You have many options for education and training after comprehensive school. The matriculation examination and vocational qualification open doors to higher education. A vocational qualification gives you the competence to start working immediately.

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Important dates in the joint application process

The application period for the spring 2026 joint application period is 17 February to 17 March 2026
  • Save your application on Studyinfo no later than 15:00 on 17 March 2026.
  • You will receive a selection result no earlier than 11 June 2026.
  • Accept your study place no later than on the 25th of June 2026.
  • Accepting from the waiting list ends on the 14th of August 2026.

Apply to study on Studyinfo

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You can apply for all education and training on Studyinfo. 

On Studyinfo, you can also practise submitting an application on a demo form and use the grade calculator to assess your chances of admission.  

Go to Studyinfo 

 

 

Studying in upper secondary school

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The upper secondary school provides a solid general knowledge base and a good foundation for higher education studies. In addition to the matriculation examination, you can complete general upper secondary school diplomas in practical and art subjects.  

Turku has five Finnish-language upper secondary schools with daytime teaching, the Swedish-language Katedralskolan i Åbo, the English-language Turku International School, and the Evening High School.  

In addition to the city’s general upper secondary schools, general upper secondary education is also provided by the Turku Teacher Training School and the Steiner School. You can study in an English-speaking upper secondary school on the IB track in Turku Teacher Training School or in Turku International School. Evening High School allows you to combine flexible studies with different life situations. 

Studying at a vocational institute

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The Turku Vocational Institute (TAI) offers studies leading to vocational qualifications in nearly 30 fields.  

Are you interested in a double degree, university of applied sciences, or apprenticeship? How about studying on the athlete’s track?

Visit the schools and learn more about education and studying as well as staff and students during open doors and visitor days. 

Go to TAI’s website  

See study paths at TAI 

Apply to TUVA

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TUVA, i.e. preparatory education for an upper secondary qualification, helps you improve your grades and prepare for applying to upper secondary schools or vocational education and training. 

Apply to TUVA in Turku Evening High School (in Finnish)

Apply for TUVA at Turku Vocational Institute 
 

No study place?

If you are subject to compulsory schooling and have ended basic education this year, you are entitled to help and guidance in finding a study place or other solution. The guidance counsellor at your school can help you until the end of August. After that, your municipality of residence is responsible for your guidance.   

If you are still looking at options or didn’t get a study place

There are still many opportunities throughout the year to study and prepare for future application periods.

Among others, the following parties offer personal guidance