Turku is the oldest city in Finland with population approximately 200 000. Known for its stunningly beautiful riverfront, castle, cathedral and archipelago. The river is the heart of the city. During the summer, the riverbanks come to life when people gather here to eat, drink and listen to music. Turku retains its enchanting old town feel while increasingly becoming a culinary hub. There are old sailing ships moored in the river, and you can take cruises out into the archipelago, the world’s largest group of closely scattered islands. The University of Turku (UTU), established in 1920, is an international research university and an active academic community of 25,000 students and staff members from over 100 different countries.