Kielibuusti: Gateway to learning Finnish and Swedish
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Turku and Southwest Finland
Where work and life balance.
About Southwest FinlandFinland
Find your place in Southwest Finland, connect with important networks and enjoy the world-class work-life balance.
Turku, the oldest city in Finland, provides an exceptional environment for international professionals to advance their careers. A safe society, ample free time, clean environment, short commutes – what's not to like?
Dive into new opportunities!
Southwest Finland in numbers
75%
prefer to stay
A clear majority of university students in Turku would like to stay in the region after graduation.
15
minute commutes
Thanks to the compact city centre, it never takes long to get to work or school by bicycle.
2029
carbon neutral
The City of Turku has set a goal of being carbon neutral by 2029, when the city turns 800 years old.
Working in Southwest Finland
Build your career in Turku and Southwest Finland
In addition to the traditionally strong maritime and tech sectors, the Turku region is a major player in the experience industry, health solutions, and clean innovations.
Find your future in Southwest Finland:
Find your dream job!
News
Cooking up success: How Irish chef Richy Virahsawmy started a sustainable restaurant business in Turku
This is the story of an Irish chef who moved to Finland four years ago and decided to start his journey as an entrepreneur in a sustainable restaurant business.
June 25, 2024
Five reasons to fall in love with Turku and Southwest Finland
Check out our new highlight reel showcasing some of the people and stories featured over the past few years on Career in Southwest Finland
June 24, 2024
An entrepreneur´s guide for setting up life and business in Finland
“Living in Finland for 13 years, I’ve witnessed a significant transformation in how internationals and expat entrepreneurs are supported within the ecosystem,” says our guest blogger Timea Gál Jäger.
April 16, 2024
Events
06.11.
Study and Stay in Turku 2024
At the Study and Stay in Turku career event, you will hear inspiring stories from international alumni who have made their careers in Finland and learned how to stand out as job seekers in the job market in Turku, Finland.
September 4, 2024
20.11.
Save the date: RekryExpo 2024
The largest recruitment event in Southwest Finland at the Turku Fair Center.
March 26, 2024
05.05.
Taitaja 2025 competition
The championship of vocational skills. Free entry to visitors.
August 20, 2024
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Work in Finland
The official Finnish website for international talent and domestic companies looking to recruit from abroad.
Networks and communities
Connect with locals and fellow expatriates to gain valuable insights, guidance, and referrals!