About University of Turku Faculty of Medicine
University of Turku Faculty of Medicine is a Public Research University university located in Turku, Southwest Finland (Finland). It was established in 1943 (Founded during WWII to ensure national medical resilience). The institution offers the Licentiate of Medicine (Lääketieteen lisensiaatti / LL — Direct MBBS/MD equivalent in the EU) programme in Finnish (Swedish option available for specific sub-modules) with a stated duration of 6 Years (Integrated 360 ECTS credit Bachelor + Master level tier). Its campus format is listed as Kupittaa Campus (Integrated with Turku Science Park and hospital). The reported intake months are August / September (Autumn academic session start).
- WDOMS Listed: YES
- WHO Recognition: YES
- ECFMG Eligible: YES
- NMC Compliance Status: NON-COMPLIANT / HIGH RISK (Does not naturally meet India's FMGLR 2021 rules because the core medium of instruction and clinical exams are not entirely English)
Recognition & Eligibility
Fees & Living Cost
Admission Requirements
Admission Guidance
The following admission information is based on the supplied university data. Applicants should confirm the latest criteria with the university before applying.
- NEET Requirement: YES (Mandatory for Indian citizens to preserve future registration eligibility under the National Medical Commission)
- Entrance Exam Requirement: YES
- Minimum Marks Required: High School 12th Board completion with top tier grades in Biology, Physics, Chemistry
- Minimum Age Requirement: 17 Years (Must be completed by December 31 of the entry year)
- Degree Offered: Licentiate of Medicine (Lääketieteen lisensiaatti / LL — Direct MBBS/MD equivalent in the EU)
- Intake Month: August / September (Autumn academic session start)
Seats & Clinical Training
Clinical Training
Clinical and internship details below are taken from the supplied university record.
- Clinical Training Start: Year 3 (Pre-clinical sciences occupy Years 1-2; rotations start systematically in Year 3)
- Teaching Hospital Available: YES (Turku University Hospital — TYKS)
- Affiliated Hospitals: 4+ integrated community and specialized clinics in the district
- Hospital Bed Capacity: 950+ beds
- Internship Duration: 1 Year (Fully integrated into the 6-year block as advanced practical training)
- Local Licensing Exam: NO
- Internship Valid in India: Not Available
Student Support & Outcomes
Student Support
Student-support services below are based on the details provided by the university in the client data.
- Indian Food Availability: Limited (Standard student cafeterias; grocery ingredients available in town)
- Indian Hostel: NO (All international students live together in mixed student housing complexes)
- International Student Office: YES
- Language Training Provided: YES