Hello guys anyone got admission like this before and anyone doing masters there in samk university or joining 2026 intake let me know my_qualifications
Hi everyone,
I recently received a doctoral study right at the University of Turku, and two supervisors have agreed to guide my project. I’m honestly very happy about it, but I’m now trying to understand the funding side. I am also excited because the city is really pretty.
From what I understand, the study right/admission itself does not include funding or a stipend. There is a separate autumn call for funded doctoral researcher positions, but it seems quite competitive, and only a small number of positions are available each year. I’m also looking into Finnish foundations and external grants, but I’m still trying to figure out what is realistic and what I should prioritise.
My main issue is: I would really like to take up the place, but I cannot move to Finland or begin the PhD properly without funding. I’m willing to put in the work and apply wherever needed, but I’m a bit unsure about the best strategy from here.
Has anyone here been in a similar situation with a Finnish doctoral study right but no initial funding? What funding routes should I focus on? Are foundation grants realistic for international doctoral researchers, or is the university-funded doctoral researcher position the main route? Any advice on how to strengthen the application would be really helpful.
Thanks in advance.
Hi everyone,
Finnish is a beautiful language, and understanding it makes daily life in Finland easier and more enjoyable.
Sometimes Finnish text appears inside screenshots, photos, app screens, signs, letters, or messages, and you need to understand it quickly without typing everything manually.
I’ve been working on a simple smart tool focused on this exact use case: reading text from images with OCR and translating it instantly into multiple languages, with a Finnish interface.
You can try it yourself if you’re a student, tourist, visitor, or even if you need it for daily use, and share your experience .
i couldn't share it here . but if you want just search for it on Play Store "Smart Lens: OCR, kuvakääntäjä"
Hei!
I didn’t really get much support in advanced long math or high school English before, so I’m finding some of the more difficult parts in my current studies pretty challenging. I’ve tried school help sessions, but I still feel like I’m missing some of the basics. If there’s a student or recent graduate in Finland who could help me study in person, I’d really appreciate it. Paid help is available if needed.
Self-studying hasn’t been enough for me so far. The courses are summer period courses in long mathematics and high school English. I’m based in Espoo and prefer face to face studying.
I have a few questions like if you're like 16 and study there do we need a host family or not and can we work there as a minor that's all I have in mind