finland and abroad. We educate prospering experts for workplaces in Southwest Finland. The solutions we have created in co-operation with our partners will have a positive influence also outside our own region.

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Strategic themes

Three people are looking at the bus charger, smiling, a yellow bus in the background, snow on the ground.
Three people play orchestral instruments on stage.
Two people exploring dishes by the sea, winter landscape.
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Operating programmes

We foster the well-being of our community

We are a good partner

We learn in a changing world

  • We engage in developing Turku as a strong and international city of higher education and culture.
  • We promote the goals of the Turku Climate Plan 2029.
  • We support the city of Salo in becoming an even more vivid and thriving city of sustainable economy.
  • We actively contribute to building Southwest Finland into a region of sustainable partnerships, where cooperation is based on shared learning.
  • We are committed to promoting the principles of open science and research.