The University of Turku is an international research university and an active academic community of more than 25,000 students and employees. It was founded as the first Finnish-language university in the country in 1920. The university campus is located in the historical city centre of Turku - close to the unique nature and archipelago of Southwest Finland. As one of the leading universities in Finland, the University of Turku offers study and research opportunities in seven faculties and seven independent units - with expertise ranging from humanities, economics and social sciences to medicine and science. The University of Turku has close co-operation in research and education with a number of universities and higher education institutions around the world. It is a member of the Coimbra Group, a network of prestigious universities in Europe. Over 2,000 international students from over 100 countries study annually at the University of Turku. Thanks to the outstanding services, compact campus and active academic society, international students and scholars feel at home from the very beginning of their stay.